Terri Porter — a Field Producer who has committed the past decades to producing and coordinating documentary/reality/competition TV — joins Catherine and Francis in a conversation about her life and surviving cancer and an eating disorder. Her story compels us to think about how we process our life experiences, build resilience through support, and lean on hope in times that feel the darkest. Join us as Terri shares a part of her story and herself that offers space to relate and feel connected.

Catherine and Francis reflect on their conversation with Beth Ayn Stansfield from Stay Strong Virginia.

Catherine and Francis wrap up their conversation with Beth Ayn who talks the uniqueness of every caregiver’s path towards advocacy, shares tips on how to find motivation in times of uncertainty, and provides additional resources for families, individuals, and clinicians seeking further guidance.

Through the lens of a caregiver with a child diagnosed with an eating disorder, Beth Ayn Stansfield joins the podcast to share her story and specific interventions parents and caregivers can utilize to help meet their loved when where they are and support them on their path to recovery. Coupling her lived experience and professional skillset, Beth Ayn developed and expanded services offered by Stay Strong Virginia, an eating disorder resource for families, friends, and professionals. Beth Ayn believes full recovery is possible and encourages every to stay the course.

Through the lens of a caregiver with a child diagnosed with an eating disorder, Beth Ayn Stansfield joins the podcast to share her story and provide specific interventions parents and caregivers can utilize to help meet their loved ones where they are and support them on their path to recovery. Coupling her lived experience and professional skillset, Beth Ayn developed and expanded services offered by Stay Strong Virginia, an eating disorder resource for families, friends, and professionals. Beth Ayn believes full recovery is possible and encourages loved ones to stay the course.

Catherine and Francis reflect and digest their conversation with Dr. Veronica Franklin.

Catherine and Francis continue their conversation with Dr. Franklin who shares how spirituality helped form her path to recovery and her passion for equine therapy as a means to promote healing.