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Behind The Bite

Cristina Castagninibehindthebitepodcast.libsyn.com
Where a real doctor - who really recovered from an eating disorder - talks about your real struggles with food, body image, and weight. Straight talk from the professional and personal perspective...
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Episodes

Ep 90 - Exercise: Is It Compulsive, Healthy, or Part of Treatment? with Amy Gardner

Why do people exercise compulsively? Can you consider movement as a sensation to help you connect with your body instead of punishing it? How can you heal your relationship with exercise? In this episode, I discuss exercise and eating disorders with Amy Gardner. We reflect on the ways exercise can positively and negatively affect people's lives. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behi...

Jun 30, 202239 minEp. 90

Ep 89 - Uncovering Fatphobia in Society with Serena Nangia

How does unchecked fatphobia in society exacerbate eating disorders? What can you do to find your true community? How can you help the fight against fatphobia in society? In this podcast episode, I speak about uncovering fatphobia in society with Serena Nangia. We discuss the way society influences body image and how to find your body-image community. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram...

Jun 23, 202237 minEp. 89

Ep 88 - The Journey to Eating Disorder Recovery with Hannah Linnea

Why do eating disorders disrupt your relationships? What made you realize that something needed to change? What do you think and see when you look at yourself in the mirror? In this podcast episode, I discuss how to manage your eating disorder and walk the road to recovery with Hannah Linnea. We reflect on body positivity, and how to make a change for good. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Ins...

Jun 16, 202246 minEp. 88

Ep 87 - Self-Care: What Does It Mean To Be Selfless or Selfish? with Dr. Jennifer Nardozzi

Why does practicing self-care help to heal the greater community? How do you distinguish being selfish from being selfless? Do you struggle with justifying your want to go into recovery? In this podcast episode, I speak about self-care and what it means to be selfless or selfish with Dr. Jennifer Nardozzi. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: w...

Jun 09, 202240 minEp. 87

Ep 86 - Kicking ED's Butt with Amy Ferraro

Are you in ED recovery? How do you find a good doctor? Why is genuine health about your daily behaviors and not the numbers on the scale? In this podcast episode, I speak about kicking ED's butt with Amy Ferraro. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com...

Jun 02, 202237 minEp. 86

Ep 85 - Diet-Proofing Your Children with Amelia Sherry

What does “health” mean to you? Do you want the best for your kids? How can parents help their children to create positive relationships with their bodies? In this podcast episode, I speak with Amelia Sherry about diet-proofing your children. We discuss how to build a healthy relationship with food for your kids, and why restriction doesn't always achieve positive results. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here ...

May 26, 202240 minEp. 85

Ep 84 - How Your Body Image Image Impacts Your Mental Health

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE MENTIONS SUICIDE What is body image? Do you assume someone is happy and healthy depending on how they look? What will it take for you to appreciate your body? In this episode, I discuss how to approach the body image mentality. I explain what body image consists of and how to generate body positivity in your life. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind...

May 19, 202223 minEp. 84

Ep 83 - Dating Post-Covid: Practice Authenticity in New Relationships with Dating Expert, Dr Frankie Bashan

Are you currently in the dating scene? How does one form genuine connections with new people? Why must you always start with honesty and authenticity on a dating app? In this podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Frankie about dating post-covid and how to practice authenticity in new relationships. We reflect on how to leave your comfort zone, meet new people, and take a positive first step in your relationships. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road...

May 12, 202253 minEp. 83

Ep 82 - The Lack of Eating Disorder Education in the Medical Field with Johanna Kandel

Why is there so little knowledge of eating disorders in the medical field? Which false beliefs are people unintentionally perpetuating about eating disorders? How can the loved ones of ED sufferers be supported? In this podcast episode, I speak with Johanna Kandel about the lack of education and awareness around eating disorders. We discuss some of the misconceptions around EDs and why it's important to support the loved ones of the patients. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eati...

May 05, 202242 minEp. 82

Ep 81 - Health and Fitness Apps: The Dangers of Following the Trend with Jessica Marini

Do you use diet, health, and fitness apps? Are health and fitness apps doing more harm than good? How are they influencing your relationship with your body and the concept of “wellness”? In this podcast episode, I speak with Jess Marini about the influence health and fitness apps have on our self-perception. We reflect on the dangers of assigning moral values to food and how to be more vigilant in our use of health and fitness apps. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorde...

