Podcasts about bigorexia

Most often, this podcast focuses on struggles with beauty and body image among women. Today, however, I want to give us a glimpse into the widespread nature of struggles around food, exercise, and body image among men.Eric Pothen is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach who works primarily with men and knows firsthand the journey of eating disorder recovery. In particular, Eric works with clients navigating eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, and body image struggles, helping them break free from the grip of food rules, body shame, and self-doubt.In today's conversation, Eric helps us better understand the differences between disordered eating and eating disorders, why men are often hesitant to seek help for struggles with food and body image, names some of the disordered trends he sees at work in our culture when it comes to food and body image, and gives us helpful reminders of how we might all work toward greater wholeness in these areas.I can't wait for you to listen in to this important conversation!Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

In this episode of Mind Your Fitness, we are joined by Aaron Flores, a registered dietitian and host of the podcast Men Unscripted, for a compelling conversation on the intersections of eating disorders, diet culture, and the male experience. Aaron shares his journey as a dietitian healing his own relationship with food/body and how unlearning traditional nutrition training helped him adopt a weight-inclusive, intuitive eating approach to support other men. He joins us to unpack how modern masculinity, performance culture, and diet trends intersect in harmful ways. From teen boys chasing gym gains to tech bros obsessed with fasting and supplements, this episode challenges how we define "health" for men. The conversation also dives into under-discussed topics like low testosterone from restrictive eating, how male libido can signal nutritional imbalance, and the gaps in identifying and supporting those men struggling with body image and/or disordered eating concerns. A must-listen for clinicians, parents, and anyone supporting men on their wellness journey. Aaron Flores is Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), Certified Body Trust® Provider, and one of the few men very active in the space of intuitive eating. Aaron is a true trailblazer with his podcast Men Unscripted, where he holds conversations that give insight into the struggles that men experience when it comes to their body, food, and fitness. He has been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and on the 10% Happier Podcast.  

In the past, you've heard me talk about the epidemic of body dysmorphia which is spreading like wildfire thanks to social media. Body dysmorphia is defined as a mental disorder marked by an overwhelming and all-consuming preoccupation with a perceived flaw in one's appearance. One new subset is what's called muscle dysmorphia, a belief that one's body is too small, too skinny, and not muscular enough. This has also been called bigorexia, megarexia, and reverse anorexia. Mental health and medical experts are now warning that this is the latest eating disorder affecting our teens, as more and more teenagers, particularly our boys, are struggling with bigorexia. Much of this is being fueled by the presence of social media and the comparison it fosters, while promoting muscularity as a measure of one's value. We must help our kids understand that their identity is not to be found in what they look like. Rather, it's the value they already have in God's eyes that counts.

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Bigorexia - When is Enough, Enough? Ep 254•Bigorexia refers to a condition similar to anorexia but focused on a compulsive desire for muscle growth. The hosts clarify that the documentary they refer to is not specifically a Christian documentary, but it offers valuable insights into the psychological issues faced by bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts.•Carl shares a personal anecdote from his youth, discussing the pressure he felt in the bodybuilding community and how a friend advised him against using steroids, seeing the potential harm it could bring.Personal Experiences•Merrill and Carl exchange their experiences with body image and performance. Merrill recounts his time as a runner, focusing on how he believed weight loss would improve his performance, leading to unhealthy goals and perceptions of body image.•Carl discusses his past experiences with performance pressure and how he struggled with perceptions of self-worth based on physical appearance and achievements.The Broader Implications of Bigorexia•The hosts emphasize that issues like bigorexia are not just confined to bodybuilding but can extend to various areas of life, such as financial success, fame, and relationships. The constant need for more — whether it be money, control, or validation — can lead to destructive behaviors.Obsessive Thoughts and Their Effects•The hosts discuss the nature of obsessive thoughts and how they manifest in different forms.•They highlight the dangers of comparing oneself to others, particularly in a social media-driven world where curated images create unrealistic expectations.Recognizing and Addressing Obsessions•Merrill shares the importance of recognizing when one's pursuit of physical or material goals becomes unhealthy. •They introduce the concept of “taking thoughts captive” as a biblical principle that can be applied to mental health, advocating for mindfulness and self-awareness.Steps to RecoveryTherapy and Medication•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is highlighted as an effective approach to change unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors.•The potential use of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) is discussed as a way to help stabilize mental health while working through cognitive therapy. Lifestyle Changes•They advocate for creating a supportive environment by surrounding oneself with positive influences and distancing from toxic situations.•The conversation notes the need for moderation in all aspects of life, emphasizing that balance is key to maintaining a healthy mindset.The Role of FaithSpiritual Perspectives•Throughout the episode, the importance of faith and spirituality is woven into the conversation. Merrill and Carl discuss how understanding one's identity in Christ can provide a foundation for overcoming obsessive thoughts and behaviors.•The hosts suggest that true contentment comes from recognizing one's worth apart from societal pressures and expectations. Perspective on Contentment•The episode incorporates biblical references to contentment, focusing on the idea that true fulfillment comes from recognizing and appreciating what one already has.•They reflect on the story of the Israelites receiving manna, illustrating the importance of living in the present and trusting in divine provision.https://rocksolidfamilies.orgSupport the show#Rocksolidfamilies,#familytherapy,#marriagecounseling,#parenting,#faithbasedcounseling,#counseling,#Strongdads,#coaching,#lifecoach,#lifecoaching,#marriagecoaching,#marriageandfamily,#control,#security,#respect,#affection,#love,#purpose,#faith,#mastersofdisaster,#storms,#disasterrelief,#tornados,#hurricanes,#floods

Send us a textThe mini-series, Adolescence, is a global hit, topping Netflix charts in 71 countries and amassing 24.3 million views in its first four days. It's sparked a global conversation about parenting, masculinity, and the impact of social media on young people. It's brilliance rests on holding up a mirror to everyone in society, showing us the complex factors that cause toxic ideas to take root.  When I started this podcast I set out to create somewhere that is a safe space for us parents to explore the challenges we face, judgement free. The links below are all referenced in the episode offering tools to think about, and unpack, our own parenting and how best to connect with and support our own kids.BLOG: What to think about before handing your child a phone: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/blog/mobile-phones-social-media-and-online-access-what-i-would-do-if-i-had-my-teens-or-tweens-again/BOOK: When you lose it by Roxy and Gaye LongworthEPISODES:Screen time: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/screen-time-for-tweens-and-teens-the-latest-on-what-works-and-what-doesnt/Andrew Tate and the manosphere:  https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/role-models-andrew-tate-misogyny-red-pills-and-the-manosphere/Sexting and nudes: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/parenting-tips-4-protecting-your-tweenteen-from-doing-something-illegal-with-their-phone-camera-aka-sexting-also-how-and-why-you-might-give-your-teen-an-allowance/Porn culture: episode https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/pornography-why-talking-to-your-teen-about-it-is-more-important-now-than-its-ever-been-and-great/Andrew Hampton interview: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/114-friendships-frenemies-and-boy-banter-parenting-our-teens-through-the-relationship-pitfalls/Masculinity vaccinations: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/98-boys-emotions-masculinity-vaccinations-and-online-influencers/Talking with boys: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/masculinity-and-positive-ways-of-supporting-our-teenage-boys-an-interview-with-mike-nicholson-from/Bigorexia and bodybuilding: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/feeding-your-teen-control-issues-and-bigorexia/Looksmaxxing: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/112-boys-looks-and-masculinity-on-social-media-the-hard-and-soft-of-looksmaxxing/Staying connected: (second part of this episode) https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/2-alcohol-how-to-discuss-it-and-staying-connected-should-we-be-letting-our-teenagers-drink-and-w/Male friendships and the masculine mask:  https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/boy-friendships-and-supporting-our-sons-in-forming-positive-friendships-also-what-the-we-sho-1/For a tSupport the showThank you so much for your support. Please hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. I don't have medical training so please seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. My email is teenagersuntangled@gmail.com My website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact us:www.teenagersuntangled.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagersuntangled/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/teenagersuntangled/Susie is available for a free 15 minute consultation, and has a great blog:www.amindful-life.co.uk

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Bigorexia, sometimes seen as the opposite of anorexia, is becoming more common among kids and teens who are overly focused on building muscle. While staying active and eating well is great, the problem comes when it turns into an unhealthy obsession. Social media adds to the pressure by setting unrealistic body standards, making it important for young people to understand their natural body types and set healthy goals.While some cases might need professional help, many just need the right guidance from good trainers or health coaches. The key is knowing the difference between a strong commitment to fitness and something that could become a real mental health concern.Highlights of the Podcast00:01 - Introduction00:20 - What is Bigorexia?00:43 - Who is Affected?01:09 - Are Supplements Involved?01:58 - Mental Health Concerns02:37 - Social Media Influence03:35 - Helping Kids with Bigorexia04:31 - Misdiagnosis Concerns

Health and wellness has been under attack for a long time. Now that people have woken up to it, the establishment is doing everything they can to demonize people who adopt a healthy lifestyle. From labeling adolescents who “don't eat the way they use to” and focus on fitness as having an eating disorder called “Bigorexia” to labeling people who practice yoga as Nazis, because apparently the Nazis liked yoga, health is under assault. They want you unfit and lazy, that's the only way their plans work. Get my New Album “Universal Basic Awesome” with unreleased track and MERCH at https://RebunkedRecords.com   ALL THE MUSIC VIDEOS: https://youtube.com/@RebunkedRecords   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rebunkednew   TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rebunkednews   Start your Heavy Metal Detox: https://TruthTRS.com   Tip Jar: https://GiveSendGo.com/Rebunked    Rebunked on Substack: https://Rebunked.substack.com    Rebunked News is happy to shout out:   Supercharge your health with the amazing supplements at Chemical Free Body! https://chemicalfreebody.com/?rfsn=7505813.fa2d09   VALUE-FOR-VALUE DONATION: https://Rebunked.news   VENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/rebunked   CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$rebunked   PAYPAL: https://Paypal.me/Rebunked   T-SHIRTS: https://Rebunked.news/Shirts   TELEGRAM: https://t.me/Rebunkednews

In recent years, we've heard more talk about mental health and body image. Anorexia and bulimia are two of the most researched and discussed body issues. While they typically target women, specifically young women, the problems can be found in men, too. For researchers, finding ways to reverse these trends is a significant challenge. And while they're working hard, researchers have found a new form of body dysmorphia that seems to be growing rapidly. It's called bigorexia and is seen typically in young men. This body image issue involves not being big enough or muscular enough. And the studies are only beginning... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6790e1d706e90').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6790e1d706e90.modal.secondline-modal-6790e1d706e90").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

Hannah and Emily are taking a quick break. Enjoy these throwback episodes in the meantime while we record some brand new episodes for season 10! In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by Sports Dietitian, Leslie Bonci. Leslie dives into bigorexia and how it affects male athletes, specifically. She dives into who is most likely to struggle with it and some common characteristics that someone who struggles with bigorexia may develop. With her experience as an NFL dietitian, Leslie shares how even the most elite athletes can struggle with their bodies. Tune in for more! Leslie is a registered dietitian and board certified specialist in sports dietetics who works with athletes and active people of all levels and abilities through advice that is attainable, maintainable and sustainable with a side of snark and sass! Leslie Bonci Websites: www.activeeatingadvice.com and http://performance365.org Instagram: @boncilj Facebook and X: @lesliebonci Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tudpodcast  The Up-Beet Dietitians Website: https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/  Substack: https://theupbeetdietitians.substack.com Emily Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@emsnovellas Website: https://www.emsnovellas.com/ Hannah Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@dietitianhannah Website: https://dietitianhannah.com/

The Adonis Complex. In this episode, we discuss the mental illness of Muscle Dysmorphia, otherwise known as Bigorexia, Reverse Anorexia and The Adonis Complex. Chapters 0:00 What is Muscle Dysmorphia? 4:10 Why is Muscle Dysmorphia Increasing? 6:30 Who is At Risk of Muscle Dysmorphia? 9:35 Disordered or Dedicated? 15:30 Treating Muscle Dysmorphia Show Notes "Change in sociocultural ideal male physique: An examination of past and present action figures" by Baghurst et al., 2006 "Evolving ideals of male body image as seen through action toys" by Pope et al., 1999 "‘The day you start lifting is the day you become forever small': Bodybuilders explain muscle dysmorphia" by Underwood et al., 2022 https://youtu.be/rVHVqoXLwgE?si=gF-zRgxlr74T1ll4 "Body Image" The Mental Wellbeing College Podcast episode with Dr. Nick Galli

