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. The discussion […] The post BEYOND WEIGHT AND CALORIES: JULIA LÉVY-NDEJURU ON FOOD PLEASURE, FATPHOBIA, AND REDEFINING HEALTH | EP 203 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, CEDS ..read more

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. Akiera Gibert is the CEO of Project HEAL – the leading nonprofit in the U.S. focused on equitable access to eating disorder care. In 2023, Project HEAL provided access […] The post HEAL WEEK 2024: TACKLING BARRIERS TO CARE IN EATING DISORDER TREATMENT | EP 201 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, CEDS ..read more

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 […] The post THE POWER OF METAPHOR IN EATING DISORDER RECOVERY: INSIGHTS FROM DR. ANITA JOHNSTONE | EP 200 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, CEDS ..read more

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. Courtney is the CEO and founder of Loyobo, a certified fitness instructor, and a body image and mindful eating coach. KEY […] The post LOVE YOUR BODY FITNESS: NO, IT’S NOT ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT WITH COURTNEY GIOIA | EP 199 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, CEDS ..read more

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. Ann is a psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and transpersonal psychologist. She specializes in treating eating disorders and trauma through somatic self-compassion. She is also […] The post SOMATIC SELF-COMPASSION: HEALING TRAUMA AND EATING DISORDERS WITH ANN SAFFI BIASETTI | EP 198 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, CEDS ..read more

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 family healing. Katie Beecher: Renowned licensed professional counselor […] The post GENERATIONS OF HEALING: A MOTHER AND DAUGHTER’S INSIGHTFUL DIALOGUE ON EATING DISORDERS AND RECOVERY | EP 197 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, C ..read more

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 disorders, the […] The post BEYOND BODY: MIA’S STORY FROM STRUGGLE TO FREEDOM | EP 196 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, CEDS ..read more

 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. In today’s episode, […] The post UNLOCKING WHOLE-BODY HEALING: MIRIAM’S JOURNEY FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH WITH FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE AND BREATHWORK | EP 195 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, CEDS ..read more

Welcome to Behind the Bite, where we delve deep into real-life struggles and triumphs surrounding food, body, and weight. I’m Dr. Christina Castagnini, a psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist with over 25 years of professional expertise. In this episode, I’m honored to have Heather Sayers Lehman, a TEDx speaker and founder of Overcoming You […] The post HEATHER SAYERS LEHMAN ON TRANSFORMING YOUR LIFE FOR LASTING WELLNESS | EP 194 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, CEDS ..read more

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 your path to a […] The post BEYOND WEIGHT: ENDING SUFFERING FROM EATING DISORDERS WITH KRISTINA BRUCE | EP 193 appeared first on Dr. Cristina A Castagnini, PhD, CEDS ..read more