Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery
Episodes
I Moved to Boston! + More Life Updates
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another update episode! Today, Livia is joined by her co-host Mike to share what’s been going on behind the scenes of Liv Label Free...
From Picky Eating to Passionate Advocacy w/ George Muniz Gund
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to understanding autism, picky eating, and the infinite array of neurodivergent traits, nothing is more powerful than stories of lived e...
The Truth About Atypical Anorexia
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is atypical anorexia and how does it differ from anorexia nervosa? This episode of the podcast uncovers the TRUTH about this eating disorder and ...
The Difference Between Anorexia and ARFID
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between anorexia and ARFID? Unfortunately, there is incredible confusion when distinguishing between these two eating disorder...
Autism, Anorexia, and Metabolism
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is metabolism a possible connector of autism and anorexia? To date, there is meager scientific evidence of the role that metabolism plays in neurodive...
No Food Rules? Popular ED Recovery Advice That Does NOT Work For Autistic People
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You see the message everywhere: if you want to recover from an eating disorder, you have to let go of all the rules around food! While this may sound ...
Mindful Eating? Popular ED Recovery Advice That Does NOT Work For Autistic People
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode explores why the popular eating disorder recovery advice to "eat mindfully" is not always accessible to neurodivergent individual...
Creating Relationships Built on Trust and Safety in Eating Disorder Treatment w/ Harriet Frew
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the BEST treatment for eating disorders? In this episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia chats with Harriet Frew about the importance of...
Finding Your Purpose After An Eating Disorder w/ Jemma Richards @lovethisfoodthing
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does life look like after an eating disorder? Today, Livia chats with Jemma Richards, the creator and host of the Love This Food Thing Podcast. H...
Autism or OCD? How to tell the difference!
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you tell whether a behavior is stemming from OCD or autism? In this episode, autism and eating disorder recovery coach Livia Sara explains the...
Watch Out for this Fake Recovery Coach! Flourish with Ciandra is LYING to you.
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a space that’s supposed to be centered around trust and transparency, it was shocking to discover that the eating disorder recovery coach Ciandra...
When food has to “make sense” (a common cause of eating disorders in autistic people)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you or an autistic person you care for require that food “make sense”? In today’s episode, Livia breaks down the meaning of this popular phra...
Does extreme hunger lead to sugar addiction and diabetes?
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you craving and eating LOTS of sugar during anorexia recovery? You're not alone! When I was overtaken by the wave of extreme hunger, all I wa...
Overcoming Autistic Burnout in an Age of Hustle Culture w/ Louise @neurodivergent_lou
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What impact does hustle culture have on autistic people? In this episode, Livia chats with Louise AKA @neurodivergent_lou on how to navigate...
Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders w/ the Chair of EDNA (Part 2)
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Livia and Laurence for part 2 of their chat on the relationship between neurodivergence and eating disorders. You'll learn about: Executive func...
Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders w/ the Chair of EDNA (Part 1)
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How are eating disorders and neurodivergence linked? One of the best ways to understand this common connection is through stories of lived experience....
Major Life Update! Autistic Burnout, Food Poisoning, a Legal Case, and More...
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another update on all things Liv Label Free! In this episode, I talk about: How slowing down has helped me navigate autistic burnout ...
Nervous System Regulation in Eating Disorder Recovery w/ Stefanie Michele
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What role does the nervous system play in eating disorders and disordered eating? In today’s episode, Livia speaks to Stefanie Michele, a binge eati...
Why Do Autistic People Fear Weight Gain?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The underlying reasons behind the fear of weight gain are often very different for autistic people struggling with eating disorders. In this episode, ...
When an autistic special interest turns into an eating disorder w/ Annamarie Ciccarello
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can an autistic special interest spiral into an eating disorder? In today's episode, I chat with Annamarie, a fellow autistic female and...
Autistic Types of Binge Eating
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the relationship between autism and binge eating? In today’s episode, you’ll learn how autistic traits can lead to the following 9 types ...
BEATing Extreme Hunger as an Autistic Person
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another chat with an Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied alumni! In today’s episode, I'm speaking to Valerie, an autistic femal...
Overcoming Extreme Hunger as an Autistic Trans Individual w/ Lex @greenhouselex
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eating disorder recovery often looks very different for autistic people, so what additional challenges might a trans/non-binary individual face? Today...
An Autistic Male’s Eating Disorder Recovery Story w/ Mike Napier
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can men develop eating disorders? Why is there so much stigma around men and anorexia? Today I am joined by Mike Napier, a late-diagnosed autistic mal...
Autistic Burnout Meditation (Heal from Burnout While Unmasking Autism)
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A guided meditation to heal from autistic burnout while embracing your neurodivergent brain! Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE...
What I Eat in a Day as an Autistic Person Recovered From an Eating Disorder
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do I eat intuitively as an autistic person that’s recovered from an eating disorder? This is a question I’ve received so often, and for good r...
SMASH THE SCALE? Popular ED recovery advice that does NOT work for autistic people
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you've heard the popular advice to "smash the scale" in eating disorder recovery...but does this advice work for autistic people? In today's ...
Ask yourself this ONE question to instantly reduce anxiety! (including a guided exercise)
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with anxiety, you won't want to miss this episode of The Liv Label Free Podcast! I unpack the root cause of anxiety and guide you thro...
Fear of Growing Up (as an autistic person in eating disorder recovery)
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you afraid that you're unable to handle the responsibilities of being healthy? If so, you're not alone! One of the reasons I put off recovery...
Reading My Old Medical Records (PART 1)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of taboo around sharing personal medical information and that's EXACTLY why I'm reading one of my old medical records word-for-word on t...
Q&A: Do I deserve extreme hunger?
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like your restriction wasn’t “severe” enough to deserve extreme hunger? In this Q&A episode of the podcast, Livia answers a list...
Are eating disorders an autistic adaptation?
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our society, autism is often associated with rigidity and inflexibility. However, autistic behaviors – including those that may manifest as an ea...
I'm in BALI! 🏝 Life + Health Update
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m in BALI! In today’s episode of the Liv Label Free podcast, I share another health + life update 😃 I talk about when you can read my books, ...
Neurodiversity, Eating Disorders, and the LGBTQ+ Community w/ Quinn Haisley
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Quinn Haisley (they/she), a non-binary, queer, and neurodivergent eating disorder dietitian. Quinn started working in the eating ...
How Treatment Made My Eating Disorder WORSE (as an autistic person with anorexia)
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was only 15 when I was tossed out of the Dutch eating disorder treatment system with the labels “too complex,” “manipulative,” and a “hope...
Q&A: What If My Autistic Traits Weren’t There Before My Eating Disorder?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for a Q&A! After listening to my episodes on "ED behaviors that are ACTUALLY autistic traits," a fan of the podcast asked me if it's pos...
Why Mental Hunger IS Physical Hunger
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel guilty for honoring mental hunger? If so, this powerful reframe will totally blow your mind! I explain why mental hunger is a form of...
Why You Can't Stop Eating w/ Sarah Dosanjh @The_Binge_Eating_Therapist
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wonder why you can't stop bingeing even though you WANT to? In today's episode of the Liv Label Free podcast, I speak with Sarah...
3 MORE "ED Behaviors" that are ACTUALLY Autistic Traits!
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A while back, I shared an episode titled 3 "ED Behaviors" that are ACTUALLY Autistic Traits. That episode is by far the MOST DOWNLOADED episode o...
Nourishing Neurodiversity is HERE! Reading the introduction of my cookbook :)
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My cookbook is HERE! Nourishing Neurodiversity connects holistic nutrition with personal preferences to yield recipes that are allergen-free, sensory-...
The Truth About ARFID w/ Lauren Sharifi @arfid.dietitian
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is ARFID and how is it different from other eating disorders? In today's episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia chats with Lauren Shar...
Insomnia in Autism and Anorexia
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is insomnia making you go INSANE? You're not alone! As an autistic person that has struggled with an eating disorder, I know first-hand how frustratin...
Why ALL IN RECOVERY didn't work for me (and what to do instead)
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel stuck in eating disorder recovery? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything, yet nothing is working? If you want to discover how to get ...
When eating MORE is actually restriction
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can eating MORE be perceived as restriction? I mean, isn’t restricting all about eating less? In this episode, I explain how eating more is ...
Extreme Hunger Update + What's Coming in 2023!
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another update! A few weeks ago, I shared my experience with anxiety, loneliness, unintentional weight loss, and what it's like to go th...
Can mental hunger be trusted?
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your obsession with food really mental hunger, or has thinking about food just become a "bad habit"? Do you fear that you’ve just ...
The Mental Hunger Tug
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does mental hunger feel like? Similar to how it is impossible to truly describe what an eating disorder feels like to someone without lived ...
Black and White Thinking in Autism and Anorexia
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Black and white thinking, also known as polarized thinking or all-or-nothing thinking, is a very common mindset among individuals with autism and eati...
Why Self-diagnosis is Valid with Autistic Female Maia @__learningtolive
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is autism self-diagnosis valid? There’s a lot of controversy and stigma around diagnosing yourself as autistic, which is why I am so excit...
I have EXTREME HUNGER again! Honest Life + Health Update
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot has happened in the past year. I moved from Europe to California, to Boston, and am now preparing for another big move! In the midst of it all, ...
