Muscle Dysmorphia & Skinnyphobia

Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the fear of being "too small" or "not buff enough" and how this intersects with society, self-image, and relationships.

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Articles

• Muscle Dysmorphia
• Superman, Batman, and the Evolution of the ‘Perfect’ Hero Body
• 50 years of Batman on film: how has his physique changed?
• Olympic Athlete Bodies

If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:

• Episode 32: Body Dysmorphia & Gender Dysphoria
• Episode 34: Fatphobia & Eating Disorders
• Episode 44: Fitness AMA/Mythbusting
• Episode 46: Body Image & Weight Fluctuation

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