Best Livia Sara Podcasts (2024)

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The Neurodivergent Experience of Extreme Hunger in ED Recovery 51:30

11d ago51:30

51:30

My book “How to Beat Extreme Hunger” is here! In today’s episode, Livia and Mike discuss the experience of extreme hunger from a neurodivergent perspective, highlighting a variety of topics from the book. You’ll learn: The harmful impact of extreme hunger being diagnosed as binge eating disorder Using food to stim as an autistic ADHD individual The…

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Understanding Extreme Hunger from an Autistic Perspective 18:54

22d ago18:54

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Extreme hunger is SUCH a terrifying part of the recovery process and can be especially confusing when you're also autistic...but extreme hunger is also such an IMPORTANT part of eating disorder recovery, which is why it's essential you learn to recognize it! In today's episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia Sara connects extreme hunger with t…

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Autistic Overthinking Meditation | Neurodiversity-Affirming Guided Practice 11:09

23d ago11:09

11:09

Welcome to this Liv Label Free Neurodiversity-Affirming Guided Meditation, designed especially for those experiencing overthinking and anxiety related to autism. This practice embraces and affirms your unique neurodivergent mind, providing a safe and supportive space to calm your thoughts and find inner peace. 🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training on Autism a…

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Communication secrets for autistic people with eating disorders and demand avoidance (Q&A with my mom Part 2) 58:15

30d ago58:15

58:15

My mom is back for part 2 of our Q&A on autism and eating disorders! In today’s episode, we delve into the unique challenges faced by families when it comes to communication when dealing with autism and eating disorders. You’ll learn: Tips to communicate with an autistic person struggling with food How to build a safe and trusting environment in ED…

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Q&A with my mom! Answering your questions about autism, eating disorders, FBT, and more! (Part 1) 57:27

2M ago57:27

57:27

How do you best support an autistic child with an eating disorder? Is FBT helpful or harmful? Where can you get support as a parent? In today’s episode, Livia Sara and her mom Louise Alexandra answer listener questions about autism and eating disorders. You’ll learn: Slow and painful realization that your child is developing an eating disorder How …

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Procrastinating Mealtimes {REBROADCAST} 22:54

2M ago22:54

22:54

Do you delay eating until your to-do list is in order? Perhaps, you believe eating is more "enjoyable" when you save most of your calories for the night. Or maybe you just can't get out of the restrict-binge cycle that's controlling your days! If you want to gain practical strategies for cultivating a peaceful relationship with food, this episode i…

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Why Unrestricted Eating Is For Life (Part 2 of my chat w/ Victoria Kleinsman) 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

My dear friend Victoria Kleinsman is back! In part 2 of our chat on all things body image, bingeing, and creating the life you love, we discuss: Fear of “letting yourself go” and losing control around food Intuitive eating VS. intuition eating How to find your happy weight without restricting The importance of eating “junk food” in eating disorder …

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Bingeing on Body Love w/ Victoria Kleinsman 58:23

3M ago58:23

58:23

What does it REALLY mean to love your body? Today, Livia chats with her bestie Victoria Kleinsman, a Food Freedom & Body Love Coach. After spending over 20 years battling eating disorders and being petrified of weight gain, Victoria empathizes with the challenges of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Now living in food freedom and self-love, she …

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I Moved to Boston! + More Life Updates 50:43

3M ago50:43

50:43

It’s time for another update episode! Today, Livia is joined by her co-host Mike to share what’s been going on behind the scenes of Liv Label Free. We discuss: Why I left the Netherlands My upcoming extreme hunger book The Dutch translation of Rainbow Girl Experiences visiting Los Angeles Why neurodivergers are more likely to be followed by securit…

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From Picky Eating to Passionate Advocacy w/ George Muniz Gund 50:33

4M ago50:33

50:33

When it comes to understanding autism, picky eating, and the infinite array of neurodivergent traits, nothing is more powerful than stories of lived experience. In this episode, Livia Sara speaks with George Muniz Gund, a Brazilian American autistic and ADHD actor, neurodiversity acceptance and disability justice advocate, podcast host, and blogger…

