EP 242: Is it Binge Eating…Or Are You Under Eating? Bigorexia, Diet Culture Lies + Gym Fears.
Alexa Larangeira is a Registered Dietitian with expertise in managing metabolic and gut health, and a personal goal of improving her patients' quality of life. She specializes in disorders of the gut-brain axis and insulin resistance, using a weight-neutral, evidence-based approach that prioritizes sustainability over restriction and short-term gain.
Known for being both clinically sharp, nonjudgmental, and unapologetically real, Alexa helps clients feel better in their bodies without spiraling into rigid food rules, fear, or perfectionism. She challenges diet culture while still honoring metabolic health — blending science, compassion, and lived experience to create meaningful, lasting change.
Alexa believes strength isn't about shrinking yourself or chasing control — it's about building resilience, body trust, and measurable health outcomes.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
Why many women are afraid to go to the gym, and how gym culture impacts body image
GLP-1 companies marketing to people with eating disorders, and why that's dangerous
Is it actually binge eating, or are you chronically under-fueling?
What MUST be in place before starting GLP-1 medications (nutrition, strength training, mental health support)
Why yo-yo dieting and weight cycling are harming your metabolism
Why muscle mass should be treated like a vital sign
The rise in male eating disorders and body image pressure
Bigorexia explained: what muscle dysmorphia really is
Long-term safety concerns with peptides and unregulated weight loss compounds
Why food sensitivity testing is misleading (and often useless)
Subtle signs of disordered eating most people miss
Alkaline water myths, and what actually matters for hydration
Do you really need electrolytes, or is it just marketing?
Is fast food actually cheaper than healthy eating? Let's look at the numbers
Why most people need fewer supplements, not more (our top 4 essentials)
