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February 20, 2023 41 mins

 "When I was in the behavioral health center for six days, there were multiple homeless people admitted. The homeless guy that resided around my past employment area ended up in the hospital at the same time as me." -- Carra Yoder

In this episode, Carra shares her personal journey with mental health while also shedding light on the mental health struggles faced by the unhoused population in Los Angeles.

 
Join us on an inspiring journey with host, Carra Yoder, a survivor of an eating disorder and suicide ideation that found solace and healing in exploring the beauty of the great outdoors. This 12-episode podcast will follow her journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth. You'll learn from her experiences as she talks to the people who have helped her along the way, from friends and family to nature itself. This podcast is part of her healing journey, and it will surely inspire yours.

This episode was recorded at the mejia.tv studio on January 19, 2023.

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Host: Carra Yoder
Guest: Velvet Tabb

Intro Research: Carra Yoder
https://www.nami.org/mhstats
https://www.state.sc.us/dmh/anorexia/statistics.htm
https://musetreatment.com
https://www.addictioncenter


Thank you to everyone who donated and made this podcast dream a reality! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of you! -- Carra Yoder

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