Pro Baseball Player Mike Marjama | Episode 50

The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

Season 5’s finale episode showcases Mike Marjama. Mike played in the Majors for the Seattle Mariners and has now retired from pro baseball to work as an Ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)- he no longer affiliated with NEDA. He shares his recovery story and we talk about:

-His career path to the Majors, growing up as an athlete

-The beginnings of his eating disorder

-Traits that made Mike more vulnerable to ED

-How men experience eating disorders and treatment centers

-Seeking a higher level of care

-Authenticity and self-acceptance

-What life is like recovered

Guest Bio:

As the 2018 Opening Day Starting Catcher for the Seattle Mariners, Mike Marjama’s mid-season retirement and decision to accept a role as Ambassador for the National Eating Disorder Association are both remarkable and inspiring. Struggles with eating disorders first surfaced for Mike in 7th grade, culminating in hospitalization and inpatient treatment during his Junior year of high school. Mike Marjama’s recovery led him on an amazing journey playing baseball around the country, eventually making his Major League debut at the age of 28 in September of 2017. This past winter, Lebron James’ Uninterrupted produced and filmed the mini-documentary “Marj”, detailing Mike Marjama’s story, which premiered exclusively on ABC’s Good Morning America on the Eve of MLB’s Opening Day. Recently retired, Mike is passionate about speaking openly about his struggles to inspire others, especially men and boys, to seek the help and support they deserve.

Connect with Mike:

Twitter @mmarjama

Insta @mike.marjama

www.mikemarjama.com

Links:

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Uninterrupted Documentary “Marj” https://www.uninterrupted.com/watch/cb1zNUNj/marj

This podcast is hosted and produced by Janean Anderson, Ph.D., CEDS-S. Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast host. She holds the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). She is the Founder and Director of Colorado Therapy & Assessment Center, an outpatient treatment center in Denver, Colorado that specializes in eating disorders.

Dr. Anderson also provides private, one-on-one recovery coaching for listeners of the podcast and for treatment providers seeking supervision and consultation for their CEDS. Interested? Email for more info: [e-mail]

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This podcast is sponsored by EDCare. EDCare has provided PHP, IOP & Outpatient treatment for all genders, 18 and over, since 2001. CAMSA ( which stands for Connection, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Sense of Self & Action), is EDCare’s mindfulness-based treatment approach and is incorporated into each individualized treatment plan. Facilities are located in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Kansas City and all treatment are supported by Masters’ Level Clinicians or higher. EDCare offers 4 specialty tracks (BED, ELITE Athlete, Substance Use, & Trauma), and the Connections House, an affordable supportive housing component, adds an extra layer of supervised support. www.eatingdisorder.care or [phone]