Trauma & Invalidation: When Eating Disorder Treatment Is NOT Neurodivergent-Affirming With Livia Sara @livlabelfree

In this episode, we’re diving into the often-overlooked world of neurodivergence in eating disorder treatment with the amazing Livia Sara from @livlabelfree! Ever feel like the “one-size-fits-all” approach in treatment just doesn't fit? Livia shares her experiences and insights on what happens when treatment spaces miss the mark on neurodivergent-affirming care, and why that can feel invalidating—and even traumatic. Join us for a deep yet lively conversation as we unpack how treatment can actually be inclusive and empowering for neurodivergent folks, making healing a journey that truly honors individual lived experience!

ABOUT LIVIA SARA

Livia Sara is an autism advocate and eating disorder survivor that now helps others overcome their own mental barriers through her books, courses, and coaching programs. She is the author of the blog livlabelfree.com and the host of the Liv Label Free Podcast. Livia is a lifelong learner that loves listening to audiobooks, going on walks, and reading the latest science on all things neurodiversity and eating disorders!

 

Livia struggled with an ED for nearly a decade while being undiagnosed neurodivergent (autistic and ADHD) all throughout the duration of her illness. Discovering the underlying neurodiversity component caused everything to "click" for her, and allowed her to see that many of her "ED behaviors" were simply manifestations of neurodivergent traits. Because she had been traumatized by a system that neither recognized nor affirmed her neurodiversity, she has made it her mission to help educate and bring awareness to the underserved niche of neurodivergence and eating disorders!

 

FOLLOW AND CONTACT LIVIA

Website: https://livlabelfree.com

Books: https://livlabelfreebooks.com

Email: livia@livlabelfree.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livlabelfree

Podcast: https://www.livlabelfree.com/podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivLabelFree

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