Join me as I delve into the world of Muscle Dysmorphia. Discover how the obsessive pursuit of the perfect physique can lead to dangerous consequences and how social media fuels this modern-day struggle. Tune in to uncover the hidden challenges faced by many.Are You Ready?***************Article Used:'Bigorexia' Has Young Men Doing Dangerous Things for MuscleBy Peter Flax Published: Sep 19, 2022https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a41133394/bigorexia-muscle-dysmorphia-special-report/***************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Instagram:instagram.com/beauty_unlockeds_podcast_hourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepodYouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthour****************Intro/Outro Music:Music by Savvier from Fugue FAME INC This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Send us a Text Message.Extreme misogyny, and the resulting violence against women and girls, has recently been described in the UK as a national emergency. According to the National Police Chiefs Council, online influencers like Andrew Tate are radicalising boys in and a way that is 'quite terrifying'. Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth said officers who focused on violence against women and girls are now working with counter-terrorism teams to look at the risk of young men being radicalised.But what should we parents be doing, and how can we best support our boys? I reached out to Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski who's a researcher and educator specializing in the social-emotional development and wellbeing of boys and men.We talked about the emotional lives of boys and men, online influencers, and the idea of innoculating our boys before they hit puberty so they are prepared for the issues that tend to crop up. Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski:www.remasculine.comDr. Brendan Kwiatkowski is a researcher, educator, speaker, and consultant specializing in the social-emotional development and wellbeing of boys and men—and how that intersects with the wellbeing of others. His PhD research investigated teenage boys' experiences and beliefs about being male and compared their experiences based on their levels of emotional expression. He is passionate about positive-focused and person-centred research that humanizes and empowers participants, as well in research that is transformative and practically useful for people in the real-world. He lives in Vancouver, BC, and is part of the faculty of education at a local university. Some of the things Brendan enjoys regularly is breath-work, cold plunges, and free-diving.Previous episodes:MASCULINITY: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/masculinity-and-positive-ways-of-supporting-our-teenage-boys-an-interview-with-mike-nicholson-from/BIGOREXIA: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/feeding-your-teen-control-issues-and-bigorexia/BOY FRIENDSHIPS: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/boy-friendships-and-supporting-our-sons-in-forming-positive-friendships-also-what-the-we-sho-1/TALKING ABOUT PORN: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/pornography-why-talking-to-your-teen-about-it-is-more-important-now-than-its-ever-been-and-great/Support the Show.Thanks for listening. Neither of us has medical training so please seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. Please hit the follow button if you like our podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message.Rachel's email is teenagersuntangled@gmail.com The website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact us:www.teenagersuntangled.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagersuntangled/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/teenagersuntangled/Susie is available for a free 15 minute consultation, and has a great blog:www.amindful-life.co.uk

Have you heard of the term, "bigorexia"? It is a form of body dysmorphic disorder, similar in ways to anorexia.  Bigorexia is used to describe muscle dysmorphia, a condition exhibited mostly by boys/men and characterized by excessive weight lifting, a preoccupation with not feeling muscular enough and a strict adherence to eating foods that lower weight and build muscle.  And it is seriously on the rise, and surprisingly under-recognized. The rise has led to articles titled, “What is Bigorexia?” in the NY Times and “Body Dysmorphia in boys and men can fuel muscle obsession, doctors say” in the Washington Post. Body image challenges are not a new thing, however the world we live in today presents new accelerants making these conditions even harder to manage. If we are not screening for them in all people, no matter gender status, we are likely missing people who need help. Lucky for us, there are amazing clinician researchers doing outstanding work to try to help us understand more about these conditions and ways we can help. And today we have a world's expert whose lab has published extensively on muscle dysmorphia. Welcome, Jason Nagata, MD! Dr. Nagata is a pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco specializing in adolescent and young adult eating disorders. He researches eating disorders, muscle-enhancing behaviors, and social media in boys and men. He edited the book Eating Disorders in Boys and Men and is Senior Editor of the Journal of Eating Disorders. He has published over 300 articles in academic journals and his research has been covered by The New York Times, CNN, NPR, and NBC News. He is the recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Emerging Leader in Adolescent Health Award and the International Association for Adolescent Health Young Professionals Prize. Dr. Nagata recommends the following resources: The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) website. Your Doctor Friends recommend checking out Dr. Nagata's "Nagata Lab" page on the UCSF website! Thanks for tuning in, folks! Please sign up for our "PULSE CHECK" monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website page, and we PROMISE we will not spam you! We just want to send you cool articles, videos and thoughts :) For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link!   Find us at: Website: yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com  Email: yourdoctorfriendspodcast@gmail.com  Connect with us: @your_doctor_friends (IG) Send/DM us a voice memo/question and we might play it on the show! @yourdoctorfriendspodcast1013 (YouTube) @JeremyAllandMD (IG, FB, Twitter) @JuliaBrueneMD (IG) @HealthPodNet (IG)

Send us a Text Message.90: I scan the newspapers daily to keep an eye on what's going on that might be relevant to us parents. I usually share it on my Instagram and Facebook feeds, but it's also good to sit down with another, equally interested but unpolitical, parent, to simply chat about the state of the world that our kids are growing up in. None of it is scientific, or based on deep fact, but sometimes it's nice to chew the cud and hear other parents talking freely about the issues that might affect our own parenting and kids.I'd love to hear if there are any topics that particularly interest you, or if you agree/disagre with any of our views. Email Rachel @teenagersuntangled@gmail.com and you can sign up for my newsletter on the website at www.teenagersuntangled.com.Quote:Viktor Frankl: 'When a person can't find a deep sense of pupose he distracts himself with pleasure.'Sources:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13454193/Mel-Stride-blames-pornography-video-games-alarming-surge-jobless-young-men.html#:~:text=Mel%20Stride%20said%20that%20easy,of%20economic%20inactivity%20across%20Britain.https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/china-president-xi-high-school-pupils-military-training-gkgwmj2q7https://news.sky.com/story/which-countries-have-national-service-and-how-does-it-work-elsewhere-13143261@Mrpink on Twitterhttps://eu.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/03/01/muscle-dysmorphia-bigorexia-are-severe-problems-thanks-to-tiktok/72792612007/Support the Show.Thanks for listening. Neither of us has medical training so please seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. Please hit the follow button if you like our podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message.Rachel's email is teenagersuntangled@gmail.com The website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact us:www.teenagersuntangled.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagersuntangled/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/teenagersuntangled/Susie is available for a free 15 minute consultation, and has a great blog:www.amindful-life.co.uk

A study published late last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that there has been sharp increases in the rates of hospitalizations for boys with eating disorders. This is news that we all must pay attention to, as historically, eating disorders have been portrayed as a disease of adolescent girls who desire to lose weight out of concern for their appearance. This is not at all surprising considering the body image pressure that marketing and social media continue to ramp up for our girls. But researchers are telling us that body image pressures on our boys convince them that they need to bulk-up with muscle. Medical professionals have labeled this as bigorexia. Not only is this a spiritual issue related to a misplaced sense of identity, and idolizing muscles, but it causes low heart rates, abnormal blood markers, and suicidal ideation. God calls us to have no other God's before Him. This includes the idolatry of self. Teach your kids to honor God above all else.

Despite being serious mental health conditions, and highly comorbid with ADHD, eating disorders often go undetected. Christine Peat, Ph.D., helps caregivers and others understand symptoms and treatments for different types of eating disorders. Eating Disorders: More Resources Get: The Eating Disorders Linked to ADHD Self-Test: Eating Disorders in Adults Read: Body Image, Bigorexia, and Eating Disorders in Men and Boys Read: Red Flags and Recovery Steps for Teens Access the video and slides for podcast episode #494 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/eating-disorders-adhd-arfid-anorexia/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Many people struggle with their physical image on social media and apparently there is a term for this - bigorexia. Henry elaborates on this and shares a personal experience that led him to keeping his health in check. Also, there was an outage on Instagram and Facebook today but how crucial is it to our lives? Then we discuss the Word on the Street.

Sarah welcomes Zac Aynsley to The Beyond Condition Podcast for an episode based on Zac's journey as a competitive bodybuilder, his appearance on the Amazon Prime documentary BIGOREXIA, why he took 3 years away from the stage and his comeback plans.Be ready for real life, honest insights into what it really feels like to pour every moment of your life into chasing a Pro Card. Building up to his 2019 IFBB show he built a physique he was proud of and was sure he had achieved a top spot, being placed in the centre, he was ready to hear his name as they announced the top 3. His name wasn't called out and in this episode you will find out the effect this had on Zac and the motivation he has to help others from his experiences.After 3 years away from the stage Zac shares his comeback plans and his change in mindset leading up to his show this weekend.We discuss a multitude of topics including external pressure, social media, mindset mastery and what you can gain from bodybuilding.Find Zac on Instagram @zacaynsleyWatch it here: https://youtu.be/N0FNSxhycNsGet in touch and share this episode @sarahparker_bb

Seminario sulla Vigoressia, un disordine sempre più frequente che riguarda gli appassionati del fitness, e in particolare i cultori del corpo scultoreo.Nella puntata: caratteristiche della vigoressia, come riconoscerla, chi sono i soggetti più esposti, come intervenire nei casi accertati e, soprattutto, come prevenirla.

A holiday is when someone is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax. That's according to the Cambridge Dictionary. The problem with teenagers, is that what they want to do for several weeks over summer - such as sleep or use their electronic devices all day - may not fit with what we think they should be doing. Also, having them around, doing what they want, may not be very relaxing for others who're also on holiday, or trying to work. So how do we survive the school holidays in a way that leaves us, and our relationships, unscathed?Top tip: lower your expectations of yourself and them for at least the first two weeks, and avoid comparisons with other families.1:26 Review: a safe haven2:25 Review of Bigorexia episode2:51 Hope for parents of kids who fight4:31 Coaching resilience6:43 Holidays with teensRESOURCES USED:  https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/surviving-the-school-holidays.htmhttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/opinion-how-to-cope-with-teenagers-during-school-holidays/VMGATMEQ6BK7LSYEPULSDHF464/https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/holidays-teenagers-survival-school-summer-24233790https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/helping-teens-cope-with-holiday-stresshttps://anteloperecovery.com/how-to-support-your-teen-over-the-holidays/https://www.youngminds.org.uk/professional/resources/self-care-support-over-the-summer-holidays/https://parentandteen.com/connect-holidays/https://www.liahonaacademy.com/how-to-deal-with-negative-teen-behavior-during-the-holidays.htmlhttps://anitacleare.co.uk/tempting-teens-off-tech-school-holidays/https://smudgedpostcard.com/holiday-inspiration-holidays-teenagers/Thanks for listening. Creating this podcast has been transformative for our family lives; we hope it does the same for yours. Please follow us if you like our podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message.Our website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact us:www.teenagersuntangled.comSusie is available for a free 15 minute consultation, and has a great blog:www.amindful-life.co.uk

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by Sports Dietitian, Leslie Bonci. Leslie dives into Bigorexia and how it affects male athletes, specifically. She dives into who is most likely to struggle with it and some common characteristics that someone who struggles with Bigorexia may develop. With her experience as an NFL dietitian, Leslie shares how even the most elite athletes can struggle with their bodies. Tune in for more! Leslie is a registered dietitian and board certified specialist in sports dietetics who works with athletes and active people of all levels and abilities through advice that is attainable, maintainable and sustainable with a side of snark and sass! The Beets Deets Bonus Segment Want even more TUD? Listen to our ad-free premium content for a low monthly cost! Leslie Bonci Websites: www.activeeatingadvice.com and http://performance365.org Instagram: @boncilj Facebook and Twitter: @lesliebonci The Up-Beet Dietitians Website: https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/  Join Our Course: https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/course Emily Website: https://www.emknutrition.net/  Hannah Website: https://www.healthwithhannaht.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-up-beet-dietitians/message

Boys and men who display a muscular physique that's 'ripped', or 'cut'  get more likes and shares than other accounts on social media, so the algorithms behind the platforms are feeding a strong trend in muscle building amongst teen boys. But who ends up feeding the ravenously hungry, and is it all healthy?  Louise has asked us for help with how to manage feeding her growing lad.  Her son – who's 17 - goes to the gym to muscle-build five days a week and then expects her to provide him with the foods that go with his lifestyle. With the current financial climate, she says can't afford to provide him with all the food to match his gym needs.  She expects him to ask if he wants to take food because some of it is earmarked for an evening meal or baking. Sometimes he asks, sometimes he just helps himself. She says they're continually falling out over this and she'd like some tips on how to deal with it.   The term Bigorexia was raised during my interview with Mike Nicholson from Progressive Masculinity. It's used to describe a particular form of body dysmorphia and controlled eating that's hard to spot, because the people suffering look outwardly super-healthy. It's a growing issue, and little understood, so we decided to use this episode to talk about both problems and give you some ideas for how to tackle them. RESOURCES:  Do you have body dysmorphic disorder? Check here: https://bddfoundation.org/information/do-i-have-bdd-test/  HELP LINES·        https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/·        https://bdd.iocdf.org/·        https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/eating-disorder-helplines·         www.suicidepreventionlifeline.orgRESEARCH USED:·        https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a41133394/bigorexia-muscle-dysmorphia-special-report/·         https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-02-social-media-linked-symptoms-muscle.html‘The day you start lifting is the day you become forever small': Bodybuilders explain muscle dysmorphia https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13634593221093494More Muscles, More “Likes”: The Rise of Bigorexia and How Social Media is Fueling Unhealthy Body Image Among Young Men in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by Darice Warren https://www.nssbehavioralhealth.com/nss-blog-the-rise-of-bigorexia-and-how-social-media-is-fueling-unhealthy-body-image-among-young-men/·        https://Thanks for listening. Creating this podcast has been transformative for our family lives; we hope it does the same for yours. Please follow us if you like our podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message.Our website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact us:www.teenagersuntangled.comSusie is available for a free 15 minute consultation, and has a great blog:www.amindful-life.co.uk

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Episode 132: The nerd's talk about the documentary on Amazon, Bigorexia. Johnny is in a rut and we give him advice to help him out. Are you in a rut? Are advice can maybe help you as well. The nerd's finally rant about what is bugging them this week. Enjoy this episode of Nerd's Talking The Podcast and don't forget to leave us a review! Featuring Lafayette, Carlos, Johnny and Laura. Email your random thoughts, hate mail, and overflowing love to ⁠⁠nerdstalking@yahoo.com⁠⁠ and visit ⁠⁠our website⁠⁠ for info about the show. You can also send us a voice message ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ or support the podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdstalking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdstalking/support

Have you heard of Bigorexia? It's a mental disorder that causes someone to feel like they're in the wrong body and thus identify with a different image of themselves...AND...We don't celebrate it with parades and flags!!! Go figure.

