Episode 551: When Your Teen Says “I’m Fine”
5/29/202642 min
When your child says “I’m fine”… what if they’re not?
As parents, we hear it all the time.
“I’m fine.”
But what if those two words are actually a cry for help?
In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with nationally recognized eating disorder and trauma expert Dr. Jillian Lampert of The Emily Program to discuss the subtle signs parents often miss, the connection between trauma, self-harm, body image, and eating disorders, and how curiosity—not panic—can open life-changing conversations.
This episode may change how you parent… and it may help save a life.
Key Takeaways
✔ “I’m fine” may actually mean you’re onto something
✔ Isolation is often one of the earliest warning signs
✔ Food changes, exercise habits, supplements, and body talk can be clues
✔ Social media is shaping body image more than parents realize
✔ Curiosity beats confrontation every time
✔ Early intervention matters more than perfection
Powerful Quote
“If your child says ‘I’m fine’… take that as a yes. You’re onto something.”
Connect with Jillian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-lampert-2a735651/
Learn about The Emily Program https://emilyprogram.com/
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
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Rebecca Green· Host0:10
Welcome to the Whineypalooza podcast. I'm your host, Rebecca Green. I'm a wife, mother of three, and licensed clinical social worker. I also have three fur babies at home too. My passion has always been to help children and their families. I always dreamed of being a wife and a mother. Parents are always learning through their struggles, failures, and successes and joys. I am no stranger to this wild ride of parenting, and I know behind every great parent lies a team of supportive friends and family. I want to be part of your support system. I want you to know that you are not alone. We are in this parenting world together. Join me every week for insightful discussions with experts on parenting and marriage, as well as other parents who have found the secret to successes in parenthood. You'll learn tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever. I hope you will follow along with me while we dive into what it takes to achieve a happy family. Hello, everyone. This is Rebecca Green for the Whineypalooza podcast, and I am so excited today because I get to talk to the fabulous Dr. Jillian Lampert. Jillian, thank you so much for being here with me today.
Jillian Lampert· Guest1:29
I'm so excited