Discover what anorexia looks like in a larger body and how anti fat bias blocks care. Sharon Maxwell shares lived experience, medical trauma, and tools for safer healthcare and recovery.

In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne Miller writes an open letter to the body that fears getting better. She explores why recovery can feel unsafe, how trauma and neurodivergence shape body trust, and what it means to heal at the pace of safety.

Explore how masking and neurodivergence shape eating disorder recovery, safety, and identity in this trauma-informed episode with Dr. Marianne Miller.

A physician’s story of recovering from binge eating disorder through self-compassion, intuitive eating, and body trust while challenging diet culture in medicine.

What if your nighttime eating isn’t a failure of willpower but your body’s way of asking for safety, nourishment, and rest? In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller explores the misunderstood world of Night Eating Syndrome (NES)—a condition that often hides behind shame and silence. Rather than framing night eating as a “bad habit,” Dr. Marianne offers a compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming lens that reveals what your body and brain are truly communicating when nighttime hunger takes over. She unpacks how executive-function challenges, sensory processing differences, and disrupted circadian rhythmscan contribute to Night Eating Syndrome. You’ll learn how to distinguish between waking up at night to eat versus staying up late and bingeing, and why that difference matters for healing. Dr. Marianne also shares practical ways to support your body’s natural rhythms using executive-function tools—like creating transition meals, supporting sensory needs, and building low-lift nourishment systems that actually work with your brain. Finally, she offers self-compassion strategies that help calm shame, regulate the nervous system, and restore trust in your body’s signals. Key Topics Covered What Night Eating Syndrome really is—and why it’s not a moral failure The role of executive-function fatigue in late-night eating cycles How neurodivergent people may have different hunger and sleep patterns than neurotypicals Practical, low-lift tools to support nighttime regulation and nourishment How to distinguish between Night Eating Syndrome and binge eating The importance of self-compassion and curiosity in healing the shame cycle Who This Episode Is For This episode is for anyone who finds themselves eating late into the night and feeling stuck in shame or confusion afterward. It’s especially for neurodivergent adults, trauma survivors, and anyone who struggles with inconsistent eating or sleep patterns. Clinicians who work with eating disorders, ARFID, or binge eating may also find this episode helpful for supporting clients with neuroaffirming and compassion-based approaches. Content Caution This episode discusses eating disorder behaviors related to Night Eating Syndrome and binge eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please take care of yourself and pause if you need to. Related Episode on Night Eating Syndrome Night Eating Syndrome on Apple & Spotify (my most popular podcast episode of all time!) Why Am I Eating at Night? Understanding Night Eating Syndrome in Your 30s, 40s, & 50s on Apple & Spotify. Learn More and Get Support If Night Eating Syndrome or binge eating feels familiar to you, support and recovery are possible. Inside my virtual Binge Eating Recovery Membership, you’ll find a self-paced, compassionate space to explore the roots of your eating behaviors while building executive-function skills, sensory supports, and self-trust. Learn more at drmariannemiller.com.

Why doesn’t recovery stick? In this eating disorder relapse podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller explores relapse in long-term eating disorder recovery, explaining how trauma, life transitions, and neurodivergence affect healing—and how to rebuild sustainable recovery strategies through curiosity, body trust, and compassion.

In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller talks with Tamara Hubbard, LCPC, about the overlap between food allergy anxiety and ARFID. Learn how fear of allergic reactions can shape family eating patterns and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps parents reduce restriction, calm the nervous system, and support safer, more flexible eating.

Discover the truth behind “high-functioning” eating disorders in this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast. Dr. Marianne Miller, LMFT, explores how lifelong eating disorders hide behind productivity, trauma, and masking—and what true recovery looks like beyond performance.

Dr. Marianne Miller, LMFT, explains why she’s done using the term “Atypical Anorexia” and how anti-fat bias, weight stigma, and neurodivergent-affirming anorexia recovery intersect in inclusive eating disorder treatment. Learn how language reform can create body-liberation-aligned care for all sizes.

Explore neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder recovery with Dr. Marianne Miller and Dr. Emma Offord of Divergent Life. Learn how embodiment, agency, and safety foster healing beyond standardized treatment.

Learn why binge eating is not about willpower. In this episode, Dr. Marianne Miller explains how shame, restriction, and emotional distress keep binge cycles going and how compassion-based recovery and consistent nourishment can support lasting healing.

Learn how to support your child with ARFID using compassion, collaboration, and sensory awareness. Dr. Marianne Miller explains why pressure and negotiation backfire and how consent-based, neurodivergent-affirming parenting creates calmer mealtimes and lasting trust.

What should every therapist know before treating eating disorders? In this episode, Dr. Marianne Miller and Edie Stark, LCSW (@ediestarktherapy), discuss the limits of “gold standard” models like FBT, the effects of anti-fat bias and wellness culture, and how cultural humility and intersectionality create truly ethical, inclusive care.

A late autism diagnosis can transform eating disorder recovery. Learn how autism, sensory sensitivities, and intersectional identities influence food, masking, and ARFID, and discover affirming ways to heal.

Learn how eating disorders intersect with anxiety, OCD, and depression in this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land. Dr. Marianne Miller, LMFT, explains how co-occurring conditions shape recovery and shares integrative, neurodivergent-affirming strategies for healing.

Discover how Family-Based Treatment (FBT) supports adolescent eating disorder recovery in this conversation with Dr. Heather Rosen and Dr. Marianne Miller. Learn how to adapt FBT for ARFID, autism, and neurodivergent clients while promoting autonomy, connection, and compassionate care.

Explore how unresolved trauma shapes long-term eating disorders and how trauma-informed therapy can help you build safety and lasting recovery.

Self-compassion in eating disorder recovery: Mindful Self-Compassion, DBT emotion regulation, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed treatment for real change.

Learn how to talk to your partner about an eating disorder with practical communication tips, healthy boundaries, and support strategies.

Explore 2025 ARFID research on genetics, diagnosis, and treatment. Learn how to get support through my ARFID and Selective Eating Course.