“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

“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 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

“The Academy came into my life at just the right time. I was so alone and isolated in my journey and judged myself a lot for not being able to get out, even though I knew what to do. The Academy showed me that its really not a "knowledge" or "willpower" problem, but more so an adaptation to the state of my nervous system, which is highly impacted by my feelings of loneliness and self judgement. Thus the true medicine was being connected with like minded souls, who share the same struggles - so the community aspect of the Academy was truly a game changer for me!! We can't heal in isolation but we can also not heal in the wrong environment, as its sometimes the case in traditional treatment. I'm super grateful I met like minded weirdos as me and that we were able to help each other <3”

– Kathi, 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

“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.”

– Zsofia, Belgium

“Being part of the Autistically ED-Free Academy has really helped me understand myself better. It’s made me realise how much my eating disorder links to feeling safe and needing control, and how hard it can be to let go of that. I’ve learned that recovery doesn’t have to mean total freedom or chaos – it can mean finding a way that feels safe and works for me. It’s been a really helpful space to learn, reflect, and feel understood.”

– Anna, UK

“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

“Thank you to Livia and everyone in the community for the great support we received. Livia, I admire your dedication and preparation for this Academy, most of all I admire your humility, even when you have changed lives, you present yourself in a very authentic way. The changes we made in our son’s recovery were because of you, and all those adjustments made a very positive impact in him.”

– Humberto, US

“As someone who facilitates carer workshops on a regular basis the Academy 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

“My daughter who has been suffering with anorexia for 5 years has, in the last week, taken her own first steps towards recovery. To all other parents out there, I'm not saying that this was solely because of Liv's course but I am certain that her reframing of 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

“THANK YOU! The Academy has truly been the most supportive and affirming experience and has made such a positive impact on my sense of self and understanding of my difficulties. It feels like I have found my tribe and I finally feel like I am not alone and that is priceless. ”

– Becky, UK

“Livia is so well informed and passionate that you will take away priceless and unique insights into the mind and world of someone who has lived with both anorexia and autism and is able to explain how she survived. And more importantly now thrives.”

– Felicity, UK

“I was tired of listening to the “experts“ and ignoring my own instinct about what was right for my daughter. The Academy affirmed what I knew, that I am the expert on my daughter, and she needs to be believed. It can feel so isolating and exhausting to have to explain such a complicated life experience to people who don’t share this experience. Thank you for providing a place to connect with people who get it:)”

– Kara, USA

“After finding traditional eating disorder treatment very frustrating and invalidating, I was curious to try Liv’s Academy as I’d already learnt so much from her podcasts and being part of the Liv Label Free Membership. My fears going into the Academy was that I wasn’t “autistic enough” or “sick enough” to fit into the group. However, I was completely proven wrong because I really did feel like I belonged and was a worthy member of the group. The WhatsApp group was a particular highlight of the Academy for me as I was able to ask specific questions as well as share my own experiences with others in the group in between the weekly group calls.

My biggest insight from the Academy is that there are other people like me out there! People that understand me without me having to find the “right” words to explain it. People who offer accommodations before I even realise that’s what I need. People who are willing to listen to me express myself in a way which works for me and not what society deems “appropriate”. The connections I have made help me feel a little less alone in this world and I will be forever grateful for this.

The Autistically ED-Free Academy is a neurodiversity-affirming support package which accommodated my neurodivergent needs where other treatment programs didn't, validating my struggles. Liv is so thoughtful in how she structures the Academy, catering for a diverse range of needs which enables the Academy to be super accessible to neurodivergent people! I loved how carers and individuals were combined because it was so useful to hear insights from each perspective. The weekly modules were super interesting and thought-provoking and were used as a springboard for discussion in the calls.

The weekly group calls became a lovely part of my routine, connecting with like-minded beings and sharing common experiences and offering support to one another! It was a wonderful community to be part of and I’d 1000% recommend it. It was so special to be part of the Academy. I will never forget this amazing experience and the connections I've made in this wonderful community. Thank you Liv, you truly are a beautiful being with a heart of gold 💖🌈 ✨”

– Laura, UK

“The friendships and sense of community that I have gained from participating in the Academy has been invaluable. The content of the Academy is fantastic, and you can tell that Livia has dedicated so much time, effort and personal experience into creating this course. Week 8 was especially good for me as it helped me realise that I can have 'flexible routines' that allow me to push myself out of my comfort zone whilst still respecting my autistic boundaries.”

– Rosie, UK

“Thank you you for this Academy and how valuable it has been. It has come at a crucial time for us as we work past a hard winter with my daughter. It seems to be a cycle each year that it gets harder the further we get into winter and we start to do better again as the days begin to get a bit longer. When this series began my daughter (young adult) wasn’t in a mental space to join in. For the last few weeks we have been listening to all the sessions and will be sad to see the series end. She especially liked the PDA session as we learned of PDA a year or two ago and definitely resonate with that. Our experiences over the years have so many parallels with yours, Livia, and your thoughtful creation of your presentations has been great. My daughter likes your podcasts, but feels these talks have been such a step up in being helpful. It will take a lot of time and maintaining a sense of safety to keep trying to take steps forward. She has lost a lot of trust in programs because they have so misunderstood her needs and her actions. Thank you for being a voice to get the word out that ‘treatment as usual’ is NOT always the best course!”

– Sonia, USA

“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

“The Academy has provided me with a sense of connection with others in s similar situation I never thought I'd experience. I feel so much less alone. Liv was so supportive the whole way through and her authenticity and honesty helped me feel a lot more self compassion. She has so much knowledge on autism and EDs, far beyond anything I have received from any healthcare professionals in the NHS.”

– Bethan, UK

“The Academy was the first time I ever experienced optimism that I could recover! Your insights into anorexia and autism have been inspiring and enlightening, providing me with one of the greatest gifts...hope. Your writing style is such a joy to read and very engaging. You seem like quite the natural poet! I especially loved the Invitations for Curiosity. It was so nice to finally have very tangible and actionable steps to compassionately and gently step forward to a life where I could smile a whole lot more. I still have a long way to go in recovery, but I am learning to trust that I can do it! So thank you, truly, for everything you do. Resources for autistic folks with eating disorders are very, very rare and you have greatly filled that missing piece. Thank you, for giving me the best chance I have ever had to experience happiness and peace!”

– Janelle