DR MARIANNE MILLER
CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ADULTS & TEENS
How ARFID Traits Can Show Up in Recovery From Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder
When people hear the term ARFID—Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder—they often think of children with extreme food aversions. But here’s something less talked about:
👉 ARFID traits can show up during recovery from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
If you’ve ever felt stuck with food fears, sensory overwhelm, or uncertainty about what’s “safe” to eat—even after doing a ton of recovery work—you’re not alone. These may not be lingering eating disorder behaviors. They could be ARFID traits that were always there, just hidden.
Let’s explore why this happens, how to recognize it, and what supportive, neurodivergent-affirming recovery can look like. 💛
Meet Eating Disorder Specialist & Nutritional Practitioner Milda Zolubaite, MSc: A Compassionate Voice in ED Recovery
Looking for an eating disorder nutritionist who truly gets it? Meet Milda Zolubaite, MSc—an Eating Disorder Specialist and Registered Nutritional Practitioner with a powerful combination of clinical expertise and lived experience. Milda offers trauma-informed, weight-inclusive nutrition support for people recovering from eating disorders like bulimia and binge eating disorder.
In this post, we’ll introduce you to Milda’s philosophy, her anti-diet approach, and how she helps clients rebuild a peaceful relationship with food. Whether you’re exploring recovery yourself or you’re a provider seeking aligned voices in the field, Milda’s work brings clarity, compassion, and nuance to eating disorder treatment.
Empower Your Practice: How My Self-Paced ARFID Training Course Supports Therapists, Dietitians, Medical Providers, and Community Members
If you're an eating disorder therapist, dietitian, medical provider, or community member seeking to better understand and support individuals with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), you're in the right place. My virtual, self-paced ARFID training course is designed to bridge the knowledge gap and provide the tools you need to effectively support those navigating this often misunderstood eating disorder. Taking this ARFID course will help you in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Toronto, Ontario, or London, England, UK, or anywhere in the world!
Wellness Hacks or Disordered Eating? How To Tell the Difference
In a world obsessed with wellness, it can be tricky to discern whether a habit is actually beneficial or just a socially acceptable form of disordered eating. Whether you live in San Diego, California or Miami, Florida, it’s challenging to navigate “influencer tips” on eating, fitness, and wellness. Many diet culture messages have been repackaged as "hacks" for better health, productivity, or longevity—but when does a so-called wellness practice cross the line into something harmful?
How My Chronic Pain and Binge Eating Disorder Recovery Stories Overlap
Hey everyone. I’m going to be really transparent right now, because I am in pain today. I have suffered from chronic back pain for 21 years. I injured myself from overexercising less than one month after I graduated with my PhD. It’s been rough. The reason I’m sharing my thoughts and feelings with you is because I want to let you know that I get it. I understand what it’s like to have a chronic condition that you have to learn to manage. I know how you can binge eat to give you just a little relief from your pain—a little escape to help you cope with the unrelenting assault of pain. It can feel similar to chronic illness in that sometimes you can’t know when a flare-up will take place, and food can be there to comfort you, even slightly.
Restricting food can also serve as a distraction. It can give you a semblance of control when it feels like everything is out of control and your body is actually your enemy. Whether you live in San Diego, California like me, or whether you reside in Texas, New York, Florida, Washington D.C.. Even if you’re overseas in London, Manchester, and Birmingham, England, or are in Perth, Australia or Toronto, Ontario, Canada—the combination of eating disorders and chronic pain and chronic illness makes a hard life.
Wherever you are in the far reaches of this planet, I want you to know that I see you. I hear your suffering. In many ways, I AM you. I’m here to share that binge eating recovery is possible, even if you have chronic pain and chronic illness in your life.
How Prevalent Are Eating Disorders Like Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder?
Whether you or a loved one struggles with an eating disorder in California, Texas, New York, the UK, Canada, or elsewhere, it’s important to realize that eating disorders are often misunderstood and shrouded in stigma. That said, eating disorders are far more common than many realize. Let’s explore how prevalent eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder (BED) truly are, why it matters, and how we can foster understanding and create change.
Meet Kim Hagle, Recovered from Disordered Eating and Overexercising: Learn How She Can Help You Improve Body Image!
It’s so hard to feel uncomfortable in your body. Whether you live in Ontario, Canada or San Diego, California, struggling with body image issues can really hijack your brain and keep you from feeling free to have a life full of love, happiness, and purpose. My friend Kim Hagle sure knows this truth. Read about her story how she recovered from disordered eating, overexercising, and an anti-fat bias. Learn about how she helps people as a size-inclusive fitness specialist, who is also a certified non-diet health and life coach. She specializes in improving body image to boot! I can’t wait for you to get to know her. :)
Binge Eating Disorder & Alcohol Use: The Neuroscience Behind the Overlap
Binge eating disorder (BED) and alcohol use often intersect in ways that are both behavioral and neurological. Both conditions involve patterns of impulsivity, emotional regulation, and coping mechanisms, with similar effects on the brain’s reward system. For many, the two can become intertwined, creating a cycle of bingeing that involves both food and alcohol. Understanding the neuroscience behind this connection can shed light on why these behaviors co-occur and how they can be treated effectively.