PDA, ARFID, & Food Avoidance: Why “Just Eat” Doesn’t Work & What to Do Instead
When eating feels like a demand, everything changes. For people with a Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA) profile, especially those navigating ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), pressu...
10 Apr 16min
Chronic Eating Disorders: Why Some Anorexia & Bulimia Become Long-Term
Not all eating disorders follow a short or linear recovery path. For many people, anorexia and bulimia become long-term, shifting over time rather than disappearing. In this episode, Dr. Marianne expl...
8 Apr 16min
Nutrition Myths Exposed: Protein Obsession, Processed Foods, & Eating Disorder Recovery With Kathleen Meehan, RD @therdnutritionist
What happens when nutrition advice becomes loud, simplified, and everywhere you turn? In this episode, Dr. Marianne welcomes back Kathleen Meehan, RD (@therdnutritionist), an anti-diet, fat-positive d...
6 Apr 33min
Why High Achievers Can Develop Anorexia & Bulimia: Perfectionism, Control, & Hidden Struggles
High achievers are often seen as disciplined, driven, and successful. But behind that external competence, many people are navigating intense internal pressure, perfectionism, and a deep disconnection...
3 Apr 16min
What Is PCOS & Why Is It Linked to Eating Disorders? Hormones, Hunger, & Insulin Resistance Explained
If you have PCOS and feel constantly hungry, deal with strong food cravings, or struggle with binge eating, you are not imagining it. PCOS can directly affect hunger, cravings, and eating patterns thr...
1 Apr 15min
Lived Experience of ARFID in Autistics & ADHDers: Sensory Survival & Misunderstandings With Dr. Panicha McGuire, LMFT, RPT
What if what gets labeled as “picky eating” is actually a complex, sensory-based eating disorder shaped by neurodivergence, culture, and access to resources? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Panicha...
30 Mar 37min
When Safe Foods Stop Working: ARFID Plateaus, Burnout, & What Helps
What does it mean when your safe foods suddenly stop working? If you live with ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), this experience can feel confusing, scary, and isolating. A food that ...
27 Mar 13min
Why You Fear Food: Diet Culture & Food Anxiety in Eating Disorder Recovery
If eating feels stressful, overwhelming, or even scary, you are not alone. Fear of food is incredibly common, especially for people navigating eating disorder recovery or trying to unlearn years of di...
25 Mar 15min
