S4E153: OCRD Series IV, Part III: ARFID: The One Diagnosis That Could Change How You See "Picky Eating" Forever
In Part III of our OCRD Series, we explore Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a serious eating disorder that often overlaps with OCD, anxiety, and sensory sensitivities. Host Nicole Morris, LMFT, breaks down how ARFID shows up in real life, courtesy of a FEAST presentation by Dr. Sarah Ravin, Ph.D., on how ARFID differs from typical picky eating, and what treatment options can help individuals and families navigate recovery. Additionally, Nicole provides some practical examples as she provides live reaction to Hannah Lea's bravery on her channel, @MyARFIDlife. So join the conversation, and leave with lots of hope! Because if anything, we're reminded that we're not alone.
Resources:
To learn more about FEAST (Families Empowered And Supporting Treatment) for Eating Disorders: Click here.
To learn more about guest speaker for ARFID 101 hosted by FEAST, Dr. Sarah Ravin, Ph.D.: Click here.
To check out the FEAST YouTube Channel: Click here.
To watch exerts or the full video of Dr. Ravin’s presentation, click the YouTube video below:
To check out past episodes of OCD Family Podcast referenced during this episode, see below:
S1E39: The Incredible Overlap Between Eating Disorder & OCD with Dr. Jenna DiLossi, PsyD
S2E88: Exposed: The Life Changing Benefits of Facing Your Fears for IBS & OCD with Dr. Melissa Hunt, Ph.D.
To learn more about the Nine Item ARFID Screen (NIAS), click here.
To learn more about the 2023 research by Sanchez-Cerezo et al, click here.
To learn more about the adorable Hannah Lea, like and follow her on the following:
Instagram: @myarfidlife
YouTube: @MyARFIDLife
All of the following YouTube videos were reviewed for this episode. Click on the corresponding title to watch the video in full, follow Hannah and her family’s ARFID journey, or share:
Hannah’s Mom: MY MOM TALKING ABOUT ARFID AND HOW WE STARTED THIS JOURNEY
Exposure #1: SAFEFOOD
Exposure #2: BAGEL WITH BUTTER
Exposure #3: FEAR FOOD
Why 3 Bites: HANNAH’S 3 BITE RULE
Intrusive Thoughts Application: BEING UNCOMFORTABLE TO GET COMFORTABLE
