Hey friends! I’m Carra Yoder, a survivor of an eating disorder and suicide ideation that found that my love of the great outdoors helped me heal. I’m here to change the conversations around mental health and eating disorders, bringing real-life stories of survivors, those in recovery, and my journey.  

www.thejourneypodcastcy.com

Host: Carra Yoder
Producer: Xavier Mejia

Instagram: @thejourneypodcastcy
Facebook.com: @thejourneypodcastcy
Twitter: @thejourneypodcastcy


The Journey Podcast is brought to you by Dr. April’s Hollwood Mobile Vet, Craft 9 Hair Design & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes. You can support this podcast by subscribing to it wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.

 Thank you for listening!

The Journey Podcast is brought to you by Dr. April’s Hollwood Mobile Vet, Craft 9 Hair Design & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes. This podcast is produced and edited by mejia.tv and can be found on all major podcast platforms. You can support this podcast by liking this episode and subscribing to it. You can also support me by rating this podcast and following me on social media @thejourneypodcastcy. For more information on this episode, visit, www.thejourneypodcastcy.com

Carra starts her podcast journey by opening up about hitting rock bottom numerous times in her life and having been in and out of mental health facilities. But it wasn't until a suicide hold in June of 2021 that she was finally ready to let the biggest secret of her life come out. So grab your headphones, sit back, and get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery with your host, Carra Yoder.

 Join us on an inspiring journey with host, Carra Yoder, a survivor of an eating disorder and suicide ideation that found solace and healing in exploring the beauty of the great outdoors. This 12-episode podcast will follow her journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth. You'll learn from her experiences as she talks to the people who have helped her along the way, from friends and family to nature itself. This podcast is part of her healing journey, and it will surely inspire yours.

This episode was recorded on February 15, 2023, from the mejia.tv studio.

United States Call: 988
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Learn more

Host: Carra Yoder


Intro Research: Carra Yoder
https://www.nami.org/mhstats
https://www.state.sc.us/dmh/anorexia/statistics.htm

Thank you to everyone who donated and made this podcast dream a reality! I wouldn't have been able to do it without all of you! -- Carra Yoder

Victoria Y Martinez
Dr. April Rogers, Hollywood Mobile Vet
Thelma Lopez
Francis Bolte
Erika Bolte
Ryan Frazier
Natalie Fording
Carissa Cimorelli
Alexandra Hamilton
Cathy Yoder
Kimberly Fowler
Allison Rommell
Felicia Galabiz
Velvet de Obaldia
Adam Strom
Lupe Uribe
Rebecca Baker
Hongxuan Liu
Alexis Kotelko
Joey Lozano
Josef Overal
Crystal Cisneros
Sarah Hahn
Avenelle Turner
John Gleim
Tosha Zimmerman
Sarah Baldwin
Mishka Williams
Liliana Talavera
Joe Fulcher
Daisy Austin
Gregory M Fields
Yvonne Marron
Christina De Leon
Kim Huber
Susan McAllister
Brandon Grey
Hair 9 Hair Design
Diana Jacinto
Johnny Yoder
Sue and Rick Yoder
Anonymous Donors


Join Carra on hikes around the LA area every weekend.
Follow @jumpinginsolo_inc

The Journey Podcast is brought to you by Dr. April’s Hollwood Mobile Vet, Craft 9 Hair Design & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes. This podcast is produced and edited by mejia.tv and can be found on all major podcast platforms. You can support this podcast by liking this episode and subscribing to it. You can also support me by rating this podcast and following me on social media @thejourneypodcastcy. For more information on this episode, visit, www.thejourneypodcastcy.com

Carra hits a breaking point and needs help. In today's episode of The Journey Podcast, Carra and guest Rebecca Baker, LCSW, will discuss the day Carra was admitted to a behavioral health center. (Trigger Warning) This episode takes you to June 16, 2021, a day that will follow Carra for the rest of her life. Tune in to hear this story of valor and compassion.

 Join us on an inspiring journey with host, Carra Yoder, a survivor of an eating disorder and suicide ideation that found solace and healing in exploring the beauty of the great outdoors. This 12-episode podcast will follow her journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth. You'll learn from her experiences as she talks to the people who have helped her along the way, from friends and family to nature itself. This podcast is part of her healing journey, and it will surely inspire yours.

This episode was remotely recorded on December 9, 2022, via Riverside.fm.

United States Call: 988
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Learn more

Host: Carra Yoder
Guest: Rebecca Baker, LCSW

Carra Yoder has given Rebecca complete consent to discuss her treatment and full work experience. 

