The Pressure to Push Through: Eli Teel on Eating Disorder Recovery as a Trans College Student
We chose to honor this year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week by trying something new - our first ever mini-series. The topic? Real stories…
Mental Note Podcast
We are excited to share with you Mental Note, our Eating Recovery Center & Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center podcast that highlights both the work and the beauty of mental health recovery. Our stories span a variety of mental illness struggles and we introduce you to relatable personalities with in-depth conversations into how they chose health amidst daunting illnesses. At the end of it all, this podcast provides hope that recovery is possible—and worth it. We hope you find are inspired by these real-life stories. Enjoy!
Mental Note Podcast Episodes
Understanding ARFID and OCD: Crystal Weidman’s Journey Through Fear, Recovery, and Hope
For most of her life, science teacher and meteorologist Crystal Weidman was labeled a “picky eater.” While friends and family fixated on her unique…
Social Media and Mental Health
In this episode of the Mental Note Podcast, psychiatrist Dr. Alyssa Lucker unpacks the complicated relationship between social media and mental health…
Depression in High Achievers: Jenny Jacobsen on Burnout, Anxiety, and Healing
Depression doesn’t always look like staying in bed or losing motivation. For high-achieving people, it often hides behind packed schedules,…
Should I Say This in Therapy? Understanding Confidentiality and Informed Consent with Maria Ortiz and Dr. Zoe Ross-Nash
Have you ever wondered what your therapist can and can’t share outside the therapy room? Or when therapy confidentiality laws require them to break…
Intermittent Fasting & Mental Health: The Science Behind What Diet Culture Isn’t Telling You
Intermittent fasting is everywhere—from influencer feeds to doctor’s offices—but is this trending approach to eating really the wellness cure-all it…
Meet the Host: Ellie Pike, MA, LPC
Ellie Pike is a Director of Marketing at Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, where she leads cross-functional teams focused on alumni and family programs, as well as community outreach initiatives.
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and has built a career that bridges her clinical expertise with education and advocacy. Ellie began her work as an outpatient therapist, and later served as an Adjunct Professor at Elon University.
In addition to her leadership role, Ellie is the producer and host of Mental Note, a podcast that explores the intersection of work and the beauty of mental health recovery through powerful, personal stories.
At the heart of all her work is a deep love for storytelling—both listening to and sharing the narratives that connect and heal. When she’s not working, you’ll find her gardening, hiking or riding bikes with her husband and kiddos.
Email: [email protected]
Where to Listen
Mental Note is available here on our website, as well as via most major podcasting apps and platforms. Just search for Mental Note and start exploring! While you're there, please consider leaving us a short review or story about how Mental Note has helped you on your recovery or mental health education journey. We would love to hear from you!
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Be brave. Be authentic. Share your truth. The funny thing is, this message is exactly what I encourage others to do as a therapist and podcast host. But when I’m faced with the reality of saying what I really want to say, I clam up and get fearful of the outcome. In the words of author, Cheryl Strayed, 'Bravery is acknowledging your fear and doing it anyway.
Ellie Pike, Host of Mental Note
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