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4. ARFID: What it is, isn’t and what needs to change with Brittany Valentine

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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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