Cristina Castagnini, PhD, CEDS

Cristina Castagnini, PhD, CEDS Dr.Castagnini is a licensed psychologist in CA. Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders as well as general mental health issues.

She hosts tge weekly podcast, Behind the Bite, which is part of the The Los Angeles Tribune podcast network. As I licensed psychologist, I specialize in giving you the tools to navigate life's bumpy roads. We all struggle with roadblocks and I'm completely focused on you finding a solution. My style is focused, practical and results-driven. I have particular success with clients struggling with ea

ting disorders and insomnia. If you're ready for help, I'm available. My office is centrally located in San Ramon, Ca.

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠FROM ANONYMOUS TO ADVOCATE: MICHELLE ROGERS’ INSPIRING STORY OF BODY ACCEPTANCE, RECOVERY, AND COMM...
06/06/2026

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

FROM ANONYMOUS TO ADVOCATE: MICHELLE ROGERS’ INSPIRING STORY OF BODY ACCEPTANCE, RECOVERY, AND COMMUNITY
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In this moving episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Michelle Rogers, the creator behind the popular Instagram account , to explore her transformative journey from an anonymous blogger to a prominent body acceptance advocate.

Michelle candidly shares the challenges of navigating an eating disorder while living in a larger body, highlighting the systemic harm of weight stigma and the "not sick enough" myth that often prevents individuals from receiving the care they deserve.

From traumatic medical encounters to finding healing through a global online community, Michelle and Dr. Castagnini discuss how sharing one's truth can break down barriers of shame and pave the way for a recovery that celebrates all bodies.

To listen click: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/from-anonymous-to-advocate-michelle-rogers-inspiring-story-of-body-acceptance-recovery-and-community-ep-289/

Struggling with your relationship with food, body image, or disordered eating? You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💙Dr....
06/05/2026

Struggling with your relationship with food, body image, or disordered eating? You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💙

Dr. Castagnini provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals seeking support with eating disorders, emotional eating, body image concerns, and healing their relationship with food.

✨ Now accepting new patients.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward recovery and wellness, reach out today:

📧 [email protected]📞 925.252.5808

Healing is possible, and support is here when you’re ready.

06/05/2026

This week's podcast guest, Michelle Rogers, is a passionate advocate for body positivity, self-love, and eating disorder awareness, using their platform to challenge harmful beauty standards and celebrate all bodies.

Through empowering content and candid conversations, they’ve built a community centered on confidence, authenticity, and mental health.

Their work highlights the intersection of body image, identity, and self-acceptance, encouraging people to move their bodies in ways that feel good, not punishing.

As a speaker and creator, they bring honesty, energy, and compassion to every space they enter.

KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

- The emotional transition from hiding behind an anonymous social media presence to becoming a visible advocate.

- How representation in the recovery space validates the experiences of those in larger bodies.

- The dangers of medical gaslighting and weight stigma in primary care settings.

-Strategies for navigating online criticism and protecting your peace from "trolls."

- The healing power of realizing you are not alone in your struggle with food and body image.

Listen here: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/from-anonymous-to-advocate-michelle-rogers-inspiring-story-of-body-acceptance-recovery-and-community-ep-289/

This week´s guest, Alli Bollinger, grew up being known as “the dancer”, which inspired her undergraduate journey pursuin...
06/03/2026

This week´s guest, Alli Bollinger, grew up being known as “the dancer”, which inspired her undergraduate journey pursuing her BFA in dance.

After college, she moved to new york city where she booked her dream job as a Radio City Rockette, a full circle moment after recovering from an eating disorder.

Her story inspired her to become a certified eating disorder recovery coach, and she is now in Boston pursing her masters in nutrition to become a Registered Dietitian.

KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

- The Performance Industry Mirror: A look at how the dance world often applauds smaller bodies, making it difficult for performers to realize when they have crossed into an illness.

- Control as a Coping Mechanism: How the uncertainty of a professional career can drive a need for rigid control over food and exercise.

- The Environmental Reset: The importance of changing routines and physical spaces (like moving home during the pandemic) to break the cycle of ED behaviors.

- Mindset for the Big Stage: The mental shift from "having something to prove" to "having everything to show" during high-stakes auditions.

Listen Here: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/she-recovered-from-an-eating-disorder-then-became-a-radio-city-rockette-with-alli-bollinger-ep-288/

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠SHE RECOVERED FROM AN EATING DISORDER — THEN BECAME A RADIO CITY ROCKETTE WITH ALLI BOLLINGER ⁠In t...
06/02/2026

NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

SHE RECOVERED FROM AN EATING DISORDER — THEN BECAME A RADIO CITY ROCKETTE WITH ALLI BOLLINGER
⁠
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Alli Bollinger, a former Radio City Rockette who turned her struggle with an eating disorder into a platform for healing.

Alli shares how her lifelong identity as "the dancer" became a double-edged sword during her collegiate BFA program, where innocent health goals spiraled into a restrictive and isolating illness.

After a life-altering intervention by her professors and a necessary environmental reset during the pandemic, Alli achieved the ultimate full-circle moment: performing on the world’s most famous stage while fully recovered.

Now an eating disorder recovery coach, Alli explains the mental shifts required to reach elite professional heights and why she believes the hardest chapters of our lives often prepare us for our greatest triumphs.

To listen click: https://behindthebitepodcast.com/she-recovered-from-an-eating-disorder-then-became-a-radio-city-rockette-with-alli-bollinger-ep-288/

I had the pleasure of joining the Ple^sure Principles Podcast with host Avik Chakraborty for a meaningful conversation a...
06/01/2026

I had the pleasure of joining the Ple^sure Principles Podcast with host Avik Chakraborty for a meaningful conversation about body image, recovery, self-worth, and healing.

We explored how many of the messages women receive about their bodies can keep them disconnected from themselves, and why true empowerment comes from cultivating self-compassion rather than chasing perfection.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• Challenging common body image myths
• Building a healthier relationship with your body
• The role of self-worth in recovery and healing
• Moving beyond appearance-based validation
• Practical shifts to support confidence and emotional wellbeing

This is a conversation for anyone who is ready to replace self-criticism with self-acceptance and create a more supportive relationship with themselves.

🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Ple^sure Principles Podcast and join us for this empowering discussion: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AWoO0ew5Y5P0jN0IyGpFK

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