Episodes

  • 167. A Book Review of Ultra-Processed People

    167. A Book Review of Ultra-Processed People
    Sep 25 2024
    In this episode, we dive into a thoughtful and nuanced review of the book 'Ultra Processed People' by Chris Van Tulleken. They explore the book's themes around ultra processed foods, their potential impact on our health, and the broader societal implications. The conversation navigates through personal anecdotes, scientific claims, and the complicated relationship with food, making it a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the intersection of nutrition, mental health, and recovery from disordered eating. Enjoy the discussion and don't forget to reach out with any questions or insights!

    Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast

    Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com

    Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT

    Work with Stefanie (waitlist through Jan 2025) - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application

    Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele

    Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist

    Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist

    Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

    If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
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    53 mins
  • 166. Autism and Eating Disorder Recovery with Livia Sara

    166. Autism and Eating Disorder Recovery with Livia Sara
    Sep 18 2024

    This episode features Livia Sara, known as @LivLabelFree, who shares her journey and expertise in disordered eating recovery through the lens of autism. We'll discuss:

    • Liv's Background: how Livia started helping others with neurodivergent eating disorder recovery
    • Autistic Traits vs. Eating Disorder Behaviors: The conversation delves into distinguishing between autistic traits and eating disorder behaviors, emphasizing the importance of intention and the roots of these behaviors.
    • Experience with Extreme Hunger: Livia shares her encounter with extreme hunger during her recovery, explaining how she accepted and managed it.
    • Recovery Insights: The discussion explores the nuances of recovery for neurodivergent individuals, including the separation of safety and love in recovery behaviors.
    • Role of Acceptance: Acceptance and permission to eat played a critical role in Livia's journey, marking a shift in her approach to food and recovery.
    • Existential Perspective: Livia ties in the difference between knowing something intellectually and knowing in a soul-centered way, including how to tell the difference between disordered traits vs autistic traits.
    • Safety vs Love: Stef & Livia identify the distinction between feeling safe vs acting through supportive self-love.

    If you would like to contact Livia, you can find her website HERE and learn more about her newest book, How To Beat Extreme Hunger, HERE. She can also be found on Instagram at @livlabelfree.

    Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast

    Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com

    Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT

    Work with Stefanie (waitlist through Jan 2025) - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application

    Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele

    Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist

    Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist

    Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

    If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
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    45 mins
  • 165. But I Can't Stop Overeating

    165. But I Can't Stop Overeating
    Sep 11 2024
    In this episode, hosts Stefanie and Sarah dive into the complexities surrounding overeating, especially in the context of recovery from binge eating. They discuss the difference between binge eating and overeating, and explore how habits, stress, and emotional regulation play into our eating behaviors. Using real-life anecdotes and client experiences, they offer compassionate insights into understanding and managing overeating without demonizing it. Listeners will also learn about the psychological and physiological factors that can contribute to this behavior, including the role of hormones and histories of ED. They also speak to those who suffer from chronic overeating patterns in the absence of binge or an ED. Join Stefanie and Sarah as they unpack these nuanced topics and provide a supportive space for anyone struggling with overeating.

    Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast

    Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com

    Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT

    Work with Stefanie (waitlist through Jan 2025) - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application

    Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele

    Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist

    Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist

    Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

    If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
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    43 mins
  • 164. But What Are "Anchor Meals"?

    164. But What Are "Anchor Meals"?
    Sep 4 2024

    Welcome back to another episode, everyone! In today's chat, we are explaining Stef's concept of "anchor meals", their psychological and physiological impacts, and how they fit into our daily routines. We start off with entertaining personal stories—from recording mishaps to culinary adventures in Spain—that segue into a discussion on why knowing when your next meal is coming is important for our mental and physical well-being.

    We explore how sticking to regular meal times can sync up with our body’s internal hunger cues, providing a sense of security and balance—especially for those recovering from disordered eating patterns. Stef shares insights from her binge recovery course, highlighting the importance of scheduled anchor meals, while Sarah adds personal anecdotes about how meal planning differs for someone living alone versus a family setting.

    Whether you're someone who likes to plan every bite or prefer a more flexible approach, this episode covers how anchor meals can be adapted to fit various lifestyles—including tips and experiments to see what works best for you.

    Don't miss this one if you're curious about reshaping your eating patterns, want to understand the principles behind "anchor meals" better, or are just looking for relatable, actionable advice on creating a more balanced relationship with food.

    Learn more about Stef's 3-month Binge Recovery Program (from anywhere in the world!) beginning the 9th of September, 2024. Use discount code: LADLISTENS for $100 off!

    Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast

    Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com

    Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT

    Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application

    Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele

    Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist

    Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist

    Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

    If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
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    35 mins
  • 163. But Sometimes I Feel Despair About Recovery

    163. But Sometimes I Feel Despair About Recovery
    Aug 28 2024
    In this episode, we're talking about the challenging and often unspoken topic of hopelessness and despair in relation to recovery from eating disorders. We offer personal experiences of the complex emotions intertwined with despair, such as fear, sadness, and anger. We also discuss what mindfulness, connection, and individuality might have to do with navigating despair. We discuss the power of belief, personal barriers, and the potential for unexpected breakthroughs. 00:00 Introduction to Hopelessness and Despair 00:25 Personal Experiences with Despair 01:13 Understanding Despair: Emotions and Stories 02:43 Different Perspectives on Despair 05:59 Despair in Eating Disorder Recovery 14:27 Finding Hope and Personal Pathways 20:40 The Role of Belief and Mindfulness 35:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Learn more about Stef's 3-month Binge Recovery Program (from anywhere in the world!) beginning the 9th of September, 2024. Use discount code: LADLISTENS for $100 off!

    Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast

    Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com

    Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT

    Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application

    Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele

    Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist

    Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist

    Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

    If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
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    37 mins
  • 162. Anger in Recovery: Toxic or Empowering?

    162. Anger in Recovery: Toxic or Empowering?
    Aug 21 2024
    In this episode, we explore the complex emotion of anger. We discuss how anger can be a suppressed emotion (and create conditions for bingeing and restricting) because sometimes, it's an emotion we are afraid to feel. On the other hand, it can be a high-energy emotion that just takes a lot of wrangling to keep regulated! For the first time ever on this podcast, we actually discuss -- live, and without pre-planning -- a recent personal conflict between us when we went to Bournemouth for a workshop. In real time, we hope to demonstrate the importance of rupture and repair in relationships. This episode also touches upon the interplay of helplessness and anger, the significance of understanding physical responses to emotions, and strategies for managing these intense feelings. 03:00 Revealing Today's Topic: Anger 05:23 Personal Experiences with Anger 07:31 A Moment of Conflict 10:42 Processing and Reflecting on Anger 23:05 Memory and Miscommunication 24:39 Physical Reactions to Emotional Stress 26:56 Rupture and Repair in Relationships 27:58 Personal Experiences with Conflict Resolution 30:40 Helplessness and Control 36:59 Balancing Perspectives and Finding Ease 43:18 Reflections and Closing Thoughts

    Learn more about Stef's 3-month Binge Recovery Program (from anywhere in the world!) beginning the 9th of September, 2024.

    Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast

    Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com

    Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT

    Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application

    Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele

    Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist

    Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist

    Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

    If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
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    46 mins
  • 161. But Can Food Guilt Be A Motivator?

    161. But Can Food Guilt Be A Motivator?
    Aug 14 2024

    In this episode, we explore the complex role guilt plays in our lives, particularly around topics like eating, self-care, and productivity. We start things off with some chit-chat about recording while standing up -- Stef has a moment of body image angst, revisted at the end of the episode.

    We discuss how guilt can stem from societal expectations and personal values, and whether it truly helps drive positive change or just makes us feel worse. We also talk about how guilt compares to integrity and self-care, arguing that aligning with one’s values might be a healthier motivator than guilt.

    Several personal stories highlight these ideas:

    • Sarah shares a dinner story involving guilt around food and a confrontation with her dad's judgmental comments.
    • Stef talks about the difference between productive frustration and unproductive shame using an example of...underwear
    • Both hosts reflect on their own experiences with guilt related to work and productivity, emphasizing the difference between productive self-care and collapsing out of despair or self-abandonment.

    The conversation also touches on parental expectations, societal pressures about how to look, eat, and "succeed", and the importance of self-compassion (explained in context, not the abstract boring way).

    Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast

    Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com

    Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT

    Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application

    Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele

    Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist

    Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist

    Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

    If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
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    40 mins
  • 160. But Why is Mindful Eating SO Hard?!

    160. But Why is Mindful Eating SO Hard?!
    Aug 7 2024

    In this engaging episode of their podcast, Stef and Sarah dive deep into the topic of mindful eating. Stef shares some insightful anecdotes about how clients often come to her with a preconceived notion of how they "should" be eating. Sarah chimes in with practical advice from her workshops, suggesting that eating mindfully isn't about being perfect but more about being present.

    Throughout the episode, they explore the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the practice. They emphasize that mindful eating isn't one-size-fits-all. For some, it can exacerbate issues like perfectionism or diet culture pressures. They also talk about the importance of self-compassion and curiosity in the journey towards a healthier relationship with food.

    There are relatable stories about struggles with binge eating, the cultural weight of diet culture, and the roller coaster of trying to eat "right." They also hit on some lighter notes, like Sarah's recent misadventure with an electric blanket and Stef's physical therapy updates.

    Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast

    Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com

    Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT

    Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application

    Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele

    Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist

    Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

    Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist

    Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

    If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
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    44 mins