Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

What if your sensory needs around food were not something to fix, but something to honor?

In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller explores how taste, texture, and smell can shape food experiences for autistic people, especially those struggling with ARFID or longstanding selective eating. For many neurodivergent folks, eating is not just about hunger or nutrition. It is about navigating an overwhelming sensory world where food can trigger discomfort, distress, or shutdown.

In this episode, Dr. Marianne challenges the idea that “picky eating” (not a fan of this term) is a behavioral issue. She instead centers a neurodivergent-affirming lens. Dr. Marianne explains why certain tastes may be too intense, why some textures are intolerable, and how even the smell of cooking can completely derail someone’s ability to eat. Rather than dismissing these experiences, she offers a framework that respects the wisdom of the sensory system and centers bodily autonomy.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Marianne also highlights how intersecting identities influence whose sensory needs get honored and whose get ignored. Fat autistic people are more likely to be accused of bingeing instead of being screened for ARFID. Autistic people of color may be labeled as oppositional instead of recognized as overwhelmed. Trans and nonbinary folks may feel especially vulnerable to dysphoria or sensory shutdown. When treatment spaces fail to consider these intersections, they increase the risk of harm and deepen eating-related trauma.

Listeners will come away with a greater understanding of what sensory-based food aversions really are and how we can create supportive environments that do not rely on compliance, but rather collaboration, compassion, and choice.

About halfway through the episode, Dr. Marianne discusses common invalidating experiences autistic people have in treatment, including being coerced into eating foods that feel unsafe, ignored by providers, or misdiagnosed because of anti-fat bias or racism. There are no graphic food descriptions, but this part may be activating for folks who have experienced treatment trauma or food-related distress.

• Autism & Eating Disorders Explained: Signs, Struggles, & Support That Works on Apple & Spotify.
• The Invisible Hunger: How Masking Shows Up in Eating Disorder Recovery on Apple & Spotify.
• How Masking Neurodivergence Can Fuel Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify.
• Autism & Anorexia: When Masking Looks Like Restriction, & Recovery Feels Unsafe on Apple & Spotify.

If you or someone you care about is navigating ARFID or sensory-based eating struggles, Dr. Marianne’s virtual, self-paced course, ARFID & Selective Eating offers an accessible and affirming starting point. Built on her NIT-AR model (Neurodivergent-Affirming Integrative Therapy for ARFID), this course is ideal for autistic individuals, parents, and providers alike. It offers tools for supporting sensory needs without shame, and helps you rebuild trust with food on your terms.

Learn more at drmariannemiller.com

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What happens when the most painful wounds from childhood were not physical but verbal (or were both)?

In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne Miller explores how childhood verbal abuse shapes our relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. Words like "You're too much," "Are you really going to eat that?" or "You’d be pretty if you lost weight" do not just pass through us. They often take root and become beliefs that fuel restriction, binge eating, ARFID, and body distrust. These early messages are rarely named in traditional eating disorder care, yet they are at the center of how so many people learn to disconnect from their own needs.

This episode also takes a close look at intersectionality and how verbal abuse is often amplified when it lands on marginalized identities. Fat children, neurodivergent kids, BIPOC youth, disabled teens, and queer or trans kids often receive more frequent and more punishing verbal messages about food, emotions, and appearance. These experiences are not isolated. They are shaped by broader systems that devalue certain bodies and behaviors while demanding compliance and control. Dr. Marianne outlines how those messages become internalized and how they show up decades later in eating struggles that are often misunderstood or minimized by standard care.

Rather than framing recovery around food rules or rigid programs, this episode invites you to imagine a different path. One that centers truth, autonomy, compassion, and body liberation. Whether you are navigating ARFID, binge eating, restriction, or an unnameable discomfort with food, this conversation offers validation and a starting point for deeper healing.

• The many forms verbal abuse can take in childhood

• How shaming language around food and body shapes long-term eating patterns

• Why intersectionality matters in recovery

• How internalized shame drives disordered eating

• Why traditional eating disorder treatment often fails marginalized clients

• What a neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, liberation-focused approach looks like

This episode discusses verbal abuse, body shaming, disordered eating, and childhood trauma. Please care for your nervous system while listening. Take breaks, skip, or pause when needed.