3 "ED Behaviors" that are ACTUALLY Autistic Traits
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel stuck in eating disorder recovery due to being autistic? For years, treatment professionals attempted to "heal" my eating disorder by atta...
Gut Health in Autism and Eating Disorders
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What role does gut health play in autism and eating disorders? It's no secret that neurodivergent individuals with eating disorders often st...
How to Stop Comparing in Eating Disorder Recovery
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly comparing your food and lifestyle habits to others? Do you want to live your own life that's free of an eating disorder and in whic...
How my Autistic Traits turned into Eating Disorder Behaviors
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can being autistic contribute to the development of an eating disorder? In today's episode, I share five autistic traits that turned into eating d...
Eating disorder behavior or autistic trait? How to tell the difference!
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you tell if a behavior is stemming from autism or eating disorder? Eating disorder recovery can be tricky for autistic ind...
Do ALL FOODS really fit? What food freedom looks like after recovery
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does food freedom REALLY look like after recovery from an eating disorder? Does it mean rejecting diet culture and eating the “real” version ...
Procrastinating Mealtimes
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I can’t eat just yet. I need to clean my apartment first. I need to make sure I’ve responded to all my emails. I need to workout before the tasks ...
Fear of Never Feeling Satisfied
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When going through extreme hunger, most people have a hard time giving in because they fear they’ll never stop eating. But this fear actually goes m...
Interoception: the Eighth Sensory System with Kelly Mahler
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to feel all the feels! In today’s episode, I chat with Kelly Mahler, an occupational therapist and the author of Interoception: The Eighth...
My Story: Autism, ED Recovery, and more!
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who am I? What's my story? In today's episode, I share my entire journey to Liv Label Free! I open up about what it was like growing up as an undiagno...
Extreme hunger while being weight restored? Listen to this!
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you can’t have extreme hunger because you’re not underweight? I GET IT. I’ve been exactly where you are. In fact, my extreme hu...
Tailoring Eating Disorder Recovery to Autism with Eva @justbeing.eva
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So excited to be back with another interview! In today's episode, I chat with Eva about all things autism and eating disorder recovery. We share sever...
How to Overcome Fear Foods in Eating Disorder Recovery
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can I overcome fear foods? This is a very common question I receive from individuals in eating disorder recovery. You most likely know exactly wha...
How to tell if you are SICK ENOUGH to recover from an eating disorder!
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever questioned whether you’re sick enough? Whether you truly have an eating disorder, or are just a fraud? If you are dealing with eating ...
Traveling as an Autistic Person in ED Recovery
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to talk about VACATION! I recently went on a trip to the east coast with my family and learned a LOT about what it means to travel as an a...
The Significance of Semantics: “Autistic Person” or “Person with Autism”?
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it autistic person or person with autism? Is one more correct than the other? What term does someone on the autism spectrum prefer? In this episode...
How to Recognize + Overcome Extreme Hunger as an Autistic Person in ED Recovery
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme hunger is SUCH a terrifying part of the recovery process and can be especially confusing if you are also autistic. However, extreme hunger is ...
How to Recover from Social Media Burnout as an Autistic Person
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you experiencing social media burnout? I know how you feel! Social media can be especially overwhelming for autistic individuals, which can ultima...
Treatment Implications using the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis (PART 7)
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis be applied to eating disorder treatment? In the past 6 episodes, you learned all about this (r)evolution...
Anorexia & Denial of Illness EXPLAINED (Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis PART 6)
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people with Anorexia fail to perceive the severity of their illness? According to the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis, this occurrence would ...
Anorexia & Hyperactivity EXPLAINED (Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis PART 5)
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people with Anorexia feel driven to exercise even at a dangerously low weight? Although it appears paradoxical, this behavior is actually very ...
Anorexia & Food Restriction EXPLAINED (Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis PART 4)
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 4 of my Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis series! The AFFH proposes that Anorexia symptoms are the result of three core adaptations th...
What is the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis? (PART 3)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So what EXACTLY is the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis? This third video of my 7-part series will be answering that very question! You'll learn why ...
The SOLUTION to Inconsistent Theories on Anorexia Nervosa (Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis PART 2)
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 2 of my series on the evolutionary biology of Anorexia! In part 1, I shared my personal experience with Anorexia and how I never reson...
An Evolutionary Perspective of Anorexia Nervosa (Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis PART 1)
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am SO excited to be starting a 7-part series all about the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis! A theory by Clinical Psychologist & Evolutionary B...
Autism and Love: Are Autistic People Capable of Loving?
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A very common misconception about autism is that autistic people are not (as) capable of feeling love as neurotypical people are. In fact, one of the ...