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The Truth About Atypical Anorexia 13:30

5M ago13:30

13:30

What is atypical anorexia and how does it differ from anorexia nervosa? This episode of the podcast uncovers the TRUTH about this eating disorder and validates the experience of individuals struggling with atypical anorexia. You'll learn: How atypical anorexia is diagnosed The role of BMI in eating disorders Atypical anorexia prevalence An alternat…

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The Difference Between Anorexia and ARFID 19:49

5M ago19:49

19:49

What’s the difference between anorexia and ARFID? Unfortunately, there is incredible confusion when distinguishing between these two eating disorders. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: What is anorexia? What is ARFID? Overlapping symptoms of anorexia and ARFID Why eating disorders are adaptive behaviors Why autistic people may develop anorexia and/…

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Answering Your Questions about Eating Disorders with Jemma Richards 50:30

6M ago50:30

50:30

Eating Disorders are a broad church. We all have our stories to tell and unique perspectives to share. I believe that eating disorders are physical symptoms of internal distress with notable exceptions - sufferers with ARFID, varying shades of autism and ADHD, there are probably more - but mostly from my own experience and what I hear from others, …

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Autism, Anorexia, and Metabolism 20:48

6M ago20:48

20:48

Is metabolism a possible connector of autism and anorexia? To date, there is meager scientific evidence of the role that metabolism plays in neurodiversity and eating disorders separately, much less the role it plays when the conditions co-occur. In this episode, you will learn two reasons why metabolism may be altered in autistic individuals and h…

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No Food Rules? Popular ED Recovery Advice That Does NOT Work For Autistic People 23:16

6M ago23:16

23:16

You see the message everywhere: if you want to recover from an eating disorder, you have to let go of all the rules around food! While this may sound like the ultimate form of food freedom, it can hinder neurodivergent people from reaching their unique version of food freedom. In this episode, Livia share 3 reasons why food rules may be helpful for…

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Mindful Eating? Popular ED Recovery Advice That Does NOT Work For Autistic People 19:53

6M ago19:53

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Today's episode explores why the popular eating disorder recovery advice to "eat mindfully" is not always accessible to neurodivergent individuals in recovery from disordered eating. You'll learn about a more neurodiversity-affirming approach to eating so you can reduce your anxiety around mealtimes! 🎙️ Get FREE Audio Training 👉🏻 Don't miss out! Ex…

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Transforming Your Health and Habits with Steve Brenner 46:35

6M ago46:35

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Steve is a nutritionist and owner of the Mind Muscle Clinic. “Trying to educate people that it isn’t as difficult as it may seem, a lot of people who have come to me as a client dread it… but once they see the benefits it becomes a new habit. A new way of life." On one level, the “it” Steve talks about is health and fitness but on another, he’s all…

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Creating Relationships Built on Trust and Safety in Eating Disorder Treatment w/ Harriet Frew 39:19

7M ago39:19

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What’s the BEST treatment for eating disorders? In this episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast, Livia chats with Harriet Frew about the importance of creating relationships built on trust and safety. Harriet Frew is a licensed therapist and host of The Eating Disorder Therapist Podcast. She is an experienced expert in the ED recovery space and has t…

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From Eating Disorder to Self-Love with Flurina Dominique Thali 43:34

7M ago43:34

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“I always said I’m recovering from eating difficulties and eating disorders. When I realised it’s much less about recovering, but about uncovering I started to call my journey the uncovering journey.” Flurina is an osteopath, dancer and creator of The Breathing Body Podcast. When Flurina was eleven she had an idea that being thin would make her hap…

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Anorexia: A Mother’s Perspective with Lorraine 48:53

7M ago48:53

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“I sometimes feel that the eating disorder has tried to trick me. To feel that we’re getting somewhere and then that door shuts. I feel it morphs itself into something different.” I have wanted to interview a mother with a child who has an eating disorder ever since I started this podcast. Lorraine’s daughter is now in her early 30’s. Her eating di…

