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Bridging the gap between neurodiversity and eating disorders through science and lived experience. Hey, I'm Livia!

But you can call me Liv :) I am a holistic life coach that helps individuals on the spectrum overcome their health struggles and embrace intuitive living. Liv Label Free is the idea that no one needs a label to live a life in which they feel fulfilled; everyone has their own specific needs and no label can ever house the complexity of what makes each person unique! My mission is to break the stigmas around mental health and inspire acceptance of the neurodivergent community. Be sure to follow me on Instagram , subscribe to my YouTube channel, and listen to my podcast! If you’re ready to embark on your own journey to freedom, schedule a consultation call with me for 1:1 coaching!

03/16/2026

Becky had been discharged from traditional ED treatment feeling hopeless, beyond help, and “fundamentally broken.” She’d been struggling with an ED for decades but didn’t want to reside herself to “managing” an ED forever.

She joined the Autistically ED-Free Academy with the hope of reframing her autistic traits as recovery tools, and here’s what she has to say about her experience:

“The Academy has truly been the most supportive and affirming experience and has made such a positive impact on my sense of self and understanding of my difficulties. I feel like I’ve finally found my tribe and know I’m not alone and that is priceless.”

Do you want to discover what full freedom from ED looks like while embracing neurodivergence? Join us for Season 3 of the Autistically ED-Free Academy at livlabelfree.com/group 🌈 We start 27 March 2026!

03/14/2026

In neurodivergent individuals, anorexia is often dubbed as “autism on steroids.” Because malnutrition can intensify sensory sensitivities, black-or-white thinking, and a need for predictability & routine, professionals frequently dismiss legitimate autistic traits by saying things like, “It’s just the ED talking” and “You need to be weight restored before we can help you.”

Take Family-Based Treatment, for example. The whole foundation of FBT is that weight gain will magically make your brain think “normally” again. But for autistic people, this approach creates trauma because we were never designed to think “normally” in the first place! So when treatment fails, many autistic people with EDs are given up on with messages like “You’ll just have to accept the fact that you’re never going to get better.”

Luckily, this doesn’t have to be the end of YOUR story! In the Autistically ED-Free Academy, you’ll learn how to use autistic traits to your ADVANTAGE in ED recovery 💪 Learn more + sign up at livlabelfree.com/group 🌈

03/13/2026

When your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, you’ll do anything you can to help them. But what happens when the standard treatments aren’t working for your neurodivergent child?

Amy, a mother of a neurodivergent daughter with an ED, joined the Autistically ED-Free Academy looking for a different way to support her daughter. She and other participants share their experiences LIVE in the latest episode of the Liv Labl Free Podcast! 🎉

Watch the episode “Rebuilding Trust When ED Treatment Fails” on YouTube or listen via your favorite audio player 🎧

03/12/2026

Has FBT traumatized your family too? Amy felt so much shame when traditional ED treatment wasn’t working for her autistic daughter with anorexia. Then Amy joined the Autistically ED-Free Academy, and here’s what she has to say about it:

“Reframing an ED through an autism-affirming lens helped me better understand and support my daughter in a way that FBT never did. It’s early days and I know that with eating disorders, nothing is ever easy or straightforward but Liv’s Academy gave me insights, empathy, and practical advice that whatever the outcome of this part of the journey, I know has been super helpful. I can really recommend this to anyone else in a similar situation.”

Do you want to learn how to support yourself or your loved one to full freedom while embracing neurodivergence? Join the Autistically ED-Free Academy at livlabelfree.com/group 🌈 Early bird pricing gives you 50% OFF the Academy until Sunday, March 15!

03/10/2026

I’m beyond excited to share that Season 3 of the Autistically ED-Free Academy is OPEN! 🎉 This is my signature 8-week group coaching program for autistic individuals and caregivers who want to support complete freedom by EMBRACING neurodivergence.

