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EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 11 MIN

Fear Foods: Why ARFID Is Much More Than Just ‘Picky Eating’

from In Good Health · host Kristen Farrah, Dr. Kamryn Eddy, Cassidy Arvidson, Amirah Zaveri

Fear Foods: Why ARFID Is Much More Than Just ‘Picky Eating’ While food is often the centerpiece of social connection, those living with avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, fear these daily meals. Unlike many other eating disorders, this condition is driven by sensory sensitivities or a lack of interest in eating rather than concerns over body weight or composition. Our experts explore treatment options and the reality of navigating a world focused on food when the very act of consuming it feels like an exhausting chore. Guest: Dr. Kamryn Eddy, professor of psychology, Harvard Medical School, Co-Director, Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program; Cassidy Arvidson, ARFID advocate Host & Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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While food is often the centerpiece of social connection, those living with avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, fear these daily meals. Unlike many other eating disorders, this condition is driven by sensory sensitivities or a lack of interest in eating rather than concerns over body weight or composition. Our experts explore treatment options and the reality of navigating a world focused on food when the very act of consuming it feels like an exhausting chore.

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