Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
"I Wasn't Comfortable With Anyone" (feat. Colleen Werner) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #174
"I Wasn't Comfortable With Anyone" (feat. Colleen Werner) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #174
"I Wasn't Comfortable With Anyone" (feat. Colleen Werner) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #174
Thursday 31st October 2024
Join Patrick Custer and Colleen Werner as they discuss mental health, eating disorders, and finding support in unexpected places.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Connection in Unexpected Places: Colleen Werner's Journey
Episode Overview
- Colleen Werner shares her journey through the dance world and its impact on her mental health.
- She discusses how social media provided a sense of community and support.
- The episode highlights the importance of calling out harmful standards in industries.
- Generational differences in understanding mental health are explored.
- The significance of creating healthy connections is emphasised.
I wasn't comfortable with basically almost anyone in my day-to-day life having those conversations and felt very alone.
Ever felt like you were alone in your struggles? In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, host Patrick Custer chats with Colleen Werner, a mental health advocate, public speaker, eating disorder recovery coach, and therapist. Colleen opens up about her journey through the dance world and the eating disorders that often accompany it. She shares how she found a sense of community and support online when she couldn't find it in her day-to-day life.
From calling out harmful standards in the dance industry to becoming a beacon of hope for others facing similar battles, Colleen's story is both inspiring and eye-opening. The conversation also touches on the generational differences in understanding mental health and the importance of creating healthy connections.
Colleen's candid reflections on her past, the role social media played in her recovery, and her ongoing advocacy work make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking encouragement and solidarity in their own recovery journey. Don't miss out on this heartfelt discussion that proves you're never truly alone in your struggles.