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ARFID: What it is, isn't and what needs to change with Brittany Valentine (Replay)

ARFID: What it is, isn't and what needs to change with Brittany Valentine (Replay)

Update: 2025-05-14
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Coming in at #1 for most listened to episode of the first year of the Nourishing Neurodivergence podcast is our episode about ARFID with Brittany Valentine, enjoy!


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


Resources mentioned in the episode:

Brittany's pages on IG

@recoveryspirit

Cassidy Arvidson

Hannah & Michelle

Noah & Charity

Lauren Sharifi, RD

Naureen Hunani, RD

Equip


Brittany's Providers:

Reclaiming Nutrition

Recovered & Restored Eating Discovery Recovery Center

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. This podcast is not a substitute for care provided by a registered dietitian or other medical professional.

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ARFID: What it is, isn't and what needs to change with Brittany Valentine (Replay)

ARFID: What it is, isn't and what needs to change with Brittany Valentine (Replay)

Samantha Berkowitz, MPH, RD, LDN