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Catherine and I are thrilled to speak with Mike Marjama, a licensed real estate professional and a trailblazing athlete using his platform to advocate for mental health, wellness, and personal development. Mike spent 10 years on an amazing journey chasing his dream of being a professional baseball player, climbing through the minor leagues to eventually make his Major League debut in 2017.

As a former professional athlete, he recognizes how athletes can create positive impacts by sharing their stories and advocating for their passions. In 2018, he shared his challenges with a national audience through LeBron James’ digital media company, Uninterrupted, bringing awareness to how mental health and eating disorders can impact young men, athletes and beyond. Mike’s personal challenges with mental health and eating disorders, beginning early in his life have helped shape his new journey as a Realtor, nationally acclaimed speaker, consultant, and real estate investor. Mike is the first male professional athlete to speak out about eating disorders and their impact on athletes and his story has been featured by MTV, Good Morning America, The Doctors, CBS Today and countless others. Most notably in 2018, Mike traveled to the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. and addressed members of Congress about crafting better legislation for those affected by mental health.

Catherine and Francis reflect on their conversation with Sarah Dionne, LICSW, yoga-psychotherapist working with pre and postnatal parents.

Sarah Dionne is a psychotherapist, life coach and Yoga instructor, blending psychotherapy and yoga together to help women heal entirely: body, mind, and spirit. Sarah began her recovery from an eating disorder in 2004, the same year she discovered Yoga and a path to spiritual healing. After the birth of her daughter, Sarah experienced a resurgence of her eating disorder alongside postpartum depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. After seeking the support she needed and deserved, Sarah experienced a spiritual awakening, giving her the inspiration and confidence back into her life. Sarah founded a group private practice — Whole Health Collaborative — in Middleboro, Massachusetts, focusing on holistic methods of therapy. Today, Sarah’s purpose is to bring light into the lives of those she works with, and support new parents in their healing so that they too can experience joy and fulfillment.

Catherine and Francis reflect on their conversation with Terri Porter and discuss what it means to be fully recovered.

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.