Shelley Swann checks a lot of boxes: lost 120 lbs, survived an abusive relationship, had a complicated situation with her family, and has a hard time understanding her relationship with food.

But, regardless of the boxes she may check, Shelley doesn't fit inside of a box at all. She is a strong, independent, HYSTERICAL woman with a kick ass Australian accent who is in the process of launching "The Middle Bits", a platform for women in the middle part of their lives to connect and provide each other support.

She opened up to me about her battle with an eating disorder, and taught me some sweet Australian phrases. Also David Bowie.

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