Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder. Nearly twenty million women and 10 million men have eating disorders in the United States. In this episode, host Portland Helmich is joined by social worker and eating disorder specialist, Allison Jupiter, and nutritional therapist, Limor Baum, to talk about the serious consequences of eating disorders and the importance of psychotherapy, medical treatment and nutritional therapy. Then, Portland talks to former Miss America, Kirsten Haglund, who shares about her battle with anorexia, the steps she took to recovery, and how she is helping others through the Kirsten Haglund Foundation.
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Bishop DiMarzio Blesses & Processes to End Williamsburg Feast
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio leads the blessing of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on her feast day. The parish community also fills the streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and to closeout this year’s Giglio festival. Tim Harfmann has the story.
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This week on In the Arena, Monsignor Harrington talks to Maria Shriver about Alzheimer’s Disease. He’s also be joined by Adam Hamway of the Catholic Channel and Father Joseph Fessio, who will talk about the YouCat Bible, a bible aimed especially at young people. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.
Work Under Way At Queens Church
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is leading a capital campaign called Generations of Faith. The funds raised are directed towards youth evangelization, care for priests and parish priorities. Katie Engesser reports from one church in Middle Village, Queens where the money is already at work.
Faith and Fruit Nourish Catholic Man
John Cortese has been working at The Golden Gate Fancy Fruit and Vegetable Store in Marine Park for over 7 decades. But as Currents reporter Katie Engesser explains, the fruits of his labor lie beyond his shop.
Bishop’s Golf Classic Benefits Nuns, Honors FDNY
At the 22nd annual Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Golf Classic, the Catholic leader of Brooklyn and Queens presents the proceeds of the outing to one of the extraordinary missions at work in the diocese. Also, Bishop DiMarzio honors two prestigious members of New York’s Bravest. Tim Harfmann reports from the links at the North Hills Country Club.
Cathedral Prep’s Leadership Program Marks 50 Years
For the Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas DiMarzio, cultivating religious vocations is crucial to his leadership to the diocese. Tim Harfmann reports from Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary, where the leadership skills of young students are being honed in the faith.
Concilios de la Iglesia
En esta edición de Al pan, pan, el padre Tomás nos define la palabra concilio y nos habla de la importancia y de los cambios que los concilios han producido a través de la historia de la Iglesia. Todo esto y mucho más en esta edición.
Brooklynites Concerned for British Baby
Charlie Gard is a baby from the UK who is fighting for his life. Born with a rare genetic disease, he requires a ventilator to breathe and the hospital wants to pull the plug. The story is raising questions about life and Katie Engesser is talking to the people of Brooklyn about the controversial case.
Quo Vadis Vocation Camp
The Diocese of Brooklyn is partnering with the Diocese of Rockville Centre to create a camp for teens discerning a vocation. Katie Engesser reports.