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[PART 3] Making Peace with Weight Gain in Eating Disorder Recovery
How can autistic people make peace with weight gain in eating disorder recovery? After exploring the underlying reasons for the fear of weight gain in Part 1 and Part 2 of this weight gain series, Part 3 is all about...
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[PART 2] Fear of Weight Gain in Autism and Anorexia
For many autistic people with anorexia, the fear of weight gain has nothing to do with a desire to be thin. In Part 2 of this Fear of Weight Gain Series, Livia unpacks eight reasons why autistic people may fear weight...
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[PART 1] Fear of Weight Gain in Autism and Anorexia
Why do autistic people fear weight gain? Contrary to popular belief, autistic folks with anorexia may not deal with body image issues or have a fear of fatness. In Part 1 of this 3-part Fear of Weight Gain Series,...
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But Restriction Helps Me Focus!
Many people assume that eating more and gaining weight in anorexia recovery will automatically lead to improved focus, mood, and energy. But for many, the reality feels different. In this episode, Livia dives into the...
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Creating Flexible Routines in Autistic ED Recovery
Routines play an important role in the lives of autistic individuals, offering structure and safety ā but they can also lead to challenges, especially when paired with eating disorders. In this episode, Livia and...
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The Recovery Trap: How āAll Inā Keeps You Stuck
The term "all in recovery" has gained traction in eating disorder spaces, but does it really lead to true freedom? In this episode, Livia Sara unpacks the origins, misconceptions, and limitations of the all in...
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The Truth About Black-and-White Thinking in Autism and Eating Disorders
Black-and-white thinking, also known as all-or-nothing or polarized thinking, is often labeled as a barrier to recovery for autistic individuals with eating disorders. But what if this mindset isn't a flaw to fix, but...
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Q&A: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and Building Sustainable Routines
In this follow-up Q&A episode, Livia and Mike tackle two insightful listener questions about navigating daily challenges as neurodivergent entrepreneurs. With practical tips and lived experience, they unpack how...
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Demand Avoidance in Autism and Eating Disorder Recovery
Demand avoidance can be one of the most misunderstood aspects of autism, especially when it intersects with eating disorders. What may seem like defiance or resistance is often an attempt to preserve autonomy and...
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FBT: Helpful or Harmful for Autistic People with Eating Disorders?
Family-Based Therapy (FBT), often hailed as the "gold standard" for eating disorder treatment, claims to help families take control of recovery. Unfortunately, this approach can be harmful for autistic people. In this...
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Q&A: Autistic Burnout and Energy Debt
Are you or someone you care for always in fight-or-flight mode? In todayās episode, Iām sharing how a foot injury forced me to stop, rest, and confront the fears Iād been avoiding for years ā stillness, emptiness, and...
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How I Recovered from an Eating Disorder as an Autistic Person
Traditional eating disorder treatment tends to overlook the unique needs of autistic individuals. This leads to invalidation, trauma, and harmful labels. InĀ today's episode, I share my personal story of growing up...
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