• You were criticized or mocked for your body, eating habits, or emotions as a child

• You live in a larger body or identify as neurodivergent, BIPOC, disabled, queer, or trans

• You experience food restriction, binge eating, or fear-based eating

• You are seeking eating disorder recovery that respects your lived experience

• You want support that centers your nervous system and autonomy

• Childhood Trauma and Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify.
• How Childhood Trauma Shapes Eating Disorders & Body Shame (Content Caution) on Apple & Spotify.
• Using EMDR & Polyvagal Theory to Treat Trauma & Eating Disorders with Dr. Danielle Hiestand, LMFT, CEDS-S on Apple & Spotify.

Dr. Marianne Miller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who works with teens and adults in California, Texas, and Washington, D.C. She specializes in trauma-informed eating disorder therapy that is sensory-attuned, neurodivergent-affirming, and centered on body liberation. Her clients often come to her after feeling dismissed or harmed by traditional treatment models. Many are working through ARFID, binge eating disorder, bulimia, anorexia, or mixed experiences that do not fit neatly into diagnostic boxes.

Dr. Marianne supports clients in larger bodies, those navigating chronic illness, sensory sensitivities, and those who live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. She believes recovery should not be about compliance or perfection. It should be about truth, autonomy, and building a relationship with food and body that is rooted in safety and dignity.

If you are seeking a therapist who will honor your complexity and offer support that aligns with your values, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation call at: 👉 drmariannemiller.com

In this episode, you will hear conversations relevant to anyone searching for a neurodivergent-affirming therapist for eating disorders, trauma-informed ARFID therapy in California, Texas, or Washington D.C., support for binge eating and body shame, or eating disorder therapy for marginalized communities. This episode includes key themes like internalized shame and food, fat liberation in recovery, body trust, verbal abuse and disordered eating, sensory-attuned care, and the role of systemic harm in eating struggles.

What happens when you're no longer engaging in dangerous eating disorder behaviors, but food still feels like it controls your life? In this episode, Dr. Marianne Miller unpacks the concept of quasi-recovery, a space that can feel both safer than active illness and yet not fully free.

Quasi-recovery often includes improved behaviors, such as more regular meals or weight restoration, but leaves behind the deeper work of healing food fear, body shame, and internalized rules. It can be an especially frustrating and lonely experience, because it is often praised by others even when it does not feel like real recovery on the inside.

Dr. Marianne explores how quasi-recovery can shape lifelong eating struggles and why people often get stuck there. This episode also considers how neurodivergent and marginalized folks are particularly vulnerable to staying in quasi-recovery when treatment does not address trauma, sensory needs, systemic harm, or body autonomy.

This episode covers:

• What quasi-recovery is and how it shows up in daily life

• Why healing requires more than just behavior change

• How fear and food rules quietly persist in this phase

• Why some people believe they will struggle with food forever

• What a more liberating vision of recovery can look like

If you have ever wondered whether you are truly recovered or just surviving in a different way, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope. You do not have to stay stuck in a version of recovery that does not meet your full needs. There is more available to you.

This episode discusses eating disorder behaviors, body image distress, and systemic oppression. Please take care while listening.

• Orthorexia, Quasi-Recovery, & Lifelong Eating Disorder Struggles with Dr. Lara Zibarras @drlarazib on Apple & Spotify.
• Orthorexia Uncovered: Causes, Challenges, & Pathways to Healing on Apple & Spotify.
• An Orthorexia Recovery Story with Sabrina Magnan, @sabrina.magnan.health on Apple & Spotify.

Dr. Marianne Miller is a fat, neurodivergent eating disorder therapist and ARFID educator. She supports individuals recovering from ARFID, binge eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, and quasi-recovery. Her work centers autonomy, sensory attunement, and liberation. It is also neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed. She provides Queer-affirming and gender-affirming care. Dr. Marianne is late-diagnosed autistic.

