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Jenn Lyon's Journey: From Eating Disorders to Empowerment

11/8/2025

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Jenn Lyon stars in NBC's sitcom Stumble, premiering November 7, as Coach Courteney Potter, inspired by Monica Aldama.
Lyon has battled eating disorders for a decade and reflects on body-image struggles tied to weight.
She recalls being told she was 'circling the drain' before seeking treatment at the Renfrew Center, where she learned that her self-worth comes from her actions and presence, not her weight.

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Story summary

Jenn Lyon stars in NBC's sitcom Stumble, premiering November 7, as Coach Courteney Potter, inspired by Monica Aldama.
Lyon has battled eating disorders for a decade and reflects on body-image struggles tied to weight.
She recalls being told she was 'circling the drain' before seeking treatment at the Renfrew Center, where she learned that her self-worth comes from her actions and presence, not her weight.