Carolina had an unstable childhood with an alcoholic father and emotionally distant mother who could be physically abusive. When Carolina was nine her mother put her on a diet.

Bullying at school, compounded by disparaging remarks from her brothers made Carolina feel worthless, like “the fat kid” and as if she were somehow inherently wrong.

However, it was her mother’s revelation during a rare conversation that catapulted her over the edge and into full-blown eating disorders.

“The world just stopped, for such a long time, and then it just imploded.”

Years of further trauma followed Carolina as she struggled with bulimia and anorexia. But one day when she lacked the strength to climb aboard the local bus, her best friend staged an intervention and with her help, Carolina slowly began to recover. 

Today Carolina is a mental health advocate and speaker intent on communicating a message of hope and freedom.

Join me to hear Carolina’s inspirational story and how she managed to turn her life around and fully recover. 

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [08:00] - Family secret
• [18:40] - Recovery
• [24:25] - Depression
• [35:10] - Mental Health Advocate and BEAT Ambassador

CONNECT WITH CAROLINA MOUNTFORD:

Carolina’s Instagram: @carolinamountford

Carolina’s Website: carolinamountford.com

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