Joe, Matt, and Bobby are back at it again. Talking about getting into fights, Donald Trump getting arrested, and Bigorexia. Joe supports sex workers, Matt destroyed a man's Achilles heel, and Bobby's got that cake. Doing errands, Joey Swoll, a special giveaway for one of our lucky patrons, this episode has it all!Support us on Patreon for bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/JustSomeLockerRoomTalk?fan_landing=trueTwitter:@L0ckerRoomTa1kInstagram:@justsomelockerroomtalkSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/38on5DGj89NZiyhinsPdrK?si=Xze0Edt5S_SrBYsR9BKUwA&nd=1iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locker-room-talk/id1611681173Joe GormanTwitter and Instagram: @JoeWGormanMatt MaranTwitter and Instagram: @REALMattMaranBobby SheehanTwitter and Instagram: @BobbySheehanLOL

Today I'm talking with Dr. Scott Griffiths. Scott is a senior lecturer in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne. He leads the Physical Appearance Research Team, a multidisciplinary group of researchers and health professionals who investigate body image, appearance related stigmas and discrimination, appearance enhancing substances, appearance enhancement and appearance related psychological disorders such as eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder.I wanted to talk to Scott about the phenomenon of muscle dysmorphia, a disorder that sits somewhere between a body dysmorphic disorder and an eating disorder that tends to impact cis boys and men. It's sometimes characterised as the male anorexia. Of course cis boys and men get anorexia too, but muscle dysmorphia is a bit different. It's sometimes known as Bigorexia. It's when an individual doesn't believe that they're big enough or sufficiently muscular to the point that they devote their lives to gains and progress in the gym. They might follow extremely strict diets which prioritise protein and cut out a lot of carbohydrates, and in some cases men can turn to using anabolic steroids, which have some really serious long-term effects for both physical and mental health as you'll hear us talking about. A lot of Scott's research is about the ways that social media, and particularly TikTok feeds people who are vulnerable to eating disorders or muscle dysmorphia, more and more content that upholds unrealistic body and image based ideals, and actually fuels eating disorders.It's really interesting research to hear about, but as a parent and as someone who works with eating disorders, it's really terrifying.Find out more about Scott's work here.Follow his work on Twitter here.Follow Laura on Instagram here.Subscribe to my newsletter here.Here's the transcript in full:Scott: When you're on your feed and TikTok is delivering videos for you to consume, all of the reference points you are getting from content that it's popular and influential and that people are responding to it. It's so divorced from reality that you've got a greater pool of people comparing and feeling poorly about themselves and now investing in the general necessity of looking better.INTROLaura: Hey, and welcome to Can I Have Another Snack? I'm Laura Thomas, an anti-diet, registered nutritionist, and author of the Can I Have Another Snack newsletter. We're having conversations about how we nourish ourselves and our kids in all senses of the word in the hellscape that is diet culture.Today I'm talking with Dr. Scott Griffiths. Scott is a senior lecturer in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne. He leads the Physical Appearance Research Team, a multidisciplinary group of researchers and health professionals who investigate body image, appearance related stigmas and discrimination, appearance enhancing substances, appearance enhancement and appearance related psychological disorders such as eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder.I wanted to talk to Scott about the phenomenon of muscle dysmorphia, a disorder that sits somewhere between a body dysmorphic disorder and an eating disorder that tends to impact cis boys and men. It's sometimes characterized as the male anorexia, which of course cis boys and men get anorexia too. But muscle dysmorphia is a bit different. It's sometimes known as bigorexia. It's when an individual doesn't believe that they're big enough or sufficiently muscular to the point that they devote their lives to gains and progress in the gym. They might follow extremely strict diets which prioritize protein and cut out a lot of carbohydrates. And in some cases men can turn to using anabolic steroids, which have some really serious long-term effects for both physical and mental health as you'll hear us talking about. A lot of Scott's research is about the ways that social media, and particularly TikTok feeds people who are vulnerable to eating disorders or muscle dysmorphia, more and more content that upholds unrealistic body and image based ideals and actually fuels eating disorders.It's really interesting research to hear about, but as a parent and as someone who works with eating disorders, it's. Really terrifying. So you'll notice that this episode has a slightly different vibe to some of the other episodes this season. I'm asking Scott more about his research on muscle dysmorphia rather than his, you know, personal story. And I'm curious to hear what you think of this episode and get some feedback from you as to whether you'd like more interviews with academics, researchers and practitioners with a particular kind of expertise or on a particular topic like this, in addition to hearing people's lived experience. So if you want, you can drop me a comment over on Substack underneath this episode, um, which you can find at laurathomas.substack.com.And while I have you here, just a reminder that Can I Have Another Snack? is entirely listener and reader supported, but in order to be able to cover the costs of admin and people and pay guests and contributors. A lot of my time is devoted to other work outside of the newsletter. That means I have less time to bring deeply researched essays as well as thoughtful interviews here on the podcast. I'd love to be able to devote most of my time to the work and the community that we're building here, but that means I need a lot more of you to consider becoming a paid subscriber. I also know that that's a big ask right now. So for the month of March, I'm running a one off spring sale on Can I Have another Snack subscriptions. They are 20% off, so for this month only, if you subscribe, you'll pay four pounds a month or 40 pounds for the year instead of five pounds a month or 50 pounds for the year, which is a bargain. I'm not going to be running this good a deal for the rest of the year, so now is the time to cash in. If you've been sitting on the fence it's time to make a move. I'll put a subscription link in the show notes. You can also gift a subscription to a friend or family member or a coworker and get that same deal. And remember that if you want to sign up with some pals or like your NCT group from five years ago, you always get 20% off of group subscriptions. So I will also link to group subscriptions in the show notes.Okay, team, I appreciate your support and hopefully one day we can make this work more sustainable, so I can give up my side hustles. Thank you so much for being here. Here is my interview with Scott Griffiths.MAIN EPISODELaura: All right, Scott, I would love it if you could start by telling us a little bit about how you got interested in studying appearance related psychological disorders like body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders.Scott: When I was a teenager, I worked at a cinema and someone who worked there who was kind of a friend of mine, a young woman, she had anorexia, and I remember at the time being completely mystified by her ailment and predicament. And it's probably quite stigmatizing in retrospect because it seemed to me as a, you know, kind of a fool, that the solution to her problem was readily at hand.Like she was really thin and, and just needed to eat. And that kind of set my thinking in motion about the really complex feelings and beliefs that folks can have about their body and their eating, et cetera. And it was when I was in undergraduate doing a, a Bachelor of Psychology that I had a couple of friends, both young men who would say things to me that would remind me of that young woman who had anorexia in the cinema and things they would say were similar, but the manifestations of them were different. The kinds of eating and, and training and the bodies that they wanted for themselves were all different, but it's core, it seemed like the same kind of issue and disorder. So I think that was what got me interested. And it's developed a lot since then.Laura: Yeah, it's so interesting. I think you know that I work with people with eating disorders and something I often hear from them is like, well, it just, how misunderstood that the disorder is, and from the outside, especially to anyone who knows nothing about eating disorders, it seems like, yeah, it's really simple just to eat more food.But I think you've been on your own learning journey with that and, and come through the other side and realized it's, it's a lot more complicated than that. These people would, you know, if, if it was just, just as easy as eating food, they would do it. But unfortunately that's, that's not the case.Sorry, that was a little tangent cuz I think you were touching on something that I know is really important to those with lived experience of eating disorders. And then kind of moving further along, it's really interesting that you saw the parallels between anorexia nervosa and then what I think you would probably characterize as body dysmorphic disorder. Which is the same but different. And maybe the same is too much of a stretch. But it's similar, but also different. So I'm wondering for people who are unfamiliar with body dysmorphic disorder, can you tell us what exactly it is and maybe some of the, the des describing more of the parallels between something like anorexia nervosa or what we would consider to be a more traditional in inverted commas eating disorder versus what we see in the BDD presentation.Scott: When I was talking with those, those friends, those young men when I was at university the disorder that would best capture what was going on for them is something we call muscle dysmorphia, which is a subtype of body dysmorphia disorder, which kind of sits alongside eating disorders. They are distinct, but they're often comorbid.They both have body image often as a central element. So body dysmorphic disorder, the cardinal symptom is you believing there is a defect in your appearance. It can be completely imaginary or it can be real, but the severity of it in your head is almost always much more severe than it is in actual objective reality.And in the context of muscle dysmorphia, which many people, including myself, see more as an eating disorder than body dysmorphic disorder. The defect in appearance is guys, some girls, but often guys who objectively are, are very large and muscular, but when they look in the mirror, what they see reflected back to them is someone who is scrawny, out of shape or overweight.Just a big difference to how they actually are not at all dissimilar to anorexia where we have people, often young women predominantly, but also some men who look in the mirror and see someone reflected back to them who is very different to how they actually look.Laura: It's interesting that you said that you characterize muscle dysmorphic disorder as more similar to an eating disorder than to true body dysmorphic disorder, and I'm curious to hear a little bit more about why you feel like it fits more into that category.Scott: Yeah. To be fair, when people debate about whether muscle dysmorphia ought to be a body dysmorphic disorder as it currently is classified or an eating disorder, it feels a little bit like a semantic exercise.Laura: Absolutely.Scott: The real push and importance in research as far as I'm concerned, is trying to understand both disorders and develop better treatments and trying to figure out which, which category where there's so much overlap between these two categories already, it belongs to, feels a little like a moot point, but to, to answer the question. For me, it's because when you look at the central pathology that motivates folks with muscle dysmorphia, the low self-esteem, especially around appearance, the kinds of things they believe with respect to why they have to look a certain way in order to have worth and be loved.The attention given to dieting and to exercise and the inability to tolerate deviations from that, the need to constantly progress, the perfectionism, it's all there. It all feels like different sides of the same coin. And when I speak to people, including yourself and your audience, it feels to me like explaining away muscle dysmorphia as one manifestation of an eating disorder, kind of like anorexia, or the reverse of it is just an easy way to see how it is that eating disorders are so much more than just thinness, that they can manifest in all sorts of different ways depending on the types of bodies that people feel compelled to achieve for themselves.Laura: Yeah. Oh, that's so interesting. And I'm, I'm wondering if you could tell us a little bit more about sort of, you know, maybe not with going with, without going into tons and tons of detail that might be upsetting to hear, but just tell us a little bit about, a bit more about you know, how would you know if someone had muscle dysmorphic disorder? You know, I'm thinking about parents who, you know, what are the signs and symptoms that someone might want to look out for that are sort of red flags, if you will.Scott: Got you. So, when you're trying to identify red flags, some muscle dysmorphia, a useful starting point is to recognize that almost everything that is common in muscle dysmorphia can exist and be benign. So you can train five, six days a week every day of the week if you want. And it's completely fine, as long as it's working for you.You can diet right, and it can be fine. Not a psychological disorder if it's working for you. It's not encouraging people to go and do it, but it's not a psychological disorder to do it in muscle dysmorphia. It's when there is a preoccupation and that preoccupation is causing impairment. So it could be that your training and dieting have become so strict that when you feel that your training or dieting are about to be compromised in some way, maybe there's an important social occasion that you have to attend, and it means that you don't get to stick to your diet or go to train or something unexpected comes up, and you have to prioritize that other important unexpected thing.If that brings you anxiety and guilt makes you angry at yourself, then you are in the territory of massive dysmorphia as opposed to just behaviors that are otherwise benign with respect to disorder.Laura: Yeah, so you're just highlighting here that you know, the behaviors in and of themselves are not pathological. You know, plenty of people go to the gym, you know, they are super careful with their diet. Where it runs into kind of hot water is when, you know, that becomes almost like all encompassing.It takes over your life. It doesn't allow for any flexibility. It becomes very rigid. You can't go to your mates birthday party or just like, go pick up a pizza after work because it's a mess. So that flexibility in eating, that flexibility in your social life, but also I suppose kind of the feelings of guilt, remorse, stress, that might come up if you do do those things.Scott: That's right. And the deteriorations tend to come from many places. They don't just come from one. So maybe you find that on the days where you have to rest where you can't be in gym training, cuz you've gotta have a couple of rest days to recover, you don't feel so good on those days. Maybe every time you don't progress in the gym, so you're not adding on to the weight, you're not getting stronger, it makes you feel like rubbish.Whereas when you first started out, maybe all of those things made you feel really good. Maybe your relationships are starting to suffer. Maybe your partner has had four or five conversations with you now about how they don't like how it's so challenging to go out to a restaurant, et cetera, etc.There's going to be no one thing, but the things tend to all come. Together. And what's challenging as you would well know in the eating disorder space is that the person who is in the thick of it is sometimes not the best judge of how extreme and rigid what they are doing is, and not uncommon at all to have folks who've come out the other end of these disorders look back and say, oh man, I can't believe I didn't see just how crazy it was for me at that.Laura: And that's a really important point, and I'd like to come back and think a little bit about how particularly a parent might address this or raise their concerns with you know, maybe their teen who they know is becoming super fixated on the gym and really rigid around that.Maybe we could come back to that because I feel I still wanna characterize a little bit more of what might be going on for people with muscle dysmorphic disorder. And a big piece that I feel like we haven't talked about yet is the use of anabolic steroids.So yeah, could you tell us how that and maybe any other kind of diet aids and things fit into the picture of muscle dysmorphic disorder?Scott: Yeah, sure. So, if you wanted to be thin and skinny and you were going to abuse drugs to get there, you might use laxatives and diuretics. If you wanna be big and muscular the drug that will typically be abused is anabolic steroids. So the most basic anabolic steroid is just a synthetic form of testosterone, the sex differentiating hormone that men tend to have more of than women, and it helps to synthesize muscle. So if you wanna be bigger muscular, if you've been influenced by, you know, famous fitness influencers, many of whom are using