Apr 28, 202244 minEp. 81

Ep 80 - Your Intrinsic Value: How to Stop People-pleasing with Ryan Lindner

Do you feel like your value comes from the roles you play? How often do you downplay your needs to care for what other people want? What does your internal dialogue sound like? In this podcast episode, I speak with Ryan Lindner about how to stop people-pleasing and start loving yourself. We discuss the importance of valuing yourself outside of what you do, and how caring for yourself allows you to care for others. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the...

Apr 21, 202239 minEp. 80

Ep. 79 - Release Harmful Emotions Through Muscle Testing, with Bo Bissett

Can you take the initiative to learn about what works for your body? How can stuck emotions in the body cause medical issues? How do you practice healthy emotional release? In this podcast episode, I interview Bo Bissett about how to use muscle testing and AMO breath to release stuck emotions. We discuss the physical problems emotions can cause, and how to release these emotions by connecting with your body. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road ...

Apr 14, 202237 minEp. 79

Ep 78 - Building Body Confidence with Cliona Byrne

Have you struggled with body confidence? Are you a parent that judges their body in front of your children? Where do body image issues come from? In this podcast episode, I speak with Cliona Byrne about building body confidence. We discuss how learned behavior from your childhood can affect your outlook on your body, and how to undo harmful mental patterns. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Ins...

Apr 07, 202240 minEp. 78

Ep 77 - How to Manage Eating Disorder Triggers

Is your disordered eating triggered by the warmer weather and the upcoming summer activities? Could your eating disorder be a coping mechanism to avoid difficult emotions? How can you manage your triggers and improve your emotional responses? In this podcast episode, I speak about eating disorder triggers and how to manage them constructively. I look at how people can recognize their triggers, and go adapt their lifestyle around them. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disor...

Mar 31, 202229 minEp. 77

Ep 76 - Is There a "Right" Way to Eat? Getting Real with Expert Dietician Jessica Setnick

Are you searching for the “right” thing to eat? Do you blame yourself for dealing with unsupportive eating? Could you actually be feeling external shame that you are internalizing? In this podcast episode, I interview Jessica Setnick, an expert dietician, about whether there is a right way to eat. We discuss the danger of adding a moral value to food, and how there are no correct body types. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW...

Mar 24, 202242 minEp. 76

Ep 75 - The Inner Workings of Eating Disorders, with Rachelle Heinemann

How do you decode the “clues” behind eating disordered behaviors? Are eating disorders external symptoms of internal struggles? What are some of the first steps to learn how to organize your feelings? In this podcast episode, I speak about the inner workings of eating disorders with Rachelle Heinemann. We draw a separation between the symptoms of the disorder and its cause and consider some of the ways therapists can address the root of the issue. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your...

Mar 17, 202235 minEp. 75

Ep 74 - From Toxic Weight-Loss Treatment To Eating Disorder Diagnosis And Recovery After 40 with Teresa Schmitz

Are you working with the right doctors for you? What happens when near middle-aged women are diagnosed with eating disorders? Do you feel unheard or unseen in the medical world? In this podcast episode, I speak with Teresa Schmitz about her experience with toxic-weight loss treatment, subsequent diagnosis with an eating disorder, and her recovery. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @be...

Feb 24, 202242 minEp. 74

Ep 73 - Complex Trauma and ED: A Personal Story of Transformation with Iris McAlpin

Do you need some inspiration and courage? Is your eating disorder related to trauma? Which therapy and approaches are best suited to treating eating disorders that are related to trauma? In this podcast episode, I speak with Iris McAlpin about the relationship between deep-seated trauma and disordered eating. We discuss how patients can move onto the road to recovery, and the benefits of self-care and rest. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road t...

Feb 17, 202242 minEp. 73

Ep 72 - Holding out Hope: Sue Bowles' Inspiring Story of Recovery

Have you felt held back from sharing your story? Are you holding onto hope for recovery? Can you take the first step? In this episode, I interview Sue Bowles about the power of sharing a story. We discuss eating disorder triggers, how to be true to yourself, and why you need to take the first step. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behin...

Feb 10, 202236 minEp. 72

Ep 71 - Honesty in Editing: YES PLEASE! With Suzanne Samaka

Why is transparency in editing important to mental health? Are you concerned about how advertising impacts your children? How can you approach parenting kids about social media in a safe and trusting way? In this podcast episode, I speak with Suzanne Samaka about Honesty in Editing on Social Media. We discuss the harmful effects of manipulated imagery on teenagers, and how parents can prepare their children to appropriately engage with Social Media. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand yo...

Feb 03, 202236 minEp. 71

Ep 70 - Body Neutral Exercise with Marissa Hussain

Do you use movement and exercise as a punishment tool or as a positive activity? What does it mean to be healthy? Why does body size not relate to health? In this podcast episode, I speak with Marissa Hussain about embracing body-positive exercise. We discuss how you can learn to love exercise by exploring different sports, and how to disassociate health from body image. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Fo...

