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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