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Behind The Bite

Cristina Castagnini

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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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This is a podcast for those who are ready to finally discover peace with their bodies. Registered dietitian, Katy Harvey, breaks down the nonsense of diet culture and the many ways we are taught not to trust food - and ourselves. Since 2011 Katy has been helping 1:1 clients heal from chronic dieting, eating disorders, disordered eating, and negative body image. Every Tuesday, she provides actionable tips on how to find freedom with food and connect with the wisdom of your body, so that you c ...
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In this episode of Behind the Bite, Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Jennifer Gerlach, a therapist, writer, speaker, and author who is neurodivergent herself. They explore the complex intersections of autism, ADHD, mental health, and eating disorders, offering valuable insights for individuals, families, and professionals. Sign up for the FREE e-…
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What you’re about to hear is the interview I did on the Be Brave is a podcast, which is dedicated to covering all the ups and downs of recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating, and our conversation focuses a lot on how to trust and accept your body again when you’ve struggled in your relationship with food. We discuss: How lack of trus…
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Dr. Cristina Castagnini hosts Behind the Bite, a podcast focusing on the struggles and triumphs related to food, body, and weight. In this episode, she interviews Julia Lévy-Ndejuru, a dietitian and PhD candidate from Montreal, Canada. Julia shares her journey from a preoccupation with weight to advocating for a weight-inclusive approach to health…
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Today we are talking about something that doesn’t get discussed very often in the intuitive eating space…fruits and veggies. We (of course) focus a lot in the beginning of the intuitive eating journey on making peace with things like donuts, burgers, pizza, french fries, ice cream, and things that diet culture has told us are “bad/unhealthy.” But r…
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In this episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Erin Murnane, an accredited practicing dietitian specializing in binge eating disorders. They discuss the challenges of breaking free from diet culture, the importance of regular eating, and the unique struggles faced by individuals with ADHD and binge eating disorder. Sign up for the FREE e-cours…
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When I say “fat,” what comes to mind? Do you think about the fat in food, or the fat in our bodies? Does it have a negative connotation in your mind? This is the 3rd part of the “Macronutrient Series” where I’m covering the macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and (you guessed it) FAT! In this episode we’re digging into fat and what your body fat…
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Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Akiera Gilbert, CEO of Project HEAL, about the critical issues surrounding access to eating disorder treatment and the upcoming Heal Week initiative. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caused by mirrors, comparing ourselves, a…
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How can you end the war with your body (and make PEACE with it too)? When you call a ceasefire, you’re not giving up or “letting yourself go” - you’re learning how to befriend your body and take care of yourself at a much deeper level. That’s what you’re going to learn from my guest today, Nina Manolson. Nina is a therapist and Body-Peace® coach wh…
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Welcome to a milestone episode of Behind the Bite! In our 200th episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with the esteemed Dr. Anita Johnston, a true pioneer in the field of eating disorders. Dr. Johnston is a clinical psychologist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and author of the groundbreaking book Eating in the Light of the Moon. In thi…
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Tune in for this exclusive podcast-only version of the Navigating the Balancing Act Masterclass! You know that dieting doesn’t work as a long-lasting solution…But I’m guessing there might be part of you that still wishes you could lose weight? I get it. So what do you do with that desire to lose weight when you’re also trying to ditch dieting and m…
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Dr. Cristina Castagnini speaks with Courtney Gioia about her personal journey with body image, the impact of diet culture, and how she's helping women break free from societal expectations around body size and worth. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caused by…
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In this episode, I’m sharing how my client was able to FINALLY find peace with both food and her body after struggling with dieting, food obsession, forcing herself to exercise, and hating her body for over a decade. I’m walking you through the exact steps we took, and the strategies I taught her that allowed her to heal her relationship with food,…
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Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti, a psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and transpersonal psychologist with over 34 years of experience. They discuss somatic self-compassion and its role in eating disorder recovery. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect …
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You’ve probably tried to lose weight before in order to feel healthier or more confident. Heck, you’ve maybe even experienced increased confidence and better health as a result of weight loss in the past…But was it sustainable? We don’t want to build your confidence on a house of cards that crumbles the minute you fall off the bandwagon or gain wei…
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In this episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini delves into the complexities of eating disorders, focusing on the dynamic between mothers and daughters. Joining the conversation is a remarkable mother-daughter duo, Larissa and Katie Beecher, who share both personal and professional perspectives on eating disorders, neurodivergence, and the importance of f…
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In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share with you what the conversation sounds like with my clients if they’re slipping back into old habits. I want to normalize that this happens, and it doesn’t mean you’re failing, that intuitive eating doesn’t work, or that there’s something wrong with you. Rather than going into a shame spiral tha…