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Finding Your Purpose After An Eating Disorder w/ Jemma Richards @lovethisfoodthing 52:52

7M ago52:52

52:52

What does life look like after an eating disorder? Today, Livia chats with Jemma Richards, the creator and host of the Love This Food Thing Podcast. Her podcast pivots on the premise Is food friend or foe? and delves into how this relationship affects people’s behavior. Jemma believes that eating disorder behaviors are physical symptoms of internal…

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An Autistic and Neurodiversity Chat (Part 2) with Livia Sara 42:25

7M ago42:25

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It was lovely to reconnect with Liv from the Liv Label Free Podcast for our autistic and neurodiversity chat. Liv has a unique and illuminating perspective and is very much about the lived experience helping others find their way without judgement or shame. This is a slightly random episode away from our normal fare. I was trialling new contact len…

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On A Mission To Dismantle Diet Culture with Sabrina Magnan 55:31

7M ago55:31

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Sabrina’s pivotal moment around her disordered eating and orthorexia happened when she became an aunt for the first time. “It should've been the happiest day of my life and all I remember is the food. I spent the entire day around the buffet table because my Mom had caterers and we had all this food I didn’t allow myself to eat. I kept filling my p…

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Autism or OCD? How to tell the difference! 12:30

8M ago12:30

12:30

How can you tell whether a behavior is stemming from OCD or autism? In this episode, Livia Sara explains the difference between OCD behaviors and autistic traits. Learn more about 1-1 Coaching Don't miss out! Add Rainbow Girl to your cart Join Group Coaching for Parents Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 WEBSITE 📚 BOOKS 📝 Check out the blog post of …

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) with Dr. Rob Willson 53:35

8M ago53:35

53:35

“It’s not uncommon for people to try out their own DIY cosmetic surgery by cutting their faces or stomachs to squeeze out fat or super glue their ears or deliberately break their own noses so they can do their own rhinoplasty. When people become desperate and have BDD the only vehicle - in their minds - for any chance of future happiness is some fo…

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Watch Out for this Fake Recovery Coach! Flourish with Ciandra is LYING to you. 25:43

8M ago25:43

25:43

In a space that’s supposed to be centered around trust and transparency, it was shocking to discover that the eating disorder recovery coach Ciandra Birnbaum steals copyrighted content, tries to block people from finding out, and writes fake testimonials to acquire clients. This podcast episode exposes the truth behind Flourish with Ciandra (host o…

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A Take on Nutrition and Learning to Embrace Food with Nicola Moore 50:46

8M ago50:46

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“Within my first few weeks of practicing people were coming in to see me who wanted a restrictive diet. It didn't make sense. I was concerned about people’s relationship with food… I decided what I wanted to do from the beginning was speak above that noise. I didn’t see it working for people all I saw was it making people more unwell and feeling an…

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When food has to “make sense” (a common cause of eating disorders in autistic people) 13:46

8M ago13:46

13:46

Do you or an autistic person you care for require that food “make sense”? In today’s episode, Livia breaks down the meaning of this popular phrase among autistic people with eating disorders and how this understanding can support recovery. Learn more about 1-1 Coaching Don't miss out! Add Rainbow Girl to your cart Connect with Livia: 🍩 INSTAGRAM 🌐 …

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Our Festive Gift to You: Dogs, Food and Canine Behavioural Issues with Laura Doherty 56:10

8M ago56:10

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This episode is kindly sponsored by Nell+Lola (delicious) Natural Dog Treats. Nell+Lola offer 100% natural treats and are supplied direct to you in a sustainable, plastic-free packaging – they’re good for your pet, and the planet! Use the code: LTFT15 to get 15% off your purchase. This is our festive gift to you all as we know how much (like us) yo…

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Autism and Anorexia with Livia Sara 49:22

9M ago49:22

49:22

Welcome to Season Seven. Our first guest, Livia Sara, is an autism advocate, writer and creator of the Liv Label Free Podcast. Liv says: “I like to compare the autism spectrum to the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) We have all these different rays, x-rays, gamma rays… what I love about the EMS there are so many rays we cannot perceive with the human…

