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In the Autistically ED-Free Academy, you will...
Learn How to Support ED Recovery While Honoring Autistic Traits
The transformative 8-week program for neurodivergent individuals & caregivers that want to support complete freedom by embracing neurodivergence.
Traditional EDÂ treatment can be traumatizing for autistic folks and their families...Â
❌ You’re forced to engage in FBT and other “evidence based” models, despite it being harmful
❌ You get passed from pillar to post, with no one who really understands the connection between autism and eating disorders
❌ You’re stamped with all sorts of labels including too complex, manipulative, treatment-resistant, defiant, and hopeless
❌ Your relationships crumble due to a lack of effective communication and loss of trust from the treatment trauma
❌ There’s too much focus on body image, food, and weight, overlooking the root cause of the eating disorder
❌ Autistic traits are often labeled as “ED behaviors,” sacrificing an individual’s ability to regulate
❌ You want to travel, have adventures, and lead a life of meaning, but the ED routines hold you back
❌ You’re sick and tired of the ED getting in the way of everything – you just want to be free from all of this!
You don’t deserve that. The Autistically ED-Free Academy is here to help you and your loved ones find freedom from not only the eating disorder, but also the guilt, shame, and hopelessness that’s been placed on you by the system.
“This program was brilliant! It helped me shift my mindset to understanding how eating disorders function as adaptive responses when experienced by neurodivergent people. The Academy shone a light on a way forward – to decode what is serving vs not serving our authentic selves, and therefore a way out of the false safety of an eating disorder.”
– Eve, Australia
“I learned so much that I never knew about autism and eating disorders even after years of being in both communities online. Explanations as to why I struggle with certain behaviours and situations, how our brains and bodies work, and techniques to help move away from needing an eating disorder to handle the world. I struggle to justify spending money on myself but I’m so glad I spent this money. Thank you Livia!”
– Nico, UK
Hey, I’m Livia Sara! But you can call me Liv :)
You may know me from my books, the Liv Label Free Podcast, or the website on which you’re reading this!
While I’m very proud of all that I’ve accomplished (and I am absolutely honored to be a part of your journey!) getting to this point was quite the bumpy ride...
After being diagnosed with anorexia, depression, anxiety, and OCD at age 11, I was tossed in and out of eating disorder treatment for nearly 7 years before being told “I just had to accept the fact that I was never going to get better.” This final “prognosis” was on top of the countless labels I received over the course of ED treatment, including:Â
- Treatment-resistant
- Manipulative
- Non-compliant
- Flight risk
- Too complex
- Hopeless
- Defiant
…and those are just a few.
On the outside, I was the “perfect patient.” On the inside, I was drowning in despair.
I smiled politely, I told the therapists what I knew they wanted to hear, and I followed the meal plan.
On the outside, I was doing so well! But little did anyone know what tricks I had up my sleeve: secret exercise in the bathroom, waterloading before weigh-ins (I even put coins in my underwear), and walking home from a clinic in the middle of the night… in the pouring rain…
Over time, it became clear that whatever we tried, it wasn’t leading me anywhere close to being recovered.
As soon as I left treatment, the “perfect patient” mask would come off and it was back to ED business as usual. I wasn’t going to let anyone tell me how to live my life!
After being given up on by “the system,” I slipped deeper into the eating disorder – until one day, I said “I can’t f*cking do this anymore.”
Fast forward to discovering I’m autistic in 2020 and EVERYTHING clicking into place. Not only did the neurodivergent piece explain why all the attempts to "treat" my eating disorder never worked, but it explained why recovery had felt so impossible.
Despite following all the recovery advice, I still felt trapped in the prison of quasi recovery – that frustrating middle ground between full-blown ED and full freedom.
It wasn’t until I started embracing my autistic traits that I could create unique systems that allowed me to live a life of freedom. This isn’t “neurotypical” freedom or what you see on social media – this is my unique version of freedom.
In the Academy, you’ll learn how to support yourself (or someone you care for) on their freedom journey.
When you stop trying to fit neurodivergent people into neurotypical molds, you create the opportunity for full freedom. Not “management” – FREEDOM.