Guided Meditation to Release Eating Disorder Thoughts
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this guided meditation to find mental freedom from your eating disorder thoughts. You deserve to live a life of abundance! 🫶 Schedule a c...
How I’m Finding Myself Through Losing Myself
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you need to get lost in order to find yourself again. In today's vulnerable episode, I share how I'm rediscovering my passion and purpose t...
Autism & Procrastination (3 tips to STOP PROCRASTINATING!)
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Procrastination is a very common autistic trait. In today's episode, I'll be sharing my personal experience with procrastination as an autistic person...
HOW TO STOP WEIGHING YOUR FOOD + let go of the food scale!
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The food scale was one of the hardest things for me to let go of in recovery. So hard in fact, that I used it for a lot longer than I care to admit. A...
Digestive Issues in Eating Disorder Recovery + Extreme Hunger Course PREVIEW!
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Digestive issues are one of the most painful parts of recovery! Not only do they cause incredible discomfort, but GI issues can be embarrassing and do...
Why Mindful Eating is a Mindf*ck in ED Recovery!
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you are in recovery from a restrictive eating disorder and are actively trying to STOP micromanaging your food, the very LAST thing you should be...
3 Highly Effective Ways to Stay Motivated in Recovery
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting goals to change is one thing, but taking consistent action to achieve them is another! Because we often don't know how or where to start when ...
How to Stop Feeling Guilty in Eating Disorder Recovery
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know what guilt feels like…it’s a painful, gut-wrenching emotion that no one wants to experience. If you have an eating disorder, chances a...
Alexithymia: a scientific link between Autism, Anorexia, and Anxiety
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers are still trying to understand the overlap between autism and anorexia. A strong desire for predictability & routine, difficulty with ...
What I Wish I Had Known about Weight Overshoot in Recovery
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about overshoot weight in eating disorder recovery! While experiencing extreme hunger and gaining a lot of weight as a result are scary and...
Filling my cup so I can fill yours
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know some version of the saying "fill your own cup first". Maybe you know it as the example from the airplane "to put your own mask on before h...
Discovering your Why with Dharma @dharmarocio
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your WHY? Why do you want to recover? Why do you want a different life? One of the most important lessons I learned in my own recovery, is th...
You Deserve to Choose Yourself with Iris @growingjourney_
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting an eating disorder wasn't your choice...but recovery always is! Today, I chat with Iris @growingjourney_, a motivational speaker, writer, and ...
Finding Strength in Vulnerability with Thomas @aspergersgrowth
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what ED recovery looks like from a male's perspective? And how do Autism and other mental health issues contribute? In today's ...
How I'm Trusting the Process during Uncertain Times
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I BOOKED MY FLIGHT! Surprisingly, it's NOT to San Diego...so where AM I going? What are my plans for the future? Today's episode is an incredibly raw,...
The Reason Why Your Extreme Hunger is NOT Binge Eating Disorder
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you afraid that you're "swinging to the other side" and developing binge eating disorder after a restrictive eating disorder such as anorexia or o...
The Biological Importance of Honoring your Extreme Hunger
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you or a loved one currently experiencing extreme hunger in eating disorder recovery? While incredibly scary, honoring your extreme hunger, includ...
Everything you need to know about Autism & Mental Health with @neurodivergent_lou
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So what exactly is Autism? What are Autistic Traits? How do you know if you're really Autistic? In my chat with Louise @neurodivergent_lou, we answer ...
Seeing the Eating Disorder as a Parasite
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An eating disorder is not your friend...in fact, it's quite the opposite. It sucks the life out of you like a parasite, and uses you to its ADVANTAGE....
Honest Update: What Moving to San Diego is Really Like as an Autistic Person + How YOU Can Support Your Favorite Content Creators
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for some real talk, baby! Today's honest update is basically going to be the audio version of you reading my journal. I open up about everyt...
The SHOCKING Truth about BMI (how is this even ALLOWED?)
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that BMI was invented over 200 years ago? Or that it was invented by someone who knew absolutely NOTHING about the biology of the human b...
How to cope with WEIGHT GAIN. 8 TANGIBLE TIPS for making the weight gain process easier.
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is gaining weight so hard? That's something I constantly asked myself during recovery from my eating disorder. Not only is it PHYSICALLY difficult...
Embracing the Journey with Autistic Female & ED Warrior Veerle @vegantoastie
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for my very first INTERVIEW of the podcast! I chat with my dear friend Veerle, a fellow autistic female and eating disorder warrior who curr...
Interoception: a scientific link between Autism and Anorexia
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard of the five basic senses, but did you know that there are three more, lesser known senses? One of these is interoception, or our abili...