“After finding traditional eating disorder treatment very frustrating and invalidating, I was curious to try Liv’s Academy as I’d already learnt so much from her podcasts and being part of the Liv Label Free Membership. My fears going into the Academy was that I wasn’t “autistic enough” or “sick enough” to fit into the group. However, I was completely proven wrong because I really did feel like I belonged and was a worthy member of the group. The WhatsApp group was a particular highlight of the Academy for me as I was able to ask specific questions as well as share my own experiences with others in the group in between the weekly group calls.

My biggest insight from the Academy is that there are other people like me out there! People that understand me without me having to find the “right” words to explain it. People who offer accommodations before I even realise that’s what I need. People who are willing to listen to me express myself in a way which works for me and not what society deems “appropriate”. The connections I have made help me feel a little less alone in this world and I will be forever grateful for this.

The Autistically ED-Free Academy is a neurodiversity-affirming support package which accommodated my neurodivergent needs where other treatment programs didn't, validating my struggles. Liv is so thoughtful in how she structures the Academy, catering for a diverse range of needs which enables the Academy to be super accessible to neurodivergent people! I loved how carers and individuals were combined because it was so useful to hear insights from each perspective. The weekly modules were super interesting and thought-provoking and were used as a springboard for discussion in the calls.

The weekly group calls became a lovely part of my routine, connecting with like-minded beings and sharing common experiences and offering support to one another! It was a wonderful community to be part of and I’d 1000% recommend it. It was so special to be part of the Academy. I will never forget this amazing experience and the connections I've made in this wonderful community. Thank you Liv, you truly are a beautiful being with a heart of gold 💖🌈 ✨”

– Laura, UK

“I learned so much that I never knew about autism and eating disorders even after years of being in both communities online. Explanations as to why I struggle with certain behaviours and situations, how our brains and bodies work, and techniques to help move away from needing an eating disorder to handle the world. I struggle to justify spending money on myself but I’m so glad I spent this money. Thank you Livia!”

– Nico, UK

“The Academy helped me understand the main source of my daughter’s struggles with her eating disorder. I realised the importance of supporting her in discovering and embracing her neurodiversity. Livia’s eye-opening presentations and the safe environment fostered by her inspired insightful discussions and created priceless learning moments. Thank you to Livia and the community for this journey together.”

– Zsofia, Belgium

“The friendships and sense of community that I have gained from participating in the Academy has been invaluable. The content of the Academy is fantastic, and you can tell that Livia has dedicated so much time, effort and personal experience into creating this course. Week 8 was especially good for me as it helped me realise that I can have 'flexible routines' that allow me to push myself out of my comfort zone whilst still respecting my autistic boundaries.”

– Rosie, UK

“Livia’s Autistically ED-Free Academy has been incredibly useful. This program is unique, in the sense that she harnesses autistic traits in working on recovery, as opposed to overriding them. She has been so generous with her knowledge, experience and insights, and puts a lot of thought into her responses. Livia is knowledgeable, warm, funny, and utterly sincere. She puts people at ease without even trying. I would definitely recommend this program!”

– Shankari, UK

“I can't express the gratitude I feel for being in this community. I'm so grateful for you Livia that has created this art, to have put yourself out there with your podcast so I could find you. Since I joined the existential autistic membership my life has improved drastically. I choose real recovery/discovery, got out of the quasi state. I feel so much less alone. I've started to discover myself. I have started to create a life worth living. Thank you everyone, and especially Livia. ♥️ And now with the Academy, it's just wonderful what an impact it has started to make. Joining both the academy and membership has been two of the best decisions I've ever made.”

– Elma, Sweden

“I am so grateful to have been a participant in Livia’s Autistically ED-Free Academy. My daughter has been in recovery for anorexia for the last four years and was recently diagnosed with autism. I can’t tell you how comforting it is to finally have someone understand and validate the struggles our daughter has been through. Livia has helped me to recognize that some of my daughter’s “ED behaviors” are actually autistic adaptations, and that not all ED recovery follows the same path or responds to the same treatments. The weekly meeting topics and the Q&A sessions were equally beneficial. I highly recommend the Autistically ED-Free Academy to anyone who is struggling in their recovery and wants to begin to trust themselves and their loved ones again.”

– Becky, USA

“Thank you so much for all your amazing work & support. You truly are one in a million & have such a gifted way of explaining how the creative minds us neurodiverse souls have been blessed with & cursed with all in one. It has been a pleasure for myself & Katie to have been part of such an amazing experience being surrounded with such an honest & powerful  group of like minded souls. Thank you so much Liv 💖 ”

– Love from Anna & Katie Xx 

“Liv is an exceptional human being and a superlative coach. If you want to understand autism, eating disorders, and yourself she is not only the best but the easiest person to talk to. Wise, compassionate, and driven by respect and love; Liv has essential insights that will help you in your journey wherever you are. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

– Amy, UK

“As someone who facilitates carer workshops on a regular basis the Academy was a unique learning opportunity for me to more fully understand what it is really like for someone with autism to both have an eating disorder, and be expected to respond to classic treatment for neurotypical patients. How damaging it can be to be told over and over "you don't fit" or in Livia's case "you are not treatable." The course was so empowering for all participants whether they came as carers, patients, or like me in a more professional capacity. I cannot do justice to the depth and breadth of the course in this short testimonial. It has certainly informed me in so many ways so that I can endeavour to run courses that are affirming to all participants in the future.”

– Jenny, UK

“I was in shambles the weeks before I joined. I felt guilty, not doing enough, losing my child…but throughout the Academy I got such a better understanding of my daughter and her PDA. The Academy improved my relationship with her. The video calls were great as well as the WhatsApp group. The Academy provides such a safe environment to share, reach out, and learn.”

– Rose, Netherlands

“Hi Liv, I hope you don’t mind me messaging you now. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this opportunity and supporting my inclusion in the Academy. I am finding it so so helpful and honestly it feels like it’s come at the right moment for me. I had some conversations with my OT (not ED related) today and he said he can sense something shifting in how I relate to myself, my identity and that I seem to be “showing up for myself”, on a psychological level. I talked to him about how valuable I am finding the academy and that through connecting with others, I am discovering myself. I just wanted to let you know that this work you are doing is truly life changing and really powerful. I am so grateful for you. Thank you! ❤️🥰”

– Becky, UK

“Livia is so well informed and passionate that you will take away priceless and unique insights into the mind and world of someone who has lived with both anorexia and autism and is able to explain how she survived. And more importantly now thrives.”

– Felicity, UK

“The Academy was the first time I ever experienced optimism that I could recover! Your insights into anorexia and autism have been inspiring and enlightening, providing me with one of the greatest gifts...hope. Your writing style is such a joy to read and very engaging. You seem like quite the natural poet! I especially loved the Invitations for Curiosity. It was so nice to finally have very tangible and actionable steps to compassionately and gently step forward to a life where I could smile a whole lot more. I still have a long way to go in recovery, but I am learning to trust that I can do it! So thank you, truly, for everything you do. Resources for autistic folks with eating disorders are very, very rare and you have greatly filled that missing piece. Thank you, for giving me the best chance I have ever had to experience happiness and peace!”

– Janelle