Bite by Bite is a raw, unfiltered podcast exploring the lived experience of eating disorder recovery and the road toward healing. Hosted by Kait, this podcast offers an inside look at what it’s really like to live with — and recover from — an eating disorder.
Beginning with her own recovery journey in 2015, Kait shares honest, heartfelt reflections on the realities of her illness, the often-overlooked challenges, and the deeply personal process of finding freedom from the eating disorder. Through candid storytelling and vulnerability, she works to break the stigma, challenge harmful narratives around food and body image, and remind listeners they are never alone in their recovery journey.
Whether you’re actively in recovery, supporting a loved one, or seeking to better understand the complexities of eating disorders and mental health, join Kait, and many different podcast guests, for real conversations that inspire hope, foster self-compassion, and offer a reminder that recovery is possible — one bite at a time. 🍒
Bite by Bite is a raw, unfiltered podcast exploring the lived experience of eating disorder recovery and the road toward healing. Hosted by Kait, this podcast offers an inside look at what it’s really like to live with — and recover from — an eating disorder.
Beginning with her own recovery journey in 2015, Kait shares honest, heartfelt reflections on the realities of her illness, the often-overlooked challenges, and the deeply personal process of finding freedom from the eating disorder. Through candid storytelling and vulnerability, she works to break the stigma, challenge harmful narratives around food and body image, and remind listeners they are never alone in their recovery journey.
Whether you’re actively in recovery, supporting a loved one, or seeking to better understand the complexities of eating disorders and mental health, join Kait, and many different podcast guests, for real conversations that inspire hope, foster self-compassion, and offer a reminder that recovery is possible — one bite at a time. 🍒
Welcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast. 👋🏼
In this episode, your host, Kait, is joined by eating disorder recovery coach Marta Parada. In the episode, talk about a reality many face in eating disorder recovery: being left without support because they don’t “meet the criteria.” Whether it’s being stuck on a waitlist or told they’re not “sick enough,” so many people are navigating recovery without the care they deserve.
We explore the risks of focusing solely on physical health, especially weight restoration, without addressing emotional and mental readiness. From the nervous system’s role in healing to the importance of holistic support, we unpack why true recovery needs more than just a number on a scale.
Episode topics:
Marta’s Story (2:31)
How the search for control and identity fueled Marta’s eating disorder (5:40)
How traveling gave Marta transformative power (10:25)
The impact of eating disorder recovery coaching (16:29)
The gaps that exist in treatment (17:47)
The importance of real-time support in eating disorder recovery (21:10)
Our hopes for the future of treatment (23:55)
Weight isn’t the whole story (28:17)
Navigating diet culture & the new year (30:28)
Episode Guest: Marta Parada is an Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image Coach who helps others heal their relationship with food, body, and self. For over 15 years, she battled anorexia and the deep fears and traumas beneath it. Today, Marta is deeply passionate about helping others find life beyond eating disorders - a life filled with joy, freedom, and purpose. I truly believe that with the right support, full recovery is absolutely possible.
Doors open for 1:1 coaching with Kait January 2026
Connect with Kait
Kait’s Recovery FREEBIES
20 Reasons to Recover From Your Eating Disorder
Behavior Contract Examples (from Episode 21)
Connect with Marta
Affiliate Links