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. 👋🏼
As a high-achiever who struggled with an eating disorder for 10+ years, Kait found it important to reflect back on how her eating disorder was not only a coping mechanism but a management tool.
Summary
In this episode, Kait explores the complex relationship between high achievers and eating disorders, drawing from her personal experiences. She discusses how traits like perfectionism, control, and competition can create a 'perfect storm' that leads to disordered eating. Kait emphasizes the misconceptions surrounding recovery, the pain points faced by high achievers, and the importance of seeking help. She introduces her upcoming coaching program, the High Achievers Blueprint to Recovery, aimed at helping individuals navigate recovery in their real life while maintaining their ambition and drive.
Episode topics:
The perfect storm that triggers the eating disorder (2:03)
The double life (8:16)
The biggest pain points Kait experienced (10:18)
High-achievers rarely ask for help (15:21)
Recovery felt like failure but I was wrong (17:38)
The invitation to recovery (19:40)
Tangible signs your high-achieving mindset is hurting you (22:01)
Kait’s signature eating disorder recovery program: The High-Achiever’s Blueprint to Recovery (31:51)
Doors open for 1:1 coaching with Kait on January 19, 2026
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