This week, Jodi's speaking with Shelina Syed, an early childhood educator, to explore the connection between eating disorders and addiction. Shelina shares her deeply personal experience of struggling with an eating disorder during her high school years, revealing how these challenges take root in adolescence, shaping self-image and mental health. Together, they unpack the stigma surrounding disordered eating, the addictive mindset behind it, and the importance of early intervention. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the complexities of mental health and recovery.

Sound editing by Lauren Roulston at CHUO 89.1 FM
Music by Mykola Sosin and vocals by Jordan Leigh McCullough