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There are stories one hears at the gym that are impossible to forget. I am Giovanna, a passionate pharmacist with a deep commitment to pharmaceutical care, mental health, and healthcare communication. As a former athlete and dedicated “gym rat”, I translate the discipline and resilience gained from competitive sports (I was in the Italian kayak Olympic team in 2010-2012) into my professional practice, and I have learnt that the deepest wounds are frequently the invisible one

I’ve grappled with an eating disorder for most of my life. A millennial, I grew up in a skinny-centric culture and watched shows like America’s Next Top Model, where aspiring models were berated for being anything more than size 0. And I berated myself for every pound I gained or failed to lose. In my 30s, I stand on the scale every day. On many days, I do it multiple times. Like other millennials, I grew up watching cycle after cycle of Tyra Banks chastising young women.