{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/87b894a9-6a7a-4f17-b80b-8f7169544d4f/3738dbd0-8446-4956-9463-5de76ee7150f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"I'm a gay dancer, but I'm not happy with my body","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611e323106c05e31caf4077b/611e3250059060001327eb78.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This young gay guy is not happy about the way he looks, something that is not easy when you used to be a dancer. And he is not alone, body image issues are a big issue in the LGBT+ community. In today's episode, podcaster and former dancer Martin Joesph finds out if it's possible to overcome negative feelings about his body image, and talks about his eating disorder – and learns how to feel happy about his body. Speaking to non-binary podcaster Jacob, Shannon Power from Gay Star News and activists James Downs and Thomas Brackley.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Content warning, this episode discuses body image and eating disorders.</em></p><p>If you’ve been affected by any of the issues we’ve discussed today, you are not alone. </p><p><a href=\"https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/</a> is the website for the s the UK’s eating disorder charity. Their helpline is 08 08 801 06 77.</p><p><br></p><p>Martin is the host of the hit podcast The Real Brunch. Follow him on Twitter, @mynamesmartin</p><p>And listen to our episode on our podcast with him here: https://play.acast.com/s/the-real-brunch/25-jamie-wareham-queeraf</p><p><br></p><p>Photo credit: Paul Nicholas Dyke @pndphotography</p>","author_name":"QueerAF"}