A dangerous secret lurked behind author Lara Jacobs’ ambition: she relied on anorexia to focus her writing, blurring the line between artistic drive and self-destruction.
In this episode, Lara shares how years of chasing a story across continents ultimately led her to eating disorder treatment and to rediscovering herself—both as a writer and as a person in recovery. With honesty and hope, she reflects on the pivotal moments that helped her heal, the community that supported her, and how reclaiming her narrative became the most powerful form of self-expression. Now, she teaches others to do the same.
Links:
- Lara’s Website: larajacobswriter.com
- Lara's Instagram: @donotoverink
- Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com
- Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com
- Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com
- Free Group Support: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups
- Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist: (877) 850-7199
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