Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery

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

Setting goals to change is one thing, but taking consistent action to achieve them is another! Because we often don't know how or where to start when it comes to taking action, we put it off to avoid the overwhelm. However, TAKING ACTION is the only way to improve your life and create new habits. In this episode, I explain three core principles to finding and keeping motivation so you can FINALLY stay on track when it comes to reaching your goals! You'll learn: Why new year's resolutions are an excuse to procrastinate The biggest mistake people make when seeking motivation What motivation really means How to find your motivation in recovery Why our brains have difficulty with change The power of habits in sustainable recovery Why you need accountability The importance of celebrating the small wins Why there's no such thing as an "end goal" The power of gratitude 👉🏻 Want to stop obsessing over food and and finally feel satisfied? Enroll in my course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied! 📚 Learn more about 1-1 coaching▶️ YouTube version of this episode 📝 Check out the Blog post of this episodeMentioned podcasts + books: How to Stop Feeling Guilty in Eating Disorder Recovery Essentialism and Effortless by Greg McKeown Quotes: When you focus on what you lack, you lose what you have. When you focus on what you have, you get what you lack. Where your attention goes, energy flows Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/livlabelfree)

We all know what guilt feels like…it’s a painful, gut-wrenching emotion that no one wants to experience. If you have an eating disorder, chances are you CONSTANTLY feel fear of guilt - I know I did! So how do we LET GO of guilt? What do we need to do in order to challenge the eating disorder WITHOUT the nagging thoughts of guilt in the process? In today's episode, you'll learn:The root cause of guiltThe role of your belief system in feeling guiltyHow an eating disorder alters your belief systemWhy guilt is a conditioned responseHow to rewire your brain to stop feeling guiltyThe importance of removing labelsKey action steps to let go of guilt in eating disorder recoveryCheck out my new website! livlabelfree.comDo you want to overcome Extreme Hunger and finally feel SATISFIED around food? Enroll in my brand new course, Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied. This course is the resource I wish I had when I was experiencing extreme hunger. It’s based not only on my own experience and EVERYTHING I’ve learned on my journey to food freedom, but it’s also backed by science. From the biology of extreme hunger, to why you crave so much junk food, to redistribution of weight gain, to hormonal changes, to removing guilt and SO much more, my Extreme Hunger Course will teach you everything you didn’t even think you needed to know about unrestricted eating. Click HERE to learn more!Blog posts + podcasts mentioned:A Scientific Link Between Autism, Anorexia, and AnxietySeeing the Eating Disorder as a ParasiteBlog post version of this podcast HERESupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/livlabelfree)

Researchers are still trying to understand the overlap between autism and anorexia. A strong desire for predictability & routine, difficulty with change, and obsessive interests are commonly shared traits between the neurodevelopmental disability and the eating disorder. But what is the biological reason for the frequent co-occurence of the two conditions? Alexithymia may be a possible scientific explanation linking the two, and goes even further in providing evidence as to why anxiety and OCD are also usually part of the comorbidities. In today's episode, you'll learn:A biological explanation for the frequent co-occurence of Autism, Anorexia, Anxiety, and OCDThe role of the insula in managing interoceptive awarenessHow malfunctioning of the insula and lack of interoceptive awareness may be responsible for heightened anxietyWhat Alexithymia is and how it contributes to anxietyThe connection between Alexithymia and OCDI also share my top 3 tips for managing anxiety, including:Taking a magnesium supplement - I take THESE gummies!Deep breathingReducing exercise intensityWant to dive even deeper and get personalized guidance to overcome your anxiety and fully recover from your eating disorder? Check out my updated 1:1 Coaching Packages HERE!Get on the WAITLIST for my Extreme Hunger Course HERE!Mentioned blog posts + podcasts:Interoception in Autism and AnorexiaHow I'm Trusting the Process during Uncertain TimesBlog post version of this podcast + sources HERESupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/livlabelfree)

Let's talk about overshoot weight in eating disorder recovery! While experiencing extreme hunger and gaining a lot of weight as a result are scary and uncomfortable, overshooting your weight is an incredibly important aspect of recovery that is not talked about enough. In today's episode, I share everything I wish I had known about overshoot when I was navigating my own recovery so that YOU can navigate your recovery a bit more easily! Key Topics Covered: What weight overshoot is in eating disorder recovery Why aiming to overshoot weight is a critical aspect of anorexia recovery (or recovery from restriction of any kind, for that matter) Mindset shifts that will make the weight overshoot process (and losing your overshoot weight later on) easier to navigate Using set point weight and BMI calculators in ED recovery How long weight overshoot lasts and how to reach your set point weight after prolonged dieting 📚 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 (including sources) Connect with Livia:🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS

