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Puerto Rico After Maria, Treating Eating Disorders & Palm Beach Dramaworks' 'House On Fire'

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This week marks 15 months since Hurricane Maria ravaged the island of Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm. The storm left a wake of devastation and questions about the future of the island. Thousands fled for a chance at a fresh start. However, many residents could not afford to do so -- or didn't want to abandon their homes and families. NPR reporter Adrian Florido has been covering the state of the island for the past year. He joined Sundial from San Juan.

Eating disorders affect millions of Americans everyday. Dr. Lewis Jones is the site director for the West Palm Beach Renfrew Center, which has treated thousands of women with eating disorders for more than 30 years. Dr. Autumn Ning is an Assistant Professor of Psychodynamic psychiatry at Florida International University and Arlene Englander is a former overeater herself and the author of "Let Go of Emotional Overeating and Love Your Food: A Five Point Plan for Success." Sundial spoke to the panel of three experts about the stigmas, issues, and treatment options surrounding eating disorders.

The world debut of Lyle Kessler's new play "House on Fire" is now in production at Palm Beach Dramaworks. Actors Taylor Anthony Miller and Georgia Warner star in the show and joined Sundial to talk about the production's debut. They discuss its prevalent themes of family, lies, and self-sabotage. The show will run until Dec. 30.