4. ARFID: What it is, isn’t and what needs to change with Brittany Valentine
On this week's episode, Sam is chatting with Brittany Valentine. She speaks about her personal experience with ARFID, ADHD, and Autism. Brittany breaks down:
What ARFID is, and how it is different from picky eating
How ARFID has been "left behind" in the eating disorder community
What challenges she and other peers have faced trying to seek out treatment options
Her recommendations for providers to make their space/counseling style more inclusive to neurodivergent folks
Her advice to folks listening who think they might be struggling with ARFID
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Brittany's pages on IG: @myplatemybusiness @recoveryspirit
Cassidy Arvidson: @arfidawareness
Hannah & Michelle: @myarfidlife
Noah & Charity: @noahtriesfood
Lauren Sharifi, RD: @arfid.dietitian
Naureen Hunani, RD @rds_for_neurodiversity
Brittany's Providers