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Behind The Bite

Cristina Castagnini

Booking Overview

An interview-focused health podcast centered on eating disorders, body image, recovery, and diet culture, featuring clinicians, therapists, advocates, founders, and people with relevant lived experience. Suitable pitches include eating-disorder specialists, recovery coaches, family advocates, authors, and founders of support or wellness organizations; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible niche experts and advocates rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 299

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@behindthebitepodcast.com

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Host

Cristina Castagnini - Doctor and eating-disorder recovery advocate who draws on both professional expertise and personal recovery experience to discuss food, body image, weight, and healing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Eating-disorder clinicians, therapists, recovery coaches, family advocates, authors, founders of support organizations, and professionals with substantial lived experience related to eating disorders, body image, diet culture, or adjacent health issues.
Required Achievements:  
Professional clinical, therapeutic, coaching, or advocacy experience, Founding or leading a relevant support, recovery, fitness, or wellness organization, Authoring educational or memoir-based work, Demonstrated lived experience and recovery advocacy

Recent Guest Discussions

Nancy Clarkson - Supporting Loved Ones With Eating Disorders, Caregiver Guilt And Isolation, Biological Models Of Eating Disorders, And Family Support.

Cherie Monarch - Supporting Loved Ones With Eating Disorders, Caregiver Guilt And Isolation, Biological Models Of Eating Disorders, And Family Support.

Toni Curtis - Maternal Health, Medical Dismissal, Infertility, Somatic Care, And Patient Autonomy.

Tamie Gangloff - Chronic Illness, Eating Disorders, Alcohol Use, Medical Trauma, And Trauma-informed Recovery.

Olivia Soha - ARFID, Eating-disorder Recovery, Wellness Culture, Recovery Coaching, And Rebuilding Life Beyond Illness.

Recent Topics

Health, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Diet Culture, Eating Disorder Recovery

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Behind The Bite
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Ep. 299 Eating Disorder Recovery: Why Letting Go Feels So Scary With Hanne Arts

October 22, 2026

What if the "healthy" habits you're proud of are actually the beginning of an illness? In this episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with eating disorder recovery coach Hanne Arts, who thought she was simply disciplined and health-conscious until the rules around food took over her life. Hanne shares how an eating disorder can hide in plain sight, how a sleep problem led to her diagnosis, and why it took years of "going through the motions" before real recovery began. She explains why le...

Ep. 298 The Ozempic "Rush": GLP-1's, Sorority Culture and The New Weight Loss Underground

October 08, 2026

Picture a cramped college dorm room during rush week: a mini fridge full of cold brew and oat milk, and tucked beside them a small case of semaglutide vials. In this solo episode, psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist Dr. Cristina Castagnini looks at how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have moved from Hollywood into college Greek life. Young women at healthy weights are getting them through telehealth apps, med spas and sometimes parents who pay for them. Dr. Castagnini ex...

Ep. 297 Fit Isn't Failure: Celebrity Stylist Jenni Lee on Why Your Closet Isn't the Enemy

September 24, 2026

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with celebrity stylist and image consultant Jenni Lee to deconstruct the stressful relationship many women have with their wardrobes. For those struggling with body image or eating disorders, clothing can often feel like a daily battleground of triggers and self-judgment. Jenni Lee shares her "more styling, less shopping" philosophy, explaining how the fashion industry’s inconsistent sizing and the poor quality of "fast fashion" ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Behind The Bite
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How do I get in touch with Behind The Bite?

Behind The Bite is hosted by Cristina Castagnini. Its publicly listed email is info@behindthebitepodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Behind The Bite?

The publicly listed email for Behind The Bite: info@behindthebitepodcast.com.

How many listeners does Behind The Bite have?

Podseeker estimates Behind The Bite reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Behind The Bite?

Behind The Bite typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Eating-disorder clinicians, therapists, recovery coaches, family advocates, authors, founders of support organizations, and professionals with substantial lived experience related to eating disorders, body image, diet culture, or adjacent health issues. Common among recent guests: Professional clinical, therapeutic, coaching, or advocacy experience; Founding or leading a relevant support, recovery, fitness, or wellness organization; Authoring educational or memoir-based work. Recent guests include Nancy Clarkson, Cherie Monarch, and Toni Curtis.

How hard is it to get booked on Behind The Bite?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Behind The Bite cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Diet Culture, and Eating Disorder Recovery. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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