About Food For Thought: The Green Room Recovery Project Podcast
Food For Thought is a podcast part of The Green Room Recovery Project that shares real stories from performers and those close to them navigating eating disorders and recovery. Through candid conversations, we explore the pressures of the entertainment industry, the journey toward self-love, and what it means to heal while still performing. Whether you’re a performer, a supporter, or someone seeking hope and connection, this podcast offers insight, honesty, and a reminder that you're not alone.
In today's episode of Food for Thought, I sat down with n this episode, I sit down with singer-songwriter Yarin Glam to discuss her personal journey with an eating disorder and how it has shaped her career in the music industry. Yarin is an incredible artist who openly shares her mental health experiences, using her platform to remind others that they are not alone. Mental illness can be exhausting and isolating, as she powerfully expresses in her song “Free.”
You can find Yarin on Instagram @yaringlam and stream all of her music on Spotify and Apple Music. Thank you, Yarin, for your vulnerability and inspiration. You are truly amazing.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 - 00:25: Introduction
00:25 - 3:01: Welcome Yarin!
3:01 - 4:39: Yarin's ED Story
4:39 - 7:50: ED Impact on Performance
7:50 - 10:06: Releasing Personal Music
10:06 - 15:02: Talking about the Writing Process
15:02 - 23:01: Dangers of Social Media
23:01 - 33:28: Dealing with the Toxicity of the Industry
33:28 - 34:49: Yarin's Advice
34:49 - 35:12: Please like, share, comment, and follow!
4 Oct 2025
Food For Thought: Ep. 7 - An Anonymous Story
In today’s episode of Food for Thought, I read aloud a listener’s submission from my Google Form, where they share their eating disorder experience, its impact on their performance career, and the role social media has played in the development of eating disorders.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 - 00:29 - Introduction
00:29 - 08:48 - Can you share a little about your eating disorder journey?
8:48 - 9:25 - Tell.me about your role in the entertainment industry
9:25 - 11:30 - Does social media play a role in the development or reinforcement of eating disorders?
11:30 - 14:42 - How do you feel the industry reinforces these issues?
14:42 - 18:14 - What advice would you give someone who is struggling?
18:36 - 21:37 - What would you say to someone who wants to be more mindful and supportive to those struggling?
21:08 - 21:37 - Follow @greenroomrecoveryproject on Instagram and TikTok! please like, comment, follow, and share!
19 Sept 2025
Food for Thought Ep. 6 - Supporting a Significant Other
Welcome to episode 6 of Food for Thought! I’m thrilled to be joined by Emmy Award-winning composer, and my boyfriend, Mic Ferrante. In this episode, Mic shares his perspective on supporting me through my recovery journey. We talk about some of the more challenging moments, the fear of co-dependence in recovery, and so much more. If you or your partner are navigating eating disorder recovery, this episode is for you.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 - 0:33: Intro
0:33 - 1:27: Welcome Mic
1:27 - 5:06: Mic’s Introduction
5:06 - 7:41: What was your experience like?
7:41 - 11:11: Being a good listener
11:11 - 16:23 - Do you feel stressed having me rely on you?
16:23 - 20:40: During harder moments, what goes through your head?
20:40 - 26:39: Communication is key
26:39 - 32:04: Has the ED become the center of our relationship?
32:04 - 33:29: Piece of advice
33:29 - 34:29: Please like, follow, comment, and share!
5 Sept 2025
Food for Thought Ep. 5 - Adam's Story
In this episode of Food for Thought, I sit down with Adam Hassan, a senior musical theatre major at USC, to talk about his eating disorder recovery journey. Adam opens up about growing up surrounded by negative comments, how his upbringing shaped his relationship with food, and the challenges he faced along the way. Through recovery, he has discovered a renewed connection with his artistry, learned to take up space, and embraced confidence as a creative. Thank you, Adam, for sharing your powerful story and insights. You are an inspiration.
Podcast Timeline:
0:00 - 0:16: Welcome!
