Eating Disorder Recovery and Smashing the Stigma with McCall Dempsey | E28

Phoebe is joined by McCall Dempsey. McCall saved David’s daughter Mary Halley from her battle with an eating disorder, as she’s saved many young men and women throughout the country. She’s a strong-voiced national expert, and she’s on the board of the William Magee Center at Ole Miss named after David’s late son and a dear friend in this journey to help those in need. They discuss the impact of eating disorders, mental health, and recovery. From understanding the importance of supporting a friend or loved one, to personal stories of resilience, they discuss how to foster hope and healing in challenging times. PLUS: A closer look at diet culture How to help a friend/loved one Practical advice for navigating tough times How to ask for and find help AND SO MUCH MORE! If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Alliance for Eating Disorders (@alliancefored) by calling their free, therapist staffed helpline at 866.662.1235, visiting allianceforeatingdisorders.com, or texting "ALLIANCE" to 741-741. Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices