#73: Healing from Toxic Relationships, Embracing Sobriety, and Growing Up Asian-American with Kelly U

In this interview Mary is joined by her friend Kelly Uchima (@kellyu) to have a deep conversation about recovering from anorexia, addiction, binge eating, codependency, and toxic relationships. Kelly is also Asian American, so she shares the nuances of growing up with body-image struggles while being a person of color.

You will learn...

• the warning signs and red flags of toxic relationships (we're talking like, narcisstic abuse)

• why you can get addicted to pretty much anything (and how to break free)

• what perfectionism, eating disorders, addiction, and toxic relationships all have in common...

This is a rich, raw, and real conversation filled with true vulnerability and authentic storytelling. Please make sure to let us know how you like it by tagging @maryspodcast and @kellyu in your IG stories!

Kelly U (@kellyu) is incredibly passionate about breaking the stigma on mental health. She created and coined the Instagram and Youtube series, Therapy Thursday, to share just how beautiful and meaningful connecting with the most raw, vulnerable parts of yourself can be. Kelly aspires to inspire those who struggle with their relationship with their bodies, food, trauma and recovery. She has overcome eating disorders, anxiety and depression and is grateful to share her journey and help others to help themselves.

Follow Kelly on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/_kellyu/ https://www.instagram.com/therapythursday_/

Listen to Kelly's new podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/68zImlmerxtNeVN0XUHoeE