{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Alyson Stoner | From Child Stardom, Eating Disorders & Trauma to CBT & Somatic Therapy Healing","description":"Former child star Alyson Stoner opens up about eating disorders, anxiety, and the trauma of growing up in Hollywood. This mental health & addiction recovery story explores their journey from overwork and disordered eating to therapy, sobriety, and becoming a mental health advocate. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https:\/\/recovery.com Connect with Alyson: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alysonstoner, https:\/\/www.alysonstoner.com\/, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alysonstoner\/ Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: https:\/\/static.macmillan.com\/static\/smp\/semi-well-adjusted-9781250353498\/ Key talking points:  1.Alyson Stoner began working 80-hour weeks as a child actor, carrying adult responsibilities. 2. They developed disordered eating and anxiety under Hollywood\u2019s extreme pressure. 3. Alyson lacked mental health tools and lived in survival mode for much of their youth. 4. Treatment at age 17 marked the start of their recovery from eating disorders. 5. Somatic therapy and CBT helped Alyson reconnect with their body and build coping tools. 6. They describe fame as addictive and traumatic, comparing it to an abusive relationship. 7. A sexual assault in adulthood triggered deeper reflection and trauma healing. 8. Recovery gave Alyson the freedom to set boundaries and reframe perfectionism. 9. They now work as a mental health advocate, helping reform safety standards on film sets. 10. Alyson\u2019s story emphasizes community healing, ongoing recovery, and the power of sharing. [00:00:00] \u2013 Intro & Alyson joins the show [00:01:00] \u2013 Mirror or window: Alyson\u2019s purpose in sharing [00:03:00] \u2013 Childhood fame & emotional toll [00:04:00] \u2013 Branded as a product in Hollywood [00:06:00] \u2013 Industry disrupts child development [00:09:00] \u2013 Identity confusion from early roles [00:12:00] \u2013 \u201cToddler to trainwreck\u201d pipeline [00:14:00] \u2013 Leaving vs. staying in the industry [00:17:00] \u2013 Eating disorders & anxiety [00:21:00] \u2013 No mental health support on set [00:24:00] \u2013 Addiction to adrenaline highs [00:26:00] \u2013 Entering treatment at 17 [00:29:00] \u2013 Day 1 in treatment [00:31:00] \u2013 Trigger cards & CBT [00:34:00] \u2013 Learning somatic therapy [00:36:00] \u2013 Redefining food & exercise [00:39:00] \u2013 Fame as an abusive cycle [00:44:00] \u2013 Becoming an advocate on set [00:50:00] \u2013 Surviving sexual assault [01:00:00] \u2013 Recovery, community & hope #mentalhealthawareness #eatingdisorder ","author_name":"Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2465151","html":"