We all know some version of the saying "fill your own cup first". Maybe you know it as the example from the airplane "to put your own mask on before helping others", or perhaps you know the version "you can't pour from an empty cup". Whichever metaphor you prefer, they all come down to the same core concept: you must take care of yourself before you are of service to others. Honestly, this has always been hard for me. I love the work I do, and there's nothing more fulfilling to me than the kind messages I receive regarding my content! However, I'm also in an intense phase of my life right now. There are SO many changes happening, a huge one being my move to California! On top of that, I want to focus my full energy on creating my Extreme Hunger Course. The sooner I complete it, the sooner I can provide YOU with the resource I wish I had when going through this scary part of recovery! In order to best serve you, I need to prioritize what matters most: and that means placing the podcast on the back burner for a bit. I will definitely be back soon to brew the podcast kettle and pour from it again, but right now I am brewing some other kettles :)Thank you for understanding my beautiful friend! If my podcast has inspires you in ANY way, I would SO appreciate it if you could leave a rate + review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It warms my heart more than anything, and motivates me to continue providing you with valuable content. You can leave a review by clicking HERE!Do you want to overcome Extreme Hunger and finally feel SATISFIED around food? Get on the WAITLIST for my Extreme Hunger Course! This course is the resource I wish I had when I was experiencing extreme hunger. It’s based not only on my own experience and EVERYTHING I’ve learned on my journey to food freedom, but it’s also backed by science. From the biology of extreme hunger, to why you crave so much junk food, to redistribution of weight gain, to hormonal changes, to removing guilt and SO much more, my Extreme Hunger Course will teach you everything you didn’t even think you needed to know about unrestricted eating. Click HERE to join the waitlist and be the FIRST one to know when my course goes live!Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/livlabelfree)

What’s your WHY? Why do you want to recover? Why do you want a different life? One of the most important lessons I learned in my own recovery, is that you can only create long-lasting change if you have a reason to. Today, I chat all about taking inspired action with one of my best friends, Dharma. Dharma is a self-taught yogini, former gymnast, and ED warrior with a brave heart and powerful story. In this episode, Dharma shares her journey and we dive into why recovery is about evolving as a person, not about reaching a final destination. You'll learn: How toxic and abusive relationships can contribute to an eating disorder The importance of setting boundaries to protect yourself and your recovery Why it’s completely logical that we develop eating disorders to cope with lack of control How an eating disorder can transfer to other addictions or compulsions in recovery Why your intention behind food and movement is the real marker of health The healing power of yoga Why you need to rewire lower-level movement to reach full freedom from your ED How to rewire your brain during the times that you are unable to separate your own thoughts from the eating disorder thoughts How stress can contribute to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) Dangers in the traditional healthcare system when it comes to ED treatment Why forced treatment never works Why you're the only one who can save yourself Why taking ACTION is the key to successful recovery Dharma also shares what inspired her to fully commit to recovery, and shares wisdom on why your eating disorder is valid, no matter what! She gives her advice to anyone who’s in doubt about committing to recovery, and we touch on why recovery is actually about self-discovery rather than changing who you are.Connect with Dharma on Instagram @dharmarocio and me @livlabelfree!Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? The PERFECT time to recover is RIGHT NOW. You don't have to do recovery alone and I will guide to every step of the way! Schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation call for 1:1 Recovery Coaching HERE.Do you want to overcome Extreme Hunger and finally feel SATISFIED around food? Get on the WAITLIST for my Extreme Hunger Course! This course is the resource I wish I had when I was experiencing extreme hunger. It’s based not only on my own experience and EVERYTHING I’ve learned on my journey to food freedom, but it’s also backed by science. From the biology of extreme hunger, to why you crave so much junk food, to redistribution of weight gain, to hormonal changes, to removing guilt and SO much more, my Extreme Hunger Course will teach you everything you didn’t even think you needed to know about unrestricted eating. Click HERE to join the waitlist and be the FIRST one to know when my course goes live! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/livlabelfree)

Getting an eating disorder wasn't your choice...but recovery always is! Today, I chat with Iris @growingjourney_, a motivational speaker, writer, and fellow ED warrior! We dive deep into several topics that are very close to my heart, from the impact of family dynamics in the development of an eating disorder, to the reality of what it really means to recover from a mental illness. You'll learn:Childhood circumstances that can trigger an eating disorderThe danger of hiding your own emotions & internalizing those of othersHow the eating disorder can serve a purpose in coping with external circumstancesWhy an eating disorder is NOT about body dysmorphia, weight loss, or hating foodWhy you will never go back to who you were before your eating disorderThe pros and cons of social media in ED recoveryHow to set boundaries to support yourself in recoveryWhy small steps every day really do matterHow to deal with triggers in recoveryHow to train your brain to disengage with disordered thoughts through neural rewiringHow to focus on yourself despite the messages of diet cultureHow to separate yourself from the ED to re-create your healthy identityWhy you can’t compare your version of health with anyone elseThe importance of thinking outside of the box when it comes to personal growth Connect with Iris!Instagram: @growingjourney_YouTube: Growing JourneyBooks:De weg omhoog What we wish you knewDo you want to overcome Extreme Hunger and finally feel SATISFIED around food? Get on the WAITLIST for my Extreme Hunger Course! This course is the resource I wish I had when I was experiencing extreme hunger. It’s based not only on my own experience and EVERYTHING I’ve learned on my journey to food freedom, but it’s also backed by science. From the biology of extreme hunger, to why you crave so much junk food, to redistribution of weight gain, to hormonal changes, to removing guilt and SO much more, my Extreme Hunger Course will teach you everything you didn’t even think you needed to know about unrestricted eating. Click HERE to join the waitlist and be the FIRST one to know when my course goes live!Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? The PERFECT time to recover is RIGHT NOW. You don't have to do recovery alone and I will guide to every step of the way! Schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation call for 1:1 Recovery Coaching HERE.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/livlabelfree)