“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are…” – Unknown

“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro

It’s hard to hear a friend talk about the first time she gave in to an eating disorder.

It’s devastating when it’s your own sister.

This week on the podcast, my little sister, Ariel Prins, talks about life after college, life with a navy boyfriend, and life post-eating disorder. This is actually the first time I’ve ever heard how her disorder began, which was more than a little intense.

Ariel is incredibly mature for her age (and, no, I don’t think she’s as much of a “grandma” as she says she is!). Give her a listen and check out the blog post (with pictures!) at In My Skinny Genes.

And, as always, make sure you never miss a podcast by subscribing to us on iTunes or Stitcher Radio!

& come say hello to me at inmyskinnygenes.com and Ito at theoverachievingliar.com.

Also! If you’re in the New York City area, go show Ito some love by seeing her show, the Obeah Symphony, in its final weekend! Details at http://www.thebillieholiday.org/

Stay hungry,

@MissSkinnyGenes

PS At one point in the interview, I call my sister “Nell.” Just so you’re not confused, it’s a nickname from a childhood game of make-believe that’s just stuck around for one reason or another.