The Autistically ED-Free Academy Teaches You How To...
Break Free From ED Prison Without Sacrificing Your Autistic Identity
The transformative 8-week program that guides you to complete freedom by embracing your autistic traits.
Is This You? (The Painful Truth About Autistic ED Recovery)
You go through periods of progress, but then lose trust in yourself and fall back into destructive patterns
You’re a deep existential thinker and wonder: “What’s the point of recovery if life is already so difficult?”
You’re trapped in perfectionist thinking: “If I can’t recover perfectly, I’m failing”
You keep going back and forth about whether or not you should “try” to recover again
You’ve been traumatized by traditional treatment that disrespected everything you need to feel SAFE
Your autistic traits have been labeled as “the ED talking” to the point where you don’t know what’s truly you anymore
You want to travel, have adventures, and lead a life of meaning, but your ED routines hold you back
You’re sick and tired of being sick and tired – you just want to be free from all of this!
Here’s the Real Reason You (Still) Feel Trapped
Every time you try to recover the “normal” way, you’re fighting your autistic brain. You’re being asked to abandon the very traits that make you the unique human that you are.
No wonder you keep falling back into old patterns.
Your neurodivergent nervous system is trying to protect you in the only way it knows how.
Most recovery advice tells you to “go all in,” smash the scales, and delete the calorie counting apps...but for you, going down this path just feels wrong.
Because typical approaches continue to be unsuccessful, you start believing you’re broken. Unfixable. You believe that you’ll just have to “manage” the eating disorder forever.
Meanwhile, life is passing you by. You’re watching everyone else move forward while you feel more and more behind – and you know you’re missing out on becoming who you’re truly meant to be.
But here’s what I want you to know: the problem isn’t you, and it never was. The real problem is that no one has taught you how to create your unique version of freedom while honoring what your autistic soul truly needs.
How do I know this? Because I used to be exactly where you are.
Hey, I’m Livia Sara! But you can call me Liv :)
You may know me from my books, the Liv Label Free Podcast, or the website on which you’re reading this!
While I’m very proud of all that I’ve accomplished (and I am absolutely honored to be a part of your journey!) getting to this point was quite the bumpy ride...
After being diagnosed with anorexia, depression, anxiety, and OCD at age 11, I was tossed in and out of eating disorder treatment for nearly 7 years before being told “I just had to accept the fact that I was never going to get better.” This final “prognosis” was on top of the countless labels I received over the course of ED treatment, including:Â
- Treatment-resistant
- Manipulative
- Non-compliant
- Flight risk
- Too complex
- Hopeless
- Defiant
…and those are just a few.
On the outside, I was the “perfect patient.” On the inside, I was drowning in despair.
I smiled politely, I told the therapists what I knew they wanted to hear, and I followed the meal plan.
On the outside, I was doing so well! But little did anyone know what tricks I had up my sleeve: secret exercise in the bathroom, waterloading before weigh-ins (I even put coins in my underwear), and walking home from a clinic in the middle of the night… in the pouring rain…
Over time, it became clear that whatever we tried, it wasn’t leading me anywhere close to being recovered.
As soon as I left treatment, the “perfect patient” mask would come off and it was back to ED business as usual. I wasn’t going to let anyone tell me how to live my life!
After being given up on by “the system,” I slipped deeper into the eating disorder – until one day, I said “I can’t f*cking do this anymore.”
Fast forward to discovering I’m autistic in 2020 and EVERYTHING clicking into place. Not only did the neurodivergent piece explain why all the attempts to "treat" my eating disorder never worked, but it explained why recovery had felt so impossible.
Despite following all the recovery advice, I still felt trapped in the prison of quasi recovery – that frustrating middle ground between full-blown ED and full freedom.
It wasn’t until I started embracing my autistic traits that I could create unique systems that allowed me to live a life of freedom. This isn’t “neurotypical” freedom or what you see on social media – this is my unique version of freedom.
In the Academy, you’ll learn how to create your unique version of freedom.
When you stop “trying” to recover like a neurotypical person and start honoring your neurodivergent needs, you forge your own path of freedom. Not “management” – FREEDOM.
INTRODUCING
The Autistically ED-Free Academy
Everything You Need to Break Free From ED While Embracing Your Autistic Self
The Autistically ED-Free Academy is the only online program designed specifically for autistic individuals that are committed to creating their unique version of freedom while honoring their neurodivergent needs.