For those who connect with this discussion and suspect ARFID may be part of their experience, or for clinicians seeking to better understand this overlap, Dr. Marianne offers her ARFID and Selective Eating Course. This self-paced program provides neurodivergent-affirming strategies and tools to address ARFID, including its intersection with anorexia, in both teens and adults.

• Go to my website https://www.drmariannemiller.com
• Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller
• Look into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership.
• Check out my blog.
• Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Ever wondered if cannabis and eating disorders are frenemies or besties? Let’s get in the weeds—literally and figuratively—in this SOLO episode!

We’re breaking down how cannabis affects recovery, whether it’s triggering the munchies in restrictive eating disorders like anorexia or cranking up the volume on bingeing or purging in BED and bulimia. Is it a recovery tool, a roadblock, or somewhere in between?

This episode is like your chill friend who’s not afraid to ask the tough questions. Can cannabis help you reconnect with your body? Or is it just masking the hard stuff you need to face? Get ready for some eye-opening insights, practical tips, and maybe even a giggle or two. Let’s spark this conversation—tune in now! 🌿

Stay tuned for my SOLO episodes on Fridays, as well as the weekly interviews on Tuesdays. :)

Listen to another SOLO episode, in which I talk about my overall eating disorder recovery journey (listen via Apple or Spotify). 

INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND?

• Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller
• Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course
• In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method.
• Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership.
• Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be!
• Check out my blog.
• Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Buckle up for an episode that’s raw, real, and full of heart! I’m sitting down with the amazing Bri Campos—aka @bodyimagewithbri—to talk all things fat vulnerability and eating disorder recovery. And guess what? I’m sharing my own story, too!

Together, we dive into what it’s really like navigating eating disorder recovery in fat bodies, the messy but magical process of healing, and how vulnerability can be our greatest strength (even when it feels scary). There’ll be laughs, maybe a few tears, and a whole lot of connection.

It’s a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss—hit play and join us! 💖

ABOUT BRIANNA CAMPOS, LPC

You can contact and follow Bri through the following links:

Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri

Check out another interview episode with Bri in which we talk about body grief and fat positivity on Apple or Spotify. 

We’re getting real about bulimia in this solo episode—think of it as a judgment-free deep dive into the why, how, and what next of this complex eating disorder. Curious about what drives it? Looking for ways to cope or support someone you love? I’ve got you covered with insights, strategies, and maybe even a few lightbulb moments along the way. Grab a comfy seat (or pop in your earbuds for a walk), and let’s chat!

Stay tuned for my SOLO episodes on Fridays, as well as the weekly interviews on Tuesdays. :)

Listen to another SOLO episode, in which I talk about my overall eating disorder recovery journey (listen via Apple or Spotify). 

INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND?

• Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller
• Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course
• In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method.
• Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership.
• Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be!
• Check out my blog.
• Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

In this episode, we’re diving into the often-overlooked world of neurodivergence in eating disorder treatment with the amazing Livia Sara from @livlabelfree! Ever feel like the “one-size-fits-all” approach in treatment just doesn't fit? Livia shares her experiences and insights on what happens when treatment spaces miss the mark on neurodivergent-affirming care, and why that can feel invalidating—and even traumatic. Join us for a deep yet lively conversation as we unpack how treatment can actually be inclusive and empowering for neurodivergent folks, making healing a journey that truly honors individual lived experience!

ABOUT LIVIA SARA

FOLLOW AND CONTACT LIVIA

Website: https://livlabelfree.com

Books: https://livlabelfreebooks.com

Email: livia@livlabelfree.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livlabelfree

Podcast: https://www.livlabelfree.com/podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivLabelFree

INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND?

• Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller
• Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course
• In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method.
• Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership.
• Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be!
• Check out my blog.
• Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Ready for some real talk? Join me solo as we dive into the wild ways alcohol and eating disorders can be connected. Ever wonder why these two often pair up, or how they influence each other? I’m breaking it all down with real stories, surprising insights, and a fresh look at how to make peace with both food and drink. Just you, me, and a whole lot of ‘aha’ moments—let’s make sense of this together!