Episode Research: Carra Yoder
www.nami.org
www.state.sc.us
Veterinary Technician burnout statistic
Veterinary Mental Health Initiative
Not One More Vet
VSW program in Tennessee’s page

Podcast Backers:
Victoria Y Martinez
Dr. April Rogers, Hollywood Mobile Vet
Thelma Lopez
Francis Bolte
Erika Bolte
Ryan Frazier
Natalie Fording
Carissa Cimorelli
Alexandra Hamilton
Cathy Yoder
Kimberly Fowler
Allison Rommell
Felicia Galabiz
Velvet de Obaldia
Adam Strom
Lupe Uribe
Rebecca Baker
Hongxuan Liu
Alexis Kotelko
Joey Lozano
Josef Overal
Crystal Cisneros
Sarah Hahn
Avenelle Turner
John Gleim
Tosha Zimmerman
Sarah Baldwin
Mishka Williams
Liliana Talavera
Joe Fulcher
Daisy Austin
Gregory M Fields
Yvonne Marron
Christina De Leon
Kim Huber
Susan McAllister
Brandon Grey
Hair 9 Hair Design
Diana Jacinto
Johnny Yoder
Sue and Rick Yoder
Anonymous Donors

Join Carra on hikes around the LA area every weekend.
Follow @jumpinginsolo_inc

The Journey Podcast is brought to you by Dr. April’s Hollwood Mobile Vet, Craft 9 Hair Design & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes. This podcast is produced and edited by mejia.tv and can be found on all major podcast platforms. You can support this podcast by liking this episode and subscribing to it. You can also support me by rating this podcast and following me on social media @thejourneypodcastcy. For more information on this episode, visit, www.thejourneypodcastcy.com

In this episode of the Journey Podcast, Carra is joined by her two older brothers to discuss how they've strengthened and deepened their relationship since Carra's suicide ideation hold on June 16, 2021. Discover the strength of their family bond and the power of shared moments between one sister and her two brothers.

Host: Carra Yoder
Guest: Johnny Yoder
Guest: Will Yoder

Join us on an inspiring journey with host, Carra Yoder, a survivor of an eating disorder and suicide ideation that found solace and healing in exploring the beauty of the great outdoors. This 12-episode podcast will follow her journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth. You'll learn from her experiences as she talks to the people who have helped her along the way, from friends and family to nature itself. This podcast is part of her healing journey, and it will surely inspire yours.

This episode was recorded on January 19, 2023.
Carra Yoder and Johnny were recorded from the mejia.tv studio and Will Yoder was recorded via Riverside.fm.

Intro Research: Carra Yoder
https://www.nami.org/mhstats
https://www.state.sc.us/dmh/anorexia/statistics.htm

Thank you to everyone who donated and made this podcast dream a reality! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of you! -- Carra Yoder

Victoria Y Martinez
Dr. April Rogers, Hollywood Mobile Vet
Thelma Lopez
Francis Bolte
Erika Bolte
Ryan Frazier
Natalie Fording
Carissa Cimorelli
Alexandra Hamilton
Cathy Yoder
Kimberly Fowler
Allison Rommell
Felicia Galabiz
Velvet de Obaldia
Adam Strom
Lupe Uribe
Rebecca Baker
Hongxuan Liu
Alexis Kotelko
Joey Lozano
Josef Overal
Crystal Cisneros
Sarah Hahn
Avenelle Turner
John Gleim
Tosha Zimmerman
Sarah Baldwin
Mishka Williams
Liliana Talavera
Joe Fulcher
Daisy Austin
Gregory M Fields
Yvonne Marron
Christina De Leon
Kim Huber
Susan McAllister
Brandon Grey
Hair 9 Hair Design
Diana Jacinto
Johnny Yoder
Sue and Rick Yoder
Anonymous Donors


Join Carra on hikes around the LA area every weekend.
Follow @jumpinginsolo_inc

The Journey Podcast is brought to you by Dr. April’s Hollwood Mobile Vet, Craft 9 Hair Design & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes. This podcast is produced and edited by mejia.tv and can be found on all major podcast platforms. You can support this podcast by liking this episode and subscribing to it. You can also support me by rating this podcast and following me on social media @thejourneypodcastcy. For more information on this episode, visit, www.thejourneypodcastcy.com

Get ready​ ​to hear about Carra's experience with ​the Reason’s Eating Disorder Program. Carra dives deep​ with the dietician, Raylene Hungate, assigned to her in this virtual eating disorder program. Don't miss a beat, and listen now!

Join us on an inspiring journey with host, Carra Yoder, a survivor of an eating disorder and suicide ideation that found solace and healing in exploring the beauty of the great outdoors. This 12-episode podcast will follow her journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth. You'll learn from her experiences as she talks to the people who have helped her along the way, from friends and family to nature itself. This podcast is part of her healing journey, and it will surely inspire yours.

This episode was remotely recorded on December 16, 2022, via Riverside.fm.

