#76 Food, Feelings, and Finding Balance: Simple Steps That Help with Dr. Jillian Lampert on Disordered Eating

Struggling with body image, food rules, and the sea of mixed messages around eating and weight? In this honest and empowering conversation, Dr. Jillian Lampert from The Emily Program joins Lori Clarke to break down the real story behind eating disorders and how they affect us all.

Dr. Lampert explains what leads to eating disorders, why genetics and personality matter, and how social media can shape our self-worth. She shares why parents and caregivers must pay attention to what they say (and don’t say) around food, bodies, and “healthy” living. The episode digs into high noticing, weight stigma, and what real support looks like—at home and in the world.

You’ll learn about the signs of disordered eating that often go unseen, why words carry power, and how to help yourself or someone you love build a peaceful relationship with food. Dr. Lampert shares the Emily Program’s game-changing motto: “Do what you want, but be able to explain it to a community of your peers.”

If you’ve ever felt not good enough, compared your meals or body to others, or worried about the next influencer diet, this talk gives practical steps and fresh perspective. Whether you’re a parent, support person, or someone rethinking your own food story, this episode will help you build trust with your body and each other.

Watch now to start changing the conversation around food, weight, and self-acceptance. Leave a comment with your thoughts, and make sure to subscribe for more real, impactful discussions.

Chapters:

03:00 Understanding Eating Disorders

06:08 The Role of Social Media

09:10 Parental Influence on Body Image

12:09 Navigating Conversations About Body Image

15:02 The Impact of Food Talk

18:00 Genetics and Eating Disorders

26:11 The Sensitivity Spectrum: High Noticing and Its Impacts

30:02 Genetics and Eating Disorders: The Role of Anxiety and Impulsivity

33:59 The Reinforcement of Body Image and Weight Stigma

39:07 The Influence of Social Media on Body Image

44:13 Weight Stigma: A Societal Challenge

50:06 Community and Family in Recovery

54:55 The Journey to Understanding Eating Disorders

01:05:54 Journey to Nutrition and Eating Disorders

01:08:36 Building a Program for Eating Disorders

01:10:00 Understanding Mental Health and Eating Disorders

01:11:53 The Complexity of Eating Disorders

01:15:11 Defining Disordered Eating

01:18:20 Emotions and Eating Disorders

01:21:30 The Role of Control in Eating Disorders

01:28:36 Empowerment Through Awareness

01:32:55 Final Thoughts on Healing and Support