Stay tuned for my SOLO episodes on Fridays, as well as the weekly interviews on Tuesdays. :)

Listen to another SOLO episode, in which I talk about my overall eating disorder recovery journey (listen via Apple or Spotify). 

INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND?

• Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller
• Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course
• In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method.
• Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership.
• Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be!
• Check out my blog.
• Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Get ready for a fascinating chat with Dr. Danielle Hiestand, LMFT, CEDS-S, where we're digging into the power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and Polyvagal Theory to unlock new pathways in trauma and eating disorder recovery! Dr. Hiestand breaks down how these tools aren’t just fancy words but game-changers for the nervous system, helping people find calm, reconnect, and heal in profound ways. Whether you're curious or already a fan of these approaches, this episode is packed with mind-blowing insights, practical takeaways, and a dash of nerdy neuroscience fun.

HEAR FROM DANIELLE ABOUT DANIELLE!

I have been passionate about learning and helping others most of my life. I am originally from Northern California and was overjoyed to study at University of California, San Diego and to live near the ocean. After receiving my Bachelors of Science in Cognitive Science, Neuroscience and Psychology I stayed in San Diego to complete my doctorate in Marital and Family Therapy at Alliant International University and become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #48529).

​While at college, I took a course on eating disorders and began to volunteer with a program that focused on eating disorder prevention. I knew I wanted to be a therapist and help people heal and recover from their eating disorders. I planted my roots in San Diego and began working at an eating disorder treatment program. It was clear early on that most of my clients had a trauma history. Some had never called what they went through “trauma,” but could see how their life experiences had contributed to the development of their eating disorder. Others knew they had gone through something that still bothered them in the present, but didn’t know how to talk about it or how to heal. 

​During this time I acquired extensive experience treating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, depression, and anxiety. I also began my training in EMDR therapy; a treatment that has become crucial to my therapeutic approach. To help clients on their journey toward healing I also utilize systems theory, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. My overall goal is to work collaboratively with clients in order to honor their treatment goals.

In 2013 Kelly Hinds, RDN and I created Savor Podcast. For three years we recorded episodes on nutrition, body image, mindfulness, yoga, eating disorders, dieting, EMDR therapy and beyond. Past Savor podcast episodes are available here.

Before starting my family, I was an adjunct professor at University of California, San Diego, Alliant International University and San Diego State University. I taught classes on eating disorders, stress management, social psychology, and assessment. After my family started to grow, I decided to slow down and work part-time in my Mission Valley private practice in San Diego, California. 

I work toward providing a calm, safe and grounded space for you to feel comfortable sharing your successes and your struggles. A journey back to self always has ups, downs and surprises. Together we can navigate how to find tools and strategies to help you cope and make space for yourself.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters. I also love swimming, paddle boarding, and hiking.

CONTACT DANIELLE

 Website: https://www.drdaniellehiestand.com

(fill out a contact form there)

Retreat Interest List: https://www.drdaniellehiestand.com/retreats

BOOKS

INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND?

• Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller
• Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course
• In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method.
• Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership.
• Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be!
• Check out my blog.
• Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

The holidays are almost here, and that means food, family... and all the mixed feelings that come with them! If you're someone who struggles with disordered eating, this season can be a real rollercoaster. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to handle everything from food-filled gatherings to challenging family situations we all know and love. We'll cover practical tips to help you protect your peace, set boundaries, and actually enjoy the festivities without the stress. Think of this as your holiday survival guide for feeling good, staying grounded, and—yes—savoring the moments that matter. Let’s jump in and make this season yours!

Stay tuned for my SOLO episodes on Fridays, as well as the weekly interviews on Tuesdays. :)

Listen to another SOLO episode, in which I talk about my overall eating disorder recovery journey (listen via Apple or Spotify). 

INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND?

• Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller
• Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course
• In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method.
• Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership.
• Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be!
• Check out my blog.
• Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com