IN THE MEDIA

Dr. VanBeck is a trusted expert voice on eating disorders, food relationships, and women's mental health and has been featured in national publications, podcasts, and broadcast news including:

CBS News – Coping with Food Noise

Dr. VanBeck joined CBS News to explain food noise — the relentless mental chatter about eating — and share practical strategies for managing it effectively. Watch the full segment on our homepage.

Women’s Health magazine – How to Stop Food Noise Naturally

Dr. VanBeck was sought out by Women's Health as a physician expert on reducing food noise naturally — offering research-backed strategies for building a healthier relationship with food. Read the article here.

Eating Disorder Hope – Greek Life & Eating Disorders

Dr. VanBeck contributed an original article to Eating Disorder Hope — a leading national resource for eating disorder education and recovery — examining the unique pressures Greek life places on college women and how those pressures intersect with disordered eating. Read her article: Greek Life & Eating Disorders

Mad Rush Podcast – Featured Guest with Trisha Addicks

Dr. VanBeck was a featured guest on the Mad Rush Podcast, speaking on mental health, confidence, body image among young women in Greek life, and the critical role of parent involvement. The podcast, hosted by Trisha Addicks, known for her work in sorority coaching and her appearance in HBO's Bama Rush, reaches a broad audience of college women navigating identity and social pressure. Trisha is widely regarded as the nation’s leading sorority rush consultant and has also been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other national media outlets. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

Lose It! - Why Do You Feel Hungrier in the Winter?

Dr. VanBeck was featured in Lose It!'s editorial on why hunger intensifies in winter, sharing mindfulness-based strategies for navigating seasonal shifts in appetite and food behavior. Read the article here.

Michigan Daily - It’s time to end virtual rush open houses for sororities

Dr. VanBeck was quoted in The Michigan Daily on the emotional and social impact of a virtual sorority rush, bringing a clinical perspective to a timely conversation about belonging, connection, and mental health among University of Michigan students. Read the article here.

Ann Arbor Scout Guide

Dr. VanBeck is the only psychologist selected for the Ann Arbor Scout Guide — an invitation-only guide recognizing the most trusted, top-rated professionals and businesses in the Ann Arbor community. Read more here.

Leadership & Community Involvement

Jennifer is committed to mental health advocacy beyond the therapy room and is actively engaged in mental health advocacy and community leadership:

• Board Member, Washtenaw Psychology Society (Supporting professional development and collaboration in psychology)

• Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Event Planning Committee (Connecting mental well-being with the arts, appealing to a broad audience)

• Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor – Founding member of Ann Arbor Public School’s Jewish Parent’s Group (Advocating for Jewish parents voices to be represented)

Dr. VanBeck is available for interviews, expert commentary, and podcast appearances on topics including eating disorders, food relationships, body image, and mental health in young women.

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