Beauty Mark

Diane Israel, a former world-class triathlete, becomes a psychotherapist after battling anorexia. She shares her story while interviewing champion athletes, body builders and models about self-image.

Cast

Paul Campos

as Self

V

as Self

Dawn Gallagher

as Self

Joan Israel

as Self

John Israel

as Self

Justin Israel

as Self

Rick Jones

as Self

Cheree MacDonald

as Self

Josh MacDonald

as Self

Brenda Maller

as Self

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