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She Believed She Could™ PodcastThe Woman Who Refused to Give Up: Johanna Kandel’s Journey of Eating Disorder Recovery and AdvocacyThis episode is a celebration of courage, compassion, and the power of purpose. Host Allison Walsh welcomes back her dear friend and changemaker Johanna Kandel, founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, as they honor the organization’s 25th anniversary. What began as Johanna’s deeply personal mission to ensure no one felt as alone as she once did has evolved into one of the nation’s leading nonprofits—offering a free, therapist-led helpline and life-saving support groups that reach more than 30,000 people annually across 88 countries.In this heartfelt conversation, Johanna opens up about transfor...
2025-10-1435 minShe Believed She Could™ PodcastHow to start and scale a nonprofit with eating disorder prevention advocate Johanna KandelI’m thrilled to introduce you to Johanna Kandel, the founder and CEO of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, and the author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder (Harlequin). After recovering from a ten-year-long battle with various eating disorders, Johanna founded The Alliance, based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Since its inception in 2000, The Alliance has brought information and awareness about eating disorders to more than 290,000 individuals nationally and internationally. As a passionate advocate for mental health and eating disorders legislation, Johanna has spent countless hours meeting with numerous members of Congress, and was part of the first-ever Ea...
2020-04-1431 min