Beyond the Stereotypes: Identifying and Treating Eating Disorders in Adults

In this episode of Medicine 3.0, Dr. Catherine Isaac sits down with Dr. Rebecca Berens, a board-certified family medicine physician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, to explore a topic that is underdiagnosed, often misunderstood, and highly prevalent: adult eating disorders.

Dr. Berens shares her unique clinical perspective as well as her personal experience with disordered eating. Together, they unpack:

• The difference between disordered eating and diagnosed eating disorders

• Common misconceptions that lead to missed diagnoses in adults

• How weight bias and cultural norms shape care (and miscare)

• Red flags clinicians should recognize

• The medical complications of chronic restriction, including bone and muscle loss

• The overlap between eating disorders, GI symptoms, ADHD, PCOS, and more

• What truly evidence-based, weight-inclusive care looks like

• Where patients and providers can turn for trustworthy resources

Whether you're a provider looking to improve your approach or someone navigating your own relationship with food, this conversation is full of insight, compassion, and practical takeaways.