Speaking Engagements
Empowering Audiences With Expert Insights On Eating Disorders & Body Image
About MeA Personal And Professional Mission
As a recovered eating disorder expert with over 25 years of clinical experience, I educate and inspire audiences to rethink eating disorders, weight, health, and toxic diet culture. My mission is to break myths, spread awareness, and promote compassionate, evidence-based solutions for healing and wellness.
Book me for impactful speaking engagements that drive understanding, transformation, and lasting change.
Contact MePopular Speaking Topics and Event Services
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KEYNOTES
- Supporting Students: Eating Disorder Awareness and Mental Health on Campus: A compelling keynote tailored to colleges and universities, addressing the rise of eating disorders and mental health challenges in student populations, with actionable strategies to foster support, inclusion, and recovery.
- Redefining Weight and Health in the Workplace: Designed for businesses and organizations, this talk tackles misconceptions about weight and health, offering tools to create compassionate, evidence-based workplace wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being over diet culture.
- Dismantling Toxic Diet Culture: A thought-provoking keynote that examines the pervasive influence of diet culture in society, empowering audiences to challenge harmful narratives and embrace holistic approaches to health and self-acceptance.
- Leadership in Wellness: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Mental Health and Recovery: A must-hear for leaders in universities, businesses, and organizations, this keynote provides actionable insights on building environments that prioritize mental health, diversity, and compassion.
- Transforming the Narrative: Educating on Eating Disorders and Body Image: A powerful talk that dispels myths around eating disorders, educates about their impact, and provides strategies for prevention, support, and recovery, tailored for diverse audiences.
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WORKSHOPS
- Building Awareness: Recognizing and Responding to Eating Disorders on Campus
A workshop for college faculty, staff, and student leaders to identify signs of eating disorders, provide effective support, and create a recovery-friendly campus culture. - Challenging Weight Bias in the Workplace
An interactive session for organizations to uncover and address weight bias, foster inclusivity, and implement wellness initiatives that promote health without stigma. - Breaking Free from Diet Culture: Tools for Lasting Wellness
A hands-on workshop designed to help participants understand the harmful effects of diet culture and develop strategies for embracing holistic and sustainable approaches to health. - Supporting Mental Health and Body Image in Diverse Communities
A customized workshop for universities, businesses, or community organizations, focusing on creating inclusive environments that prioritize mental health and body image resilience. - Leadership Training: Building Trauma-Informed and Recovery-Oriented Spaces
A professional development workshop for leaders and managers, offering actionable guidance on fostering supportive, equitable, and trauma-informed workplaces or campuses. - Empowering Change: Conversations on Body Image and Eating Disorder Prevention
A dynamic workshop that equips participants with the tools to lead compassionate, informed discussions about body image, self-esteem, and eating disorder prevention.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
- Customized Awareness Events: Collaborate with me to design a tailored event focused on raising awareness about eating disorders, mental health, and body image. Perfect for schools, businesses, and organizations looking to create meaningful impact.
- Wellness Days and Retreats: Let me curate an immersive experience, blending education, interactive workshops, and self-care activities to promote holistic health and combat toxic diet culture.
- Panel Discussions and Q&A Sessions: Host an engaging event featuring expert insights and open conversations about eating disorders, weight, health, and recovery, designed to spark understanding and empathy.
- Student or Employee Wellness Campaigns: Work with me to create a unique program that includes talks, workshops, and actionable resources to support mental health, body positivity, and inclusivity.
- Keynote and Workshop Combo Events: Combine a powerful keynote address with hands-on workshops to create an event that leaves a lasting impact on attendees.
- Custom Educational Experiences: Whether it's a lunch-and-learn, multi-day seminar, or community outreach program, I’ll help you craft an event that aligns with your goals and engages your audience in a meaningful way.
Fueled by Passion, Backed by Expertise
Dr. Cristina Castagnini, PhD, CEDS, is a highly regarded psychologist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and speaker recognized as an expert in eating disorders, body image, and mental wellness. She is the host of Behind The Bite, a leading weekly podcast with over 200 episodes, named one of LA Weekly’s top 15 empowering female-led podcasts to listen to. Dr. Castagnini was also featured by the NYC Journal as one of the top 20 female entrepreneurs to watch in 2023 and highlighted in Yahoo Finance in 2024.
With a reputation for breaking down complex topics into relatable, actionable insights, Dr. Castagnini is a sought-after speaker and podcast guest. She is passionate about educating audiences, dispelling myths, and fostering meaningful conversations that challenge toxic diet culture, promote body inclusivity, and support holistic wellness. Whether speaking at universities, businesses, or organizations, Dr. Castagnini brings a compelling presence and transformative perspective, making her an ideal choice for impactful speaking engagements and workshops.
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DR. CRISTINA CASTAGNINI, PHD, CEDS
Licensed Psychologist
Certified Eating DIsorder Specialist
Founder and Owner of Freedom To Wellness Counseling
(www.freedomtowellness.com)
Host to the weekly podcast, Behind The Bite
(www.Behindthebitepodcast.com)
2010 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 100 San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 788-8917