According to the National Institutes of Health, under half of adults who struggle with alcoholism and/or eating disorders make a full recovery. By age 21, Alex Catterson gained two years of sobriety and recovered from an eating disorder. Alex shares her inspiring insights and wisdom about entering recovery as a young adult. Alex is a Junior at The University of Colorado, Boulder. She is in the process of earning a Business degree with a focus in entrepreneurship and social responsibility. Alex is originally from Stamford, Connecticut but fell in love with the Western US after a backpacking trip in high school. She loves yoga, hiking, camping, podcasts, languages, stand-up, and spending time with her little brother, Zackary. Alex is also passionate about inspiring those who struggle with addiction to gain agency in their recovery. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx