Heartfelt Stories and Reflections: Grey Maybe's Season Two Finale
Episode Overview
Jillian Schmitz shared emotionally charged stories from listeners, shedding light on the impact of societal pressures and body image issues. The season aimed to destigmatize disordered eating and body dysmorphia, fostering open conversations and collective support. The episode concluded with a heartfelt message, urging anyone struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating to seek help and reminding them that they are not alone.
Every time I said the words eating disorder, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, or shared my honest experience out loud into the ethos of this podcast, I shaved down a little bit more of my own shame and stigma.
As the curtain falls on the second season of 'Grey Maybe', Jillian Schmitz, a professional dancer, actor, teacher, author, and recovery advocate, takes listeners on an emotional journey. In this final episode, Jillian shares poignant stories from Anne in Portland and an anonymous listener, both of which tackle the heavy toll of societal pressures and body image issues. The season has bravely addressed disordered eating and body dysmorphia, aiming to break down the stigma and open up much-needed conversations.
Jillian's transparent storytelling, coupled with the raw experiences shared by listeners, has struck a chord with many. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt message urging anyone struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating to seek help and reminding them that they are not alone. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of vulnerability and collective support in the journey to recovery.