United States Call: 988
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Learn more

Host: Carra Yoder
Guest: Raylene Hungate 

Raylene Hungate is a registered dietitian that has worked within eating disorder programs. Carra Yoder has given Raylene complete consent to discuss her treatment and sessions from her time with the Reasons Eating Disorder Program.


Intro Research: Carra Yoder
https://www.nami.org/mhstats
https://www.state.sc.us/dmh/anorexia/statistics.htm

Thank you to everyone who donated and made this podcast dream a reality! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of you! -- Carra Yoder

Victoria Y Martinez
Dr. April Rogers, Hollywood Mobile Vet
Thelma Lopez
Francis Bolte
Erika Bolte
Ryan Frazier
Natalie Fording
Carissa Cimorelli
Alexandra Hamilton
Cathy Yoder
Kimberly Fowler
Allison Rommell
Felicia Galabiz
Velvet de Obaldia
Adam Strom
Lupe Uribe
Rebecca Baker
Hongxuan Liu
Alexis Kotelko
Joey Lozano
Josef Overal
Crystal Cisneros
Sarah Hahn
Avenelle Turner
John Gleim
Tosha Zimmerman
Sarah Baldwin
Mishka Williams
Liliana Talavera
Joe Fulcher
Daisy Austin
Gregory M Fields
Yvonne Marron
Christina De Leon
Kim Huber
Susan McAllister
Brandon Grey
Hair 9 Hair Design
Diana Jacinto
Johnny Yoder
Sue and Rick Yoder
Anonymous Donors


Join Carra on hikes around the LA area every weekend.
Follow @jumpinginsolo_inc

The Journey Podcast is brought to you by Dr. April’s Hollwood Mobile Vet, Craft 9 Hair Design & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes. This podcast is produced and edited by mejia.tv and can be found on all major podcast platforms. You can support this podcast by liking this episode and subscribing to it. You can also support me by rating this podcast and following me on social media @thejourneypodcastcy. For more information on this episode, visit, www.thejourneypodcastcy.com

This episode is chock full of heady goodness! Jillian Szfranski is a mind and body yoga instructor that works with people with eating disorders. Listen to Carra discuss the connections she made from working with Jillian. Turn up the volume and listen in!

Join us on an inspiring journey with host, Carra Yoder, a survivor of an eating disorder and suicide ideation that found solace and healing in exploring the beauty of the great outdoors. This 12-episode podcast will follow her journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth. You'll learn from her experiences as she talks to the people who have helped her along the way, from friends and family to nature itself. This podcast is part of her healing journey, and it will surely inspire yours.

This episode was remotely recorded on December 16, 2022, via Riverside.fm.

United States Call: 988
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Learn more

Host: Carra Yoder
Guest: Jillian Szfranski

Carra Yoder has given Jillian Szfranski complete consent to discuss her treatment and sessions from her time with the Reasons Eating Disorder Program.


Intro Research: Carra Yoder
https://www.nami.org/mhstats
https://www.state.sc.us/dmh/anorexia/statistics.htm

Thank you to everyone who donated and made this podcast dream a reality! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of you! -- Carra Yoder

Victoria Y Martinez
Dr. April Rogers, Hollywood Mobile Vet
Thelma Lopez
Francis Bolte
Erika Bolte
Ryan Frazier
Natalie Fording
Carissa Cimorelli
Alexandra Hamilton
Cathy Yoder
Kimberly Fowler
Allison Rommell
Felicia Galabiz
Velvet de Obaldia
Adam Strom
Lupe Uribe
Rebecca Baker
Hongxuan Liu
Alexis Kotelko
Joey Lozano
Josef Overal
Crystal Cisneros
Sarah Hahn
Avenelle Turner
John Gleim
Tosha Zimmerman
Sarah Baldwin
Mishka Williams
Liliana Talavera
Joe Fulcher
Daisy Austin
Gregory M Fields
Yvonne Marron
Christina De Leon
Kim Huber
Susan McAllister
Brandon Grey
Hair 9 Hair Design
Diana Jacinto
Johnny Yoder
Sue and Rick Yoder
Anonymous Donors


Join Carra on hikes around the LA area every weekend.
Follow @jumpinginsolo_inc

The Journey Podcast is brought to you by Dr. April’s Hollwood Mobile Vet, Craft 9 Hair Design & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes. This podcast is produced and edited by mejia.tv and can be found on all major podcast platforms. You can support this podcast by liking this episode and subscribing to it. You can also support me by rating this podcast and following me on social media @thejourneypodcastcy. For more information on this episode, visit, www.thejourneypodcastcy.com

Humans are not meant to be alone all the time. After completing her eating disorder program, Carra didn't know what was next for her. The episode focuses on the importance of having a community and people who are genuinely there to help you grow. Hear how Carra has learned to ask for help, built her community, and learned to grow as a new entrepreneur.