0:16 - 2:08: Adam’s Introduction
2:08 - 5:36: Eating Disorder History
5:36 - 10:07: A Sign from the Universe
10:07 - 12:35: Growing up Faster
12:35 - 13:53: Childhood Experiences Change You
13:53 - 17:06: Fear of Taking up Space
17:06 - 20:35: Food and Culture vs ED
20:35 - 23:10: Finding your Artistry in Recovery
23:10 - 27:40 - Rehearsal Struggles
27:40 - 42:24 - Finding your Artistry in Reovery continued
42:24 - 43:10: Advice and Words of Encouragement
43:10 - 44:03: Please like, comment, follow, and share
22 Aug 2025
Food for Thought Ep. 4 - Katya's Story
In today’s episode of Food for Thought, I sat down with Katya Kleinhenz, who bravely shares her eating disorder and recovery journey. She opens up about what her recovery process has looked like and how theater has been a powerful catalyst in her healing. So often, people lose sight of their passions when they’re deep in their illness, and while this happened for Katya, she fought her way back.
Thank you, Katya, for sharing your story and reminding us all that recovery is not only possible but worth fighting for. You are truly an inspiration, and I loved getting the chance to talk with you.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:18: Katya's Story
0:18 - 1:02: Katya's Introduction
1:02 - 2:03: Performance History
2:03 - 7:10: Eating Disorder and Recovery Journey
7:10 - 9:50: EDs can start young
9:50 - 13:55: Doctors and Invalidation
13:55 - 15:51: Losing Passions
15:51 - 24:29: Life-Changing Roles
24:29 - 27:19: Recovery Success
27:19 - 30:55: Recovery Advice and Encouragement
30:55 - 31:39: Like, Comment, Follow, and Share!
8 Aug 2025
"Food for Thought" Ep. 3 - Tori's Recovery Story
In today’s episode of Food for Thought, I sit down with dancer and musical theatre performer Tori M. Lopez as we discuss her long, harrowing journey through eating disorder recovery. Based in NYC, Tori has been through a great deal, and we open up about her struggles with balancing health and college life, the rewards and power of recovery, challenges within the healthcare system, and more. Tori’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, artistry, and beauty. She proves that recovery is possible, worth it, and that we can achieve our dreams. I hope you enjoy the episode. Thank you again, Tori, for your support, vulnerability, and transparency. You are an inspiration to performers and to anyone currently struggling.
Resources:
Book: The Body is Not An Apology
Workbook: YOUR Body Is Not An Apology
NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
AllianceForEatingDisorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
The Renfrew Alumni Chat Line: 610 - 465 - 1421
The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders
Topic Timeline:
00:38 - Tori’s Intro
1:30 - Tori’s ED Journey
05:17 - Doctors and ED Invalidation
07:18 - ED Glamorization: Wanting to be Seen
08:56 - Cultural Influences and Treatment Struggles
16:10 - Journey to Recovery and Self Discovery
21:00 - Embracing Recovery and Finding Strength
22:30 - Categorization and EDs
24:21 - Accepting the Diagnosis
28:24 - Eating Disorder’s Effects on Performance
33:31 - The Power of Recovery and Resilliance
36:42 - Challenges in the Healthcare System
39: 22 - Resources for Recovery and Support
40: 04 - Advice and Words of Encouragement
25 Jul 2025
Ep 2: Let's Talk About Support
In this episode of Food For Thought, I sit down with my best friend for an honest and heartfelt conversation about what it really means to support someone through an eating disorder. Together, we reflect on the early days before he knew what I was going through, the difficult and scary moments we’ve faced, and how our communication has grown stronger through it all. We talk about the difference between supporting and enabling, what he’s learned along the way, and how friends and loved ones can show up with compassion while also setting healthy boundaries.
Whether you’re navigating recovery yourself or want to better support someone you care about, this episode offers a candid look into the ups and downs of being part of a support system and the impact that patience, honesty, and understanding can make.
12 Jul 2025
The Green Room Recovery Project: Backstage Whispers ep. 1
In today’s episode, I open up about my personal journey with an eating disorder and the path to recovery. As a performer, the challenges I faced deeply impacted both my artistic and academic life. Now, as the founder of The Green Room Recovery Project, I’m choosing to be vulnerable and reflect honestly on my story, hoping it inspires others to believe that recovery is not only possible, but worth it. Thank you for being here. I hope this episode resonates with you.
While there are no mentions of numbers or in depth details about my ED, if any mention of my own ED struggles will be triggering, please skip 3:23 - 22:19!
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