In Episode 3 of Beneath the Surface: Feeding the Unspoken Truth, we begin a powerful two-part conversation with 17-year-old Lynnie Guerra and her mother, who bravely share the earliest chapters of Lynnie’s battle with an eating disorder—starting at just eight years old.
Hosted by Kassy Garcia Campos, this episode takes listeners into the complex, often misunderstood reality of eating disorders in children. Lynnie opens up about her earliest memories of disordered thoughts and behaviors, what it felt like to struggle silently at such a young age, and how the need for control, safety, and self-worth shaped her relationship with food and body image.
Her mom adds a critical perspective, reflecting on what signs she noticed—or missed—and the difficult process of navigating her daughter’s symptoms without fully understanding what was unfolding. Together, they walk us through the fear, confusion, and emotional toll it took on their family in those early years.
This episode serves as a deeply personal look at how eating disorders can take root far earlier than most expect. It also underscores the importance of early intervention, validation, and open dialogue—especially for young children who don’t yet have the words to explain what they’re feeling.
If you’ve ever questioned whether a child “could be too young” to struggle with something so serious, this conversation is one you need to hear.