Episode 197 - “It’s Not About Food” Jackie Goldschneider (Real Housewives of New Jersey, Author) on Eating Disorder Recovery & Healing
In this episode of Wellness Junkies, Amy is joined by Jackie Goldschneider - author, advocate, speaker, and longtime cast member of Real Housewives of New Jersey - for an honest, important conversation about eating disorder recovery and healing.
Jackie opens up about living with an eating disorder for nearly two decades, the moment she decided to seek help, and what recovery actually looked like. She breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions: eating disorders aren’t about food - they’re mental illnesses that require specialized support.
They also discuss:
How eating disorders quietly control daily life
What parents and loved ones should look for
How to approach someone struggling with compassion
Ozempic culture and today’s thinness messaging
Life behind the scenes of Real Housewives of New Jersey
Jackie’s current wellness anchors and daily rituals
This is a thoughtful, grounding conversation for anyone navigating food, body image, mental health - or supporting someone they love.
About Jackie Goldschneider
Jackie Goldschneider is an author, activist, speaker and a longtime cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Before joining the show, Jackie was an attorney and freelance journalist, and has contributed to publications including Good Housekeeping, HuffPost and USA Today. Her debut memoir, The Weight of Beautiful, was published by Simon and Schuster in September 2023. Since then, Jackie has been a nationally recognized advocate for eating disorder recovery.
Jackie graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University and received her Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law. Jackie lives in Tenafly, NJ with her husband, Evan, and their two sets of twins, ages 17 and 15.
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