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 • 66 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...

    Pilates: Transforming Your Life with Lesley Logan

    Pilates: Transforming Your Life with Lesley Logan

    Do you use exercise as punishment? Have you been wanting to change your relationship with exercise and movement into something more positive and fulfilling? Can you allow yourself to be a beginner again?
    In this podcast episode, I speak about Pilates and transforming your life with Leslie Logan. We discuss how you can build a positive relationship with exercise and what movement at every size looks like.
    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

    • 48 min
    Avoid or “Hate” Photos? How to Gain Confidence and Feel Empowered with Transformative Photographer Mervyn-Reid Nelson

    Avoid or “Hate” Photos? How to Gain Confidence and Feel Empowered with Transformative Photographer Mervyn-Reid Nelson

    Do you often avoid or “hate” photos? Do you want to gain more body confidence? How can a compassionate and free photography shoot lead to life-changing results?
    In this podcast episode, I speak about how to gain confidence and feel empowered with transformative photographer Mervyn-Reid Nelson. 
    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

    • 46 min
    Finding Clothes the Fit Your Body and Soul with Personal Stylist Susan Padron

    Finding Clothes the Fit Your Body and Soul with Personal Stylist Susan Padron

    Do you have loads of clothes in your closet that don’t fit you comfortably that you’re keeping “just in case”? Does the idea of going clothes shopping make you feel anxious? What can you do to finally learn how to dress for your best, most comfortable and confident self?
    In this podcast episode, I speak about finding clothes that fit your body and soul with personal stylist Susan Padron. We reflect on how to purchase clothes which make you feel confident and how to develop your personal style.
    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
    The College Years and Eating Disorders with Ilona Phillips

    The College Years and Eating Disorders with Ilona Phillips

    Are you about to go to college, or in college right now? Have you been struggling with eating disorders or disordered behavior? How can big life changes lead to changes in eating, and how can you mediate them so that they can remain level, healthy, and intentional?
    In this podcast episode, I speak with Ilona Phillips about her experience of her college years and eating disorders. We reflect on how you can prioritise your mental wellbeing in college, and how to navigate challenging social settings.
    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

    • 47 min
    Chronic Pain: Reclaim Your Life with DK Ciccone

    Chronic Pain: Reclaim Your Life with DK Ciccone

    Do you struggle with chronic pain? Have you been told by doctors to either completely stop moving, or to lose weight before committing to movement with chronic pain? Why is this advice wrong, and how can you start a movement today that’s really beneficial to you?
    In this podcast episode, I speak about chronic pain and how to reclaim your life with Dana Karen “DK” Ciccone. We discuss how to positively and holistically incorporate exercise into your life and how to make difficult but necessary changes.
    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

    • 57 min
    Treating PCOS and Avoiding Diet Culture Narratives with Julie Dillon

    Treating PCOS and Avoiding Diet Culture Narratives with Julie Dillon

    Do you have PCOS? Why should people with PCOS be mindful of diet culture myths? How can you treat PCOS without falling prey bad medical advice that’s been influenced by diet culture?
    In this podcast episode, I speak with Julie Dillon about what you need to know about treating PCOS while avoiding diet culture narratives.
    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

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

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!

cherylgoguen ,

Great podcast

Cristina is the absolute best and I credit her with my recovery from binge eating disorder. Whenever I find myself struggling I listen to this podcast!

Katewstone ,

Great podcast! Highly recommend!

This is an amazing resource for people in recovery from disordered eating and eating disorders. So many expert guests!

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