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In this episode of Behind the Bite, Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Mia Findley, founder of Beyond Body and passionate advocate in the fight against eating disorders. Mia shares her personal journey from a decade-long struggle with an eating disorder to recovery and becoming a coach and advocate. She discusses the complexities of eating disorder…
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I know, I know, it’s so tempting to try and lose weight before vacations. In fact, it almost feels like you’re supposed to lose weight before a trip. I’m here to have a big sis heart-to-heart with you today to let you know that cutting out carbs and restricting your food isn’t going to make you happier on vacation. It’s going to make you miserable.…
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Welcome to Behind the Bite, where we explore the real-life struggles and triumphs surrounding food, body, and weight. Hosted by Dr. Cristina Castagnini, a psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist, this podcast brings together courageous journeys and insights from dedicated professionals to empower you on your path to a better life. Sig…
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Ice cream is hands down my favorite food of all time. I often eat it as my snack in the evening before bed (and yes, sometimes I literally eat it in bed). However, if you find yourself binging on ice cream (or any other food) at night, and if it is basically the only thing you have to look forward to in your life, then (I say this lovingly, because…
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Welcome to Behind the Bite, where we delve deep into real-life struggles and triumphs surrounding food, body, and weight. I'm Dr. Cristina Castagnini, a psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist with over 25 years of professional expertise. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recove…
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Do you have old clothes in your closet that no longer fit, but you’re hoping that you’ll lose some weight and be able to wear them again? Have you ever bought something in a smaller size that you currently wear to use it as “motivation” to lose weight? Perhaps a smaller bathing suit for an upcoming vacation, or you ordered your wedding dress a size…
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Welcome to Behind the Bite! I'm Dr. Christina Castagnini, your host. In each episode, we share the courageous journeys of individuals facing challenges related to food, body, and weight, alongside insights from dedicated professionals. Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or a deeper understanding, this podcast is here to empower you on you…
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What to say if your child ever says, “I feel fat,” or if they are called fat by kids at school or someone in their life. Learn the do’s and don’ts of navigating these tricky conversations, whether you have small kids at home, teenagers, or even adult children. Erin Kerns Vazquez is my guest today, and she is going to walk us through how she went fr…
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Welcome back to Behind the Bite! I'm Dr. Cristina Castagnini, your host. In this episode, we're diving deep into fostering a healthy relationship with food and our children, while avoiding the pitfalls that can lead to eating disorders. This topic resonates with many of our listeners, and today's conversation is inspired by your feedback. Sign up f…
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Get unstuck if you’re feeling lost or confused with intuitive eating! Given that intuitive eating is an approach towards food that’s much different from dieting because it doesn’t include rules to follow, it’s easy to feel like you’re floundering like a fish out of water, or that you don’t know what you do. Rather than winging it with food, I am go…
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What I would tell you in the very beginning so that you can implement intuitive eating the right way, without getting lost, stuck or way off base! This episode goes hand-in-hand with the next episode, #140: How to Refocus If You Feel Lost or Stuck With Intuitive Eating. You can think of these episodes like sisters or besties, so make sure you liste…
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Welcome to Behind the Bite Podcast! I'm Dr. Cristina Castagnini, your host. In this episode, we're delving into the maze of health information and anxiety with Casey Gueren, VP and head of content at Wondermind, and author of "It's Probably Nothing." Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery…
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This episode is part of the MACRONUTRIENT SERIES which contains episodes about carbohydrates, protein and fat. Make sure you’re subscribed so that you automatically get all of the episodes, and go back and listen to the protein episode after you’re done with this one. IIt’s linked below. Today we are talking about carbohydrates, aka “carbs.” Carbs …
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Welcome to episode 190! In this episode, I chat with Cate, a former professional chef who transformed her life through natural meditation. Cate shares her journey from the high-stress environment of a professional kitchen to finding profound mental and physical healing through meditation. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating diso…
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Is it hard for you to “waste” food? Meaning, is it hard to leave the last few bites of food behind on your plate? Do you find yourself continuing to clean your plate, even though you’re working on honoring your fullness and eating intuitively? If, so you’re in the right place! Key Takeaways: The fear of wasting food and money is a common reason tha…
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It’s summertime and that means pool parties, BBQ’s, vacations, family reunions, and all sorts of other things that can make body image extra challenging. In this episode, I’m digging into some do’s and don’ts that are going to help you work through these body image challenges with clarity and confidence, so you can lather up with SPF and your flip …
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If you’ve been approaching intuitive eating as “just let yourself eat,” there’s a good chance this isn’t working very well for you. The sentiment behind “just let yourself eat” is beautiful, but the reality is that you’re probably all over the place with food. Dieting teaches us to trick or ignore our hunger signals. How many times have you been to…
