Iris Ruth Pastor is a writer, speaker, and storyteller whose work focuses on self-care, personal transformation, and authentic living for midlife women and beyond. Her blog was designated one of the "Must-Read Blogs for Those Over 50" by the Huffington Post, and she has been featured on NBC News, CBS News, and Fox News. A seasoned columnist with more than 1500 published pieces across newspapers, magazines, and online platforms, she has built a loyal following through her "Incidentally Iris" column, her weekly newsletter, and her motivational speaking career. She is the founder of the Preserving Your Bloom movement, which encourages women to use their talents and resources to live life fully at every age. The Secret Life of a Weight-Obsessed Woman is her memoir of recovery from forty-six years of bulimia - a story she shares to prove that healing is possible at any stage and at any age.