Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery

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 disorder imposter syndrome, this episode is for you! You'll learn exactly how to tell if you are sick enough and what to do with this information. 🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied📖 Download my FREE GUIDE with answers to the top 10 most frequently asked questions about extreme hunger!🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the blog post of this episode  Related episodes:Seeing the Eating Disorder as a ParasiteAnorexia & Denial of Illness EXPLAINED

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 autistic person with a history of disordered eating. Traveling can be stressful for anyone, but especially so for people who struggle with their mental health. In this episode, I share how I prepared, challenges I faced, and everything I learned so that YOU can use my experience as a tool to fully enjoy YOUR next vacation! I touch on the following topics: What foods to pack How to ease anxiety while traveling How to create and organize your packing list How to deal with overstimulation and lack of routine My experience with gaslighting The importance of owning your truth 🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders🌱 Use this code for a discount on Nuzest Plant-Based Protein Powder📝 Check out the blog post of this episode Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS Mentioned episodes:Alexithymia: a scientific link between Autism, Anorexia, and Anxiety

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, I’ll be answering all those questions and more! You'll learn: How my autism discovery changed my life Why autism is NOT a disorder The meaning of identity-first language The meaning of person-first language Which language to use when communicating with someone on the spectrum Get $40 off Daily Harvest! Use my code LIVLABELFREE at DAILY HARVEST 🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here📝 Read the blog post of this episode Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS Mentioned videos:How I found out I have AutismTop 10 Female Autistic TraitsTop 10 Childhood Autistic Traits

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 also such an important part of eating disorder recovery, which is why it's essential you learn to recognize it! In this episode, I bring together the topics of extreme hunger and recognizing hunger cues as an autistic individual so you can finally stop obsessing over food and exercise! You'll learn: Why autistic people struggle with recognizing hunger The correlation between interoception and hunger cues Why autistic people are more likely to develop eating disorders What happens when autistic people don't eat enough Why extreme hunger is so common among autistic individuals The role of energy deficit and energy debt in extreme hunger How an autistic person can recognize extreme hunger How to use your autistic traits to overcome extreme hunger 📖 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🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here📝 Check out the blog post of this episode Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS Mentioned episodes: Interoception in Autism and Anorexia

Are you experiencing social media burnout? I know how you feel! Social media can be especially overwhelming for autistic individuals, which can ultimately trigger autistic burnout. In this episode, I share my experience with autistic social media burnout and how to recover from it. You'll learn: Why autistic people are more prone to social media burnout The importance of knowing your why How success can be a catalyst for failure The importance of setting boundaries Why doing can often be better 🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders🎧 Claim your free audiobook on Audible📝 Check out the blog post of this episode  Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKSMentioned episodes:How I’m Finding Myself Through Losing Myself

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)evolutionary perspective and why Anorexia is a plausible evolutionary adaptation to flee famine. In this episode, I explain how you can use the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis to support full recovery from Anorexia. 💗 Join my newsletter to receive episode updates🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM🌐 WEBSITE📚 BOOKS 📝 Check out the blog post of this episode (including sources)Mentioned episodes:What I Wish I Had Known about Weight Overshoot

Why do people with Anorexia fail to perceive the severity of their illness? According to the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis, this occurrence would have facilitated survival in times of famine. The AFFH proposes Anorexia to be the result of three core adaptations: restriction, hyperactivity, and denial of starvation. In part 4 and 5 of this 7-part series, we unpacked restriction and hyperactivity. In this 6th part, we're going to be looking specifically at denial of illness, including delusional body image. You'll learn: How delusional body image can be seen as an adaptive mechanism The role of interoception in Anorexia The role of interoception in Autism How neuroendocrine mechanisms contribute to denial of illness Opioid levels in Anorexic individuals How historical accounts of Anorexia support the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis 💗 Join my newsletter to receive episode updates🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM🌐 WEBSITE📚 BOOKS 📝 Check out the blog post of this episode (including sources)Mentioned episodes:Interoception in Autism and AnorexiaAlexithymia in Autism, Anorexia, and Anxiety 

Why do people with Anorexia feel driven to exercise even at a dangerously low weight? Although it appears paradoxical, this behavior is actually very logical when looked at through the lens of the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis. The AFFH proposes Anorexia to be the result of three core adaptations: restriction, hyperactivity, and denial of starvation. In part 4 of this 7-part series, we unpacked restriction. In this 5th part, we're going to be looking specifically at hyperactivity! You'll learn: Why hyperactivity would have facilitated survival in times of famine How the hyperactivity component of Anorexia can be understood using animal models Why weight loss leads to increased hyperactivity  Hormones involved in exercise addiction How to break the hyperactivity cycle 💗 Join my newsletter to receive episode updates🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM🌐 WEBSITE📚 BOOKS 📝 Check out the blog post of this episode (including sources)

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 that would have facilitated survival in times of famine. These three adaptations are: restriction, hyperactivity, and denial of starvation. In this episode, we’re going to be focusing on restriction! You'll learn: How animal models can be used to understand anorexia What "holy anorexia" is and how it provides insight to current misrepresentations of the illness Consistent traits across humans and mammals that display symptoms of anorexia Neuroendocrine abnormalities in anorexia Why people with anorexia feel full easily The importance of honoring mental hunger Why people with anorexia often have lower set point weights Genetic mutations in anorexia patients The role of stress and reward systems in anorexia Why people with anorexia are obsessed with food despite their lack of physical hunger cues 💗 Join my newsletter to receive episode updates🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM🌐 WEBSITE📚 BOOKS 📝 Check out the blog post of this episode (including sources)

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 most treatment approaches fail, why Anorexia can be seen as an adaptive evolutionary mechanism, and how the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis provides a (r)evolutionary perspective in eating disorder research and treatment! 💗 Join my newsletter to receive episode updates🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM🌐 WEBSITE📚 BOOKS 📝 Check out the blog post of this episode (including sources)