In this episode, Sophia Carter connects with me from right here in Bellingham to talk about the last eleven months. Formerly a college volleyball player at Western Washington University overtaken by four eating disorders, she is now almost a year into recovery and inspires thousands on social media through sharing her journey. She's amassed tens of millions of views on Instagram Reels and has over 17k followers and counting, with a goal of reaching 50k by December.
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - How Sophia’s battle with EDs started
02:30 - What it was like when she first started posting ED content
04:06 - What the transition was like into college and college sports amidst mental and physical health trials
05:34 - When she officially realized there was a problem
08:20 - The process of finding professional help, specifically in that niche
10:41 - How she came across her wonderful therapist, Samantha
11:23 - What helped her keep the faith when all hope seemed lost
12:49 - About her family and how they’ve contributed to her as a person and supported her journey
14:10 - How she pushes aside the negativity and hate that social media platforms come with
17:05 - Imposter Syndrome, what that’s like for her, and how she combats it
19:47 - Common ED misconceptions and what the facts are
21:44 - Practices of the last 11 months she’s adopted that have helped her stay on track in the recovery process
23:45 - What her friends have helped her with
25:28 - How to strive for big things even when struggling, mentally, physically, or externally
26:18 - How one learns to love themselves
29:31 - How to balance competitiveness with preservation
32:27 - What does the NCAA need to do better?
34:02 - Long term plans with her platform/college education
34:47 - What she liked about college vball
38:30 - What makes Sophia Carter cutting edge
How to Follow Sophia Carter:
Instagram: @sophiaecarter
Email: sophiaecarterr@gmail.com
TikTok: @sophiaecarter
How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!
How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.com
Thanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!
In this episode, Sophia Carter connects with me from right here in Bellingham to talk about the last eleven months. Formerly a college volleyball player at Western Washington University overtaken by four eating disorders, she is now almost a year into recovery and inspires thousands on social media through sharing her journey. She's amassed tens of millions of views on Instagram Reels and has over 17k followers and counting, with a goal of reaching 50k by December.
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - How Sophia’s battle with EDs started
02:30 - What it was like when she first started posting ED content
04:06 - What the transition was like into college and college sports amidst mental and physical health trials
05:34 - When she officially realized there was a problem
08:20 - The process of finding professional help, specifically in that niche
10:41 - How she came across her wonderful therapist, Samantha
11:23 - What helped her keep the faith when all hope seemed lost
12:49 - About her family and how they’ve contributed to her as a person and supported her journey
14:10 - How she pushes aside the negativity and hate that social media platforms come with
17:05 - Imposter Syndrome, what that’s like for her, and how she combats it
19:47 - Common ED misconceptions and what the facts are
21:44 - Practices of the last 11 months she’s adopted that have helped her stay on track in the recovery process
23:45 - What her friends have helped her with
25:28 - How to strive for big things even when struggling, mentally, physically, or externally
26:18 - How one learns to love themselves
29:31 - How to balance competitiveness with preservation
32:27 - What does the NCAA need to do better?
34:02 - Long term plans with her platform/college education
34:47 - What she liked about college vball
38:30 - What makes Sophia Carter cutting edge
How to Follow Sophia Carter:
Instagram: @sophiaecarter
Email: sophiaecarterr@gmail.com
TikTok: @sophiaecarter
How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!
How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.com
Thanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!