82: Raising Kids with Healthy Body Image in a Diet-Obsessed Culture: with Expert Dr. Emily Gordon

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In this episode of MilesFromHerView, host Kat welcomes back Dr. Emily Gordon, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders and body image with nearly 25 years of experience. They discuss strategies for raising children with healthy relationships to food and their bodies while navigating an appearance- and health-obsessed culture. Dr. Gordon shares insights on managing parental concerns without projecting them onto children, recognizing cultural messages around body image, and fostering self-acceptance and emotional awareness in teens. Kat and Dr. Gordon emphasize the importance of mindful communication and setting healthy boundaries, particularly during socially and emotionally charged holiday seasons. The episode underscores the collaborative effort needed between therapists, parents, and fitness professionals to support healthier body images and relationships with food.

About Dr. Emily Gordon:

Dr. Emily Gordon is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly 25 years of experience specializing in eating disorders and body image concerns for adolescents, young adults, and their families. She completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychology at McLean Hospital, where she served in leadership roles and helped found the Klarman Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Gordon was a Lecturer in Psychology at Harvard Medical School for fifteen years and now maintains a private practice in Natick, Massachusetts, licensed in MA, CT, FL, and VT.

Dr. Gordon is passionate about helping parents navigate raising kids in our appearance-obsessed culture. For more resources, expert insights, and practical guidance on supporting your child's relationship with food and their body, sign up for her newsletter and follow along at:

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00:00 Introduction: Addressing Body Image Concerns in Children
00:17 Meet Dr. Emily Gordon: Expert in Eating Disorders and Body Image
01:43 Podcast Overview and Host Introduction
02:34 Continuing the Conversation with Dr. Emily Gordon
03:01 Navigating Body Image and Eating Habits in a Health-Obsessed Culture
03:59 Challenges Parents Face: Balancing Personal Healing and Parenting
05:46 The Impact of Social Media and Headlines on Body Image
07:08 Understanding Health Beyond Physical Appearance
10:09 Common Mistakes Parents Make and How to Avoid Them
16:43 The Importance of Self-Compassion and Therapy
19:25 Teaching Kids to Navigate Body Image and Food Relationships
28:06 Setting Boundaries and Handling Unwanted Comments
37:27 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Dr. Emily Gordon
38:59 Conclusion: Embracing Strength and Moving Forward

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