In this episode, Karin welcomes founder and activist Johanna Kandel to the show. After recovering from a long battle with various eating disorders, Johanna Kandel founded The National Alliance for Eating Disorders (“The Alliance”) as a way to give back and make a difference. Since founding The Alliance in October 2000, Johanna has brought information, awareness, and support to hundreds of thousands of individuals nationally and internationally. In addition, she facilitates free, weekly support groups, helps thousands of people gain information and find the help they need, and advocates for change on local, state, and national level.

Join Karin and Johanna for a discussion on The Alliance’s mission, the benefits of re-channeling eating disorder energy, the impact of transgenerational trauma, eating disorder statistics, shifts in how eating disorders are perceived, the three pillars of The Alliance, dismantling insurance lobbyists, Eating Disorder Awareness Week, NOT ONE MORE weekend, and more!

• Learn more about Johanna and The Alliance
• Follow Johanna and the Alliance on Instagram
• Get involved in The Alliance’s NOT ONE MORE weekend including:
—Day of Help
—Day of Support
—Day of Recovery
—Rally for Recovery
• Join the movement and donate to The Alliance