Supporting someone with an eating disorder requires more than good intentions—it takes awareness, compassion, and access to the right resources. In this episode of Conversations with Intent, host Diana Clark is joined by Priya James, Associate Director of Community Engagement at the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).

Priya shares her personal journey and professional insights on eating disorders and disordered eating, offering a powerful look at early warning signs, how to speak to loved ones without shame, and why specialized care is so essential. She also discusses the impact of media on body image, the importance of using compassionate language, and how communities can rally around those struggling.

Whether you’re concerned about a friend, navigating your own recovery, or want to better understand the complexities of eating disorders, this episode offers practical advice, hopeful perspectives, and trusted resources.

Learn more at: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Topics Covered:

How to recognize early signs of eating disorders

What supportive conversations look and sound like

The importance of trauma-informed and specialized care

The impact of media and cultural messaging on body image

Resources and community-based tools for support and recovery

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What happens when those who care for everyone else are left without support? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Intent, host Diana Clark speaks with Dr. Meenal Viz, a frontline NHS doctor who served during the earliest and most uncertain days of the COVID-19 pandemic—while pregnant.

Dr. Viz opens up about working in an overwhelmed healthcare system, balancing personal risk with professional duty, and grieving the devastating loss of colleagues—including a pregnant nurse just down the street. She shares the emotional toll of being a caregiver during a crisis, her enduring love for medicine, and her call to action for systemic change and mental health support for healthcare professionals.

This deeply moving conversation is for anyone who’s ever asked: who takes care of the caregivers?

Topics Covered:

Life on the frontlines during the early days of COVID-19

The emotional and psychological toll on healthcare workers

Caring for others while navigating personal risk

The loss of a fellow pregnant frontline nurse

Mental health, grief, and advocacy in medicine

What support systems caregivers truly need

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Anxiety is everywhere—from our newsfeeds to our daily routines—and for many, it’s becoming harder to stay grounded in a world that feels anything but stable. In this timely episode of Conversations with Intent, host Diana Clark sits down with Michelle Massi, LMFT, to explore practical, real-world strategies for managing anxiety in the midst of constant stress and uncertainty.

Michelle shares her clinical perspective on the root causes of anxiety in today’s hyperconnected world and offers actionable tools to help you stay present, regulate emotions, and create space for calm—even when life feels overwhelming.

Whether you’re struggling with burnout, battling persistent anxiety, or simply seeking ways to take better care of your mental health, this episode offers insight, compassion, and clarity to help you move forward with intention.

Topics Covered:

Understanding how modern life fuels anxiety

Grounding techniques and daily rituals for emotional balance

The impact of social media and global stress on mental health

How to build resilience and self-regulation skills

When to seek support—and how to do it without shame

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