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PDA, ARFID, & Food Avoidance: Why “Just Eat” Doesn’t Work & What to Do Instead
When eating feels like a demand, everything changes. For people with a Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA) profile, especially those navigating ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), pressure around food can quickly backfire. What may look like refusal or lack of motivation is often a nervous system response to perceived threat. In this episode, Dr. Marianne explores why common advice like “just eat” can make eating more difficult and how shifting toward autonomy-supportive, neurodivergent-affirming approaches can reduce food avoidance and increase access to nourishment.
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