100 episodes

Where a real doctor - who really recovered from an eating disorder - talks about your real struggles with food, body image, and weight.

Straight talk from the professional and personal perspective...

Behind The Bite Cristina Castagnini

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 68 Ratings

Where a real doctor - who really recovered from an eating disorder - talks about your real struggles with food, body image, and weight.

Straight talk from the professional and personal perspective...

    Ep 192 - Guiding Your Child's Health: Essential Strategies for Nurturing a Positive Relationship with Food and Body Image

    Ep 192 - Guiding Your Child's Health: Essential Strategies for Nurturing a Positive Relationship with Food and Body Image

    Welcome back to Behind the Bite! I'm Dr. Christina Castagnini, your host. In this episode, we're diving deep into fostering a healthy relationship with food and our children, while avoiding the pitfalls that can lead to eating disorders. This topic resonates with many of our listeners, and today's conversation is inspired by your feedback.
    Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caused by mirrors, comparing ourselves, and wearing the wrong clothing sizes. 
    SHOW NOTES: Click here
    Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast
    Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com

    • 43 min
    Health Anxiety Unplugged: Separating Fact From Fear

    Health Anxiety Unplugged: Separating Fact From Fear

    Welcome to Behind the Bite Podcast! I'm Dr. Christina Castagnini, your host. In this episode, we're delving into the maze of health information and anxiety with Casey Gueren, VP and head of content at Wondermind, and author of "It's Probably Nothing."
    Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caused by mirrors, comparing ourselves, and wearing the wrong clothing sizes. 
    SHOW NOTES: Click here
    Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast
    Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com

    • 59 min
    Breaking Barriers: Cate Zoltan on Mental and Physical Healing through Meditation

    Breaking Barriers: Cate Zoltan on Mental and Physical Healing through Meditation

    Welcome to episode 190! In this episode, I chat with Cate, a former professional chef who transformed her life through natural meditation. Cate shares her journey from the high-stress environment of a professional kitchen to finding profound mental and physical healing through meditation.
    Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caused by mirrors, comparing ourselves, and wearing the wrong clothing sizes. 
    SHOW NOTES: Click here
    Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast
    Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com

    • 53 min
    Unapologetic Eating with Alissa Rumsey

    Unapologetic Eating with Alissa Rumsey

    Is eating still something that feels like a complicated task for you? Do you want to cultivate a more peaceful relationship with food and your body? Did you know that the problem is not really just about the food?
    In this podcast episode, I speak about about unapologetic eating with Alissa Rumsey. We reflect on how you can let go of trying to "fix" your body and how you can build a healthier relationship with food.
    Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caused by mirrors, comparing ourselves, and wearing the wrong clothing sizes. 
    SHOW NOTES: Click here
    Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast
    Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com

    • 43 min
    Binge Eating Disorder and Trauma with Expert Amy Pershing

    Binge Eating Disorder and Trauma with Expert Amy Pershing

    How is perfectionism related to trauma? Why do many children start using food as a coping mechanism? How does one break the cycle and make a positive, long-lasting change?
    In this podcast episode, I speak with expert Amy Pershing about binge eating disorder and trauma. We reflect on the causes of perfectionism and how to avoid moralizing about food.
    Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caused by mirrors, comparing ourselves, and wearing the wrong clothing sizes. 
    SHOW NOTES: Click here
    Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast
    Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com

    • 42 min
    Making Peace with Food with Expert Judith Matz

    Making Peace with Food with Expert Judith Matz

    Why are diets always going to fail? What does the diet cycle look like? How can you identify emotional eating?  
    In this podcast episode, I interview expert Judith Matz about making peace with food. We discuss how therapists can support clients by promoting self-care, and why its important to understand emotional eating.
    Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. We reflect on the harm caused by mirrors, comparing ourselves, and wearing the wrong clothing sizes. 
    SHOW NOTES: Click here
    Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast
    Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
68 Ratings

68 Ratings

Casey Gue ,

Authentic, informative conversations

Loved this conversation with Dr. Castignini! The podcast is a must-listen for anyone with questions or concerns about bodies, weight, or health.

562Libby ,

Podcast guest

I loved the convo Christina and I had and we need more providers like her! ❤️

Susan P Stylist ,

Real talk about all bodies

Cristina is such a wonderful host, bringing insight and guidance on how we can all be kinder to ourselves and our bodies. It was an honor to be one of her guests!

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