How Lisa van Niekerk overcame a 30-year eating disorder

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In this Women Crush Wednesday conversation, Carol Ofori speaks to Lisa van Niekerk about her journey of overcoming a 30-year eating disorder. She opens up about how it started, the impact it had on her life, and why she's now helping others heal through her book, This Book Contains Carbs.
22 Jul English South Africa Entertainment News

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