Today, Dr. Avanti engages in a deep and revealing conversation with John Schu, discussing his journey through personal challenges and his transformative relationship with literature and storytelling. John shares poignant insights into his childhood struggles with an eating disorder and how these experiences were channeled into his writing, particularly in his New York Times bestselling book "Louder Than Hunger." They discuss the therapeutic role of narrative in both reading and writing, and how presenting his story in verse format aids emotional processing. John's reflections emphasize the healing power of storytelling and its impact on personal expression and recovery.