By the end of the program, you will have:
🔓 Freedom From Mental Prison
✓ Stop going back and forth about whether you should “try recovery again”
âś“ Break the cycle of progress followed by falling back into destructive patterns
✓ Finally distinguish between autistic traits and ED behaviors (so you know what’s authentically YOU)
🧠Clear Direction & Purpose
✓ Answer the existential question “What’s the point of recovery?” with your unique “why”
✓ Create “Freedom Routines” that provide structure with built-in flexibility
âś“ Channel your special interests and hyperfocus into a meaningful life rather than a shallow existence
🌍 Life Beyond ED Routines
âś“ Escape fight-or-flight mode and regulate your neurodivergent nervous system
âś“ Handle the responsibilities of being healthy without feeling overwhelmed
âś“ Navigate sensory challenges without using food and exercise as your only coping mechanism
⚡ Authentic Autonomy
âś“ Honor PDA (demand avoidance) while taking actions that align with your authentic self
âś“ Create boundaries and structure that feel like freedom, not restriction
âś“ Reclaim your autonomy from the eating disorder once and for all
“This program was brilliant! It helped me shift my mindset to understanding how eating disorders function as adaptive responses when experienced by neurodivergent people. The Academy shone a light on a way forward – to decode what is serving vs not serving our authentic selves, and therefore a way out of the false safety of an eating disorder.”
– Eve, Australia
“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
You Have So Much More to Offer the World Than This
Deep down, you know you’re meant for something bigger than constantly battling food thoughts. You have insights that could help others. You have creativity waiting to be unleashed. You have a unique perspective on the world that only YOU can share.
But right now, all that potential is trapped.
Your brilliant mind is consumed by meal planning instead of world-changing ideas. Your intense focus is stuck on restriction & compensation instead of building something meaningful. Your capacity for deep thinking is wasted on analyzing every bite instead of solving real problems.
This isn’t just about what you are missing out on – it’s about what the WORLD is missing out on.
When you’re free from the mental prison of eating adaptation, you don’t just get your life back. You get to discover who you truly are. You get to use your autistic gifts for their intended purpose: changing the world in your own unique way.
Your eating disorder has served its purpose – it was an adaptive attempt to create safety. But now it’s time to adapt the other way. It’s time to channel that same persistence that kept you trapped into building the authentic life you’re meant to live.
The question isn’t whether you CAN break free...
The question is: Are you ready to discover who you become when you do?
“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
“As a coach, Livia is a very thoughtful listener. She really gets it. She has done a lot of research and bridges the gaps in the current knowledge base by adding her own lived experience. She creates a more visceral understanding of how a real autistic person views the world. She doesn’t diminish the neurodivergent experience. But her coaching style is very empowering and after every session I left feeling a little lighter and ready to take on new challenges.”
– Anne, USA
What's Inside?
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🎥 8 comprehensive video modules presented by Livia Sara with complete written transcripts (so you can learn in your preferred format, even if that’s just listening to the audio!)
📝 Weekly “Invitations for Curiosity” – intentionally designed action steps that respect demand avoidance while moving you forward
👥 Weekly group coaching calls – an intimate & safe space for vulnerability and connection
📅 Weekly module releases – new content delivered every Monday for 8 weeks (perfect pacing! no pun intended, lol)
🔄 6-month access to the course so you can revisit modules and call recordings whenever you need support
Autistically ED-Free Academy Curriculum
MODULE 1
Limiting Beliefs & Mindset Shift
Transform the limiting beliefs keeping you trapped “in recovery” to empowering truths that fuel your freedom
âś“ The 5-step process to identify narratives that are sabotaging your freedom and create empowering replacements
✓ Stop the “I’ll have to manage this forever” story and start believing “I’m capable of creating my unique version of freedom”
âś“ Turn your biggest recovery fears into your strongest motivators for living in alignment
MODULE 2
Understanding Autism Through an Adaptive Lens
Learn why your autistic traits are adaptive responses, not symptoms to eliminate
âś“ The polyvagal theory breakdown that explains why traditional treatment felt so wrong for your neurodivergent nervous system
âś“ Why your body has been stuck in survival mode (and how to get out)
âś“Â How to use your need for predictability and routine to be your greatest strengths
 MODULE 3
Viewing Eating Disorders as Adaptive Responses
If you adapted once to survive, you can adapt again to thrive
✓ Why the ED isn’t actually a “disorder” but an adaptive attempt to create safety
âś“ The real reasons you fear weight gain (that have nothing to do with appearance)
