Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a complex eating challenge that is often misunderstood and misrepresented. For neurodivergent people, ARFID is not simply about "picky eating"; it is a deeply personal and nuanced experience shaped by sensory sensitivities, trauma, and the need for safety and control around food. While Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy are commonly recommended treatments, these approaches can sometimes cause harm when they fail to honour the individual’s unique needs and lived experiences.

This blog explores why traditional approaches may not work for ARFID and offers neuro-affirming, compassionate strategies to support clients in their journey toward a healthier relationship with food.

Diet Culture and the Belief that Smaller Bodies Automatically Equal ‘Healthy.’ The Perspective from Someone in a Bigger Body, and as Someone Who Works in the Eating Disorders Field.

We live in a society that values thinness. We strive for it constantly because we are told it is more acceptable, and ‘healthier,’ despite this diet culture narrative, many health professionals ask each other, is this completely true? I would argue, no.