#35: Addiction, Sobriety, and Disordered Eating: An Interview With Abbie & Her Husband
It’s a husband episode! Abbie and her husband Jeb are interviewed about how they have navigated, and continue to navigate, their relationship with Jeb being a recovering addict and Abbie having recovered from an eating disorder. This episode is full of helpful thoughts and tips for anyone who is in a relationship or friendship where mental health is central to the partnership (so, all of us!). We discuss: Jeb’s story with addiction and how he got sober How Abbie and Jeb met and what dating looked like How they support one another when they have very different personalities What they have learned from each other about mental health The similarities and differences between addiction and eating disorders Genetic factors and environmental factors for both How to approach a friend who is struggling We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon. Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast Diane is @dianesanfilippo and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe