Kids, Body Image, GLP-1s, and Disordered Eating: What a Pediatrician Wants You to Know with Dr. Lauren Hartman

Podcast: The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS · Full Plate by Abbie Attwood

Opublikowano: 2026-03-30

Abbie is joined by adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Lauren Hartman to talk about what it really means to care for kids in a culture obsessed with shrinking them. They explore the rise in eating disorders among younger children, the sneaky evolution of diet culture into “wellness,” and the complicated, high-stakes reality of GLP-1 medications in adolescence. At its heart, this conversation is about protecting kids from shame — and helping parents trust their instincts. In this episode, we discuss: * What adolescent medicine actually is — and why ages 10–25 (and even younger) require specialized, developmentally informed care <p...