INTRODUCING
The Autistically ED-Free Academy
Everything You Need to Break Free From ED While Embracing Autism
The Autistically ED-Free Academy is the only online program designed specifically for autistic individuals & loved ones looking to create their unique version of freedom while honoring neurodivergent needs.
In the Autistically ED-Free Academy, you will learn:
âś… How to distinguish autistic traits from eating disorder behaviors
âś…Â How to respect the autistic need for structure while bringing in more flexibility
âś…Â How to get out of fight-or-flight mode and make peace with rest
âś… How to respect sensory sensitivities without using food and exercise as a coping mechanism
âś…Â How to regain trust after FBT and other harmful treatments
✅ How to respect demand avoidance (PDA) while taking recovery actions
“I am so grateful to have been a participant in Livia’s Autistically ED-Free Academy. My daughter has been in recovery for anorexia for the last four years and was recently diagnosed with autism. I can’t tell you how comforting it is to finally have someone understand and validate the struggles our daughter has been through. Livia has helped me to recognize that some of my daughter’s “ED behaviors” are actually autistic adaptations, and that not all ED recovery follows the same path or responds to the same treatments. The weekly meeting topics and the Q&A sessions were equally beneficial. I highly recommend the Autistically ED-Free Academy to anyone who is struggling in their recovery and wants to begin to trust themselves and their loved ones again.”
– Becky, USA
"As someone who facilitates carer workshops on a regular basis this was a unique learning opportunity for me to more fully understand what it is really like for someone with autism to both have an eating disorder, and be expected to respond to classic treatment for neurotypical patients. How damaging it can be to be told over and over "you don't fit" or in Livia's case "you are not treatable." The course was so empowering for all participants whether they came as carers, patients, or like me in a more professional capacity. I cannot do justice to the depth and breadth of the course in this short testimonial. It has certainly informed me in so many ways so that I can endeavour to run courses that are affirming to all participants in the future."
– Jenny, UK
What's Inside?
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🎥 8 comprehensive video modules presented by Livia Sara with complete written transcripts (so you can learn in your preferred format, even if that’s just listening to the audio!)
📝 Weekly “Invitations for Curiosity” – intentionally designed action steps that respect demand avoidance while moving you forward
👥 Weekly group coaching calls – an intimate & safe space for vulnerability and connection
📅 Weekly module releases – new content delivered every Monday for 8 weeks (perfect pacing! no pun intended, lol)
🔄 6-month access to the course so you can revisit modules and call recordings whenever you need support
Autistically ED-Free Academy Curriculum
MODULE 1
Limiting Beliefs & Mindset Shift
Transform the limiting beliefs keeping you trapped to empowering truths that fuel freedom
✓ The 5-step process to identify narratives that are sabotaging ED recovery
✓ Stop the “hopeless” and “too complex” story and start believing freedom is possible
✓ Turn recovery fears into motivators for embracing neurodivergence
MODULE 2
Understanding Autism Through an Adaptive Lens
Learn why autistic traits are adaptive responses, not symptoms to eliminate
âś“ The polyvagal theory breakdown that explains why traditional treatment felt so wrong
✓ Why the autistic nervous system gets stuck in survival mode (and how to get out)
✓ How to use the need for predictability and routine as recovery strengths
 MODULE 3
Viewing Eating Disorders as Adaptive Responses
If autistic people can adapt to survive, they can adapt again to thrive
✓ Why the ED isn’t actually a “disorder” but an adaptive attempt to create safety
✓ The real reasons autistic people fear weight gain (that have nothing to do with appearance)
✓ Stop fighting the eating adaptation so you can adapt in a healthy direction
MODULE 4
Autistic Manifestations of Disordered Eating
Distinguish autistic needs from fear-based behaviors
✓ The iceberg method to identify what’s driving the “ED behaviors” underneath the surface
✓ Transform autistic traits into recovery tools instead of letting them fuel self-destruction
âś“ Accommodate sensory sensitivities and interoception challenges to support food freedom
MODULE 5
Escaping Fight-or-Flight Mode
Stop wasting your energy on crisis management and start using it for collaboration
