30 Years of Keto After Bulimia Recovery | Linda Witnov

📣 What does 30 years of keto living look like after two decades of bulimia? Linda Witnov has lived that answer — and now coaches women through the same tangled intersection of food, shame, and self-discovery.📋 This episode of Ketobiography shares the powerful recovery and transformation of Linda Witnov, a woman who spent decades wrestling with food obsession, sugar addiction, and bulimia. Drawing from her background in teaching and psychology, she reveals the impact of family, culture, and shame on the battle for lasting change. Hear how she discovered keto, made peace with her body, and now coaches others — especially women — toward emotional healing and sustainable wellness.🔑 What You'll LearnHow early family experiences and culture can shape body image and eating habits that persist for decadesThe intersection of addiction, bulimia, and secretive food behaviors — and how these cycles are broken gradually, not overnightWhy psychotherapy and low-carb eating worked together to promote long-term healing and self-acceptancePractical coaching methods that focus on gradual, personalized change, particularly for women in midlife and beyondThe critical importance of community, compassion, and perseverance on the path to food freedom💡 Key Insight"Don't give up. Keep trying different things. It doesn't happen as quickly as we humans want it to… It's experimenting, being a scientist, and having compassion for yourself. It's not going to be overnight, and that's okay. It's totally worth it. Don't give up." — Linda Witnov🌐 Connect with Linda WitnovWebsite: https://www.riseupslimdown.comEmail: [email protected]⚕️ This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical advice; always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own health decisions.⏳ Chapters00:47 Introduction & Welcome03:47 Linda's Story Begins: Family, Early Food Memories10:47 Overeating, Body Image, and Shame in Childhood17:47 Starting Diets: Weight Watchers and Diet Culture in the 1960s23:47 First Experiences with Eating Disorders28:47 Double Life: Discipline and Secret Binging in Early Adulthood36:47 Therapy, Healing, and Gradually Overcoming Bulimia43:47 Discovering Atkins and Low-Carb Living50:47 Rebuilding Habits, Coaching Philosophy, and Moving Beyond Shame58:47 Advice for Listeners and Closing Reflections🎧 New episodes drop every Thursday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🌱 Know someone with a keto success story? Nominate them to be featured: [email protected]🔗 Subscribe, follow, and leave a review — it helps more people find the show.👥 Connect with Robyn: https://www.robyndobbins.com https://linktr.ee/robyn.r.dobbins🎬 Robyn is featured in The Cholesterol Code – Watch it on Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.