“Unnecessary calories”

What if unnecessary calories were one of the most necessary aspects of living a meaningful life? In today’s episode, Livia Sara explores the concept of “unnecessary calories” through a client’s fear of butter, revealing how this restrictive thinking is actually a manifestation of deeper existential fears. You’ll learn: The hidden meaning behind labeling foods as having “unnecessary calories” and how it connects to the fear of being “wrong” in the world Why diet culture’s contradictory messages can be particularly overwhelming for autistic individuals How the scarcity mindset extends beyond food into every aspect of life, from productivity to pleasure The powerful parallel between fearing “wasted” calories and fearing “wasted” time How to start challenging the labels that keep you trapped in restrictive patterns Want to dive deeper?👉 Work with me via 1-1 Coaching🌈 Join the Autistically ED-Free Membership🍩 Enroll in my Extreme Hunger Course Mentioned episodes: I don’t know how much to eat! What if I can’t handle being healthy? Fear of weight gain in autism & anorexia