Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery How Much Food is TOO Much in ED Recovery? (Autism Edition)
Sep 23, 2024
Livia Sara, an autism and eating disorder recovery coach, discusses the unique challenges faced by autistic individuals in food recovery. She emphasizes that while many believe there are no limits in recovery, setting boundaries can help those with neurodivergent minds. The conversation unveils the significance of understanding extreme hunger, highlighting personal experiences and tailored coaching programs. Listeners will gain insight into navigating the complexities of eating disorders through an autistic perspective.
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Unhelpful Advice
- Common ED recovery phrases like "no such thing as too much food" can be unhelpful for autistic people.
- Autistic brains thrive on constraints, making such advice overwhelming.
Identity Crisis
- Livia Sara experienced an identity crisis during recovery when she couldn't restrict anymore.
- She felt a loss of control and turned to the internet for help, only to find unhelpful advice.
Body Keeps the Score
- Livia Sara's body developed extreme hunger as a response to past restriction trauma.
- Her body now prevents restriction as a survival mechanism.