An Asian Mental Health Story
Growing up, Carrie Zhang - the founder of The Asian Mental Health Project - felt as though she had no right to talk about her mounting struggles with…
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
What is Virtual Treatment Really Like?
Learn more about Eating Recovery At Home and Pathlight At Home.At the beginning of 2020 Mackenzie Carmichael flew to Eating Recovery Center in Denver,…
Depression and Suicide Prevention
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide On March 11, 2005, Kevin Berthia became famous…For all the wrong reasons. As he stood on an exposed…
Is It Picky Eating or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?
So perhaps your child - or even you or another adult - is really particular about food and refuses to eat but you just cannot understand why. You can…
Finding Your Own Voice
Picture this: a warm July breeze stirs my hair as I sit on the back porch. My toddler, illuminated by moonlight and the twinkle of fireflies, gently…
Can You Pray Depression Away?
What do you do when prayer is not helping your depression but actually making it worse? For author and speaker Abraham Sculley, answering this…
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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