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Project Unlaced is a youth-led movement dedicated to supporting young women's mental health and self-worth in a world that pressures them to shrink, especially in the age of technology. Through community building and education, we work toward a world where young women are safer online and no longer suffer in silence.
What Does Full Recovery Really Mean? With Merrit Elizabeth Pacheco
What does eating disorder recovery really look like, and is full recovery possible?
In this episode of the Project Unlaced Podcast, Mia is joined by Merrit Elizabeth Pacheco, an eating disorder recovery coach and founder of Shifts, an audio-based app designed to support people in eating disorder recovery.
In this episode, we chat about:
What full recovery can mean and why hope matters
Why eating disorder recovery isn't always linear
Perfectionism and the pressure to recover perfectly
How the brain learns patterns and how recovery can help us challenge them
How Shifts provides additional support between appointments
Navigating diet culture and harmful social media content
Why reaching out for help is an important first step
Whether you're navigating recovery yourself or supporting someone you love, this conversation is an important one to listen to.
Learn more about Merritt and her work: @merritelizabeth (https://www.instagram.com/merritelizabeth/#) & @theshiftsapp (https://www.instagram.com/theshiftsapp_/#)
8 Sept 2026
Is Technology Working for Kids or Against Them? Julie Frumin Has Some Answers.
In this episode of the Project Unlaced Podcast, I’m joined by Julie Frumin, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, founder of Healthier Tech, technology wellness advocate, and leader of the Conejo Valley chapter of Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA).
In this episode, we discuss:
Julie's unexpected journey from musical theater to becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist
Julie's “digital reckoning” after becoming a mother
How social media can fuel comparison even among adults and parents
The addictive design of today's digital platforms
Why Julie joined Mothers Against Media Addiction
The importance of creating meaningful offline spaces for young people
The main takeaway? We don't have to feel powerless in the face of technology. Change can start with small choices and strong communities.
Learn More:
HealthierTech: https://healthier-tech.org/ (https://healthier-tech.org/)
Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA): https://www.mothersagainstmediaaddiction.org/ (https://www.mothersagainstmediaaddiction.org/)
25 Aug 2026
From Science to Startups: Mehek Mohan on Building Kahani
What does it mean to bring the power of play to mental health care?
In this episode of the Project Unlaced Podcast, Mia sits down with Mehek Mohan, co-founder of Kahani, an AI-powered companion to improve users’ relationships with food and their bodies. Drawing from her background in molecular biology at UC Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford, Mehek discusses the lessons that shaped her path from scientific research to entrepreneurship and the future of personalized mental health care.
In this episode, we discuss:
How Mehek transitioned from scientific research and biotech into entrepreneurship
The story behind founding Kahani and identifying a critical gap in eating disorder care
Why personalized support matters more than one-size-fits-all approachesHow Kahani helps users gain meaningful insights about themselves through AI-guided reflection
What Mehek has learned from users whose lives have been changed by Kahani
Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on taking the first step toward building something meaningful
Learn more about Kahani: https://getkahani.com/ (https://getkahani.com/)
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Website: https://www.projectunlaced.org (https://www.projectunlaced.org) Instagram: @project_unlaced
Email: hello@projectunlaced.org (mailto:hello@projectunlaced.org)
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