Mel Fulton speaks with internet darling Lucinda “Froomes” Price about her debut novel All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot.

Froomes is known for outrageous comedic bits, celebrity obsessions and as a beacon for early naughties nostalgia. All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot is a memoir/manifesto that dives deep into her psyche, an honest and vulnerable account of Froomes' experiences with restrictive eating, cosmetic surgery and societal expectations, all backed by science, anecdotes and pop culture references.

Mel and Froomes acknowledge that a lot of us want to be hot, but the lengths we go to can be detrimental. Together, they drill into some of the experiences in their own lives that made them stop and think about why they were doing what they were doing to their bodies, and work through decades worth of internalised commentary on their external appearance.

If this conversation brings up unwelcome feelings regarding disordered eating, try talking to a loved one or call the Butterfly Foundation hotline on 1800 33 4673.