Kerry Washington: Power, Perfection & Olivia Pope

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<p>Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of disordered eating and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening.<br><br> Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Kerry Washington. Kerry reflects on Scandal, working with Shonda Rhimes, and how Olivia Pope changed her life. She also opens up about her abortion story, learning a massive family secret later in life, and her experiences being a woman in Hollywood. Enjoy!<br><br> Listen to CHD’s Roe v. Wade Episode: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z016dRCOJo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z016dRCOJo</a><br><br> If you or someone you love needs support, please reach out to any of the below resources:<br><br><strong>National Alliance for Eating Disorders </strong><br><a href="https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/</a><br> Helpline: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">+1 (866) 662-1235</a><br> Connect with free virtual and in‑person support groups, get help finding treatment and providers, and talk with someone for information and guidance.<br><br><strong>National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) </strong><br><a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/</a><br> Access online screening tools, explore treatment options, and find support groups and providers.<br><br><strong>Equip Health</strong><br><a href="https://equip.health/eating-disorder-tx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://equip.health/eating-disorder-tx</a><br> Access virtual, evidence-based treatment for eating disorders with a full care team, including therapists, dietitians, medical providers, and peer mentors.<br><br><strong>988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline</strong><br> Call or text 988, or chat via <a href="https://988lifeline.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://988lifeline.org</a> to get free, confidential, 24/7 support if you are having suicidal thoughts, feel in crisis, or are worried about someone else.<br><br><strong>Crisis Text Line</strong><br> Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor for free, confidential, 24/7 support by text.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>