Episode 45 - Autism, Eating Disorders, and Embracing Neurodiversity

Guest: Livia Sara, autism advocate and eating disorder survivor Key topics discussed: - Livia's journey with undiagnosed autism and her decade-long battle with an eating disorder - Misconceptions about autism traits and personalities - High incidence of eating disorders amongst autistic individuals   - The role of external control, rules, and numbers in eating disorders - Invalidating experiences in eating disorder treatment centres - Finding freedom through self-acceptance and authenticity   Livia's books: - Rainbow Girl (memoir) - Nourishing Neurodiversity in Ten Days (cookbook) - How to Beat Extreme Hunger (forthcoming book on extreme hunger in eating disorder recovery) Quotes: "Lived experience is the most valuable qualification." "This autism discovery was like the cherry on top...I am fully recovered from my eating disorder.”   “When you are born into a world that wasn't built for you, you're basically not safe." "The ultimate goal of humanity is to feel free." Contact Livia Website: https://www.livlabelfree.com Books Website: https://www.livlabelfreebooks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livlabelfree/ Podcast: https://www.livlabelfree.com/podcasts/liv-label-free-autism-and-eating-disorder-recovery Connect with me  Website Juliatrehane.com Email [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliatrehane?igsh=MTZ1 #autismawareness #eatingdisorders #mentalhealth #eatingdisorderrecovery #recoveryjourney