Chapter
The Misery of Being Famous For Your Physique
1:09:45 - 1:13:40 (03:55)
This podcast episode discusses the idea of impractical strength competitions and the pressure to maintain a certain appearance in the fitness industry. The guest expresses the misery of being famous for their physique and the unhealthy standards that can come with it.
Clips
Actors often resort to unhealthy practices like not drinking water for a day or starving themselves to get the perfect 'shredded' look for movie roles.
1:09:45 - 1:10:41 (00:56)
Summary
Actors often resort to unhealthy practices like not drinking water for a day or starving themselves to get the perfect 'shredded' look for movie roles. This has long-term effects on their mental and physical health, as it forces them to maintain a certain body type even off-screen.
ChapterThe Misery of Being Famous For Your Physique
EpisodePart One: How the First Fitness Influencer Doomed Us All
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses how Bernarr Macfadden, a nutritionist, started the trend of starving oneself to achieve the ideal body image for a photo shoot and how it has negatively affected our culture's body image expectations and physical health.
1:10:41 - 1:12:00 (01:19)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Bernarr Macfadden, a nutritionist, started the trend of starving oneself to achieve the ideal body image for a photo shoot and how it has negatively affected our culture's body image expectations and physical health.
ChapterThe Misery of Being Famous For Your Physique
EpisodePart One: How the First Fitness Influencer Doomed Us All
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Despite some failed inventions, this entrepreneur was highly productive in his 20s, consistently pushing out groundbreaking products and services.
1:12:00 - 1:13:40 (01:40)
Summary
Despite some failed inventions, this entrepreneur was highly productive in his 20s, consistently pushing out groundbreaking products and services.