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 Julia@juliatrehane.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliatrehane?igsh=MTZ1
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