Our Instagram feeds are filled with the top percentile of athletes, models and fitness gurus. This constant bombardment can lead some down the dark path of disordered eating and unnecessary self-flagellation. That being said, there is a healthy balance we need to strike that pushes us to eat healthier and is grounded in true self-confidence. My guest today is Marcus from Strong Not Starving he's a body image and stress management coach with a background in fitness and disordered eating. Marcus and I delve into a wide array of topics including:

If Commenting On Someone Elses Body is ever OK?

Marcus' Journey with Body Image and Fitness

The Impact of Body Composition Tests

Internal vs. External Validation

The Impact of Compliments on Individuals with Body Image Issues

The Importance Down-Regulating Emotions

Managing Intrusive Thoughts, OCD and Catastrophizing

Marcus's - & my - Experience as a Musician

The Challenges of Touring and Managing Stage Fright

Managing Ego in the Music Industry

AND

Overcoming Binge Eating through Emotional Regulation

I hope you enjoy my conversation WITH Marcus.

Chapters

Timestamp Chapter Name

00:00:00 Introduction to Body Image and Nutrition Struggles

00:01:22 Marcus' Journey with Body Image and Fitness

00:02:24 Competitive Sports and Body Image Pressure

00:03:52 The Role of Rowing in Body Composition Challenges

00:05:46 Obsessive Compulsive Behavior and Eating Disorders

00:07:00 Dietary Restriction and Body Composition Goals

00:10:01 Fitness Models vs. Athletes: Unrealistic Expectations

00:13:06 Transition to Performance-Based Fitness

00:16:09 Struggles with Body Fat and Diet Balance

00:17:27 Managing Body Image Pressure in the Fitness Space

00:19:16 Validation: Internal vs. External in Body Confidence

00:23:18 Accepting Compliments: The Psychological Impact

00:26:46 Resilience and Responding to Comments About Body Image

00:31:19 Letting Go of Harmful Fitness Expectations

00:33:07 Overtraining and the Importance of Recovery

00:37:50 The Skill of Regulating Emotions and Performance

00:44:03 Tools for Down-Regulating for OCD

00:47:02 Life as a Musician and Managing Stage Fright

00:56:17 Sober Touring and the Challenges of Professional Music

01:12:00 Emotional Challenges of Leaving a Band

01:24:21 Starting Over: From Touring to Fitness Coaching

01:25:02 Launching a Podcast on Body Image and Mental Health

01:32:30 Marcus' Coaching Practice for Eating Disorders

01:37:30 Marcus' Advice To Me As a Podcaster

01:43:10 Marcus' Future Plans

***LINKS***

Marcus’ Website

https://bit.ly/4enyXsj

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Keywords

music, fitness, body image, eating disorders, touring, validation, social media, mental health, emotional management, identity, identity, self-worth, body image, compliments, emotional regulation, binge eating, self-discovery, authenticity, podcasting, coaching

Hashtags

#eatingdisorders #mentalhealth #bodyimage

#podcast #awakenoutofcontext