✓ How to regulate the neurodivergent nervous system so you (and the whole family) can stop being in a constant state of fight-or-flight mode
✓ Transform the ED from special interest into a story of the past
âś“Â Stop walking on eggshells and create relationships where you can be fully present
MODULE 6
Integrating Demand Avoidance
Transform cooperation into collaboration with loved ones
âś“ Why PDA is a drive for autonomy (not defiance) and how to work WITH this need
âś“ Learn the language that honors pervasive drive for autonomy so you can eliminate resistance to ED recovery
✓ Support steps towards freedom while respecting the need for control & autonomy
MODULE 7
Live Q&A with Special Guest
Honest conversation about family dynamics, boundaries, and recovery support
âś“ Real talk with my mother about supporting autistic recovery (no presentation, just authentic discussion)
âś“ Receive real-time insights about navigating relationships & boundaries in recovery
âś“ Ask questions to hear from both perspectives: the person recovering AND the person supporting
MODULE 8
Supporting Safe & Sustainable Recovery Discovery
Build a unique freedom framework that lasts forever
✓ Create “Freedom Routines” that provide structure with built-in flexibility
âś“ Learn how to plan for unpredictability without losing your mind
âś“ Design your personalized safety box that supports authentic living
Live Group Call ScheduleÂ
Saturday, September 6 @ 10am EST
Saturday, September 14 @ 10am EST
Saturday, September 21 @ 10am EST
Saturday, September 28 @ 10am EST
Saturday, October 4 @ 2pm EST
Saturday, October 11 @ 2pm EST
Saturday, October 18 @ 2pm EST
Saturday, October 25 @ 2pm EST
Can’t make it live? No problem! All calls will be recorded and uploaded to the course library.
“To be honest, I couldn’t even afford the Academy. However, I am so glad that I booked it anyway, because of what I’ve learned from you and this community, the people I got to know, and the discussions I was able to join. You created a unique space with your open heart and open mind, your honesty and lovability. All this is so much more worth than the financial debts. You have such an empowering way of doing what you are passionate about and that encourages me. I cannot describe how grateful I am for you and what you are doing!”
– Eva, Germany
“Livia’s Autistically ED-Free Academy has been incredibly useful. This program is unique, in the sense that she harnesses autistic traits in working on recovery, as opposed to overriding them. She has been so generous with her knowledge, experience and insights, and puts a lot of thought into her responses. Livia is knowledgeable, warm, funny, and utterly sincere. She puts people at ease without even trying. I would definitely recommend this program!”
– Shankari, UK
What you’ll experience inside the Academy:
 ✓ Share your honest struggles in a group of people that genuinely get you
✓ Relief of knowing others have the same experiences you do
✓ Freedom to be imperfect on this discovery journey – we’re all lifelong learners!
âś“ Deep connection with people who understand the autistic eating disorder experience first-hand
 ✓ Intimate discussions that can only happen when everyone speaks the same language
If you're committed to getting yourself or a loved one the support they deserve, join the Autistically ED-Free Academy today!
“Reframing an ED through an autism-affirming lens helped me better understand and support my daughter in a way that FBT never did. It's early days and I know that with eating disorders, nothing is ever easy or straightforward but Liv's course gave me insights, empathy, and practical advice that whatever the outcome of this part of the journey, I know has been super helpful. I can really recommend this to anyone else in a similar situation.”
– Amy, UK
“The Academy helped me understand the main source of my daughter’s struggles with her eating disorder. I realised the importance of supporting her in discovering and embracing her neurodiversity. Livia’s eye-opening presentations and the safe environment fostered by her inspired insightful discussions and created priceless learning moments. Thank you to Livia and the community for this journey together.”“Livia’s eye-opening presentations and the safe environment fostered by her inspired insightful discussions and created priceless learning moments. Thank you to Livia and the community for this journey together.”
– Zsofia, Belgium
“In the Academy, I found a community that understood my struggles and gave me valuable insights to help me understand how my ED interacts with my neurodivergence, and how I can leverage it for recovery.”
– Ana Sofia, Portugal