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

03/16/2026

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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IF IT’S NOT IN THE DSM, IS IT STILL AN EATING DISORDER? (YES.) WITH ALANA VAN DER SLUYS
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In this episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Alana Van Der Sluys to discuss the often-overlooked struggle of undiagnosed eating disorders.

Alana shares her personal battle with orthorexia, binge eating disorder, and atypical anorexia, conditions that were exacerbated by the "not sick enough" narrative and societal weight stigma.

Together, they explore the dangerous cycle of weekday restriction and weekend bingeing, the flawed logic of the eating disorder brain, and the crucial importance of validating one’s struggle even without a formal diagnosis.

This conversation offers hope and practical insights for anyone feeling trapped in food rules or questioning if their suffering is valid enough to seek professional help..

To listen click: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/if-its-not-in-the-dsm-is-it-still-an-eating-disorder-yes-with-alana-van-der-sluys-ep-277/

03/15/2026

This week's podcast guest is Alana Van Der Sluys, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and the author of Freedom with Food and Fitness: How Intuitive Eating is the Key to Becoming Your Happiest, Healthiest Self.

She is also a TEDx speaker and ED-recovered from undiagnosed atypical anorexia, binge eating disorder, and orthorexia.

KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

- The reality of living with undiagnosed eating disorders like orthorexia and atypical anorexia.

- How the "clean eating" weekday vs. weekend binge cycle traps many individuals.

- Why the "not sick enough" narrative keeps people from seeking necessary treatment.

- The hidden dangers of diet culture messages disguised as wellness and health.

- Alana’s unique path to recovery and why professional support is vital.

Listen Here: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/if-its-not-in-the-dsm-is-it-still-an-eating-disorder-yes-with-alana-van-der-sluys-ep-277/

03/11/2026

This week's podcast guest is Seattle author Alle C. Hall (AL-lee), a sought-after speaker and writing instructor, an abuse survivor known for her profound and compassionate insights on the joys, challenges, and successes that come from harnessing the creativity that heals trauma.

KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

- How childhood trauma physically impacts the brain and how creativity can bypass the "trauma block."

- The experience of navigating 12-step programs (OA) in a foreign culture and finding a higher power that isn't rooted in patriarchy.

- Why eating disorder recovery is non-linear and how to handle relapse during hormonal shifts like pregnancy and menopause.

- The challenge of "abstinence" in eating disorder recovery compared to alcoholism.

- How to parent effectively and break the cycle of abuse while healing from your own history.

Click to listen: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/eating-disorder-recovery-after-trauma-the-long-road-to-healing-creativity-and-coming-back-to-yourself-with-alle-c-hall-ep-276/

03/10/2026

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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EATING DISORDER RECOVERY AFTER TRAUMA: THE LONG ROAD TO HEALING, CREATIVITY, AND COMING BACK TO YOURSELF WITH ALLE C. HALL .hall
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In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with author Alle C. Hall to explore the complex intersection of childhood trauma and eating disorders.

Alle shares her candid 30-year journey of healing, discussing how creativity served as a lifeline when the weight of abuse felt insurmountable.

They delve into the often-unspoken realities of relapse during major life transitions like postpartum depression and perimenopause, the nuances of navigating 12-step programs with a feminist perspective, and why recovery is rarely a straight line.

This conversation offers hope and validation to anyone feeling like their healing journey is "messy" or taking longer than expected, reminding us that struggling does not erase the work we have already done.

To listen click: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/eating-disorder-recovery-after-trauma-the-long-road-to-healing-creativity-and-coming-back-to-yourself-with-alle-c-hall-ep-276/

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San Ramon, CA
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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