Join us on an inspiring journey with host, Carra Yoder, a survivor of an eating disorder and suicide ideation that found solace and healing in exploring the beauty of the great outdoors. This 12-episode podcast will follow her journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth. You'll learn from her experiences as she talks to the people who have helped her along the way, from friends and family to nature itself. This podcast is part of her healing journey, and it will surely inspire yours.

United States Call: 988
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Learn more

Host: Carra Yoder
Guest: Tami Rae
Guest: Wade Thoren
Guest: Leslie Levito


Intro Research: Carra Yoder
https://www.nami.org/mhstats
https://www.state.sc.us/dmh/anorexia/statistics.htm

Thank you to everyone who donated and made this podcast dream a reality! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of you! -- Carra Yoder

Victoria Y Martinez
Dr. April Rogers, Hollywood Mobile Vet
Thelma Lopez
Francis Bolte
Erika Bolte
Ryan Frazier
Natalie Fording
Carissa Cimorelli
Alexandra Hamilton
Cathy Yoder
Kimberly Fowler
Allison Rommell
Felicia Galabiz
Velvet de Obaldia
Adam Strom
Lupe Uribe
Rebecca Baker
Hongxuan Liu
Alexis Kotelko
Joey Lozano
Josef Overal
Crystal Cisneros
Sarah Hahn
Avenelle Turner
John Gleim
Tosha Zimmerman
Sarah Baldwin
Mishka Williams
Liliana Talavera
Joe Fulcher
Daisy Austin
Gregory M Fields
Yvonne Marron
Christina De Leon
Kim Huber
Susan McAllister
Brandon Grey
Hair 9 Hair Design
Diana Jacinto
Johnny Yoder
Sue and Rick Yoder
Anonymous Donors


Join Carra on hikes around the LA area every weekend.
Follow @jumpinginsolo_inc

The Journey Podcast is brought to you by Dr. April’s Hollwood Mobile Vet, Craft 9 Hair Design & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes. This podcast is produced and edited by mejia.tv and can be found on all major podcast platforms. You can support this podcast by liking this episode and subscribing to it. You can also support me by rating this podcast and following me on social media @thejourneypodcastcy. For more information on this episode, visit, www.thejourneypodcastcy.com

 The roller skating community is huge in Los Angeles, and guest Allie Belli talks about how roller skating is a form of escape that allows her to forget about the outside world and find her happy place. So grab your roller skates, tune into this podcast, and enjoy the ride!

Join us on an inspiring journey with host, Carra Yoder, a survivor of an eating disorder and suicide ideation that found solace and healing in exploring the beauty of the great outdoors. This 12-episode podcast will follow her journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth. You'll learn from her experiences as she talks to the people who have helped her along the way, from friends and family to nature itself. This podcast is part of her healing journey, and it will surely inspire yours.

This episode was recorded at the mejia.tv studio on January 14, 2023.
United States Call: 988
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Learn more

Host: Carra Yoder
Guest: Alli Belli

Instagram: @dtla_sk8_cru
Instagram: @La_skateandbladebrigade

Intro Research: Carra Yoder
https://www.nami.org/mhstats
https://www.state.sc.us/dmh/anorexia/statistics.htm

Thank you to everyone who donated and made this podcast dream a reality! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of you! -- Carra Yoder

Victoria Y Martinez
Dr. April Rogers, Hollywood Mobile Vet
Thelma Lopez
Francis Bolte
Erika Bolte
Ryan Frazier
Natalie Fording
Carissa Cimorelli
Alexandra Hamilton
Cathy Yoder
Kimberly Fowler
Allison Rommell
Felicia Galabiz
Velvet de Obaldia
Adam Strom
Lupe Uribe
Rebecca Baker
Hongxuan Liu
Alexis Kotelko
Joey Lozano
Josef Overal
Crystal Cisneros
Sarah Hahn
Avenelle Turner
John Gleim
Tosha Zimmerman
Sarah Baldwin
Mishka Williams
Liliana Talavera
Joe Fulcher
Daisy Austin
Gregory M Fields
Yvonne Marron
Christina De Leon
Kim Huber
Susan McAllister
Brandon Grey
Hair 9 Hair Design
Diana Jacinto
Johnny Yoder
Sue and Rick Yoder
Anonymous Donors


Join Carra on hikes around the LA area every weekend.
Follow @jumpinginsolo_inc

The Journey Podcast is brought to you by Dr. April’s Hollwood Mobile Vet, Craft 9 Hair Design & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes. This podcast is produced and edited by mejia.tv and can be found on all major podcast platforms. You can support this podcast by liking this episode and subscribing to it. You can also support me by rating this podcast and following me on social media @thejourneypodcastcy. For more information on this episode, visit, www.thejourneypodcastcy.com