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Welcome to the Fitness Freedom Podcast, where we’re all about finding more joy, peace, & freedom with food, exercise, & your body.

I’m Michelle Rosko —a holistic health & fitness coach, certified nutrition coach, & personal trainer.

I'm also someone who struggled for years with an eating disorder, & have found a joyful way through to finally feeling good in my body, & with food & exercise.

Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of helping amazing people around the world transform their health from the inside out too, & I’m here to share what I’ve learned with you.

In this podcast, you’ll get a mix of personal connection, spiritual insights, scientific facts, out-of-the-box perspectives, & practical tips, so you can feel better in your body, discover what truly works for your health, & enjoy your life even more.

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Note: explicit material is due to but not limited to curse words & topics around eating disorders & abusive cultures, including sexism, racism, fatphobia, ableism, & healthism.

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The Truth About Eating Disorders: Misconceptions, Recovery, and Real Health with Dr. Jillian Lampert

July 08, 2025 • Michelle Rosko • Season 3 • Episode 99

Join me & the brilliant Dr. Jillian Lampert in this powerful, eye-opening episode as we explore her personal & professional journey...

From struggling with an eating disorder to becoming a nationally recognized expert in research, education, program development, & policy change in the field.

Driven to make a difference for others’ healing, Jillian is a registered & licenced dietician with a doctorate degree in nutrition & epidemiology & masters degrees in both public health nutrition & nutrition. She is also the Vice President of Strategy and Public Affairs for Accanto Health (home of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health).

Don’t miss out on this rich, soul-nourishing experience full of precious lessons Jillian has gained from working with eating disorders for over three decades.

Whether you or someone you love has ever struggled with food, exercise, or body image, this episode will give you hope, healing, & help.

We explore:

-The severity of eating disorders & how important recovery is

-How common disordered eating is in our culture, that you’ve definitely encountered (even if it’s normalized)

-Jillian’s inspiring story going from personal pain to professional purpose

-A moving story of turning incredible grief & loss to helping others

-Some common misconceptions around eating disorders (that need to be understood!)

-How to spot disordered eating & exercise behaviors, & what they both have in common

-The common personality traits of those with eating disorders, & how they can be both gifts & challenging (this part is extremely refreshing & healing if you can relate!)

-The fundamental healing needed for people with eating disorders (it’s so good!)

-What to do if you suspect you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder

-Jillian’s surprising definition of “health” & what she would actually put last in importance

Connect with Jillian:

Biography - https://emilyprogram.com/about-us/leadership-team/jillian-lampert/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-lampert-2a735651/

Get support:

Emily Program - https://emilyprogram.com/contact-us/

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