In this engaging conversation, Livia Sara, an ED recovery coach and author, shares her personal journey through eating disorders and autism. She discusses how understanding her neurodivergence aided her recovery and now empowers others. Livia highlights the challenges of meal prep in neurodivergent families and emphasizes simple recipes that promote nourishment. She also addresses the duality of labels like autism and ADHD, revealing their impact on identity. Listeners can look forward to her insights on empathy and the importance of lived experiences.
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Livia's Early Eating Disorder Journey
Livia Sara was diagnosed with anorexia and depression at 11 after developing extreme obsession with healthy eating and exercise.
Her eating disorder was deeply linked to her autism masking and need for safety, leading to a challenging adolescence and years of treatment.
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Discovering Autism Through Coaching
Livia discovered she was autistic after working with her first coaching client, who was also autistic.
This led her to recognize autistic traits in herself and gave profound insight into her eating disorder's root causes.
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Melissa’s Fitness and Nutrition Struggles
Melissa shares her long-term food rituals, disordered eating triggered by fitness obsession, and how knowing she is autistic helps her understand these behaviors.
She emphasizes how restricting nutrition and counting macros masked as discipline was actually disordered behavior.
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In Rainbow Girl, Livia Sara shares her personal journey through autism and eating disorder recovery, offering a critical perspective on traditional treatment approaches. The book is written like a novel. The memoir unpacks and pulls back the curtain on how traditional eating disorder treatment is incredibly harmful to autistic people. Livia also dives into her Live Label Free philosophy. She emphasizes the need for personalized care and support tailored to the unique needs of autistic individuals and those recovering from eating disorders. The book serves as a guide for those seeking to navigate the complexities of neurodiversity and mental health, providing insights and validation for experiences often misunderstood.
Aspergirls
Rudy Simone
Rudy Simone's 'Aspergirls' is a comprehensive guide tailored for women and girls with Asperger Syndrome, offering insights into various aspects of their lives. The book covers a range of topics, including relationships, social communication, sensory sensitivities, and career paths. It addresses the unique challenges faced by females on the autism spectrum, providing practical advice and strategies for navigating social situations and building self-esteem. Simone emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and celebrates the strengths and talents of Aspergirls. Through personal anecdotes and expert advice, the book aims to empower and support women with Asperger Syndrome in leading fulfilling and authentic lives.
Kicking off the new year with one of my favorite interviews yet! Livia Sara is the host of "Liv Label Free", a podcast about Autism and Eating Disorder Recovery. Livia tells about her own experience with an eating disorder, her eventual autism and ADHD diagnosis, and how learning about her neurodivergence has helped her in her recovery. She now helps others as an ED recovery coach and has authored two books: Nourishing Neurodiversity and Rainbow Girl. This is a great conversation packed full of thoughtful insights that you won't want to miss.
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