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.

WAITLIST

Doors open for 1:1 coaching with Kait January 2026

Connect with Kait

@bitebybiterecovery

bitebybiterecovery.org

Kait’s Recovery FREEBIES

Core Recovery Beliefs

20 Reasons to Recover From Your Eating Disorder

Behavior Contract Examples (from Episode 21)

Connect with Marta

@marta_parada_coaching

Marta Parada Coaching

Affiliate Links

COMFRT

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