I got a lot of emails and messages from listeners, people who connected with something that we talked about on the show, people wanting to share their experiences with mental health in general. Some folks just wanting to say hi or say keep up the good work.

And it's great. I'm always delighted, always honored, even if these messages are really common.

You know what's less common? Getting an email from a listener who is also one of the stars of Baywatch.

Yet here we are. It's Depression Mode. I'm John Moe. I'm glad you're here.

Alexander Paul wrote in to talk about her struggles with anorexia and bulimia as a child

and then into her modeling career and into her acting career. She says she has abstained from

binging and purging for the last 30 years,

but it still, to this day, requires vigilance. Said she'd be happy to come on the show to

talk about eating disorders if I wanted. And I'm like, yeah, of course.

Alexandra played Stephanie Holden on Baywatch, hardworking lifeguard, loyal friend.

I'm Stephanie Holden. I'm subbing for Jill while she's on vacation.

Oh, I'm, I'm Mr. Buchanan.

Welcome to Baywatch.

Thank you.

She was in Christine, the Stephen King Killer Car movie.

You know, I thought girls supposed to be jealous about the girls, not cars.

This car's a girl.

Oh, please.

Really?

Cut it up. Don't.

What?

Don't like me slapping your girl?

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