Body Dysmorphia with Ian Stone

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://apple.co/2Nq9und) Follow Unfit on Instagram (https://bit.ly/3hxTUnD). Today we’re talking to our friend Ian Stone about a topic that is often lost on the nearly $100 billion dollar fitness industry: body dysmorphia. Mayo Clinic defines body dysmorphia (or body dysmorphic disorder) as “a mental health disorder in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance–a flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others. But you may feel so embarrassed, ashamed and anxious that you may avoid many social situations.” Ian came to us wanting to discuss the male perspective on this. Body dysmorphia is a mental health disorder prevalent in all genders, and many people are good at keeping it under wraps. This week Ian shares his story, beginning with when he first started to think more about the way his body looks (4:50). We talk about tearing ourselves apart back in middle school (6:41), feeling guilty for not keeping up with the standards we set for ourselves (15:09), cheat days (28:04) and Ian’s current relationship with fitness and food (31:47). Follow Ian on Instagram and slide into his DMs (https://bit.ly/2ZKp9oi). If you need to contact NEDA, the National Eating Disorders Association, you can click here (https://bit.ly/35IzsN7) or you can call or text their helpline, (800) 931-2237.