In this episode, the Nick and Amanda are joined by Stephanie Roth-Goldberg and discuss disordered behaviors, and dependency with exercise. Stephanie is a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders among athletes. They explore the concept of exercise addiction and the difference between addiction and dependence. They highlight signs and symptoms of exercise addiction, such as prioritizing exercise over other aspects of life, severe discomfort with rest or recovery, and compensatory exercise. In this conversation, Nick and Stephanie discuss the qualities and characteristics that can lead to a dependent and addictive relationship with exercise. They explore the role of identity formation and perfectionism in this context, as well as the influence of social media on exercise behaviors. They also touch on the prevalence of eating disorders in the fitness community and the importance of seeking specialized support for disordered relationships with exercise.

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction

(00:47) Intro Stephanie and our week

(08:04) Listener Review and Nick's Grievance

(14:38) Upcoming Four-Part Series Announcement

(16:36) Understanding Exercise Addiction, Obsession, and Dependency

(34:41) The Influence of Social Media

(40:42) Prevalence of Eating Disorders in the Fitness Community

(47:55) Building a Supportive Team for Disordered Relationships with Exercise

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