Jan 27, 202240 minEp. 70

Ep 69 - Embracing Eating Disorder Awareness with Eric Pothen

Can hearing someone’s recovery story inspire you on your journey? How do open conversations reduce shame around eating disorders? What was someone’s experience with intuitive eating after recovering from an eating disorder? In this podcast episode, I speak with Eric Pothen about the importance of sharing your story. We discuss how shared experience can help you to better understand your own difficulties and reduce the shame around disordered eating. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand yo...

Jan 20, 202243 minEp. 69

Ep 68 - You can be Recovered and Restored with Gabby Morreale

Why must eating recovery treatment be personalized? How can a flexible treatment program help a client overcome an eating disorder effectively? Why does the scale really not matter at all? In this podcast episode, I speak with Gabby Alyse about building a strong, adaptive support structure for patients. Gabby explains the four components of CBT, and how these can form part of a patient's recovery program. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to ...

Jan 13, 202232 minEp. 68

Ep 67 - Post-Holidays: How to Combat all the New Years Ads and Manage ED with Mya Kwon

Are you getting drawn in by the New Years’ adverts for diets? What are your personal beliefs about your body and the food that you want to create? Are you finding yourself thinking in black and white around food? In this podcast episode, I speak with Mya Kwon about toxic diet culture and how to manage your food mentality. We discuss the value of stepping away from diet culture and how to better understand negative relationships with food. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating d...

Jan 06, 202236 minEp. 67

Ep 66 - Award-Winning Author Dr. Michelle May on Yo-Yo Dieting, New Years Resolutions, and all those Food Rules

Do you give moral value to food? What is the science behind why diets always do and will always fail? How can you approach the New Year differently? In this podcast, I interview Dr. Michelle May about Dieting and enjoying the New Year Celebrations. We discuss why diets are biologically unsustainable, how to move beyond ascribing a moral value to food, and how you can relax and enjoy the holidays. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and embarking on the road to rec...

Dec 16, 202142 minEp. 66

Ep 65 - Biology and Self-Compassion with Cassie Christopher

How can you navigate eating behaviors over the holidays? Why does regulating your stress response and practicing self-compassion help you to stick to making self-supportive decisions? How does your breakfast routine impact your dinner desires? In this podcast, I interview Cassie Christopher about developing healthy and sustainable eating habits over the holidays. We discuss how you can navigate information overload and find an eating routine that suits your body. Sign up for the FREE e-course to...

Dec 09, 202145 minEp. 65

Ep 64 - Holidays and Your Eating Disorder

Do you feel anxious over the holidays around food and family members? Are you allowing the eating disorder to give you a false sense of control over your life? What are some tips to help you get through the holidays and enjoy them instead of dread them? In this podcast, I discuss enjoying the holidays and supporting yourself through your eating disorder. I explore how you can reach out to family members for support, and how you can identify tricky situations which are better left alone. Sign up ...

Dec 02, 202115 minEp. 64

Ep 63 - Transforming Body Image with Tara Wyatt-Treslove

Do you get stuck in the old habit of thinking that the grass is greener on the other side of your goals? Are you putting off living your life because you are waiting on a “perfect” situation to enjoy it in? Have your opinions about your own body been usurped? In this podcast episode, I discuss how to transform your body image with Tara Wyatt-Treslove. We discuss unhealthy thoughts, how to break them, and realizing your inner beauty. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating diso...

Nov 25, 202132 minEp. 63

Ep 62 - All Things Mom: Body Image & More with Megan Eddinger

How can you raise children to have self-awareness about their bodies and food? Why is it important to know what genuinely feels good and is sustainable for your body? Can you prioritize nourishment over rigidity? In this podcast, I interview Megan Eddinger, host of the No BS Mama podcast, about All Things Mom. We discuss body positivity, nourishment and nutrition, and building a healthy-food relationship with your kids. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding your eating disorder and emba...

Nov 18, 202134 minEp. 62

Ep 61 - Core Beliefs: Why Yours Matter with Dr. Lara Zibarras

Why is it important to remove the fear from the foods that seem to trigger you? Do your core beliefs help or hinder you in recovery? Can you change your core beliefs to change your outlook on life? In this podcast, I interview Dr. Lara Zibarras about how to overcome food fear and the importance of core beliefs. We discuss the role media influences have on your outlook, and how changing your core beliefs can help improve your relationship with food. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understanding ...

Nov 11, 202142 minEp. 61
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