For our first episode back, I’m joined by my dear friend (and former roommate!) Mackenzie Proctor, whom I lovingly called my “girl husband” back in the day. We reminisce about our friendship’s origin story and the years we spent sharing space, laughter, and way too many late-night conversations.

Mackenzie is now a dietitian, so we go deep into the world of food—from Ozempic and body image to what healthy eating really means in 2025. I even read aloud part of my memoir, where I write about Mackenzie as the personification of spring: steady, bright, and full of renewal. It’s the perfect way to open a new season—with one of the people who has grounded and loved me most.

Resources:

Project Heal - Accessible and equitable mental health care for eating disorders, includes support for navigating their programs, crisis textline and meal support.

https://www.theprojectheal.org/

National Alliance for Eating Disorders - Referral assistance including a helpline, support groups and education.

https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) - free support groups, recovery mentorship, approach guides helpline and treatment directory.

https://anad.org/