In this episode of Food for Thought, I sit down with Adam Hassan, a senior musical theatre major at USC, to talk about his eating disorder recovery journey. Adam opens up about growing up surrounded by negative comments, how his upbringing shaped his relationship with food, and the challenges he faced along the way. Through recovery, he has discovered a renewed connection with his artistry, learned to take up space, and embraced confidence as a creative. Thank you, Adam, for sharing your powerful story and insights. You are an inspiration.

Podcast Timeline:

0:00 - 0:16: Welcome!

0:16 - 2:08: Adam’s Introduction

2:08 - 5:36: Eating Disorder History

5:36 - 10:07: A Sign from the Universe

10:07 - 12:35: Growing up Faster

12:35 - 13:53: Childhood Experiences Change You

13:53 - 17:06: Fear of Taking up Space

17:06 - 20:35: Food and Culture vs ED

20:35 - 23:10: Finding your Artistry in Recovery

23:10 - 27:40 - Rehearsal Struggles

27:40 - 42:24 - Finding your Artistry in Reovery continued

42:24 - 43:10: Advice and Words of Encouragement

43:10 - 44:03: Please like, comment, follow, and share