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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 1H 9M

She Flew Too Close To The Sun | Full Mental Breakdown

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When we last spoke with Cameo in 2023, she was a driven student who seemed to be thriving, managing her mental health in a way that truly worked for her. Then, she reached out with an update. Cameo returns to the show to share the unfiltered reality of what happens when a mental health journey takes a nosedive. In a conversation that is both heartbreaking and incredibly self-aware, she describes being trapped in a prison of her own making—battling all-consuming OCD, anxiety, and the lingering grip of an eating disorder that has followed her since childhood. This is a raw, necessary look at the messy truth of recovery, and a reminder that the path to wellness is rarely a straight line.This conversation deals with difficult themes of mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that support is available. You don't have to go through this alone.- For crisis support across Canada: Call or text 9-8-8 anytime.- In Quebec: Call Info-Social at 811 to speak with a psychosocial health professional.- For non-crisis support: Text WELLNESS to 741741 to connect with Wellness Together Canada.Reaching out is a sign of strength. 

When we last spoke with Cameo in 2023, she was a driven student who seemed to be thriving, managing her mental health in a way that truly worked for her. Then, she reached out with an update. Cameo returns to the show to share the unfiltered reality of what happens when a mental health journey takes a nosedive. In a conversation that is both heartbreaking and incredibly self-aware, she describes being trapped in a prison of her own making—battling all-consuming OCD, anxiety, and the lingering grip of an eating disorder that has followed her since childhood. This is a raw, necessary look at the messy truth of recovery, and a reminder that the path to wellness is rarely a straight line.This conversation deals with difficult themes of mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that support is available. You don't have to go through this alone.- For crisis support across Canada: Call or text 9-8-8 anytime.- In Quebec: Call Info-Social at 811 to speak with a psychosocial health professional.- For non-crisis support: Text WELLNESS to 741741 to connect with Wellness Together Canada.Reaching out is a sign of strength.

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