"Listening to Your Body: A Key to Recovery" with Jac Vlahos (Part I)

In this episode of the Make Mental podcast, host Caleb Munski interviews guest Jack Vlahos, an influencer and mental and physical wellness advocate. They discuss various topics, including eating disorders, content creation, and Jack's move to New York. Jack shares her journey with an eating disorder, starting from a young age and how it progressed over time. She also talks about her experience with therapy and medication for anxiety. The conversation highlights the importance of getting to the root cause of mental health issues and the role of medication in managing symptoms. In this conversation, Jac shares her experience with an eating disorder and her journey to recovery. She discusses the challenges she faced, including hiding her behaviors, seeking treatment, and the impact her therapist had on her. Jac emphasizes the importance of recognizing disordered thoughts and finding ways to combat them. She also highlights the need for self-compassion and forgiveness in the recovery process. The conversation ends with a reading of one of Jac's blog posts, which explores the ongoing presence of her eating disorder brain and the importance of listening to one's body. Jac's Blog: https://jacinnewyork.com/ Jac's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jacinnewyork/ Make Mental IG: https://www.instagram.com/makemental/