Sari Velar: cancer, eating disorder & addiction survivor Just Interesting People

Sari Velar is a cancer warrior, yoga teacher, writer, mom, and advocate for education and ending the stigma surrounding eating disorders, addiction, and mental health.

Over 20 years ago, she turned to yoga as an alternative therapy after a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and a subsequent battle with an eating disorder and addiction.

In this incredibly raw, honest & emotional episode, Sari shares with us her life journey including being raised in a Cuban household, growing up as a really emotional & compassionate person, developing an eating disorder at an extremely young age, battling with cancer in her early 20s, getting addicted to alcohol & drugs, rehabilitation treatments, yoga... it is a jam-packed episode!

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