steroids, it may be something you're tempted to turn to and unlike with laxatives and diuretics, where if you take them, they don't have any substantive impact on the calories that you absorb (another way of saying they don't work very well). anabolic steroids, unfortunately do work very well. It's a bit of a public relations disaster, really.Laura: Can I just put a tiny caveat that for people who abuse laxatives and diuretics, in terms of, I just wanna highlight that they are still really dangerous and they can cause electrolyte imbalances. Just because I know people with eating disorders will listen to this podcast and I've worked with eating disorders for long enough to know that they will hear that and think, oh, okay, that means they're safeSo, I just want to highlight that it can cause problems in terms of your intestines. There can be problems with, I'm forgetting the terminology now, but basically twisting your intestines because it just messes with your digestion so much.I'm thinking about laxatives here, but also it can cause dangerously low electrolyte levels in the body, which can cause fits and seizures. So they're not benign, and I don't want anyone to walk away with the message that they're benign. But that's aside from what you're talking about, which is that yeah, you know that people with muscle dysmorphic disorder are more likely to abuse steroids.So, yeah. Could I pass it back to you now?Scott: Of course, and steroids on top of being effective, which makes them very attractive in terms of, you know, as a temptation they also have rather significant health consequences, especially in the long term. But why I bring up the fact that they are effective for building muscle into such a significant degree that you have outfits like the International Olympics Committee who test for doping.The use of things like steroids in sports is because once you're on them, you will experience the progress that you've been craving and to a very significant degree. So folks will get on them, they will put on a lot of muscle, they might even lose some body fat at the same time, which is incredibly challenging to do if you are not on these substances.And of course, they feel. for a time, but they still have the core beliefs and attitudes and thinking so that high doesn't last for very long. But now not only are they not satisfied with their current size often, but to drop in size by coming off would trigger the kinds of intense feelings and distorted thinking that you also see when folks with anorexia are going through recovery and are, you know, weight restoring.So it's incredibly challenging. And what ends up happening is that you have to then treat both the muscle dysmorphia, which is very much a psychological disorder, and the anabolic steroids and their effects, which is an endocrine impactor. And dealing with these in combos is challenging.Laura: And, I was just wondering if you could talk a little to the, the longer term side effects of of the steroid use.Scott: Sure. So the longer term side effects tend to focus on increased mortality and morbidity from, from cardiovascular events, heart attacks, enlarged hearts. The endocrine effects focus predominantly on the capacity of your endocrine system to resume a normal amount of testosterone production endogenously, so from within, subsequent to stopping steroid use.Because when you flood your system with anabolic steroids or synthetic testosterone, the reason men's testicles shrink is because most of the function of testicles is to make testosterone. So the body says, oh, I'm full of testosterone. Now I'm not gonna make any more myself. But when you doing the injections of the tablets and you don't have that testosterone coming in, the body has to restart that system from scratch. And as we've learned, it is not very reliable at doing that. And it is very unpredictable how well that is gonna happen. And there's many, many, many instances of men as young as 23, 24, who will be on testosterone replacement therapy for their entire life, and who have their fertility are greatly compromised now because their bodies have not resumed normal testosterone production.Laura: Yeah. What you're describing is really similar to what happens when once this women are taking the contraceptive pill and then they come off of it and they might not restart their period for five or six months after, hopefully all going well. But what you're talking about, I think in muscle dysmorphic disorder, where there's an abuse of these drugs that those, as I understand it, the doses are much higher than a typical physiological dose.And so the impact, the effect is much, much greater and could last a lot longer, you know, if function is ever fully regained.Scott: Yeah. To give you some context, a beginner's of anabolic steroids, a beginner steroid cycle, if you will, might prescribe something like 500 milligrams of testosterone enate, a really commonly available steroid. I'd wager a bet that it's most widely available in the UK, certainly is in Australia. That beginner's dose is already five times higher than the maximum that a healthy male would produce on their own. And that much testosterone, flooding a system is beyond the bounds of what the human body is used to dealing with. Laura: Yeah. And, and you mentioned you know, the UK context there and there were headlines a couple of years ago that suggested that first of all, that predominantly steroid users in the UK were were using steroids as an appearance or an aesthetic related, you know, for aesthetic reasons rather than for purely like bodybuilding lifting reasons.Although I, I can imagine those things get kind of murky to tease apart and. At that time, I think this was about 2018 the, the reports were that there were about a million steroid users in the UK for, you know, for aesthetic reasons. Is that an accurate reflection? Do you know? Like, is that likely an underestimation, an overestimation, or do we have any, any real sense of what's going on?Scott: I'd say there's a great chance that's an underestimate. Steroid use is incredibly stigmatized. It's heavily criminalized and users are extremely loath to admit even to health professionals that they use anabolic steroids. And you see these schisms even in fitness communities online. So Instagram, TikTok, where there's this constant accusations that someone is using steroids or is natural or bloody for short. So, it's all very underground and it means that whenever you do get an, an estimate based on data that is credible. So in Australia that would be visits to needle and syringe programs as one example, to get injecting equipment for steroids. You can be almost certain that that's just a fraction of what's actually going on out there. And all the evidence we have, at least in Australia suggests that anabolic steroid use is increasing in prevalence and it's gone from something that used to be the purview of just athletes through to professional weightlifters to now those only being a minority. It's very much an aesthetics driven thing.Laura: So tell us what we know about who Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder impacts. You've alluded to that it's mostly cis men. But can you elaborate any further on that?Scott: Sure. So itt's mostly cis men because cis men are the largest pool who would want to be muscular. But you see certain subpopulations of men who are more vulnerable. Gay men are more vulnerable to muscle dysmorphia and to using anabolic steroids because of the heightened appearance pressures in that space. Younger men. So it does tend to be something that has its onset in younger years similar to anorexia.Laura: Sorry, I was gonna ask you, we know kind of what age do boys start becoming vulnerable? Because we know in anorexia it can be as young as like eight or nine sometimes, and that age is getting younger and younger.Scott: Yeah. And you see the same thing in muscle dysmorphia. So the first vulnerability factors can appear there. Studies have been done with action figurines and you have young boys asked which one do they prefer more? And they're able to, to, they have their preferences in line with what you'd expect, and they'll expect a preference for their own bodies to look certain ways, as you'd expect, given media messaging.So the vulnerability factors are there. In terms of muscle dysmorphia on setting tends to take quite a while. You'd be familiar. It's not the case that you hear a couple of messages, you get a mean comment about your appearance, and then suddenly you have it . It's years of internalizing and a bunch of factors that come along, and then it might strike in your teens or your early adulthood.And we see that in muscle dysmorphia too. Steroids often come into the piece a little later, so early adulthood to mid, and it's because they're expensive and they're hard to access.Laura: Yeah. You need to be kind of savvy also. Yeah. I can imagine kids who have figured out the whole cryptocurrency thing. I'm sure that they, you know, would get in there if they could, if they had the means. So you're saying gay men are more at risk. What, are there any other sort of subpopulations that you know, you're particularly worried about?Scott: Men who are in sports for which body weight or some aesthetic element around body weight is a key part. So not uncommon to have guys with muscle dysmorphia say that a lot of some of these thoughts came about because they had to weigh in for their sports. Maybe they were, they were boxes or fighters, something like that. So it just primed them to be in the space of being anxious about the number on the scale and how their fitness was progressing. Things like that.Laura: Do we know anything about racialized groups and, and who might be most at risk?Scott: There is some evidence though, it's not great in terms of its quality as of yet, that folks in predominantly white countries who are not white themselves may be at greater risk for both muscle dysmorphia and steroid use. Data we produced in Australia that was specific to gay bisexual men of, of various races suggested for example, that, you know, if you were an Asian gay man in Australia, that you might be more likely to use anabolic steroids and to succumb to muscle dysmorphia.And in talking with Asian gay men in interviews in qualitative research, part of it is because, you know, if you are an Asian gay man in Australia, then you are often stereotyped as being more feminine. You're not able to be part of the masc for masc subculture, which is still quite dominant and exclusionary and anabolic steroids are a way to compensate for those other aspects of your appearance that are diminishing your masculine capital. You can see something similar happen for men who are shorter. If you go to spaces online where men are complaining about being short to other men, they'll often see, just hit the gym, just get jacked. It's a way to compensate for those other elements that are not helping you to embody that masculine archetypal, conventionally attractive male.Laura: Hmm. Okay. A while back, you talked about pressures from the media. And that has, you know historically, particularly in anorexia research, been held up as a huge antecedent, I suppose, to eating disorder precipitation, but now there's this whole other layer of social media on top of things. How does, and I'm thinking about the fact that young people in particular hang out on TikTok and Instagram and Facebook and maybe less Facebook these days I don't know. I don't go on Facebook. So what do we know about the influence that social media is having on aesthetic and appearance based pressures?Scott: Social media makes people more vulnerable to eating disorders, including muscle dysmorphia. And if you are vulnerable, it can make the transition to having one of these disorders shorter. It can intensify it. And I think it can also assist in maintaining them for longer as well. So the reason why media messaging can be so problematic and damaging in terms of vulnerability for and experiencing eating disorders is because you end up with all these idealized reference points and what social media does is expands that limitlessly so that when you're on your feed and TikTok is delivering videos for you to consume, all of the reference points you are getting from content that is popular and influential and that people are responding to. It's so divorced from reality that you've got a greater pool of people comparing and feeling poorly about themselves and now investing in the general necessity of looking better.Laura: So this is an area that you've been researching. Am I right?Scott: Yeah, that's right.Laura: Can you tell us a little bit more about, you know, specific studies or experiments that you've done, that you're excited to share a bit more about?Scott: So, you know, studies of social media, including of TikTok, generally what they will do is have an experiment and you'll show people some images or videos from social media platforms that you're worried about and see how people respond. Or you have people answer a survey question that will amount to, how often do you use, say, TikTok, Instagram, and you correlate that with some measure like how you feel about your body.And that's all well and fine. But where the real explanatory power is, in my mind, is in big data and getting access into exactly what people are seeing and viewing so you can map their social media experience. So what we've been able to do is to take a group of people with eating disorders and a group of people who, we call it our healthy controls, that don't have eating disorders. And see their entire TikTok algorithm from the day they installed it to the day we requested the data. And that means we can track exactly every video that's being delivered to them, the comments, the likes, all with their consent, I'll just say, of course not being done without that. And we can see what is happening.What it means is we can show things like if you are someone with an eating disorder, your TikTok algorithm that decides what videos you see every time you log in is 50% more likely to deliver you an appearance oriented video for each and every video that you see compared to someone without an eating disorder.And the amount of videos that these folks are seeing, the average is around 2000 a month. So if you are someone in weekly therapy for an eating disorder, If you're a clinician and you have someone who you'reLaura: Oh my God. I'm just sitting here thinking about like some of my clients. I'm like,Scott: That's 500 videos on average that they are seeing between each session. And when we run studies to compliment these on new phones with fresh TikTok accounts that we manage, it only takes three minutes to get an appearance oriented video.You get 17 in the first 20 minutes. So it's not that people are seeking this content out. It happens anyway. And when we look at the rate of liking that folks with eating disorders have for this content versus folks without. It's not that the folks with eating disorders are looking for this content, they're liking it at the same rate because what's algorithm is doing is not taking what you like to determine what you want to see. They're interested in engagement, whether it's Facebook or, or Instagram or TikTok. It's what keeps you looking and what keeps you looking isn't just what makes you happy. It's what makes you anxious or what makes you upset. It's what makes you mad. And if you are someone who is really unhappy or worried about the way you look, it knows which videos will make you look more. And that's exactly what happens. And you can see over time how the algorithm becomes more echo chambery as people get sucked into the vortex of this content.Laura: I think the scariest part for me both as someone who works with eating disorders and as a parent, like my child is obviously not on social media right now, but will be one day I'm sure, is the fact that they know, like the social media companies know exactly what they're doing because wasn't it a couple of years ago, but there was a whistleblower at meta. Who said who, who said, we have all of this information that shows that our algorithms are making body image and eating disorders worse, and yet they're not doing anything about it.Scott: Yeah. And then they downplayed and discredited their own data generated by the star researchers they themselves hired which is absurd. And the reason that they don't wanna do anything about it is because the..Laura: It's capitalism.Sorry, go. Scott: No, you, you're exactly right. The money is made from engagement. And I think the faint that the social media companies do is to imply that what they're doing is giving people what they want, community connectedness. And when it comes to advertising that they're connecting people with the products that they want to buy. And through being able to like things, you can get the sense that, oh, the social media companies are just sitting back and people are doing what they want in there.They're getting what they want, but certainly, the controls that you think you have over what your algorithm, especially on TikTok is sending you is less. And it's about engagement. And engagement doesn't care how you feel, if it's positive or negative, it just cares that you spent the time. Whatever it takes to get you to do more time is what it is going to send you. It's worth noting also that when you look at the proportion of appearance honored content that your algorithm sends you, so how big this echo chamber is, that correlates strongly with the eating disorder symptoms. So the more your algorithm becomes, you know, polluted by appearance, honored content, the worse the eating disorder becomes in tandem. And why wouldn't it?Laura: I have a question, and you might not be able to answer this. One of my clients uses the term recovery porn in eating disorder recovery, which are all of these images of usually women who claim to be in recovery or recovered. Have you looked at the impact that these recovery accounts have on eating disorder recovery?Scott: I've