Breaking Down Diet Culture: Helping Teens Navigate Body Image & Social Media Pressure

In this episode we dive into a critical issue affecting our teens: the overwhelming pressure of diet culture and its impact on their mental and physical health. Did you know that a staggering 20% of adolescents in the US experience symptoms of body dysmorphia or eating disorders? Is social media to blame for these unrealistic expectations?

Dr. Cam is joined by Dr. Kelli Rugless, a licensed psychologist, certified eating disorders specialist, and the Chief Clinical Officer at Project HEAL, a remarkable non-profit dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to eating disorder healing.

Together, they explore:

🌟 The impact of diet culture and social media on teens’ body image. 

🌟 Strategies for parents to foster a healthy relationship with food in their teens. 

🌟 The importance of promoting a positive body image. 

🌟 How parental connection and support can make a significant difference in addressing these issues.

Dr. Rugless shares her expertise and practical tips for parents to help their teens navigate these challenging times. This episode is a must-listen for any parent wanting to understand and combat the negative effects of diet culture on their children.

Tune in to learn how you can support your teen in developing a healthier, happier relationship with their body and food.

Meet Dr. Rugless  

Dr. Kelli Rugless is a licensed psychologist, certified eating disorders specialist, and the Chief Clinical Officer at Project HEAL, a nonprofit organization committed to equitable access to eating disorder healing for all people. Dr. Rugless is also the owner of a bi-coastal group practice, Flourish Psychology, where she specializes in eating disorders and body image across the lifespan. In her work at Project HEAL she has developed an inclusive and comprehensive eating disorder training curriculum for behavioral health professionals in an effort to eliminate the financial barriers associated with this type of training and encourage more clinicians from all backgrounds to join the eating disorder professional community. She hails from Southern California but currently lives and works in Maryland. In her free time, she enjoys her grandmother’s hobbies including reading, sewing, and Gardening with her husband and three sons.

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode

•  FREE Guide: Dr. Cam’s 10 Pro Tips for Raising Teens
• Project HEAL FREE clinical assessments

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