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

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QuaranTimes #2

What’s a brain to do when staying at home leaves it frazzled and freaked out? We speak with Ed Kizer - therapist, outdoors enthusiast, yogi, and…

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Let's Talk About Depression and Suicide

Jonny & Carl are two friends who joined forces to do everything in their power to combat suicide and destigmatize depression and mental health in…

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QuaranTimes #1

Check out our Mental Note podcast miniseries QuaranTimes. Our first episode brings us to the digital stage of our favorite drag queen, Eric Dorsa aka…

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]

Ellie Pike, MA, LPC

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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