In this deeply human episode of The Inner Room, host Vanessa Spinarsky sits down with New York-based therapist Lauren Larkin (@leltherapy) for an honest conversation about eating disorders, what recovery actually looks like, and why healing is never a solo act.

Lauren shares her personal journey through disordered eating, the familial and cultural forces that shape our self-image, and the unique pressure of living in a city like New York...where comparison and performance can feel like a second skin.

Together, Vanessa and Lauren explore the truth that therapists are humans first and how their own wounds, identities, and lived experiences shape the way they sit with clients. They discuss the importance of relational therapy, the messy middle of balancing work and life, and the courage it takes to name the unspeakable parts of our struggles.

Lauren also gives us a first look at her upcoming Eating Disorder Recovery Workbook, arriving July 2026, designed for those who want deeper support, reflection, and structure in their ongoing healing journey.

This conversation is a reminder that recovery isn’t linear, perfection isn’t the goal, and being a “work in progress” is not a flaw...it’s proof of your humanity.

Connect with Lauren:

• Instagram & TikTok: @leltherapy

• Website: leltherapy.com

• Eating Disorder Workbook: Coming July 2026