Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery

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)

Welcome to part 2 of my series on the evolutionary biology of Anorexia! In part 1, I shared my personal experience with Anorexia and how I never resonated with the stereotypical beliefs around the illness. In this video, I'll be explaining 4 current theories of which most treatments for Anorexia are based off, and why each theory lacks in creating a comprehensive understanding of the paradoxical disease. These are: Psychoanalytic Theories Social Theories Biomedical Theories  Evolutionary Theories 💗 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)

I am SO excited to be starting a 7-part series all about the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis! A theory by Clinical Psychologist & Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Shan Guisinger, the AFFH takes an evolutionary perspective of Anorexia Nervosa. In this first episode, you'll learn: Why the current definition of Anorexia Nervosa is not comprehensive Why the current stereotype of Anorexia leads to not feeling "sick enough"  My own story with the Anorexia stereotype A brief overview of the Adapted to Flee Famine Hypothesis (AFFH) How illnesses can be seen from different analytical perspectives 💗 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)

A very common misconception about autism is that autistic people are not (as) capable of feeling love as neurotypical people are. In fact, one of the most Googled questions about autism and love is “Can an autistic person fall in love?” Clearly, we have a lot of myth-busting to do! In this episode, I give 6 reasons why dating and romantic relationships can be difficult for autistic people, my personal experience with these difficulties, and I’ll of course be sharing tips on how both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals can navigate and improve potential and existing relationships! 💗 Join my newsletter to receive episode updates🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here📝 Read the blog post of this episode Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS Related episodes:Interoception in Autism and AnorexiaAlexithymia: a scientific link between Autism, Anorexia, and AnxietyMy Top 10 Autistic Traits

Listen to this guided meditation to find mental freedom from your eating disorder thoughts. You deserve to live a life of abundance! 🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied🧘‍♀️ Listen to all of my Autism and Eating Disorders Meditations Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS

Sometimes, you need to get lost in order to find yourself again. In today's vulnerable episode, I share how I'm rediscovering my passion and purpose through embracing change and going with the flow. You'll learn: Why balance doesn't exist The #1 mistake people make in ED recovery What full recovery really feels like How to trust the process 🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here🍩 Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied🎧 Claim your free audiobook on Audible Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Read the blog post of this episode Mentioned episodes:Autism & ProcrastinationHow I Found out I Have Autism

Procrastination is a very common autistic trait. In today's episode, I'll be sharing my personal experience with procrastination as an autistic person, why I believe autistic people have difficulty executing tasks, and you'll learn my top three tips to STOP PROCRASTINATING you so can actually get sh!t done! 💗 Join my newsletter to receive episode updates🫶 Schedule a consultation call for 1-1 coaching here📝 Read the blog post of this episode Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKSSimilar episodes:My Top 10 Female Autistic TraitsAutism, Anorexia, and Anxiety

The food scale was one of the hardest things for me to let go of in recovery. So hard in fact, that I used it for a lot longer than I care to admit. At one point, I didn't even know WHY I used my scale anymore; it had simply become a habit! Whatever purpose it was seemingly serving, the act of weighing food kept me trapped in a restricted life. I am incredibly proud to say that I have been able to let go of the food scale completely, and in this episode I share how YOU can FINALLY let go of it too! I tell you about my personal story with weighing food and share THREE key tips on how I was able to let go of the food scale for GOOD. You'll learn: The importance of having a clear WHY The mindset you need to achieve ANYTHING Why forced treatment never works The impact of environment on habits The power of visualization 🎧 Claim your free audiobook on Audible🍩 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:3 Highly Effective Ways to Stay Motivated in Recovery

Digestive issues are one of the most painful parts of recovery! Not only do they cause incredible discomfort, but GI issues can be embarrassing and downright inconvenient! When you commit to full recovery and start honoring your extreme hunger, a LOT of bodily changes will occur. Most often, this comes with weight gain, but there are COUNTLESS other changes that we cannot see as clearly on the outside; digestive issues being one of them!Module 7 of my course Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied is all about other bodily changes that occur as a result of your body healing itself. I cover the science behind why digestive issues occur, how to heal digestive distress (including tangible tips for providing INSTANT relief), and other physical and emotional changes that occur as a result of hormones. In this episode, I am giving you a preview of my extreme hunger course by sharing a snippet of one of the presentations in the course! This presentation specifically, is about Digestive Issues in ED Recovery. You'll learn: Why you experience bloating, nausea, cramping, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and/or acid reflux in ED recovery The concept of energy conservation in relation to digestive processes How extreme hunger contributes to digestive distress How to strengthen your digestive system in ED recovery The role of your gut microbiome in aiding healthy digestion Why you may experience IBS when honoring extreme hunger The power of the gut-brain connection The relationship between your nervous system and digestive system How to get into rest & digest mode Why you may experience acid reflux & other symptoms of GERD in ED recovery 👉🏻 If you want to get the FULL course experience and HEAL your body in every way possible, enroll in my course Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied: I am so confident that this course is exactly what you need to achieve a life of freedom, that I offer a 100% satisfaction risk-free guarantee. Meaning, if you go through the course, put in the work, and don’t get any results? I’ll give you a FULL REFUND, no questions asked. So truly, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/livlabelfree)

When you are in recovery from a restrictive eating disorder and are actively trying to STOP micromanaging your food, the very LAST thing you should be doing while eating is overthinking whether or not you should be eating! Nonetheless, "mindful eating" has become a very popular method of treatment for eating disorders in recent years. In today's episode, I turn the tables and explain why mindful eating can be more harmful than helpful in ED recovery, especially for individuals who are also on the autism spectrum. You'll learn: What mindful eating is Why mindful eating is harmful in ED recovery Why you should focus on mindLESS eating in recovery The root cause of your obsession with food The role of ableism when it comes to intuitive eating and interoception Why eating with distractions is a helpful tool Key mindset shifts to improve your relationship with food and eating 🍩 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 AnorexiaA Scientific Link Between Autism, Anorexia, and Anxiety