Episode 77: Maris Degener (she/hers) shares her story and the work she continues to do to advocate for peer mentorships within recovery
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Description
Catherine and Francis were thrilled to speak with Maris Degener, Manager of Peer Mentorship with Equip, a virtual eating disorder treatment for individuals six to 24 years old. After recovering...
show moreIn this conversation, Maris walks the co-hosts through what it was like to receive Family Based Treatment as a teenager for her eating disorder, including the sometimes-difficult experiences with her parents, whom ultimately, she credits for being an important piece of her recovery. Maris shares how yoga became a vital component to her ongoing recovery efforts and provides listeners with other skills she found helpful.
Maris talks about her work with Equip, and how mentorship -- both for the individual and for the family -- is an important part of the recovery process often left out of the equation.
We thank Maris for her continued work with and advocacy for those experiencing eating disorders, and are incredibly grateful for her time, energy, and vulnerability.
CW: eating disorder behaviors, familial relationships, eating disorder treatment
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