not looked at that specifically, but I'm well aware of the phenomenon your client has described. And unfortunately, lots of social media phenomena and hashtags, like for example eating disorder recovery, body positivity is another good example.Laura: Yeah.Scott: They are not clear paragons, they're not at all as clearly useful as we would like them to be if someone went searching for them. You go looking for ed recovery, you might find an account that is extremely thoughtful in the way that that content is presented right alongside content that is clearly not being very helpful. Just like with body positivity, you might get someone who hearkens back to the, the fat acceptance movement, who's really preaching the fighting the good flight right next to someone who is perhaps well-meaning, but still thin, skinny, and they're pinching a tiny little roll of fat and going body positivity, which as I can tell from your reaction is missing the point.Laura: Yeah. Okay. Maybe, maybe something for a future research agenda then, Scott.Scott: Absolutely. It's a great suggestion.Laura: I'm curious to, because, and I think what it comes, what it comes back to you articulated it there really well. I think something that I tried to unpack with my clients, you know, is thinking about, okay, well, is this image, they might have the message on point, right? But if there's an image that is still highly focused on aesthetics, it's highly focused on their body and, you know, showing off their body in a particular way, then that really completely undermines the message that they might have been sending with the best of intention.So just a little interesting aside, but you know, you've talked about how social media, you know, there might be some benefits to social media. I think there's definitely some work that has shown that coming out of the center of appearance research, but it's murkier and less clearly defined than, than maybe we would like to think.So you painted this really dark picture of social media and, and how it contributes to muscle dysmorphic disorder. So I'm wondering what we can do both from maybe a clinical perspective, or maybe a public health perspective as well as maybe a parenting perspective to protect our kids from internalizing these messages because they're gonna be exposed to them. Right. We know that for sure. So how do we buffer the impact, both maybe at the broader public health level, because this is a public health issue clearly, but also maybe in our own parenting in our own homes. Scott: Yeah. And okay, you're absolutely right. You cannot start from a base of let's not use social media altogether. That's, that's the arena. That's where youth culture is driven in, telling young people not to use it is just not practical. So they're going to use it. Encouraging your child to be a critical consumer of media generally, including on social media, is really useful.I think if you feel confident enough to talk about it, explaining to them that what they see is delivered to them by algorithms can be useful. That's something we're exploring in our own research where we want young people to have a better understanding that what they're seeing in their feed is not a one-to-one reflection of reality to the world as it actually is.And that's beyond the, you know, manipulation of photos and self portrayals that go on, but like the algorithm just feeding you with whatever activates your emotions. Part of that is this tool we're developing that can visualize your algorithm for you so that you can know and compare it to others just how biased it's become. And this can be for clinicians too, because if you have a client walk in the door, you need to know if 70% of their feed is appearance oriented, which is not a number I picked out of thin air. That's an actual number from clients we had with anorexia nervosa. And then you can have a productive conversation with that person around, okay, your algorithm is not only not reflective of reality, it's doing you harm and this is how we can work to remediate it.Laura: I would definitely, like sign me up for that tool. I will test it for you. Whatever you need me to do.Scott: Lovely.Laura: So, so yeah, having conversations that, you know, that there's obviously, the images themselves have been highly altered, stylized, potentially photoshopped, all kinds of different things. But then there's this whole machinery and infrastructure behind that feeding you more and more and more of these idealized images.Scott: Yeah, that's it. And you know, when social media, the way we use it, a lot of the time, like a lot of the time when people are using TikTok, people's guards are down. It's incidental. It's minutes in bed when you first wake up, it's bed when you might be trying to go to sleep. It's when you're on a bus, it's when you're bored, it's when you're tired.It's not active consumption of content. And before you know it, you can have scrolled through or mindlessly watched tens and tens of videos that have appearance oriented content and, just like with how people think that advertising isn't working on them, but the reason that so much money is pumped into it is because it does have cumulative accumulative impacts on, on purchasing decisions. The same thing happens with social media, so it's about getting people to recognize that and to try to minimize what's happening in those spaces because it all adds up.Laura: You know, you said kind of towards the top of the interview that people who are deep in their eating disorder, whether it's anorexia, whether it's muscle dysmorphic disorder, bulimia, orthorexia, whatever form that takes, they are, you know, the least clear in what's going on, right? They're the least easily able to see what's going on. They are definitely aware that there's a problem, but they might not be able to identify exactly what that is. So, with that in mind, I'm wondering for, for parents particularly of teen boys, tweens and teens, it sounds like are both vulnerable and kind of heading into adolescence.If a parent notices more protein powders coming into the house, more you know, concerns about lean protein and less carbohydrates on the plate and more time working out or conversations about being fit, about being healthy, and they're, they're noticing that, that's becoming increasingly rigid and perfectionistic. How might a parent approach this, do you think? Scott: It's a very common question that has never had an answer come easy to me, as I'm sure it wouldn't for many parents because teenage boys are notoriously challenging to talk to and get to open up to, especially about these,Laura: Yeah, but you're a psychologist so you ,Scott: So I'm obliged to have an answer and I I have you. So I think the way we approach folks who we think have muscle dysmorphia, but who are perhaps reluctant to talk about it, is to emphasize those parts of their training and their dieting that aren't working for them. We don't say, “Is it making you sad or anxious?” and, “what's not working for you?” because often whether it's a young boy, a teen, a young adult, they're just thinking about progress. They wanna progress. It's, I want my lifts to get stronger, my body to get better, etc. And the things that we think of as the symptoms of the disorder, the things that we're worried about, they're not worried about them per se. They're worried about their progress. And it's those things on the side that are making it hard, right? So we frame it as, okay. What's, what's getting in the way of you being able to train and diet and be like this and, and that maybe it's, ah, you know, I couldn't, I couldn't train today. I had to go and do this.It's like, oh, okay. So like, how did it make you feel? It's like, you can try to get them to see that it's the rigidity that is being more unhelpful than helpful. We deliberately keep it above the level of feelings for a while until that is more approachable. Often with our young clients, we'll just pitch it as, look we don't want to change your training and your dieting. We're not gonna tell you not to go to the gym. We just want you to be in a space where you can get back to making the progress that you wanna make. Then you've got your foot in the door and you go from thereLaura: You're getting them on side. You're telling them I'm on your team. Yeah.Scott: Yeah. Because whilst you can say the term body image to most young women and they intuitively know what you're thinking about, if I try to say, “are you worried about your body image?” to a young man, even if I know they are, it's so super clear as day, a lot of the time they'll say no.Laura: Yeah,Scott: Like straight up, they'll say no to you. Because it's just not the language that they speakLaura: Yeah, yeah. But if you can talk to them in terms of gains and what's getting in the way of theirScott: What's getting in the way? You know, you're not talking about feelings per se. That's just the best way I can describe it. It's a very tactful and challenging spot to be in, I think.Laura: Yeah. I mean, my hope is that I never have to broach this conversation with my kid, but fuck parenting is hard, man.Scott: Yeah, I certainly empathize.Laura: And I really hope you don't say CBT right now, but what do we know about treatment? What is available to help young people, older people, whoever is impacted by muscle dysmorphia to help them recover?Scott: The evidence-based for effective treatment for muscle dysmorphia is extremely limited. It's nowhere near what we have for the other eating disorders. There is nothing in the way of an RCT or anything like that. I have a PhD student now who is running the first manualised treatment for muscle dysmorphia, so we'll see how that turns out.Generally speaking, the approaches that work for eating disorders will also work for muscle dysmorphia, in my opinion, because again, the core maintaining factors of the disorder and precipitating factors are very, very similar. And what has been encouraging as a first port of call, the major eating disorder charities that run helplines, so certainly the Butterfly Foundation in Australia perhaps BEAT over in the UK, they are increasingly cognizant of muscle dysmorphia and the helpline staff are better equipped to, to talk about it, which is perfect.Laura: I noticed the other day that there's even an NHS page, which, you know, you and I spoke a couple of years ago for Don't Salt My Game, and I'm pretty sure it didn't exist even then. So there is certainly more recognition and awareness, but it sounds like people are more equipped to have these conversations, certainly in the eating disorder space.I worry more about kind of general practice in terms of medicine because there's even and, and don't get, this is not GP bashing . We all know how much pressure GPs are under, but there is a lack of awareness even about more traditional eating disorders in that space. So yeah, I reckon BEAT would be probably the best first port of call there.But in terms of treatment, it sounds like we don't exactly know yet. Your sense is that probably some of the modalities that we use for other eating disorders are probably gonna be successful because of, you know, the same underlying maintaining and precipitating factors. But I guess we need to wait for your student to do their research before we have more clear answers on that.Scott: Yeah. But even then for the really convincing answer that yes, you can confidently send someone for this treatment and there's a great chance they get better years and years away from that. But what I find promising is in talking to eating disorder clinicians, in training them when it comes to muscle dysmorphia, it's not a case of, oh, how am I gonna do this?It's, oh wow. There's all the parallels are all there, which is great because it means that the tools are there, it's just a matter of education both on the part of the clinician and on on people and young men so that they know they can go and seek help and that help will be there to meet them.Laura: Absolutely. And I just wanna go back to the TikTok algorithm thing, which is super disturbing to me, but, but just to kind of close out, I wonder, you know, from your perspective as a researcher, what do we need to be doing both in terms of a research agenda, but maybe also like a public health policy agenda in terms of tackling some of these, like really problematic systems, I suppose, that young people are up against. I don't know if that question makes sense, but like, where do we go from here? What do we do with this?Scott: No, I've thought about this. There's the organizations I'm working with in Singapore, we've been talking about that at length and the broader conversation that needs to be had moving back from TikTok to algorithms and data generally is we need greater oversight and control of how our data is used to deliver us content of all kinds.Because people cannot bat an eyelid when they think of, alright, I wanna clean my house and I'm on Instagram and I got an ad for a cleaning product, cool. And in your ideal world, advertising connects you seamlessly to the things that can make your life easier. What you don't want is for an algorithm to see and know that a young person has been looking at a lot of videos that are around weight loss and now a targeted ad comes up for a weight loss supplement, cause that is how that data gets used also.And we need tools, I think like the one we're developing so that people can see what their algorithms are sending that. You should know. You should know if your algorithm is sending you three times more toxic masculinity content than someone else, if it's sending you more eating disorder content, if it's sending you more plastic surgery content.Because the first step in a battle is knowing what your algorithms are sending to you. And this issue only becomes more important because let's say you or I wanted to find out something factual, we go to Google.Gen Z uses things like TikTok for search. 40% of Gen Z prefers to use TikTok than Google for search, which means you are down the rabbit hole of the algorithm from day dot.So you need to know, but of course that information's never released to you. So it's pushing back against the opaqueness of the data that we provide and how that data is used to send us content because it's not in our, in the service of our health and connectedness and community. Again, it's in the service of, of money, and, and engagement. So I think that's the broader conversation, right? The data collected from us is not benign.Laura: Oh, absolutely. Wow. All right, Scott, on that cherry note, um, at the end of every episode, my guest and I share something that they have been really excited about lately. Um, So something they've been snacking on, either literally or metaphorically. Do you have something picked out?Scott: I do. So in Singapore, my favorite breakfast to have is kaya toast with some rather runny under soft boiled eggs with soy sauce and white pepper. It's a very common breakfast here, and I love it. It's so, so satisfying. I had it this morning. I'll have it again tomorrow.Laura: Sorry. What is the kind of toast did you say?Scott: It's called Kaya Toast. So it's like thick cuts of toast with butter that's called kaya butter. And it's slightly sweet. I think it has a more fun and complex flavour than regular butter. And you can dip that in eggs that are loaded up with white pepper and soy sauce.Laura: Got it.Scott: I love it.Laura: Oh, it sounds like they have a really amazing food culture over there. Like I've heard from people that they have like, you know, lots of different kinds of street food and stuff like that, so yeah. That sounds awesome. Mine is also a food so it's, I mean, it's only February at the time of recording, but like all the Easter stuff is now showing up in the shops and so I demolished a pack of like Doisy and Dam, which is like a brand of chocolate over here, mini eggs the other day. And they were so good. Like, I don't know if you get mini eggs in Australia, they're like solid chocolate eggs with like a candy kind of coating shell around them. And they're like all different kind of pastel kind of colors. Like yellow and pink and green and like eastery kind of spring colors.Scott: It's possible we do, I can't recall 'em off the top of my head,Laura: You're gonna tell me like you don't like chocolate or something.Scott: No, no, no. I love chocolate I'm not sillyLaura: So I think you would like, I know you would recognise them. So maybe you don't have them. You don't have them over there. All right, Scott, it's been really great to chat to you again. Can you let everybody know where they can find out more about you, your research group, or any of your publications? I will link to the study, the TikTok studies if they're published yet? Scott: They're in the process of being, so the best place to follow along with the research my team does, including the TikTok work, is at my Twitter. It's @Scott1Griffiths. Or just search Google. Scott Griffiths, Scott Griffiths Body Image Research or something like that, and it will come up. That's the easiest way.Laura: I'll link to it so that it saves people the minefield of Googling stuff.Scott: Yeah.Laura: But yeah, so that's the best place to follow along on your Twitter and get updates about your research. I can't wait to read that. Well say. I can't wait to read it. I'm really depressed after talking to you about the state of social media.I mean, I was already bummed out about it, but this has just solidified that for me. So thank you for that. But otherwise, it was really great to talk to you and it's obviously really essential and important research that you're doing. So thank you for taking the time to share it with us.OUTROLaura Thomas: Thank you so much for listening to this week's episode of Can I Have Another Snack? 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Don't make yourself smaller for the sake of other people. Carrying on from last weeks discussions on Tall Poppy syndrome, Stan and Drew chat about their successes, and the effects of Bigorexia.

Lifters often get trapped in this feeling of "i'm not big enough". What I want to know is.... when are you actually big enough? Is it necessary to look like Chris Bumstead (yes, I admit it would be nice). But at what point do we say, cool this is enough? ⁣ ⁣ I think for many of us that point may never come... or it comes after a DECADE of lifting weights. What's wrong with being okay with where you're at now? Nothing.⁣ ⁣ But it's not that simple, to create a healthy mindset around progress and your physique it requires work. Further, basically no one in fitness is saying "hey it's okay, you're jacked enough".⁣ ⁣ Why? ⁣ ⁣ It doesn't sell products, supplements or coaching. It doesn't reinforce the fear based selling that the fitness industry thrives off. Do you ever feel like your personal trainer judges your decisions? Do you ever get comments from others about how your physique is still sub-par. ⁣   Online Health and Physique Coaching: If you'd like more information about my services click this link If you want to sign up click this link  Check out my social media! https://www.instagram.com/james_walsham/ https://www.instagram.com/thehypertrophyhub/ Youtube If you would like to support the show there are a few ways to do so!  1. Leave a review on iTunes 2. share the show with others 3. Send feedback or critiques of the show to James_walsham on Instagram 4. Tag us in your Instagram stories! 

It's been dubbed “bigorexia” – an eating disorder mostly affecting teenage boys that drives them to endlessly lift weights and binge on ­protein.  A review of 14 separate studies on mental health has found the Covid pandemic has left healthcare workers with dangerous levels of depression, anxiety, sleep problems and stress.  The family of an eight-month old baby is suing the state over claims he was illegally strip searched by a female police ­officer while on the way to visit his father in jail.  As the wife of NSW Blues and St George-Illawarra star rugby league player Tariq, Ashleigh Sims is no stranger to the bruises and brutality of professional sport. But now it's her time in the spotlight.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Among some young men, a new form of body dysmorphia is taking hold. Called "bigorexia," it's a pattern of behavior that includes a regimented diet and exercise program, all with the goal of developing the biggest muscles possible. Journalist Alex Hawgood joins us to discuss his piece for the New York Times, "What is Bigorexia?," and take calls from listeners about their experience with male body dysmorphia. This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia discuss rising gas prices and the history of energy crises. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show:  Gas prices are surging, and Americans are frustrated. We all drew on historian Meg Jacobs' book, Panic at the Pump: The Energy Crisis and the Transformation of American Politics in the 1970s. Natalia referred to this Atlantic article about the fiction of “energy independence.” Niki referred to this Washington Post article on the historical relationship around oil between Russia and western nations.   In our regular closing feature, What's Making History: Natalia shared Alex Hawgood's New York Times article, “What is Bigorexia?” Neil recommended Henry Fountain's New York Times article, “At the Bottom of an Icy Sea, One of History's Great Wrecks Found.” Niki discussed Peggy McGlone's Washington Post piece, “Smithsonian to Give Back Its Collection of Benin Bronzes.”

Ársæll Arnarsson, prófessor við Háskóla Íslands, fjallaði um vöðvafíkn eða Bigorexia en hún er mikið til umfjöllunar í erlendum fjölmiðlum þessi misserin ekki síst áhrifin á líðan ungra manna sem horfa á fyrirmyndirnar á samfélagsmiðlum. Ársæll minnti foreldra á að vera til staðar fyrir börn sín og það þurfi ekki endilega að vera djúpar samræður heldur nándin. Sigrún Davíðsdóttir sagði í Lundúnaspjalli frá því hvernig bresk yfirvöld hafa tekið á móti úkraínsku flóttafólki en móttakan hefur verið harðlega gagnrýnd enda ekki upp á marga fiska. Margir rússneskir auðmenn hafa átt skjól í Bretlandi og bresk yfirvöld voru frekar sein til að lýsa aðild að viðskiptaþvingunum þegar árásin hófst. Ragnhildur Helgadóttir tók við sem rektor Háskólans í Reykjavík síðastliðið haust. Fljótlega eftir að hún tók við rektorstarfinu var gerð tölvuárás á tölvupósta starfsmanna en ekki varð neinn skaði af svo vitað sé. Skólinn gerði nýlega samning um evrópskt samstarf á sviði tækni- og taugarannsókna. Tónlist: California Stars - Wilco Long Way Home - Tom Waits Mississippi - Cactus Blossoms 1904 - The Tallest Man on Earth Umsjón: Guðrún Hálfdánardóttir og Sigríður Halldórsdóttir.

Ársæll Arnarsson, prófessor við Háskóla Íslands, fjallaði um vöðvafíkn eða Bigorexia en hún er mikið til umfjöllunar í erlendum fjölmiðlum þessi misserin ekki síst áhrifin á líðan ungra manna sem horfa á fyrirmyndirnar á samfélagsmiðlum. Ársæll minnti foreldra á að vera til staðar fyrir börn sín og það þurfi ekki endilega að vera djúpar samræður heldur nándin. Sigrún Davíðsdóttir sagði í Lundúnaspjalli frá því hvernig bresk yfirvöld hafa tekið á móti úkraínsku flóttafólki en móttakan hefur verið harðlega gagnrýnd enda ekki upp á marga fiska. Margir rússneskir auðmenn hafa átt skjól í Bretlandi og bresk yfirvöld voru frekar sein til að lýsa aðild að viðskiptaþvingunum þegar árásin hófst. Ragnhildur Helgadóttir tók við sem rektor Háskólans í Reykjavík síðastliðið haust. Fljótlega eftir að hún tók við rektorstarfinu var gerð tölvuárás á tölvupósta starfsmanna en ekki varð neinn skaði af svo vitað sé. Skólinn gerði nýlega samning um evrópskt samstarf á sviði tækni- og taugarannsókna. Tónlist: California Stars - Wilco Long Way Home - Tom Waits Mississippi - Cactus Blossoms 1904 - The Tallest Man on Earth Umsjón: Guðrún Hálfdánardóttir og Sigríður Halldórsdóttir.

In this episode: On the front lines in Ukraine, reporting without a safety net. A discussion about whether journalists can market their own 'brand' without conflict. What is Bigorexia? You'll find out.  Anthony Weiner is back on the radio, does he deserve yet another chance? Also the panel's rants and raves for the week. Host Emily Rooney with Dan Kennedy from Northeastern University, Lylah Alphonse of The Boston Globe, and Jon Keller of WBZ-TV.

#122 - Death Spotted The Squat In Episode 122, (Off N Beat W/ Clint Nelson) (2:00) The Lady who died Squatting 405 Lbs...In front of her Daughter. What is the job of the Spotter? Should he be charged? (22:32) 29 Year Old Personal Trainer who Died from (Caffeine Overdose) Consuming 200 Cups of Coffee In Caffeine Powder. Do you believe in Labels? Does he deserve any sympathy? (35:38) "Bigorexia" has Value & Isn't a Bad Thing. Is it an Unrealistic Expectation for men? (50:32) Why Brendan Schaub Suing A YouTuber is Damaging to His Image & Career..Connection to Grady Smith & Country Music. [ P.S., It's FREE ADVERTISING]

This week Negin is joined by Gianmarco Soresi and Carmen Lagala as they discuss ‘Bigorexia' — a new teenage social media trend, the Don't Say Gay Bill, and why Florida is worried about the wrong things. Last, a conversation on the phrase “vibe shift”, what it means, and tips to survive.  —— Thank you to this week's sponsors: Aurate New York Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  —— Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Danielle Jones-Wesley Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar —— Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. —— Thank you to this week's sponsors: Aurate New York Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase Surf Shark - Use this promo code FAKETHENATION for 83% off and 3 extra months free! —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  —— Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Danielle Jones-Wesley Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar —— Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people have expressed their concern about how social media is causing mental health issues for our young people. I was reading the news online recently and encountered a story about bigorexia. It was a term I'd never heard before and expected the story to be about weight. But what I found was extremely concerning... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneInStitcheriHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-629bc4b6c7397').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-629bc4b6c7397.modal.secondline-modal-629bc4b6c7397").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

The Dad Bros remember some of their favorite YouTube food reviewers and talk about menu hacks. Josh notices some odd things with his YouTube recommendations and emoji suggestions. Jon doesn't understand why there's too many people going out and when prices are on the rise and nobody's working. The boys prepare for the Ukraine conflict... The post Ep 526 – Bigorexia appeared first on Dad Bros.