âś“ Stop fighting your adaptation so you can start adapting into the true you
MODULE 4
Autistic Manifestations of Disordered Eating
Distinguish autistic needs from fear-based behaviors
✓ The iceberg method to identify what’s driving your “ED behaviors” underneath the surface
âś“ Use your autistic traits as recovery tools instead of letting them fuel self-destruction
âś“ Accommodate sensory sensitivities and interoception challenges to support food freedom
MODULE 5
Escaping Fight-or-Flight Mode
Stop wasting your energy on survival and start using it for purpose
âś“ How to regulate your neurodivergent nervous system so you can stop being in a constant state of fight-or-flight mode
✓ Transform the ED from special interest into a story of the past
✓ Discover your deeper “why” that makes recovery worth the temporary discomfort
MODULE 6
Integrating Demand Avoidance
Transform your need for control into genuine autonomy and self-directed action
âś“ Why PDA is a drive for autonomy (not defiance) and how to work WITH this need
âś“ Learn the language that honors your autonomy so you can eliminate the internal resistance to recovery actions
âś“ Take steps towards freedom while maintaining complete control over your choices
MODULE 7
Live Q&A with Special Guest
Honest conversation about family dynamics, boundaries, and recovery support
âś“ Real talk with my mother about supporting autistic recovery (no presentation, just authentic discussion)
âś“ Receive real-time insights about navigating relationships & boundaries in recovery
âś“ Ask questions to hear from both perspectives: the person recovering AND the person supporting
MODULE 8
Supporting Safe & Sustainable Recovery Discovery
Build your unique freedom framework that lasts forever
✓ Create “Freedom Routines” that provide structure with built-in flexibility
âś“ Learn how to plan for unpredictability without losing your mind
âś“ Design your personalized safety box that supports authentic living
Live Group Call ScheduleÂ
Saturday, September 6 @ 10am EST
Saturday, September 14 @ 10am EST
Saturday, September 21 @ 10am EST
Saturday, September 28 @ 10am EST
Saturday, October 4 @ 2pm EST
Saturday, October 11 @ 2pm EST
Saturday, October 18 @ 2pm EST
Saturday, October 25 @ 2pm EST
Can’t make it live? No problem! All calls will be recorded and uploaded to the course library.
Autistically ED-Free Academy
Choose the Plan That's Right For You
*If you can't afford the Academy, but are invested in your recovery, click here to apply for financial assistance.
Your Unique Version of Freedom Awaits...
You’ve spent years believing you’re “too complex” for recovery. That your autistic brain makes freedom impossible. That you’ll always have to choose between honoring your neurodivergence and healing your relationship with food.
But what if that’s not true?
What if your autism isn’t the barrier? What if it’s the key to unlocking a version of freedom that’s uniquely yours?
In just 8 weeks, you could be:
✅ Waking up excited about your day instead of drowning in anxiety about food and exercise
✅ Using your special interests and hyperfocus to build something meaningful instead of feeding your eating disorder
✅ Traveling without panic about breaking your routines
✅ Answering the question “What’s the point of recovery?” with unshakeable clarity about your purpose
The Academy doors only open once this a year.
Enrollment closes August 29. The program begins September 1, 2025!
Are you ready to discover who you become when you stop fighting your autistic brain and start using it to create the life you actually want?
This isn’t about managing your eating disorder forever. This is about complete freedom – autism included.
“To be honest, I couldn’t even afford the Academy. However, I am so glad that I booked it anyway, because of what I’ve learned from you and this community, the people I got to know, and the discussions I was able to join. You created a unique space with your open heart and open mind, your honesty and lovability. All this is so much more worth than the financial debts. You have such an empowering way of doing what you are passionate about and that encourages me. I cannot describe how grateful I am for you and what you are doing!”
– Eva, Germany
“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
What you’ll experience inside the Academy:
 ✓ Share your honest recovery struggles in a group of people that genuinely get you
✓ Relief of knowing others have the EXACT same thoughts you do
✓ Freedom to be imperfect on your discovery journey without feeling like you’re “disappointing” anyone
âś“ Deep connection with people who understand the autistic eating disorder experience first-hand
 ✓ Intimate discussions that can only happen when everyone speaks the same language
This is your space to fully unmask and be your authentic self. No “performing recovery” for anyone else. No censoring your struggles. Just real, raw, transformative conversations with people just like you.
Autistically ED-Free Academy
Choose the Plan That's Right For You
*If you can't afford the Academy, but are invested in your recovery, click here to apply for financial assistance.
“In the Academy, I found a community that understood my struggles and gave me valuable insights to help me understand how my ED interacts with my neurodivergence, and how I can leverage it for recovery.”
– Ana Sofia, Portugal
“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