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In this episode we’re going to talk about ways to legitimately improve your health without dieting (and without chasing the number on the scale). We’ll explore 3 science-backed habits that will support you living a healthy lifestyle while also moving forward in your intuitive eating journey. Whether you’re looking to have more energy, improve your …
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You know that moment where you’re eating and you notice that you feel full, but the food is so delicious that you want to keep eating? (Yep, me too!) In today’s episode I’m going to be sharing my 4-part framework for what to do in those instances, so that you can confidently choose whether to stop or keep eating - without guilt either way. When it …
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So you’ve ditched dieting, and you started doing intuitive eating, and you find yourself eating random foods at random times of the day. You're not necessarily out of control with food, but you’re definitely all over the place. You wonder if you’re going to subsist on Doritos and ice cream for the rest of your life - and how can this possibly be “i…
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Is eating still something that feels like a complicated task for you? Do you want to cultivate a more peaceful relationship with food and your body? Did you know that the problem is not really just about the food? In this podcast episode, I speak about about unapologetic eating with Alissa Rumsey. We reflect on how you can let go of trying to "fix"…
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There’s absolutely nothing that I want more than to see you find the peace and freedom with food (and your body) that you deserve. That’s exactly why I am digging into your burning questions in this episode, and wowser, the questions you asked were powerful! In this episode, we’ll be digging into: -How to eat mindfully when sharing meals with toddl…
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How is perfectionism related to trauma? Why do many children start using food as a coping mechanism? How does one break the cycle and make a positive, long-lasting change? In this podcast episode, I speak with expert Amy Pershing about binge eating disorder and trauma. We reflect on the causes of perfectionism and how to avoid moralizing about food…
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Summer is comin’ and you know what that means…Shorts, tank tops, swimsuits, backyard BBQ’s, wedding receptions, vacations, and SO MANY challenging situations when it comes to food and body image. Don’t worry though, because I’ve got you covered. In this episode, we’ll be digging into 3 hot tips that are going to help you embrace intuitive eating th…
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Why are diets always going to fail? What does the diet cycle look like? How can you identify emotional eating? In this podcast episode, I interview expert Judith Matz about making peace with food. We discuss how therapists can support clients by promoting self-care, and why its important to understand emotional eating. Sign up for the FREE e-course…
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Today I’m going to be sharing the things you’re doing that are actually INCREASING the chances that you’re going to binge and gain weight. These are 2 of the most common fears among my clients and the listeners of this podcast, so we’re going to dive into the things that you can intentionally stop doing to keep you out of the binge and weight gain …
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How can research shift our perspectives around weight and health? What are some of the ways to identify toxic diet culture? What's causing the Ozempic crisis? In this podcast episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Christy Harrison about diets, health, "the wellness trap", and Ozempic. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating dis…
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Does figuring out what meals to make ever feel like a drag? I get it, and I often feel that way too. Which is EXACTLY why I created a streamlined process to plan my family’s dinners each week, along with our breakfasts, lunches and snack options too! The best part? It takes me less than 30 minutes. (Woah!) In this episode, I’m bringing you along fo…
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Do you have “fear” foods that you have been avoiding in ED treatment and recovery? How do you tell the difference between a real recovery coach and an influencer? What are the early steps that you can take to overcome your fear foods and create a healthier relationship with food? In this podcast episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini discusses “fear food…
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Today I’ve got not one, but TWO special guests and we’re going to be talking about what your attachment style has to do with your eating. I think you’re going to find this to be really fascinating and it’s going ot help you think differently about how you relate to food, how you relate to others, and how you relate to yourself. We also talk about h…
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Were you a former athlete? Are you confused about food and exercise because of all the misinformation on social media? Do you want to improve your mindset and unlearn past conditioning to live a fuller, more authentic life? In this podcast episode, I speak about healing from diets, healthy movement, and listening to your body with Lara Days. We dis…
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In this episode I am going to share exactly what I’d say to a client if they aren’t making progress. There's so much to unpack here because making peace with food is HARD, no doubt about it, and if you are feeling stuck, it’s easy to get discouraged and want to give up. But I’m not going to let that happen for you. I will be sharing the 4 things th…
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What is intuitive eating? What is it not? Why is diet culture a cult and how can you remove yourself from it so that you can live a peaceful, happier, and satisfied life with food and your body? In this podcast episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini I speak about intuitive eating with expert Elyse Resch. We discuss how you can define intuitive eating and…
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In today’s episode, you’re going to learn 4 pieces of advice that will help you navigate your next trip or vacation when it comes to eating before, during and after traveling. We are also going to talk about how to deal with body image, your fear of being in photos, and those nagging thoughts about “needing” to lose weight before a vacation. I’m go…
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