Ruthie Henshall: Royalty, Hair Pulling and Resilience

West-End star, Olivier winner and author Ruthie Henshall joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss themes around eating disorders. If you are affected by what you hear, please visit www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Ruthie opens up about her lifelong struggle with trichotillomania (hair-pulling compulsion), the toxic weight standards passed down through generations in her family, and her secret, five-year love story with Prince Edward. From surviving on cigarettes and coffee as a young dancer to performing I Dreamed a Dream in front of the Royal Family, Ruthie delivers a candid, refreshing look at what happens behind closed doors, her unapologetically simple beauty regime and how she finally found true confidence as a mother. Make-Up Discussed: Mac Urban Decay Perversion Black Eyeliner Ruthie’s book, The Showgirl and The Prince is out to buy now Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.