Lauren Alaina Talks Struggling With Her Body Image, Creating Personal Songs & Her “Idol” Days

Posted on September 7, 2016

Lisa talks with Lauren Alaina about how American Idol kickstarted her musical career, her struggle with bulimia, overcoming peer pressure, sharing her story through personal new songs and more.

Show Participants

  • Lauren Alaina
  • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief

Show Notes & Links

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Lisa Konicki (left) with Lauren Alaina in the studio

The Writers Room, Ep. 30, 17 minutes
portrait photo courtesy Elaina D. Smith; in-studio photo by Jason Simanek

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