Film Reflects Recovery: 'Finding a voice where it can't be shaken!' Makayla McIntosh

It’s Not About Your Weight!  Your Creative Voice is Not Your Body Size!  Makayla talks producing, acting, filmmaking & life in the entertainment industry and how her pivot to find value in something that can’t be shaken evolved into her feature film SHREDDED and in her role as a producer on the upcoming short ECHO.  Enjoy – “you’re only control is showing up”!  Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube Follow/Learn About Makayla: @shreddedthefilm @echoshort2024 @iammakaylamcintosh  RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH & EATING DISORDERSNAMI | National Alliance on Mental IllnessHome - National Eating Disorders Association The Entertainment Community Fund Offers Mental Health Services | SAG-AFTRAUnited Talent Agency : HomeVancouver - Mental Health Commission of CanadaWatch Shredded: https://filmzie.com/content/shredded-2024#google_vignette  -------------  Chapters  (00:00) Intro: Makayla Busy!(03:00) Weight Expectations in Dance(05:02) Dysmorphia & Weight Loss(06:00) “Lose Weight” Inferred(09:15) Malnourished -Need Help!(10:45) “Oh, you put on weight.”(12:00) Ready for Treatment(15:20) Creating Strength from the Struggle(17:10) Finding Your Own Definition of ‘Success’(22:30) Finding Film & The Creative Storyteller(26:40) Surfing Teaches M to Ride the Wave!(31:00) Capturing Recovery Journey – SHREDDED(38:00) Finding ED’s True Voice in ECHO(41:00) Highlighting those who Love Someone w/ED(42:00) Closing Advice & Recovery Word________________________For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find:  therapistcaise.comReach: [email protected]: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & StoriesFollow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.