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22 - A Silent Battle: Discussing the Pressures Men Face [feat. Chris Rhyne]

June 15, 2021 • Francesca Meffert • Season 1 • Episode 22

The pressures women face in regards to beauty standards are commonly acknowledged, but what about the pressures on men?

Pressures on men are perhaps more subtle (at first) but they're definitely still prevalent and unfortunately not discussed as readily as female concerns. Men are frequently shown male models, TV stars, and superheroes all set as the "gold standard" for masculinity and attractiveness, all with their own unrealistic body standards. In this episode Chris unpacks many of these issues: how cultural expectations, society, and social media all influence what men feel they "should" be.

Some highlights in this episode:
Strength
Bigorexia
Ectomorph/Somatotypes
Bulking
Dad bod

Podcast Referenced:
Feel Better Live More
Episode #57 - Mental Fitness and Body Image with Natasha Devon MBE

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