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Does extreme hunger lead to sugar addiction and diabetes? 16:02

9M ago16:02

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Are you craving and eating LOTS of sugar during extreme hunger? You're not alone! When I was overtaken by the wave of extreme hunger, all I wanted to eat was junk food – cookies, cakes, ice cream, peanut butter, nutella, biscoff, granola, cereal – you name it! While part of me feared the bodily changes that accompanied weight gain, a greater part o…

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Overcoming Autistic Burnout in an Age of Hustle Culture w/ Louise @neurodivergent_lou 49:18

9M ago49:18

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What impact does hustle culture have on autistic people? In this episode, Livia chats with Louise AKA @neurodivergent_lou on how to navigate autistic burnout, the importance of slowing down, and how to lead a meaningful life in a society that is obsessed with productivity. Lou answers the following questions: What does day-to-day life feel like for…

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Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders w/ the Chair of EDNA (Part 2) 51:39

10M ago51:39

51:39

Join Livia and Laurence for part 2 of their chat on the relationship between neurodivergence and eating disorders. You'll learn about: Executive functioning difficulties and how they effect memory and motivation Co-occurring ADHD and the correlation of higher risk of eating disorders Alexithymia and how it can relate to eating disorders and eating …

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Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders w/ the Chair of EDNA (Part 1) 1:06:07

10M ago1:06:07

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How are eating disorders and neurodivergence linked? One of the best ways to understand this common connection is through stories of lived experience. On the podcast today, Livia interviews Laurence, the Chair and Research Lead of Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA). You’ll learn: Laurence’s experience of eating disorders as a neurodiv…

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Major Life Update! Autistic Burnout, Food Poisoning, a Legal Case, and More... 52:15

10M ago52:15

52:15

It’s time for another update on all things Liv Label Free! In this episode, I talk about: How slowing down has helped me navigate autistic burnout My experience of food poisoning in Bali The chaos that comes with uncertain living situations How I’m approaching my four different book projects Progress on the Rainbow Girl audiobook as well as the Dut…

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Nervous System Regulation in Eating Disorder Recovery w/ Stefanie Michele 52:02

11M ago52:02

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What role does the nervous system play in eating disorders and disordered eating? In today’s episode, Livia speaks to Stefanie Michele, a binge eating and body image coach that specializes in somatic experiencing. You’ll learn: How binge eating disorder formed the core of her difficulties with bulimia and orthorexia A desire to fill the gap in trea…

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Why Do Autistic People Fear Weight Gain? 8:22

11M ago8:22

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The underlying reasons behind the fear of weight gain are often very different for autistic people struggling with eating disorders. In this episode, you'll learn about the following five factors that may contribute to the fear of gaining weight in autistic individuals. Difficulty with change Desire for predictability Sensory perception Gender dysp…

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When an autistic special interest turns into an eating disorder w/ Annamarie Ciccarello 56:51

11M ago56:51

56:51

How can an autistic special interest spiral into an eating disorder? In today's episode, I speak to Annamarie, a fellow autistic female and ED warrior. We discuss: Early health and nutrition education snowballing into an obsessive autistic special interest Disordered thoughts turning to secretive behavior, foregoing social activities due to fear of…

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Autistic Types of Binge Eating 20:29

11M ago20:29

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What’s the relationship between autism and binge eating? In today’s episode, you’ll learn how autistic traits can lead to the following 9 types of binge eating: The Sensory Binge The Hyperactive Binge The Black & White Binge The “Make Sense” Binge The Analysis Paralysis Binge The Procrastination Binge The Interoceptive Binge The Hormonal Binge The …

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BEATing Extreme Hunger as an Autistic Person 58:57

11M ago58:57

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It’s time for another chat with an Extremely Hungry to Completely Satisfied alumni! In today’s episode, I'm speaking to Valerie, an autistic female who shares her experience with overcoming extreme hunger. You'll learn: Survivor's guilt manifesting into perfectionism and eventually into an eating disorder Energy debt being like living paycheck to p…

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