This episode is a deeply personal and honest conversation with Carlie Sterling. In this interview, Carlie opens up about her journey navigating ADHD, bipolar disorder, and an eating disorder—all while balancing work, college, and the everyday challenge of trying to understand herself.

This episode touches on identity, mental health, resilience, and the complicated process of learning how your brain works while the world expects you to keep moving forward.

A quick note before we begin: this episode includes discussions around mental health challenges, including eating disorders and suicidal thoughts. Please take care while listening and pause if you need to.

If anything in this episode resonated with you, or if you’re struggling, please know that support is available.

For immediate help in the U.S., you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. You can also chat via 988lifeline.org.

For eating disorder support, visit the National Eating Disorders Association at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org or call their helpline at (800) 931-2237.

For ADHD resources and support, check out CHADD at www.chadd.org.

For bipolar disorder support, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is available at www.dbsalliance.org.

If you’re navigating Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, organizations like the American Thyroid Association (www.thyroid.org) offer reliable information and guidance.