Overcoming My Struggle With Anorexia | Other People's Lives 

No one talks about ballet culture I danced for 16yrs and everyone did this it was "normal" I still battle bulimia now in my adulthood because I learned these habits at such a young age

My best friends sister had this. She started at 12 yrs too, and was dead by 16. It's one of the scariest things to watch. And her family didn't understand the severity of her condition. She died of respiratory failure in her bed. The parents didn't find her until after work the next day. Her dad had a heart attack after. The mom died a year later. She started drinking and drank herself to death. It's a devastating disease.

Can you guys do more of these sorts of episodes, like mental health type stuff. I dunno if it's just me but all the sexual topics they all just kinda become repetitive after awhile and like okay, we're gonna talk about sex, but these ones are like very impactful and much more interesting to me. Like I still remember the OCD episode you did, it just gives us so much insight into each others lives and allows us to better empathize with what people are going through. I'd love an episode on binge eating, but just more of these!

Wishing this kind of recovery story for Eugenia Cooney. This woman is incredible. Good for her for beating this awful disease.

I think this might’ve been my favorite episode ever. This girl is amazing and so strong for getting through this. I’d love to hear more from her. She’s so well spoken and told her story so well and was so open. ❤️

I’ve been suffering with anorexia for a very long time. When she said it takes over your mind it truly does. How you just want to die, you think everyone is against you and just feeling alone. I know that feeling. This video helped remind me that I’m not alone. If anyone else is dealing with this as well, you are loved.

... Not sure if I should be listening to this so early in my morning, but here I am lol. I’m hoping it is a happy ending.

I just received an anorexia diagnosis last week and was hoping there’d be an OPL podcast episode about it. I did not have to wait long! It’s nice to know there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for sharing this story

I remember the episode with the pro Anorexia girl. I remember how passionate Joe got. You can tell this hits him hard

I am currently in recovery. Started at about 8 years old for me, and I’m 24 now. I am healthier, and stronger than ever ❤️ tossed out the scale too. Take care of your body, mind, and soul. Our body shape is the least interesting thing about us ❤️ xx

Wow what a path to have gone down. So glad to hear that she's in a better place. Recovery is possible! Loved her accent too

I was listening to this episode while in the shower and while listening to this episode I almost passed out because I hadn't eaten enough that day (combined with the steam). It was a huge wake up call for me. While I don't feel like I can say I have an eating disorder, I do feel like I occasionally suffer from disordered eating. I hope this episode is a wake up call for others. Thank you for yet another great episode

Recovery is one of the hardest things to go through, from surviving anorexia to drugs to suicide attempt(s). For me was suicide...it's not an easy journey for sure but, I applaud you woman! Learning ro walk again, something so simple to us humans but damn, you're such a warrior. 👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽 Having a strong support system does wonders to recovery, to get better emotionally, physically, mentally or even spiritually. You are TRULY an inspiration love. Much love from Brazil. ♡

Also a little reminder that you don't have to be underweight and certainly not this extreme, or have been hospitalised to have anorexia and to be worthy of help. I like the fact that you did this interview but I do think it is important to mention because many people still think of the image this woman drew when they think of anorexia but it's only a very small amount that gets to this level. Nonetheless this was a beautiful and gripping story and I think Greg and Joe did a great job being compassionate as always

This was so insightful. Thank you so much to OPL and this woman. As she said, a lot of people have a misconception that anorexia is looking in the mirror and wanting to be slimmer, and then becoming disorderly. I didn't know that it could be insideous in the way that it slips in. Thank you for shedding light on this, I'm sure it will help a lot of listeners understand themselves and others❤️

As somebody who struggled with anorexia/bulimia for 13 years (recovery for 6 years) I love this episode so much. I know I’m late, but I’ve had an absolute horrible day and have been in my own head, and this episode popped up. Thank you for spreading the awareness. This addiction is very hard to overcome too.

Never been this early before. Looking forward to listening!

Hey guys, just so you know it can be extremely triggering for someone who is affected by an ed to hear specific numbers about weight and calories etc. Anorexia is EXTREMELY compedetive by nature and a lot of people find their so called "goal weight" and calorie restrictions by looking at examples of currently or formerly very sick other anorexic people. A lot of people with eds watch content about anorexia to self-trigger, and numbers are a big part of that trigger. Its your show and you do as you please, but from someone whos been there- it could help a lot of people by just censoring out the specific numbers. To prevent people from self triggering. Its every persons responsibility ofcourse, but i just want you guys to know how it can affect people because i know its not your intentions to hurt anyone! 💜

it’s not even 7 am yet but this episode is something!

The worst part of this disease is that even though I’m fully recovered now I say things in my head like “I was definitely worse off than her” or “I definitely was more sick and weighed less” like it’s some sort of competition.

Change that thumbnail quickly boys

My cousin suffered from Anorexia all throughout her teens and into her 20's..I can remember listening to my aunt telling my mom that my cousin thought that the extra body hair was her body's way of protecting her from getting cold..She was so far gone at one point that she would rub conditioner on her stomach hair trying to make it healthier and thicker..She would even lay in her bed at night and comb it thinking that it was beautiful and that her body was helping her not have to gain weight in order to stay warm..There was all kinds of crazy behavior and rituals that she would have to perform all throughout the day it was truly sad to watch..After years of suffering from this disease she has finally overcame the demons and she looks amazing ..Thank you for spotlighting this horrible disease..

