The Adonis Complex | 10min Lifestyle Psych
Description
The Adonis Complex. In this episode, we discuss the mental illness of Muscle Dysmorphia, otherwise known as Bigorexia, Reverse Anorexia and The Adonis Complex.
Chapters
0:00 What is Muscle Dysmorphia?
4:10 Why is Muscle Dysmorphia Increasing?
6:30 Who is At Risk of Muscle Dysmorphia?
9:35 Disordered or Dedicated?
15:30 Treating Muscle Dysmorphia
Show Notes
"Change in sociocultural ideal male physique: An examination
of past and present action figures" by Baghurst et al., 2006
"Evolving ideals of male body image as seen through action toys" by Pope et al., 1999
"‘The day you start lifting is the day you become forever small’: Bodybuilders explain muscle dysmorphia" by Underwood et al., 2022
https://youtu.be/rVHVqoXLwgE?si=gF-zRgxlr74T1ll4
"Body Image" The Mental Wellbeing College Podcast episode with Dr. Nick Galli
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