# Ken Capobianco Tells His Story about Recovering from Anorexia

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Originally published at: [Ken Capobianco Tells His Story about Recovering from Anorexia | Jedi Counsel](https://jedi-counsel.com/2019/03/30/ken-capobianco-tells-his-story-about-recovering-from-anorexia/)

**_NOTE:_ This episode includes frank discussion of eating disorder symptoms, weight, body image, depression, and related struggles.**

Music critic and award-winning writer, Ken Capobianco, shares his story about recovering from anorexia nervosa after 30 years. We talked about the ways that dieting in his teen years escalated into an eating disorder and the painful effects it had on his life. Ken shared how his book, _Call Me Anorexic: Ballad of a Thin Man_, was written to reduce stigma and help men with eating disorders understand that they’re not alone. Therapy, humor, and social connections were crucial to Ken’s recovery. We discussed, in depth, the parts of therapy and relationships he found helpful (and the ones that he didn’t). Ultimately, Ken’s story is one of hope and a passion for helping others.

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**Links**

Follow Ken Capobianco on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/KCapo45), read his [book](https://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Anorexic-Ballad-Thin/dp/0692071466/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&dpID=4136JnKdrbL&dpPl=1&keywords=ken%20capobianco&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&qid=1523600363&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_1&sr=8-1), watch him in this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRSDWv7sTTM), and read his excellent [interview with musician and writer, Dessa](https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2018/06/21/dessa-makes-music-for-masses-only-masses-knew/6FTcTaRqg3GMLy7vnipFmI/story.html).

For more eating disorder information and resources, click&nbsp;[here](https://kathrynhgordon.com/2019/02/28/a-short-guide-to-everything-you-need-to-know-about-eating-disorders/).

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