I think the moments at the end on 45:53 just sum up this episode beautifully: a young woman who has come out of a battle with such wisdom and self-reflection - and two podcast hosts who can see and appreciate her journey. Their growing smiles when she said that just touched my heart.

This is good ! I'm glad the woman got betta , it neva goes away tho ! Like foreva in your brain n behaviours , even if bod looks ' normal ' x 😅

I'm so glad she is still with us and able to share her story with others. Hopefully several people can be helped by this episode. I wish her the best in life.

This was so powerful. She has done something amazing by sharing her story and it was such an eloquent and brave thing to do. For anyone suffering, please listen to this and know you are never alone and use her story to mark the beginning of your own chapter.x

these guys are terrible interviewers they just keep repeating the same thing over and over instead of listening and having a conversation

I can’t find the other episode, what’s it called?

I don't believe the thumbnail matches 😂

Hope this woman is okay

Fyi Beat the eating disorder charity have media guidelines on reporting or talking about eating disorders ans mentioning numbers or showing low weight images can be very harmful to people like me who have an eating disorder. An eating disorder can impact people at any weight. People can die at any weight. So focusing on low weight even in passing with a number can make people think you need to be a certain weight to have an eating disorder

Gracious this girl has been through a lot. Bless her and anyone else dealing with an eating disorder.

Wooooo new episode!!

Hey guys. Thanks for the interesting episode. Please add a trigger warning to it. Especially numbers are highly triggering for people with eating disorders.

Even though this episode was uploaded a year ago, I hope that you guys get this anyway. I LOVE that you guy covered this topic. Eating disorders are co complicated and messy, that the stigma surrounding them doesn't even scratch the surface (and just misses it entirely lmao). But when talking about bodies, especially in the context of ED, please don't refer to/ask for numbers. Any concrete numbers, especially regarding calories, body height, and body weight. Simply, it's just triggering. I know others can empathize with me, I used to purposely trigger myself with the number-comparison game to motivate myself to lose more weight. Just for the future :)

I have it and bulimia. I literally say stupid things like well I ate two days ago so I’m fine, I’ll eat tomorrow. My body knows automatically when I’m stressed to throw up. Like I think and think and think and all I throw up is bile but I throw up. Watch out for your people

CAN YOU PLEASE DO A PODCAST ON BINGE EATING DISORDER? It’s often misunderstood….

I did not realize where my eating issues came from until about 2 weeks ago where my childhood best friend would ALWAYS talk about being skinny and her being smaller than me. like mother like daughter. Not only can toxic parents ruin their child’s mental health but their friends as well. that girl triggered a downward spiral of how I handled all relationships with people moving foward until i was 16 and ended up bakeracted. I have come a long way since then and worked through a lot of that within myself. Maybe that’s why I am having these realizations because I have been working towards them myself

im so glad she is explaining. this disorder i really feel like i can never fully get, i totally get what she is saying. i get lots of stuff like my neighbor just died never believed in her head it would happen - different reason. ive been dying ill so i know what that feels like. know people w food issues. such a great explanation i feel like i actually know what someone is saying finally!

thank god for your family. mom can i have toast & jam. damn i do everything alone af. i am glad they saved you & you chose to save yourself

Can you please make a video about someone overcoming Binge eating disorder or Bulimia please? :)

I thought my story was bad, but hearing this and the fact that she survived is literally a miracle ❤

On the social media topic. I refuse to have pictures of my baby on any social media. Bit family continues to post stuff and then we tell them to take it down and then they do it again. Really makes me angry. I dislike how everyone feels the need to share everything. Or for people to want to see everything about people? Like. Me and my husband enjoy our privacy. Don't make us make you have manners.

It’s so important for people to know recovery is possible and completely attainable. I recovered from AN binge/purge subtype. It’s so hard and it feels sometimes like you’re fighting a literal demon, but the hard work pays off. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Hang in there and get help if you can ❤️

Does anyone know why there are a bunch of episodes missing from their Spotify including the pro ana one?

hearing the parts about her parents and the suitcase, and the family members coming to say goodbye made me choke up. so fucking devastating.

Great ep

Cant find the "pro-anorexia" video on your channel? Also thanks for talking about this it hits kind of home

Can i have anorexia if i am obese? I have started a diet where i fast and i never eat anything for days. I realized I don’t need food cause my body could survive with no food for many days. Ever since i have stopped craving food, liking food, in fact i found food disgusting and i got disgusted by seeing it or seeing others crave and eat it. I feel full all the time and i developed habits where i would chew my food and spit it when my fam forces me to eat just so i could say look I finished my plate... I can’t eat in public no more i feel shy if someone saw me EAT. However after my long fasts i end up feeling like i need to eat alot and uncontrollably but ive been holding back and walking and exercising to avoid weight gain. I just don’t understand if my relationship with food is what everyone goes through or if i have a problem which could be smth like anorexia with binging or some eating problem that affects fatties? Or am i just a fat person who feels sad over that so i take desperate measures to lose that weigh. At this point idk.

Make sure you leave the can for longer, Joe

And here... We... Go

Can anyone link me to the controversial pro ana podcast they did? Can’t find it on their channel.