1. INTRO: The break Thanks, D GOT Finally HBO shows are bangin' MILLENNIAL MINS: 1. State of the union 2. Gas prices 3. Ukraine and Russia 4. Laverne cox and her comment 5. Mikey D's sued! 7. Sheryl Lee Ralph Hollywood Unlocked 8. Madonna looking different? 9. Joe Budden says MEG isn't a star 10. Batman 128 million TOPICS: 1. My letter to Joe Biden and nem' 2. Millennials not having kids part 2 3. Should we have double standards? 4. Bigorexia

Today's conversation is a must listen. With eating disorders on the rise, we need to be talking more about this topic. Lindsay Casas is a certified athletic trainer, teacher, and fitness instructor in Aurora, CO. She is married and has two beautiful little girls, Sofia and Ellie. Lindsay is passionate about her faith, fitness, helping her students and athletes become their best selves, and prioritizing her family. Lindsay's motivation and drive stem from overcoming her own eating disorder in her early 20's.  Follow Lindsay on IG If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox.  Sign up for the next DAC Bootcamp  Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IGAmy on Facebook  Resources:AmyLedin.comLean Bodies Consulting (LBC)LBC University  Amy Ledin Bio: The Co-Owner and Operator at Lean Bodies Consulting. Amy Ledin has been in the online wellness space for over a decade. Her coaching in this space has led to her passion in helping women build strong personal integrity. Fighting cancer for now close to 7 years, Amy loves sharing her mindset hacks and strategies that helped her through her fight to not just be a survivor, but an overcomer. 

Josh Levs is an entrepreneur, former CNN and NPR journalist, the leading global expert on modern fathers in the workplace, and the author of “All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses – And How We Can Fix It Together.” We talk about his legal battle for parental leave, pop culture stereotypes of fathers, learning to lean into vulnerability, shifting the narrative of what it means to be a ‘man,' male body image and ‘bigorexia,' and some other great tangents. Website:   https://joshlevs.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshlevs/ All In book: https://amzn.to/3nxe9pZ 

Phillip Chubb outlines his minimalist calisthenics method. TIMESTAMPS:BIG 5 Strength Exercises (0:11)BIG 5 Mobility Exercises (2:59)Exercise addiction (3:39)Realistic expectations (5:00)Movement culture (6:11)How to overcome insecurity (10:20)The more is better trap (12:49)Bigorexia (15:27)Favourite training split (17:39)High Frequency vs Low Frequency (20:11)"Prehab and bullet-proofing joints" (20:34)Warming up (23:49)Structural balance.. does it matter? (27:09)How to avoid FOMO (29:43)Gains with chains (34:33)Generalist myth (39:16)Range of motion is important (42:00)Tempo? (43:43)Accommodating resistance (45:37)BW Progressions vs weighted calisthenics (47:51)How to make training objective? (49:38)Drop sets and extended sets (52:26)Handling a bad workout (53:41)Why dynamics are better than isometrics (54:47)Cardio - fast sprints & slow walks (56:22)Taking rest days (58:05)Nutrition (1:02:09)Fasting (1:07:35)Supplements (1:09:41)Advice to younger self (1:11:31)Favourite training book (1:12:59)SPECIAL DISCOUNT:✅ Use code 'PODCAST10' at checkout to SAVE 10%https://fitnessfaqs.com/programs/SHOWNOTES:Mindful Mover Instagram

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In this episode, Lindsay shares her journey on how she overcame her eating disorders and how she has stayed in recovery for so long. She shares some of the tools she uses to keep herself in recovery.  Bio Lindsay Casas is a certified athletic trainer, teacher, and fitness instructor in Aurora, CO. She is married and has two beautiful little girls, Sofia and Ellie. Lindsay is passionate about her faith, helping her students and athletes become their best selves, and prioritizing her family. Lindsay's motivation and drive stem from overcoming her own eating disorder in her early 20's.  LinksFor workout motivation, updates on her FIT Class, and a glimpse in her real, unfiltered life, visit her on Instagram Follow Candace on IG 

*TW – Conversations of Suicide* Today, I'm joined by Luke Fullbrook, an international strongman competitor based in Stoke, currently working as a personal trainer, who now consistently promotes the vitality of maintaining a healthy mindset as a complement to physical health and strength. Luke's training was initially derived by his abusive home life and experiences of bulling he endured at school… wanting to make himself bigger, more intimidating… thus utilised as a coping mechanism to the accumulation of stressors.Fortunately, improving his training performance, witnessing progression within lifts and developing his overall strength provided a sense of accomplishment, achievement and confidence – and thus a sense of purpose.Luke discusses the lifestyle of a strongman competitor. The dedication, routine, training. The positive & motivating relationship he's built, the sense of community…. but also the pressure of the high-expectation competitions, the constant anxiety of falling victim to significant injuries and debilitating performance comparison – which consequently enforces competitors to habitually diminish their achievements. The tendencies of bigorexia, unconventional relationships with food, and the shocking badges of honour within that culture – ranging from sleep apnoea, daily caloric intakes to exceptionally high blood pressure. Throughout the episode, we focus on the perception of discomfort equating to growth… how Luke values the trauma, the discomfort, the immeasurable personal challenges faced as they have only equipped him with transferable skills, tools, resilience, and a whole new perspective to life… through embarking on an enlightening journey which subsequently has allowed him to find happiness and peace.

Body dysmorphia occurs when one obsessively believes that a body part or appearance is severely flawed, and then wants to somehow hide or fix it. In today’s appearance-obsessed culture, body dysmorphia is on the rise. A growing number of kids spend lots of time worrying about perceived flaws in their appearance. These so-called flaws are typically exaggerated, and usually unnoticeable to others. One new type of body dysmorphia has been labeled “bigorexia.” The opposite of anorexia where a person obsesses over being fat while wasting away to nothing, bigorexia is marked by an obsession to be bigger, bulkier, and more muscular. Teens navigating bigorexia focus on muscle and developing six-pack abs. They lift weights obsessively and oftentimes resort to the dangerous practice of ingesting steroids. If you suspect that a child you know is suffering from any kind of body dysmorphia, secure the help of a qualified Christian counselor who has training and experience. 

Today we interview Lindsey Hall, an award-winning eating disorder recovery speaker, and writer. Topics we cover: - alcohol, addiction, and eating disorders (Drunkorexia) - the eating disorder cycle - romanticizing our eating disorders - "Bigorexia": men, fitness, gym culture and eating disorders - one foot in and one foot out in recovery - why we DO NOT grow out of our eating disorders and so much more! It's a fantastic episode. Find Lindsey Instagram Find Cara Foodbodysoul.co Doors to Food Body Soul - The Membership close on April 2nd, 2021, and do not open for another month. caraskitchen.net @caraskitchen

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You can support us by making a once off or ongoing donation here: DONATEIn this episode Millie chats with Sam Ruff about his experiences with Bigorexia and Body Dysmorphia. They also discuss the Impact that gym culture has on male body image and how looking within helped Sam to break free from his body image issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT ROBERTO OLIVARDIA: Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive functioning issues, and issues that face students with learning differences. Roberto also specializes in the treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and in the treatment of eating disorders in boys and men. Roberto is co-author of The Adonis Complex, a book that details the various manifestations of body image problems in men. He has appeared in publications such as Time, GQ, and Rolling Stone, and he has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, and VH1. He has spoken on numerous radio shows, podcasts, and webinars and presents at many talks and conferences around the country. Roberto currently sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude and serves on the Professional Advisory Boards for CHADD, Attention Deficit Disorder Association and the National Association for Males with Eating Disorders. He is a featured expert on Understood and an active member of Decoding Dyslexia–Massachusetts. He is a member of the International OCD Foundation, International Dyslexia Association, Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, and the American Association of Suicidology.CONNECT WITH ROBERTO OLIVARDIA: • Learn more about Roberto here and by visiting Roberto’s Harvard Catalyst Profile• Click here to view more of Roberto’s publications, articles, webinars, and podcasts • Read some of Roberto’s writing:-The Adonis Complex: How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Body Obsession in Men and Boys -The Voice of Males with Eating Disorders for Veritas Collaborative-Psychology Today’s interview Eating Disorders in Men: An Interview With Dr. Roberto Olivardia-Food Is My Heroin written for ADDitude Magazine• Listen to Roberto on:-The Surprising Origins and Prevalence of Bigorexia and Male Body Image Issues for the Art of Manliness Podcast-Mindful Eating with ADHD for the ADHD reWired Podcast-Adolescents, Adults, and ADHD for McLean’s Mindful Things Podcast-The Surprising Origins and Prevalence of Bigorexia and Male Body Image Issues for the Art of Manliness Podcast＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ABOUT KARIN LEWIS:Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.If you enjoyed the podcast, we would be so grateful if you would please consider leaving a review here. Thank you!Are you interested in becoming a guest on the Recovery Bites podcast? If so, please fill out our brief application form to start the process.

In today's podcast we discuss Bigorexia and it's effects on mental health.  What it is, and how to get the body we want without hating ourselves or living a low quality of life in the process.

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After last week's discussion about Bigorexia and body image issues, Nick and Ken decided to do a deeper dive on the topic of toxicity—this week, we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about anabolic steroids.Some topics covered:- Different kinds of steroids and good uses of steroids- Leveling the playing field by using steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs- The bad effects of steroids: addiction, 'roid rage, and separating the qualities person from the effects of steroids- Problems with prohibition—how can you be sure that what you are taking is really steroids?- Steroids as a tool to mitigate the effects of agingLinks:Bigger, Stronger, Faster*- Wikipedia - IMDb

Devil's Advocate, ep. 3: BigorexiaNick and Ken talk about healthy and unhealthy body image, as well as our respective stories about body image and what has influenced our perceptions about ourselves. Although we come from very different backgrounds with regard to participation in team sports and how we have dealt with weight and muscle, there is definitely some space where we can recognize common terrain.Some topics covered:- The effect of media on body image for both men and women.- How living in a different culture can affect your diet- What does the podcasting community bring to the table?- Bodybuilding, Barbie, G. I. Joe, and He-Man, and Fight Club — do these communicate unhealthy and unrealistic cues to young people?- Strategies for parents- Steroids and athletic performance—————Ken's take:- Possible relation to orthorexia nervous?- I have noticed a lot of current trends with many podcasters and others in the tech focusing on biohacking, diet and restricted feeding schedules.- Even though there are several doctors and experts who back these plans (e.g., Peter Attia), at some level, these behaviors can seem quite similar to those discussed and employed in online communities for people with eating disorders. I do wonder where the line is that takes us from positive health outcomes to negative body image and negative health and social outcomes.- Although not mentioned in the episode, I wonder what could be some appropriate treatment for these kinds of issues, including eating disorders and body dysmorphia — possibly CBT and exposure therapy? Also, is there a possibility that psychedelics would have any efficacy here? One could imagine how the dissolution of ego could give some perspective, in combination with other therapies.—————Links:- Muscle Dysmorphia | Wikipedia- The Art of Manliness #520: The Surprising Origins and Prevalence of Bigorexia and Male Body Image Issues- The Adonis Complex: How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Body Obsession in Men and Boys by Harrison G. Pope, Katharine A. Phillips, and Roberto Olivardia- The 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet by Michael Mosley—————We'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to send us your feedback or show ideas.Ken Barton:- Twitter: @3daymonkmedia - Website: https://www.threedaymonkmedia.com/Nick Stach:- Twitter: @badboysforlife- Websites: http://sustainablehealthwealth.squarespace.com and https://tristach.github.io

Andrew interviews me based on my experience having competed as a mens physique and fitness model competitor 8 times in total. At the time this podcast was recorded I was 3.5 weeks out from my upcoming physique competition where I will be competing for the 2nd time as a Professional level Wbff fitness model, so we also talk about my current preparation for this show. Andrew and I go deep on this episode and we talk a lot about the mental health issues we faced on our journey including body dysmorphia, the binge eating disorder and depression.DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:Why I decided to compete as a physique athlete and enter the world of competing.My battle with the binge eating disorder and the dark side of restrictive eating.Our experience with body dysmorphia and training from a young age because of insecurities.Why I have remained steroid free and how to build an admirable physique without steroids.The financial side of bodybuilding and how athletes get paid from the sport.How we overcame an extremely unhealthy relationship with food.How the binge eating disorder affected our mental health.Being driven by health vs being driven to maintain 6 pack abs.An insight into my current preparation for my bodybuilding comp in a few weeks time.The sacrifices I have made with my overall health during my current preparation for the Wbff Australian championships.OCD and orthorexia when it comes to training and nutrition.How to get lean and make important behavioural changes to improve overall health.My top tips for anyone who is thinking of competing.Website: https://optimiseyourbody.comOnline coaching enquires: admin@optimiseyourbody.comMy instagram: @martinsilvafitnessAndrew' instagram: @mrbondfitnessRATINGS & REVIEWSIf you liked this episode then please head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast.WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCASTCurrently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

