In this episode, we have an honest conversation about body dysmorphia and how it impacts both men and women. We share our personal experiences, including the influence of bodybuilding, performance goals, and constantly chasing a standard that never feels like enough. This episode explores how tying your worth to the scale or your appearance can distort your identity, and why building self-esteem outside of your body is essential for long-term health and fulfillment. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like you’re never “there,” this conversation will help you see where that comes from and how to start shifting it.
We talk about:
-Our lived experiences with body dysmorphia
The impact of bodybuilding and physique-focused goals
The feeling of never being “enough”
Living and dying by the number on the scale
Where self-esteem actually comes from
Finding identity and meaning beyond your body
Health implications of extreme mindsets
Why shame doesn’t create lasting change
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:28 Maverick’s experience with body dysmorphia
14:09 men and self-esteem issues
18:22 coming off HRT
24:08 breaking an old mindset
28:00 identity outside of your body
35:35 dealing with health implications
41:38 current struggles & inadequacies
49:50 you can’t shame people into change
53:37 diversify your self esteem
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