This week on the podcast, we have a conversation with Angelo Thomas. Since recovering from anorexia in 2018, Angelo has been proud to give a voice to men, LGBTQ+, and Latinx people who are struggling with eating disorders. He has spoken at NEDA walks and conferences across the country and currently works as a Digital Outreach Coordinator at ANAD. Angelo recently completed The Incredible Jake Parker, a book and feature film about a teenage popstar’s battle with anorexia (see below for links to both the book and the film).
Some things we talk about include
-How Angelo's authenticity was impacted during his adolescence
-Angelo's recovery story, including his experience as a gay Latinx man in treatment
-What has inspired him to do what he does in the realm of activism
-The importance of inclusivity in eating disorder recovery spaces
-The Incredible Jake Parker (the creation of, and inspiration behind it)
-...and more
To watch The Incredible Jake Parker, go to https://www.angelothomas.com/jakeparker.html
And to get a copy of the book, you can find it at Amazon, WalMart, Barnes & Noble and most major book retailers
