A life well-traveled is a life well-lived, at least that’s how Mark sees it. In this episode of Beyond the Lines, Zoe speaks to Mark Lore, a young man eager to inspire and advocate for others. Mark shares his European tales of travel, learning how to find a “new normal” as he enters ECU, and how he found strength and clarity in the most unlikely of places. Join Zoe Gabrielle as she gains insight in “New Perspectives: Mark's Story.”
CW: Discussion of eating disorders
Show Notes
During times of struggle it can be hard to ask for help, let alone retell the painful memories, but for Mark Lore he found the most strength and the will to overcome when faced with adversity. In this week’s episode of Beyond the Lines, Zoe and Mark discuss world travel, music, and combating eating disorders. In this encouraging episode of Beyond the Lines, we begin with jet-setting tales of Europe as Mark recaps his time traveling as a military dependent. The episode continues as the pair delves into the subject of self-care and overcoming eating disorders. Nothing is off limits in this episode, as the audience gets an authentic look into the male perspective of daily stressors, body image, friendship, and growing up. We end the episode with a classic round of Shazam as Mark showcases his skills in all things Rock n Roll.
ECU provides several resource outlets for students struggling with eating disorders. If you are struggling, we encourage you to seek help. Please visit the link below for a list of support services: https://counselingcenter.ecu.edu/resources/self-help/
What is Beyond The Lines?
Beyond The Lines is a podcast created to talk about topics on our college campus that our students want to talk about. Each semester the season will be themed around a different topic that affects students from all walks.