Food for Thought Ep. 4 - Katya's Story

Food for Thought Ep. 8 - Yarin's Story

In today's episode of Food for Thought, I sat down with n this episode, I sit down with singer-songwriter Yarin Glam to discuss her personal journey with an eating disorder and how it has shaped her career in the music industry. Yarin is an incredible artist who openly shares her mental health experiences, using her platform to remind others that they are not alone. Mental illness can be exhausting and isolating, as she powerfully expresses in her song “Free.” You can find Yarin on Instagram @yaringlam and stream all of her music on Spotify and Apple Music. Thank you, Yarin, for your vulnerability and inspiration. You are truly amazing. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 - 00:25: Introduction 00:25 - 3:01: Welcome Yarin! 3:01 - 4:39: Yarin's ED Story 4:39 - 7:50: ED Impact on Performance 7:50 - 10:06: Releasing Personal Music 10:06 - 15:02: Talking about the Writing Process 15:02 - 23:01: Dangers of Social Media 23:01 - 33:28: Dealing with the Toxicity of the Industry 33:28 - 34:49: Yarin's Advice 34:49 - 35:12: Please like, share, comment, and follow!

Food For Thought: Ep. 7 - An Anonymous Story

In today’s episode of Food for Thought, I read aloud a listener’s submission from my Google Form, where they share their eating disorder experience, its impact on their performance career, and the role social media has played in the development of eating disorders. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 - 00:29 - Introduction 00:29 - 08:48 - Can you share a little about your eating disorder journey? 8:48 - 9:25 - Tell.me about your role in the entertainment industry 9:25 - 11:30 - Does social media play a role in the development or reinforcement of eating disorders? 11:30 - 14:42 - How do you feel the industry reinforces these issues? 14:42 - 18:14 - What advice would you give someone who is struggling? 18:36 - 21:37 - What would you say to someone who wants to be more mindful and supportive to those struggling? 21:08 - 21:37 - Follow @greenroomrecoveryproject on Instagram and TikTok! please like, comment, follow, and share!

Food for Thought Ep. 6 - Supporting a Significant Other

Welcome to episode 6 of Food for Thought! I’m thrilled to be joined by Emmy Award-winning composer, and my boyfriend, Mic Ferrante. In this episode, Mic shares his perspective on supporting me through my recovery journey. We talk about some of the more challenging moments, the fear of co-dependence in recovery, and so much more. If you or your partner are navigating eating disorder recovery, this episode is for you. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - 0:33: Intro 0:33 - 1:27: Welcome Mic 1:27 - 5:06: Mic’s Introduction 5:06 - 7:41: What was your experience like? 7:41 - 11:11: Being a good listener 11:11 - 16:23 - Do you feel stressed having me rely on you? 16:23 - 20:40: During harder moments, what goes through your head? 20:40 - 26:39: Communication is key 26:39 - 32:04: Has the ED become the center of our relationship? 32:04 - 33:29: Piece of advice 33:29 - 34:29: Please like, follow, comment, and share!

Food for Thought Ep. 5 - Adam's Story

In this episode of Food for Thought, I sit down with Adam Hassan, a senior musical theatre major at USC, to talk about his eating disorder recovery journey. Adam opens up about growing up surrounded by negative comments, how his upbringing shaped his relationship with food, and the challenges he faced along the way. Through recovery, he has discovered a renewed connection with his artistry, learned to take up space, and embraced confidence as a creative. Thank you, Adam, for sharing your powerful story and insights. You are an inspiration. Podcast Timeline: 0:00 - 0:16: Welcome! 0:16 - 2:08: Adam’s Introduction 2:08 - 5:36: Eating Disorder History 5:36 - 10:07: A Sign from the Universe 10:07 - 12:35: Growing up Faster 12:35 - 13:53: Childhood Experiences Change You 13:53 - 17:06: Fear of Taking up Space 17:06 - 20:35: Food and Culture vs ED 20:35 - 23:10: Finding your Artistry in Recovery 23:10 - 27:40 - Rehearsal Struggles 27:40 - 42:24 - Finding your Artistry in Reovery continued 42:24 - 43:10: Advice and Words of Encouragement 43:10 - 44:03: Please like, comment, follow, and share

Food for Thought Ep. 4 - Katya's Story

In today’s episode of Food for Thought, I sat down with Katya Kleinhenz, who bravely shares her eating disorder and recovery journey. She opens up about what her recovery process has looked like and how theater has been a powerful catalyst in her healing. So often, people lose sight of their passions when they’re deep in their illness, and while this happened for Katya, she fought her way back. Thank you, Katya, for sharing your story and reminding us all that recovery is not only possible but worth fighting for. You are truly an inspiration, and I loved getting the chance to talk with you. Timestamps: 0:00 - 0:18: Katya's Story 0:18 - 1:02: Katya's Introduction 1:02 - 2:03: Performance History 2:03 - 7:10: Eating Disorder and Recovery Journey 7:10 - 9:50: EDs can start young 9:50 - 13:55: Doctors and Invalidation 13:55 - 15:51: Losing Passions 15:51 - 24:29: Life-Changing Roles 24:29 - 27:19: Recovery Success 27:19 - 30:55: Recovery Advice and Encouragement 30:55 - 31:39: Like, Comment, Follow, and Share!