Episode Two: From Rock Bottom to Advocate—Jody Unrau on Eating Disorder Recovery and Community

Presented by The Bouchard Family Foundation

Jody Unrau joins Katie Hall Hursh on Solid Lines for a deeply personal conversation about her journey with anorexia, recovery, and her advocacy for mental health awareness and community support. She shares how her experiences shaped her purpose to educate and help others struggling with eating disorders, with a focus on the impact of care at HSC and the importance of breaking stigma.

Note: This episode includes a personal conversation about eating disorders, mental health, and recovery. Some listeners may find these topics difficult. Please listen with care and consider reaching out to someone you trust or a mental health professional if you need support.

Highlights

00:00 Sharing my recovery journey

05:26 Struggling with an eating disorder

07:59 Entering eating disorder recovery program

12:57 Raising awareness about eating disorders

13:54 Building a supportive community

18:33 Wrapping up with final thoughts

Resources Mentioned

Meet the Team

Host: Jonathon Lyon

Interviewers: Katie Hall Hursh, Jonathon Lyon, Stu Slayen

Producer: Stu Slayen

Associate Producer: Heather McNicholl-Milne

Technical production and post-production: Johan Heinrichs

Production support: Danika Peters

Produced through CareCreatives Co.