Malin Schmidt-Ott, 28, born in Germany, studied media and communications and holds a master's in pedagogics and psychology. She's lived in Berlin, New York, and now Los Angeles. Overcoming a decade-long battle with anorexia, she's fully recovered and authored her second book on eating disorder recovery. Malin runs the YouTube channel "HealWithMalin," focusing on recovery topics. As a journalist, she previously owned a fashion business. Her first book detailed her unconventional journey walking the Camino in reverse.