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Sep 2023
21m 42s

The Hunger Games: Rehab and Plastic Surg...

Alyson Stoner
About this episode

TW: Eating Disorders. Alyson shares the audition process that landed them in rehab, along with the intense journey of recovery, therapy sessions, and what happened immediately after returning to Hollywood. They discuss undergoing plastic surgery and body modification while experiencing deep inner conflict, and the way it ultimately changed their career trajectory and relationships.

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