Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery

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 often a form of eating less and what you need to do to overcome ALL forms of restriction. You deserve to find freedom from your eating disorder! 🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the blog post of this episode

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 through extreme hunger again. Today, I'm sharing what it feels like to be back in The Netherlands and how I bEAT extreme hunger! I also spill the deets on what's coming in 2023, including three books, a new approach to social media, and how I'm slowing down to enjoy the journey <3 🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied🌈 Buy Rainbow Girl: A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia🎧 Claim your free audiobook on Audible Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM🌐 WEBSITE📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the episode transcript

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 conditioned your brain to think about food 24/7 and there’s no hope of conditioning it otherwise? If so, this episode is for you! I explain why you don't trust your mental hunger and what you can do to change that. 📖 Download my FREE GUIDE with answers to the top 10 most frequently asked questions about extreme hunger!🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the blog post of this episode

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 experience, I believe it is impossible to find the exact words to describe mental hunger. Constant food obsession? Torture? These are understatements! The best way in which I’ve been able to explain what it’s like to survive with an eating disorder, is through metaphors…as metaphors give me the power to break down a really complex idea and bring it in parallel with something that most people DO understand. In this episode, I explain how mental hunger feels like a game of tug-of-war and what you can do to WIN that war! 📖 Download my FREE GUIDE with answers to the top 10 most frequently asked questions about extreme hunger!🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM🌐 WEBSITE📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the blog post of this episode

Black and white thinking, also known as polarized thinking or all-or-nothing thinking, is a very common mindset among individuals with autism and eating disorders. Although I’ve worked on my mindset so much over the past couple years that I’ve really improved when it comes to thinking in extremes, it wasn’t all too long ago that this polarized thinking held me back from living a full life. I was perfectionistic to the point of frequently deeming myself a failure, a people-pleaser to the point of believing one argument would cause someone to “hate me,” and only committed to anything if I had a guarantee I could be the best. Sound familiar? If so, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, autism and eating disorder recovery coach Livia Sara answers the following questions: What is the purpose of black and white thinking? How does black and white thinking contribute to eating disorders in autistic individuals? Why are autistic individuals more prone to black and white thinking? How can you neurally rewire black and white thinking in eating disorder recovery? My favorite strategies to combat black and white thinking so you can live the full life you desire and deserve 🌈 Buy Rainbow Girl: A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🌱 Get 20% OFF Midi Bites with code LIV20 Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the blog post of this episode and sources

Is autism self-diagnosis valid? There’s a lot of controversy and stigma around diagnosing yourself as autistic, which is why I am so excited to unpack this topic with my friend Maia! In today’s episode, you’ll learn: Maia's life story as an autistic individual recovering from anorexia and other co-morbid disorders How Maia discovered she is autistic Obstacles Maia faced in getting an official autism diagnosis Why self-diagnosis is one of the most valid forms of diagnosing How to distinguish autistic preferences and true desires from eating disorder beliefs 🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🎧 Claim your free audiobook on Audible🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS

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, my health took a turn for the worst…which really emphasized the importance of mental health and its direct correlation to physical health. In today’s episode, I talk about EVERYTHING that’s been going on with me. I share the hard parts — anxiety, loneliness, health issues, weight loss, body comments — AND how I’ve turned this whole MESS into my MESSage! I believe every hardship is simply an opportunity to learn, and a learning experience is definitely an accurate way to describe this past year. So, I also share what it’s like to go through extreme hunger again and how this experience further confirms my rock-solid belief of how FULL RECOVERY FROM AN EATING DISORDER IS 100% POSSIBLE for anyone! 🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied🌈 Buy Rainbow Girl: A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia📚 Grab your copy of How to Beat Extreme Hunger Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the transcript of this episode

Do you feel stuck in eating disorder recovery due to being autistic? For years, treatment professionals attempted to "heal" my eating disorder by attacking my autistic traits, which ultimately caused me to cling to the eating disorder even more. To achieve full recovery from an eating disorder as an autistic individual, it is essential to understand that eating disorder behaviors often mask underlying autism. When an individual's autistic traits are accepted and embraced, they can be seen as an advantage rather than a hindrance! In today's episode, I share three autistic traits and how they can manifest as eating disorder behaviors. I also provide tools on how to use each trait to your advantage in eating disorder recovery! 👉 Part 2 of the "ED Behaviors" That Are Actually Autistic Traits Series🌈 Buy Rainbow Girl: A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM🌐 WEBSITE📚 BOOKS 📝 Check out the blog post of this episode

What role does gut health play in autism and eating disorders? It's no secret that neurodivergent individuals with eating disorders often struggle with digestive issues. In today's research-based episode, I share the science behind the gut-brain connection and how it can be used to aid in recovery from an eating disorder as an autistic individual. 🌈 Buy Rainbow Girl: A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the blog post of this episode (including sources)

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 which you don't feel compelled to compare? If so, you are in the right place! In today's episode, you'll learn the science behind why you compare and how you can use this newfound knowledge to stop comparing. 🌱 Use this code for a discount on Nuzest Plant-Based Protein Powder🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🌈 Buy Rainbow Girl: A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the blog post of this episode