Choosing Treatment: How Writer Lara Jacobs Reclaimed Her Story from an Eating Disorder
A dangerous secret lurked behind author Lara Jacobs’ ambition: she relied on anorexia to focus her writing, blurring the line between artistic drive…
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
Parenting Through Eating Disorder Recovery: Advice from Those Who’ve Been There
Supporting a loved one through eating disorder recovery can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this special Q&A episode, we…
Who Gets to Heal? Akiera Gilbert on Access and Equity in ED Treatment
In a world where mental health care is often seen as one-size-fits-all, Akiera Gilbert is on a mission to break down barriers and open the doors of…
Body Image and Liberation
As an eating disorder survivor turned eating disorder therapist, Carly Compton strives to be the person that she wishes she would have known when she…
Let’s Discuss ADHD
Storyteller and artist Landon Bryant explores his journey from struggling with life’s basic challenges to finding success and support after an adult…
Ozempic, Eating Disorders, and Diabetes: GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Explained
GLP-1 weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have exploded in popularity due to their weight-loss potential. But what do they actually do? How…
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]
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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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