Elazar Sontag is a James Beard and National Magazine Award-nominated writer and editor. He's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. Most importantly, he is currently trying for a 400-pound deadlift. He joined Julia Turshen to talk about powerlifting, eating, queerness, bodies and more.

Follow-up links:

• To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here!
• To sign up for Julia's weekly newsletter, head here.
• BUILT FOR THIS: THE QUIET STRENGTH OF POWERLIFTING, Julia’s long-form essay, can be read here or listened to here.
• Watch the video about the Queer Barbell Club Julia started at her gym.
• Follow Elazar on IG right here!