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Jan 2025
53m 10s

#550: Eating Disorder Risk in Sport, Wel...

Danny Lennon
About this episode

Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors represent complex, multifaceted challenges that affect individuals across all demographics, yet they remain widely misunderstood and under-recognized. These issues often extend beyond the stereotypical images associated with eating disorders, touching everything from rigid “clean eating” obsessions to the normalized extremes of diet culture.

At the heart of these behaviors lies a disruption in one’s relationship with food, often fueled by societal pressures, unrealistic body ideals, and a pervasive focus on aesthetics over health. While these challenges are tenacious, recovery and improved relationships with food are possible with the right interventions, resources, and awareness.

In this episode, Danny talks to Dr. Jillian Lampert, a registered dietitian with a PhD in public health nutrition, with a speciality in eating disorders and disordered eating.

Timestamps
  • [02:56] – What are eating disorders? a breakdown of core concepts
  • [05:15] – Beyond stereotypes: the widespread impact of eating disorders
  • [14:41] – Disordered eating in sports and fitness: risks and realities
  • [19:41] – Guidance for practitioners: recognizing and addressing red flags
  • [22:50] – Barriers in treating eating disorders: challenges and solutions
  • [43:50] – Advocacy and systemic change: the future of eating disorder care
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