Cristina Castagnini, PhD, CEDS

Cristina Castagnini, PhD, CEDS Dr.Castagnini is a licensed psychologist in CA. Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders as well as general mental health issues.

She hosts tge weekly podcast, Behind the Bite, which is part of the The Los Angeles Tribune podcast network. As I licensed psychologist, I specialize in giving you the tools to navigate life's bumpy roads. We all struggle with roadblocks and I'm completely focused on you finding a solution. My style is focused, practical and results-driven. I have particular success with clients struggling with ea

ting disorders and insomnia. If you're ready for help, I'm available. My office is centrally located in San Ramon, Ca.

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ WHAT ARE YOU REALLY HUNGRY FOR? EMOTIONAL EATING AND THE NEED FOR CONNECTION WITH ALI SHAPIRO...
07/26/2025

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠
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WHAT ARE YOU REALLY HUNGRY FOR? EMOTIONAL EATING AND THE NEED FOR CONNECTION WITH ALI SHAPIRO

In this episode of Behind the Bite, Dr. Cristina introduces guest Ali Shapiro, host of the Insatiable Podcast, holistic nutritionist, and creator of the True Swift Food framework.

Ali shares her personal journey with emotional eating, cancer survival, and eventual realization of the deep connections between food, safety, and belonging.

The conversation delves into the often misunderstood aspects of emotional eating, the inadequacies of traditional treatment settings, and the importance of attuning to one’s body without rigid rules.

Ali and Cristina discuss practical strategies for understanding the underlying reasons behind food struggles and emphasize the significance of creating a supportive and understanding community to foster true healing and authenticity.

To listen click: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/what-are-you-really-hungry-for-emotional-eating-and-the-need-for-connection-with-ali-shapiro-ep-244/

Recovering from an eating disorder is a journey, and very often a journey back to self. But not the self you were before...
07/23/2025

Recovering from an eating disorder is a journey, and very often a journey back to self.

But not the self you were before, a self that is aware of your inner power, with self love and boundaries.

A journey totally worth it. 💕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you ever feel like the very institutions that we rely on to care for us, like our doctors, our schools, and even peop...
07/23/2025

Do you ever feel like the very institutions that we rely on to care for us, like our doctors, our schools, and even people in our social circles, that they’re maybe sending us messages that our bodies are problems that need to be fixed?

On this week's podcast I’m sitting down with the brilliant and bold Dr. Joy Cox.

She’s a body justice advocate, researcher, and author of fat girls and black bodies.

From growing up in a larger body to challenging the medical system’s deeply entrenched weight bias, Dr. Joy doesn’t just talk about weight stigma. She lives it.

Studies it and dismantles it. You’ll hear her incredible journey from a master’s student fired up by a late night news segment to a scholar and truth teller who refuses to stay silent in a world built on exclusion.

We’re gonna dive deep into how Fatphobia shows up in medicine, race, and gender. And yes, we’re gonna go there again with the BMI, weight loss drugs, NY Shame has never ever been a prescription for health.

This episode is one of those conversations that’s gonna stay with you.

So whether you do live in a larger body, love someone who does, or work in healthcare and want to do better, please don’t miss this one!

Click to listen: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/the-lived-experience-of-shame-and-discrimination-at-the-intersection-of-race-size-and-gender-a-candid-talk-with-dr-joy-cox-ep-243/

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF SHAME AND DISCRIMINATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF RACE, SIZE, AND GENDE...
07/22/2025

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠
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THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF SHAME AND DISCRIMINATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF RACE, SIZE, AND GENDER: A CANDID TALK WITH DR. JOY COX

In this compelling episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Dr. Joy Cox to explore the pervasive issue of weight stigma and fatphobia, particularly how it intersects with medicine, race, and gender.

Dr. Cox shares her personal journey of living in a larger body and how a pivotal moment during her master's program ignited her passion to study and dismantle weight bias in society.

Dr. Joy Cox is a body justice advocate using her skill set in research and leadership to foster social change through the promotion of body diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dr. Cox has utilized the past 10 years to amplify the voices of those most marginalized in society, bringing attention to matters of intersectionality, addressing race, body size, accessibility, and "health." She is also the author of the book, Fat Girls in Black Bodies: Creating Communities of Our Own, which was released in September of 2020.

Joy has been featured on several podcasts and media productions, not limited to CNN’s Chasing Life with Sanjay Gupta, the Tavis Smiley Show, and the New York Times.

To listen click: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/the-lived-experience-of-shame-and-discrimination-at-the-intersection-of-race-size-and-gender-a-candid-talk-with-dr-joy-cox-ep-243/

You are stronger and you better believe it. 💕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠
07/16/2025

You are stronger and you better believe it. 💕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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On this week's podcast we're gonna talk about something that I feel is really important, which is prevention specificall...
07/16/2025

On this week's podcast we're gonna talk about something that I feel is really important, which is prevention specifically how to reduce the risk of disordered eating in kids in both at school and at home.

Joining me today is Anna Lu. She is a registered dietician who specializes in pediatric eating disorder care.

She is also the co-creator of Sunny Side Up Nutrition and co-owner of a private practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. She brings a practical, thoughtful perspective to working with families and educators to shift how we talk about food bodies and health in everyday settings.

Today in our conversation we're gonna discuss the outdated ways nutrition is still being taught in many schools and how those messages can unintentionally set the stage for disordered eating.

Anna shares how some school systems, including her own, are beginning to make changes that support prevention efforts.

And we're also gonna explore what parents can do to support their kids at home, including ways to talk about food without judgment, how to normalize body changes, and how to take the focus off of.

Striving for smaller bodies. So if you find this episode helpful, please share it with someone who might benefit, and as always, rating or viewing or subscribing helps keep these conversations going.

To listen to this episode click: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/preventing-disordered-eating-before-it-starts-with-anna-lutz-ep-242/

Yes you deserve to eat. 💕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠
07/15/2025

Yes you deserve to eat. 💕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ PREVENTING DISORDERED EATING BEFORE IT STARTS WITH ANNA LUTZ This episode of Behind the Bite...
07/15/2025

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠
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PREVENTING DISORDERED EATING BEFORE IT STARTS WITH ANNA LUTZ

This episode of Behind the Bite explores the crucial topic of preventing disordered eating in children, both at school and at home.

Dr. Cristina Castagnini welcomes Anna Lutz, a pediatric eating disorder dietitian, to discuss how families and educators can shift the conversation around food, bodies, and health to foster a healthier environment for kids.
Anna Lutz is a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorder and pediatric care.

She is the co-creator of Sunny Side Up Nutrition and co-owner of a private practice in Raleigh, NC.

She is passionate about helping families foster positive relationships with food and bodies.

To listen click: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/preventing-disordered-eating-before-it-starts-with-anna-lutz-ep-242/

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As I licensed psychologist, I specialize in giving you the tools to navigate life's bumpy roads. We all struggle with roadblocks and I'm completely focused on you finding a solution.

My style is focused, practical and results-driven. I have particular success with clients struggling with eating disorders and insomnia.

If you're ready for help, I'm available. My office is centrally located in San Ramon, Ca. Please visit my website: https://www.freedomtowellness.com