Women’s Month | Podcast Episode 115- Navigating Body Image and Eating Disorders: Insights from Dr. Lauren Hartman
Lauren has dedicated her career to supporting teens, and young adults with adolescent medicine and pediatrics, where she has honed her skills in the specialized field of adolescent medicine, particularly in the realm of eating disorders in the hospital, outpatient and virtual settings…
In our chat, Lauren shares her journey in adolescent medicine and the impact of eating disorders. She dives deep into the struggles many face, especially women, and how society's expectations can weigh heavily on us.
The good news? There’s hope! Families can rally together, and there are ways to redefine health that don't revolve around a scale.
Find out more about Lauren's insights and her new book on freeing young minds from shame and stigma.
Connect with Lauren-
Her book, Freeing Children and Young Adults from Shame, Scales and Stigma: A Practical Guide for Parents, Educators and Clinicians, was published in March 2026 by Routledge
Website: https://www.aspengroveayam.com/
Instagram: laurenhartmanmd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-hartman-b4bab9a0/?skipRedirect=true
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