Your Safe Foods Are Valid (Yes, Even in Eating Disorder Recovery)

Let’s be real: having safe foods in eating disorder recovery doesn’t mean you’re failing—it often means you’re surviving, adapting, and doing exactly what your body needs. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne Miller, licensed eating disorder therapist, fat liberationist, and neurodivergent human, is busting the myth that safe foods are always disordered. We’ll talk about why safe foods exist (hint: it’s not just "being rigid"), how they support nervous system regulation, and why shaming safe eating patterns—especially for folks with ARFID, sensory sensitivities, and trauma histories—does way more harm than good. If you’ve ever felt guilty for sticking to foods that feel manageable, this episode is your permission slip to honor what helps you stay grounded. ✨ Want more tools to support a neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, trauma-informed path to recovery? Come check out Dr. Marianne’s self-paced online course: ARFID & Selective Eating: A Neurodivergent-Affirming, Sensory-Attuned, Trauma-Informed Approach It’s packed with practical strategies for therapists, dietitians, adults with ARFID, and parents supporting selective eaters—no shame, no rushing, just real healing. CHECK OUT OTHER EPISODES ON NEURODIVERSITY & EATING DISORDERS! > On when eating disorder care is NOT neurodivergent-affirming via Apple and Spotify. > On navigating ADHD, eating disorders, and sensory sensitivities via Apple and Spotify. > On overexercising, ADHD, and eating disorders via Apple and Spotify. > On personal neurodivergent stories via Apple and Spotify.   INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course Look into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at [email protected]