Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery Q&A with my mom! Answering your questions about autism, eating disorders, FBT, and more! (Part 1)
Jul 8, 2024
Livia Sara and her mom Louise Alexandra answer listener questions about autism and eating disorders. They discuss slow realization of eating disorders, impact of diet culture, harms of FBT, demand avoidance, and rebuilding trust. The podcast also explores coercion in treatment, challenges of FBT, and embracing responsibility and hope.
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Slow Realization of Eating Disorder
- Livia's eating disorder developed insidiously, starting with increased exercise and decreased food intake.
- Louise, Livia's mom, initially didn't recognize it as an eating disorder.
Parental Guilt and Shame
- Parents often experience guilt and shame, feeling they've failed when their child develops an eating disorder.
- Medical professionals sometimes exacerbate this guilt by pressuring parents into specific treatments.
Existential Crisis and Eating Disorders
- Livia's eating disorder stemmed from an existential crisis and a need for tangible purpose.
- She found purpose in athleticism and healthy eating, seeking control and predictability in an overwhelming world.