What’s inside:
✅ A safe & supportive community of people on parallel journeys
✅ Practical tools to honor autistic traits while gently moving away from the false safety of an ED
✅ Lived experience insights to help you unmask and become your authentic self
✅ “Invitations for Curiosity” that you can implement into your existing routines while respecting PDA
✅ Learn how to distinguish autistic preferences from “ED behaviors” so you can lead with clarity & confidence

You can join the Academy for 50% OFF until Sunday, March 15, 2026. Get all the Academy details and save your seat at livlabelfree.com/group 🌈

03/09/2026

What does full recovery from an eating disorder even look like for an autistic person? Here are 5 elements of my neurodiversity-affirming life👇

1. You recognize that your autistic traits are NOT “ED behaviors”
2. You understand that your version of intuitive eating involves “food rules” that SUPPORT your heath
3. You’ve created “flexible routines” that respect your need for structure while allowing space for spontaneity
4. You move your body for REGULATION & JOY while having boundaries so you don’t overexert yourself due to interoceptive differences
5. You created the Autistically ED-Free Academy to help others create their unique version of freedom 🫶 Season 3 is now OPEN! Get all the details & save your spot at livlabelfree.com/group – early bird pricing available this week!

03/07/2026

In the world of eating disorders, ARFID is supposedly the one without weight and shape concerns. Instead, it is said to be driven by sensory sensitivities, fear of negative consequences, and/or a lack of interest in food.

But what if (some) people with ARFID do fear weight gain? The DSM-5 acknowledges that individuals with ARFID may restrict food due to fear of negative consequences. But if we recognize that ARFID involves avoiding perceived threats, why wouldn’t weight gain qualify as a negative consequence?

For many autistic individuals, weight gain can be experienced as profoundly threatening. It’s often linked to sensory issues, loss of predictability, fear of being “healthy,” gender dysphoria, and other deeply distressing experiences. Because of these associations, weight gain can be experienced as a negative consequence for autistic people, and therefore some people with ARFID as well.

The rigid distinction between anorexia and ARFID reflects our tendency to pathologize human behavior rather than invite curiosity to it. When we focus on whether someone’s fears align with specific diagnostic criteria, we miss the deeper truth: that ALL eating disorders can represent adaptive responses to perceived threats.

That’s why my Adaptive Eating Spectrum model acknowledges that eating behaviors exist on a continuum of adaptation that can serve protective functions. The path to healing, therefore, involves creating genuine safety, not forcing compliance with “normal” eating.

Do you want support on your neurodiversity-affirming discovery journey through the lens of The Adaptive Eating Spectrum? Join us for Season 3 of the Autistically ED-Free Academy at livlabelfree.com/group 🌈

03/05/2026

One of the most harmful aspects of ED treatment was the hefty focus on body image. Clinicians assumed that my fear of weight gain was tied to appearance – completely overlooking my sensory sensitivities, difficulty with change, and the existential angst of being in a body that felt “wrong.”

During one group therapy session, we all had to lie down and trace our bodies on paper. Supposedly, this was going to give us a more “accurate perception” of what we looked like. Well, I thought this was the most nonsensical activity ever! Why? Because my eating disorder wasn’t about my body.

My eating disorder was about creating clear boundaries in a boundless world. It was about having something to hold onto, something that could give me purpose, something I could be “perfect” at. Yet I still never felt good enough.

I believe in reframing eating “disorders” as eating adaptations. When we acknowledge an individuals’ incredible ability to adapt, we open the doors to adapting away from fear & limitation and adapting into one’s authentic self.

Discovering your authentic self isn’t about “loving” your body or finally feeling good enough. It’s about understanding the autistic roots of the eating adaptation and then channeling them into a life that outweighs the safety of the ED (pun intended). After all, if recovery doesn’t lead to a better life, what’s the point?

Next week, I’m opening the doors to Season 3 of the Autistically ED-Free Academy; my signature 8-week group coaching program (for individuals & caregivers) that guides you to full freedom from ED by EMBRACING neurodivergence.

👉 Join the waitlist to be notified first at www.livlabelfree.com/group

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02/28/2026

A very exciting announcement! 🤩🌟

Hi, I’m Julia from , and I’m joining the Livlabelfree team!

