Lent, Christianity & Eating Disorders with Carolina Mountford

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Carolina Mountford. Carolina is a mental health speaker & writer who is passionate about inspiring hope for freedom from eating disorders. She movingly shares her experiences of trauma, ADHD, mental illness and eating disorders, and her journey to recovery and freedom.

This week, we discuss:

  • The stage of quasi-recovery and how Carolina broke free from this experience.
  • The role of faith and religion in Carolina's recovery.
  • How Carolina navigated questioning God around her eating disorder.
  • The role of God, faith and religion in recovery.
  • Practices during Lent that are eating disorder-friendly.

To find out more about Carolina, you can connect with her on Instagram ( @carolinamountfordmh ), LinkedIn ( @carolinamountford ) and Twitter ( @carolinamountfo ).

Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

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