Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery

Who am I? What's my story? In today's episode, I share my entire journey to Liv Label Free! I open up about what it was like growing up as an undiagnosed autistic girl, how this contributed to my battle with an eating disorder, and how I fully recovered by turning my MESS into my MESSage! 🌈 Buy Rainbow Girl: A Memoir of Autism and Anorexia🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS

Do you feel like you can’t have extreme hunger because you’re not underweight? I GET IT. I’ve been exactly where you are. In fact, my extreme hunger didn’t start until after I was deemed weight restored! Because I was at a healthy weight, I thought my body was broken. I thought I had done recovery "wrong," that I had gained weight "incorrectly," and I was going to gain weight forever if I gave into my extreme hunger at this point in my eating disorder recovery journey. Rest assured, extreme hunger did end and in fact, honoring it and going into overshoot was a key part of me achieving full recovery after a long battle with anorexia, orthorexia, and exercise bulimia. It was scary as hell, and that’s why I’m sharing this podcast with you today. You'll learn:  Why you have extreme hunger without being underweight  How to know if you're truly weight restored  The difference between "weight restored" and "health restored"  The role of energy deficit and energy debt in eating disorder recovery  Why you should aim to overshoot your pre-eating disorder weight 📚 Grab your copy of How to Beat Extreme Hunger🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied📝 Read the blog post of this episode Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS

So excited to be back with another interview! In today's episode, I chat with Eva about all things autism and eating disorder recovery. We share several valuable lessons we've learned on our own journeys, including: The impact of an autism diagnosis in eating disorder recovery The effect of forced treatment for ED recovery as an autistic individual What to look out for when diagnosing autism in someone with an active eating disorder What food freedom and intuitive eating looks like for autistic individuals How diet culture impacts autistic individuals who struggle with disordered eating How to let go of the manipulation of an eating disorder The importance of acknowledging autistic traits in order to receive proper treatment for an eating disorder and other mental health issues How documenting your journey can keep you motivated in eating disorder recovery 🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here Connect with Eva on Instagram @justbeing.eva Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS

How can I overcome fear foods? This is a very common question I receive from individuals in eating disorder recovery. You most likely know exactly what you WANT to eat, but fear gets in the way and you find yourself reverting back to default. In this episode, I provide you with practical tips to finally take ACTION in facing your fear foods so you can finally enjoy ALL foods without guilt! You'll learn: The science behind fear How an eating disorder influences your fear response Common misconceptions around fear foods Why autistic individuals may have difficulty with fear foods How to use visualization to tackle a fear food How to reduce anxiety around eating 🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism and Eating Disorders Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Check out the blog post of this episode

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