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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
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Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) now open!
Articles
* Muscle Dysmorphia (https://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/)
* Superman, Batman, and the Evolution of the ‘Perfect’ Hero Body (http://archive.today/ow1RY)
* 50 years of Batman on film: how has his physique changed? (http://archive.today/CQKOz)
* Olympic Athlete Bodies (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1841431-photos-of-athletes-from-all-sports-shows-how-different-physical-fitness-can-look)
If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:
* Episode 32: Body Dysmorphia &amp;amp; Gender Dysphoria (http://www.jalachan.place/32)
* Episode 34: Fatphobia &amp;amp; Eating Disorders (http://www.jalachan.place/34)
* Episode 44: Fitness AMA/Mythbusting (http://www.jalachan.place/44)
* Episode 46: Body Image &amp;amp; Weight Fluctuation (http://www.jalachan.place/46)
Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details!
Don't forget to rate &amp;amp; review us on your podcasting platform of choice~
Jala Prendes - Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan)
The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala)
Moxie is an internet cryptid, but may be found in the Jala-chan's Place Discord server and the Duckfeed Slack.
Dave Cox - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social)
 Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster)
Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Dave Cox and Moxie.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the fear of being &quot;too small&quot; or &quot;not buff enough&quot; and how this intersects with society, self-image, and relationships.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia" rel="nofollow">Swag Shop</a> now open!</strong></p>

<p><strong>Articles</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/" rel="nofollow">Muscle Dysmorphia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://archive.today/ow1RY" rel="nofollow">Superman, Batman, and the Evolution of the ‘Perfect’ Hero Body</a></li>
<li><a href="http://archive.today/CQKOz" rel="nofollow">50 years of Batman on film: how has his physique changed?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1841431-photos-of-athletes-from-all-sports-shows-how-different-physical-fitness-can-look" rel="nofollow">Olympic Athlete Bodies</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.jalachan.place/32" rel="nofollow">Episode 32: Body Dysmorphia &amp; Gender Dysphoria</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jalachan.place/34" rel="nofollow">Episode 34: Fatphobia &amp; Eating Disorders</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jalachan.place/44" rel="nofollow">Episode 44: Fitness AMA/Mythbusting</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jalachan.place/46" rel="nofollow">Episode 46: Body Image &amp; Weight Fluctuation</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Support this show via Ko-fi!</strong> Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia</a> for the details!</p>

<p><em>Don&#39;t forget to rate &amp; review us on your podcasting platform of choice~</em></p>

<p>Jala Prendes - <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky - @jalachan</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky - @fireheartmedia</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/jalachan" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><br>
<a href="https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala" rel="nofollow">The Level</a></p>

<p>Moxie is an internet cryptid, but may be found in the Jala-chan&#39;s Place Discord server and the Duckfeed Slack.</p>

<p>Dave Cox - <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus" rel="nofollow"> Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster" rel="nofollow">Twitter @mon_dmonster</a><br>
<a href="https://monsterdear.monster" rel="nofollow">Monster Dear Monster</a></p><p>Special Guests: Dave Cox and Moxie.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia">Support Jala-chan&#39;s Place</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jala is joined by Moxie (The Level) and Dave Cox (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the fear of being &quot;too small&quot; or &quot;not buff enough&quot; and how this intersects with society, self-image, and relationships.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia" rel="nofollow">Swag Shop</a> now open!</strong></p>

<p><strong>Articles</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/" rel="nofollow">Muscle Dysmorphia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://archive.today/ow1RY" rel="nofollow">Superman, Batman, and the Evolution of the ‘Perfect’ Hero Body</a></li>
<li><a href="http://archive.today/CQKOz" rel="nofollow">50 years of Batman on film: how has his physique changed?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1841431-photos-of-athletes-from-all-sports-shows-how-different-physical-fitness-can-look" rel="nofollow">Olympic Athlete Bodies</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.jalachan.place/32" rel="nofollow">Episode 32: Body Dysmorphia &amp; Gender Dysphoria</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jalachan.place/34" rel="nofollow">Episode 34: Fatphobia &amp; Eating Disorders</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jalachan.place/44" rel="nofollow">Episode 44: Fitness AMA/Mythbusting</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jalachan.place/46" rel="nofollow">Episode 46: Body Image &amp; Weight Fluctuation</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Support this show via Ko-fi!</strong> Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia</a> for the details!</p>

<p><em>Don&#39;t forget to rate &amp; review us on your podcasting platform of choice~</em></p>

<p>Jala Prendes - <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky - @jalachan</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky - @fireheartmedia</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/jalachan" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><br>
<a href="https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala" rel="nofollow">The Level</a></p>

<p>Moxie is an internet cryptid, but may be found in the Jala-chan&#39;s Place Discord server and the Duckfeed Slack.</p>

<p>Dave Cox - <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus" rel="nofollow"> Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster" rel="nofollow">Twitter @mon_dmonster</a><br>
<a href="https://monsterdear.monster" rel="nofollow">Monster Dear Monster</a></p><p>Special Guests: Dave Cox and Moxie.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia">Support Jala-chan&#39;s Place</a></p>]]>
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