In this episode, Teri and Ella sit down with Jackie Goldschneider, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey and author of the moving memoir The Weight of Beautiful. Jackie shares her 18-year battle with anorexia and how it has impacted her life both on and off-screen. She opens up about the self-esteem challenges that began in her childhood, the experience of hiding her disorder while living in the public eye, and why she's chosen to be so open about her journey. Join us as we dive into her path to healing, the importance of not facing challenges alone, and how she's found strength and self-love in her recovery.

Jackie Goldschneider is a star of the hit Bravo TV show The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Before joining the show in 2018, Jackie was an attorney and freelance journalist. Her writing has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Huffpost, and Scary Mommy, amongst others. The Weight of Beautiful is her debut book. Jackie graduated magna cum laude from Boston University and received her juris doctorate from Fordham University School of Law before practicing law in New York City. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and their children.

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