Today I’m talking to Joanna Kandel, CEO and Founder of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. Based in the USA, The Alliance is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to the outreach, education, early intervention, support, and advocacy for all eating disorders.

After recovering from a ten-year-long battle with various eating disorders, Johanna founded the alliance in 2000. In addition, she runs free weekly support groups, mentors individuals with eating disorders and their families, and helps thousands of people gain information and find the help they need. As a passionate advocate for mental health and eating disorders legislation, Johanna has spent a lot of time meeting with numerous members of Congress and was part of the first-ever Eating Disorder Roundtable at the White House. She is a proud member of numerous Eating Disorder Committees and has received many awards for her ongoing outreach and advocacy work, as well as appearing on national television and in magazines. Johanna’s book, Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder, was released by Harlequin Nonfiction in September 2010.

In this episode, Johanna shares her recovery story; her journey to forming the Alliance and talks about the worldwide support it offers today. Johanna’s incredible passion shines through, offering hope, inspiration and encouragement about recovery. I hope that you enjoy the episode.

How to find out more: -

Website: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

Twitter: @AllianceforEDA

Instagram: - @allianceforeda and @johannakandel

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Eating Disorder Recovery and the Incredible Work of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness