112// The Hidden Drivers Behind Anorexia - Libby Stenzel, RD

When it comes to anorexia and disordered eating, what is talked about the most are the behavioral and psychological drivers behind it. But disordered eating, especially anorexia, is driven by more than just your mind. New research is finding that there are also neurobiological drivers - biochemical imbalances that act invisibly on the body.These biochemical imbalances don’t need to be fixed with medication. In fact, the most common neurobiological driver for those with anorexia is zinc deficiency.Yes. Zinc deficiency!Zinc is the most common micronutrient deficiency in people with eating disorders, and symptoms of zinc deficiency are eerily similar to anorexia.Symptom overlap includes:AnxietyAltered tasteHormonal imbalancesWeight loss…and even increased exercise!On today's episode, I'm talking with Libby Stenzel, RD. Libby is a registered dietitian based in the Ann Arbor, Michigan, area, and an expert in anorexia and disordered eating. She specializes in helping people with disordered eating find healing and freedom with food, exercise, and body image.Today, you’ll learn how you can find freedom from shame and fear with food, heal your body more while working at it less, along with how to harness the power of balancing your internal neurobiology to overcome anorexia and disordered eating. In this conversation with Libby, I had insight into my own heath and experiences I had with food at the lowest point in my health in 2015. I hope you have the same as you listen in on this fascinating conversation.EPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of ZincEp. 13// Drop Sugar Cravings, Lose Weight, and Get Glowing Skin [Client Testimonial - Abby Herman]CONNECT WITH LIBBY:Libby Stenzel NutritionInstagram: @libbystenzelnutritionGet 20% Off an Initial Assessment by mentioning the Better Belly Podcast!Recommended Reading: Decoding Anorexia, by Carrie ArnoldWORK WITH ALLISON:Virtual clients: Apply for the Foundations Program WaitlistCurious? Learn more about the Foundations ProgramLocal to metro-Detroit? Book a New Client Evaluation at our in-person officeLeave a Rating and Review  - because you love us!Buy my book, Stop Stomach Pain: How to Heal Your Gut and End Food Restrictions. Available in digital and print!FREE RESOURCES:Download my Free Constipation Relief Guide Have a question you want answered on the show? Send me your question to betterbellytherapies.com/askallison, and it may get featured on the show!CONNECT:Facebook → @betterbellytherapiesInstagram → @betterbellytherapiesWebsite → betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/112 Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).Mentioned in this episode:🚨 50% OFF BBB until Aug. 31 @ 11:59 PM EST 🚨 Have you been trying to fix your bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or PMS — and nothing has worked? If so, this is for you! Better Belly Blueprint is 50% OFF!! and you'll also get $588 in fast-track bonuses, free: ✅ 3 months of live group coaching with me ✅ Upload your labs → get your personalized healing plan in minutes ✅ 100+ recipes built around your exact food sensitivities ✅ A pocket coach you can text anytime, so you always know your next step 👉 Go to betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to get 50% off healing NOW + $588 in fast-track bonuses. Ends Aug. 31 @ 11:59 PM EST!