Andrew interviews me based on my experience having competed as a mens physique and fitness model competitor 8 times in total. At the time this podcast was recorded I was 3.5 weeks out from my upcoming physique competition where I will be competing for the 2nd time as a Professional level Wbff fitness model, so we also talk about my current preparation for this show. Andrew and I go deep on this episode and we talk a lot about the mental health issues we faced on our journey including body dysmorphia, the binge eating disorder and depression. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Why I decided to compete as a physique athlete and enter the world of competing. My battle with the binge eating disorder and the dark side of restrictive eating. Our experience with body dysmorphia and training from a young age because of insecurities. Why I have remained steroid free and how to build an admirable physique without steroids. The financial side of bodybuilding and how athletes get paid from the sport. How we overcame an extremely unhealthy relationship with food. How the binge eating disorder affected our mental health. Being driven by health vs being driven to maintain 6 pack abs. An insight into my current preparation for my bodybuilding comp in a few weeks time. The sacrifices I have made with my overall health during my current preparation for the Wbff Australian championships. OCD and orthorexia when it comes to training and nutrition. How to get lean and make important behavioural changes to improve overall health. My top tips for anyone who is thinking of competing. Website: https://optimiseyourbody.comOnline coaching enquires: admin@optimiseyourbody.comMy instagram: @martinsilvafitnessAndrew' instagram: @mrbondfitness RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a mental disorder where an individual has the obsessive idea that some aspect of one's own body part or appearance is severely flawed and therefore goes through exceptional measures to hide or fix that body part. About 2.4% of the population suffers from BDD, yet most of the time, it remains undiagnosed and sometimes, it gets misinterpreted as Major Depressive Disorder, an Eating disorder or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. BDD is somewhat similar to OCD but of course, one shouldn't be confused with the other. In India, the most common type of Body Dysmorphic Disorder among men is Muscle Dysmorphia or as the bodybuilders call it "Bigorexia". However, among women, it is mostly a certain body part or just overall appearance that they think is flawed.

In this episode of Holistic Health News, Gregory covers the rise of “Bigorexia” aka reverse anorexia in the male world. He covers… The post #218: Rise of “Bigorexia” in the Male World appeared first on Naturopathic Earth.

We typically associate body image issues with women. But my guest today says that a quarter of people with eating disorders are male and that there are millions of men in America silently struggling with and obsessing over how they look -- even to the detriment of their health, careers, and relationships. His name is Dr. Roberto Olivardia. He's a professor of clinical psychology at Harvard and the co-author of the book The Adonis Complex: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Body Obsession in Men and Boys. We begin our conversation discussing how the "Adonis Complex" manifests itself in men and why male body image disorders are a fairly recent phenomenon. Roberto and I then dig into how the ideal male body has changed over the past few decades and how we've seen these inflated standards of male attractiveness show up in advertising, movies, and even action figures. Roberto then shares possible causes of male body image issues, which include, interestingly enough, increasing gender egalitarianism in the West.  We then dig into specific ways body image issues appear in men, including "bigorexia" or muscle dysmorphia, in which super jacked dudes think they're still too scrawny. Roberto then explains how eating disorders like bulimia or anorexia manifest themselves differently in men compared to women.  We end our conversation discussing the line between caring about how you look in a healthy way, and having a disorder, what to do if you're having problems with body image issues, and what parents can do to inoculate their sons from the Adonis Complex. Get the show notes at aom.is/adoniscomplex.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) affects more than 10 million people in the United States alone and can be linked to other psychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorders, OCD, anorexia and bulimia to name a few. The perceived flaws are often obsessed over even if no one else notices them and can lead to societal withdrawal, multiple cosmetic surgeries, or attempts to disguise it. Dan and Paul go over the definition and symptoms of BDD and the different ways it affects people. We also share issues we've had with body image at different points in our lives and how we can relate to people with BDD and how they feel. We discuss social media's impact on people's mental health and BDD specifically. We also talk about people who appear to be appropriating mental illnesses to gain likes, retweets, and sympathy. We're definitely not professionals and can't diagnose anyone but some of the things we see on social media don't add up. (2:40) Body Dysmorphic Disorder. (8:33) Can we relate to BDD? (14:28) Our experiences with body image. (21:02) In combination with mental illness. (32:05) Sidebar: Health and Nutrition. (46:01) Our childhood body image issues. (54:08) Bigorexia. (64:05) Closing thoughts. (67:28) In Closing. If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose, we ask that you leave us a rating/review. If there's something you would like us to improve on, don't hesitate to let us know! Social Media: Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod IG: @ScrewsLoosePod YouTube: ScrewsLoosePod Web: www.AFewScrewsLoose.com Dan's Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Dan's IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs P's IG: @PfromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSmedia network!

Have you gained muscle without even realising? Are you always searching for more?! Ryan and Chris are BACK from a break to help you out, and find those long lostThe post The Pose Down – Episode 19 – BIGOREXIA appeared first on RyanJohnBaptiste.com.

⚠️TW: Eating Disorders. This week Laura chats to Scott Griffiths who's a male body image researcher at the Uni of Melbourne. They get into the nitty gritty of muscle dysmorphia and how pressures from media + our wider social constructs can affect male body image.  In this episode they discuss: ✨ What muscle dysmorphia is + its various risk factors ✨ Similarities between the driving forces of muscle dysmorphia + anorexia nervosa ✨ The issues with moralising health + the problems with #fitspo ✨ The current limitations of the research in male body image ✨ Signs + symptoms to look out for, especially if you're worried about a friend or family member Show Notes {Scott on Twitter} {Scott's TED talk} {The Adonis Complex book} {Male Body Image - Appearance Matters podcast} {Stuart Murray's case reports} {Book in for Discovery Call w/ Jess} {PRE-ORDER MY BOOK!! on Amazon | Waterstones | Foyles – I’ll share international links when they become available!} {Raising Intuitive Eaters Workshop} {Follow us on Insta!}

Throughout the course of episode 17, Andrew and I chat about body image issues and how a lot of us are unhappy with certain parts of our body. We currently live in an era where we are bombarded with 'brushed up' images of sexy looking people every time we look at our social media feed. Andrew and I have personal trained thousands of people between us over the years and along this journey we have observed the fact that: most of our clients want to get in shape because they are unhappy with certain parts of there body. Now there is absoultely nothing wrong with wanting to get in shape but a lot of us believe that once we lose body fat and improve our physique, that we are going to achieve happiness and fulfilment. Unfortunately this is not the case and unless you unpack the reasons why you want to get in shape and also the fact that unless you find happiness internally then no matter what you achieve in the gym it quite simply won't happen. We have both dealt with insecurities about certain parts of our body but since we have shifted our focus to health instead of looking good, an aesthetically pleasing physique has came as a side effect. A must listen, we go deep on this one and you will learn a lot about how to get a healthy looking, lean physique. 

Throughout the course of episode 17, Andrew and I chat about body image issues and how a lot of us are unhappy with certain parts of our body. We currently live in an era where we are bombarded with 'brushed up' images of sexy looking people every time we look at our social media feed. Andrew and I have personal trained thousands of people between us over the years and along this journey we have observed the fact that: most of our clients want to get in shape because they are unhappy with certain parts of there body. Now there is absoultely nothing wrong with wanting to get in shape but a lot of us believe that once we lose body fat and improve our physique, that we are going to achieve happiness and fulfilment. Unfortunately this is not the case and unless you unpack the reasons why you want to get in shape and also the fact that unless you find happiness internally then no matter what you achieve in the gym it quite simply won't happen. We have both dealt with insecurities about certain parts of our body but since we have shifted our focus to health instead of looking good, an aesthetically pleasing physique has came as a side effect. A must listen, we go deep on this one and you will learn a lot about how to get a healthy looking, lean physique. 

WHO SAYS I'M NOT PERFECT???   "I first started obsessing over what i ate, before starting to hide food and eating only in private. It was a scary time in my life"   -Josh Wiggins   In the lead-up to recording this episode, I mentioned to several people that the topic was going to be on Male Anorexia. Unequivocally, the response was one of amazement and generally followed a reply to the effect of "that would be really rare wouldn't it??" And I'll tell you what I told them.... "NO, no it isn't in fact" Male anorexia and MDD (as it's more commonly known), are a bit like prostate cancer is to older men; a secret. Something that exists but isn't commonly known, nor discussed. Today's guest however has lived the nightmare and has promised himself that he will make a difference in the lives of others by sharing the fate he was dealt. The young, skinny kid I first met in the gym many moons ago was already under the heavy influence of body dysmorphia, and struggling in ways people would never know. There is nothing especially different about Josh Wiggins, or his story for that matter. What is different though is his tenacity to fight the good fight, and his brave nature in completely disclosing his own demons in an effort to help any person who currently finds themselves in the throes of a similar state.   On this episode Josh and I discuss   -Early detection and the warning signs of what could be a problem.   -The reality of living with an eating disorder & it’s effects on loved ones.   -Muscle Dysmorphic disorder / Bigorexia   -Anorexia   -Calorie observation & IIFYM   -The reality of drug use in young gym-goers   -The veil of delusion within the media & fitness industry & why ultimately the industries themselves are largely to blame.   Josh can be reached on his new IG account @_joshwiggins & is willing and able to support any of you who are currently struggling with similar life issues & requiring an open ear. These things don’t just go away or get better on their own guys, so make a choice to live your life abundantly and reach out to those who can help.     Enjoy today’s show   Shannon...

******ATTENTION! EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca   In this episode we examine the Health At Every Size (HAES) philosophy and offer a variety of perspectives on it.  Our roundtable consists of: Solomon Macys - lifestyle & strength coach, former BMI of 34.7 (Obese, stage II) at 12 years old, current BMI of 25.5 (Overweight) Rachel Robertson - kinesiologist, personal trainer, former BMI of 34.8 (Obese, stage II) in 2009, current BMI 25.2 (Overweight) Ahron Francis Balatti - 20 years old, olympic weightlifter, history of extreme dieting with generally negative outcomes, former BMI of 34.8 (Obese, stage II) in 2015, current BMI of 28.6 (Overweight) Quinlan Jager - competitive olympic weightlifter, considers himself slightly bigorexic, holds a BA in Media Studies from Vancouver Island University   My main questions regarding the HAES philosophy include: 1. How is what HAES preaches any different from what lifestyle coaches already do.  Did HAES just put a label on it?  If so, has the label become a pejorative for principles or positive self-talk that most coaches and athletes already practice? 2. Does HAES incorrectly attribute self-efficacy and self-esteem to how large or small a person is?  Are these not separate issues?  If HAES is more interested in helping people become comfortable with who they are on a psychological level, why is the campaign so focused on "SIZE", much as the name suggests?

Phil and Lonnie offer news on the dangers of tanning spray, how the nervous system adapts at the highest level to training, and the apparent prevalence of Bigorexia. A new 1210 lb squat record - that's not a typo - also gets scrutiny. Facts and opinions fly. Then, in the Topic of the Day, the guys discuss five things they couldn't live without if transported to a desert island. Bodybuilding stuff, powerlifting equipment, motivational resources and more get brought along. What would YOUR list include? Join in, island girls, for the usual science, sport, and banter!

Phil and Lonnie offer news on the dangers of tanning spray, how the nervous system adapts at the highest level to training, and the apparent prevalence of Bigorexia. A new 1210 lb squat record - that's not a typo - also gets scrutiny. Facts and opinions fly. Then, in the Topic of the Day, the guys discuss five things they couldn't live without if transported to a desert island. Bodybuilding stuff, powerlifting equipment, motivational resources and more get brought along. What would YOUR list include? Join in, island girls, for the usual science, sport, and banter!

Phil and Lonnie offer news on the dangers of tanning spray, how the nervous system adapts at the highest level to training, and the apparent prevalence of Bigorexia. A new 1210 lb squat record - that's not a typo - also gets scrutiny. Facts and opinions fly. Then, in the Topic of the Day, the guys discuss five things they couldn't live without if transported to a desert island. Bodybuilding stuff, powerlifting equipment, motivational resources and more get brought along. What would YOUR list include? Join in, island girls, for the usual science, sport, and banter!

Lonnie, Rob, Charles and Phil talk with cross-training strength athlete DJ Satterfield about his new hybrid organization and about Bigorexia...

Lonnie, Rob, Charles and Phil talk with cross-training strength athlete DJ Satterfield about his new hybrid organization and about Bigorexia...