I will be supporting Liv with content creation, posting, and helping bring the Livlabelfree vision to life! 🫶🏻

I’m an 18-year-old girl from the Netherlands, and I absolutely love writing, reading, animals, and being creative! I’m very passionate about helping people with EDs and autism, since I have experience with both.

I’ve always felt that I was “different” from other people, and I tried to fit in by overachieving at school. This led to immense pressure, and combined with feeling so lost in this world, I developed an ED.

I tried different kinds of treatment, but unfortunately, none of them really worked. I always had the feeling that a piece of the puzzle was missing.

Fast forward to a couple of months ago, when I found out I’m autistic! Even though it was a hard pill to swallow, it also gave me a lot of clarity about why I struggled so much. I decided that I wanted to learn as much as possible about autism and EDs, and that’s how I met Livia! 🩷

She helped me a LOT as my coach, and I’m very grateful that she has given me the opportunity to help her and others through ! 🙏

I hope you’re just as excited as we are! And if you have any questions, feel free to ask! 🌈

02/27/2026

It’s eating disorder awareness week, so I felt it only “makes sense” to come back to instagram and share 10 autistic reflections on eating disorders👇

1. Eating “disorders” are ADAPTATIONS. They are desperate attempts to feel safe in an overwhelming world.
2. For many autistic people, eating adaptations are NOT about weight or appearance. They’re a way to turn the abstract concept of “existence” into something the mind can grasp.
3. Traditional eating disorder treatment often causes harm to neurodivergent people. If treatment failed you too, you’re not broken. You’ve been navigating a system not built for you.
4. Eating disorder “recovery” often looks VERY different for autistic people. This is why I prefer the term “discovery” – because this journey isn’t about “recovering” your past self. It’s about DISCOVERING your true BEING.
5. You won’t ever go back to who you were before your eating disorder. That person needed an ED to feel safe. Discovery allows you to create a life you don’t need to escape from.
6. There’s a terrifying identity shift that happens when you step away from the ED and start adapting into an aligned version of you. This shift is an essential part of the discovery process.
7. Life after an eating disorder is not free from suffering. As a neurodivergent person navigating a neurotypical world, every day remains a challenge…it’s about creating a life worth suffering for.
8. One day, you will look back and realize that your choice to break free from ED was the greatest gift you could have ever given yourself – it made you stronger, wiser, and richer in experience.
9. Discovery has a way of connecting you with your “tribe” – these are the people that understand & support you beyond words, make you feel seen, heard, and loved. These are the people that make life worth living.
10. And finally, remember that developing an ED does not mean there is anything “wrong” with you. The fact that you developed that coping mechanism just goes to show how ADAPTIVE you are. And if you can adapted once to survive, you can adapt again to thrive ❤️

🌈 Work with me! www.livlabelfree.com/coaching

12/20/2025

Eating disorder treatment can be SO harmful for neurodivergent folks; a huge part of that is misunderstanding our EXISTENTIAL experience. My eating disorder was never about “trying to be thin.” In fact, I never even wanted to lose weight in the first place! Rather, anorexia was a way for me to have clear boundaries in a boundless world.

Breaking free from the ED (and eventually, quasi recovery) was about creating a life of authentic meaning and purpose. It was about creating a life I didn’t need to escape from. Do YOU want to discover your own version of freedom? Join us in 51 Days to Freedom, my 7-week group coaching program! www.livlabelfree.com/freedom

*Enrollment closes December 21st, 2025. Our first call is on January 10, 2026!

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12/18/2025

I get a LOT of questions about the role of exercise in autism and eating disorders, some of which are:

👉 When is it safe to exercise in ED recovery?
👉 How do you know if movement is for regulation or if it’s compulsive?
👉 Does walking count as compulsive movement?
👉 Did you ever take a full break from exercise in recovery?
👉 How did you reintroduce exercise after your ED?

Suffice to say, it’s a topic shrouded in confusion! Which is why this post breaks down some of my (nuanced) thoughts on exercise in ED recovery. If you want to discover how you can create a joyful relationship with movement alongside others on similar journeys, join us in 51 Days to Freedom! Doors are open for just a few more days: https://www.livlabelfree.com/freedom

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