Join host Janine Newbury as she interviews the remarkable Lynne Crilly, a self-taught mental health advocate who embarked on an extraordinary journey when her daughter Sam was diagnosed with an eating disorder and OCD at age 13. After years of unsuccessful traditional treatments, Lynne made the bold decision to take matters into her own hands, developing her own approach that focused on showing her daughter life beyond her illness while maintaining proper medical supervision. Her unique methodology proved so effective that people from around the world now travel to work with her in her garden room. This inspiring conversation reveals how Sam not only recovered but transformed her experience into creative projects, including writing a poetry book and creating award-winning satirical films about living with OCD. Lynne shares her philosophy that recovery looks different for everyone and should never be limited by conventional guidelines, while emphasizing the importance of family support and never accepting that ‘this is as good as it gets.’ The episode offers hope, practical insights, and a refreshing perspective on mental health recovery that challenges traditional treatment approaches.