ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In previous episodes, we’ve explored the unique body image pressures placed upon gay men, from the intense focus on gym culture and the idealized twink aesthetic to broader societal expectations and body obsession. These pressures can contribute to disordered eating, a struggle that is often overlooked in men despite its prevalence in the gay community.
In this episode, Kyle Ridley, an Emmy Award winning journalist, joins us to discuss his personal experiences with disordered eating, the unique body image pressures faced by queer men, and strategies for navigating these struggles.
Related Episodes:
- Listen to Episode 32. Gay Men and Body Obsession
- Listen to Episode 82. Gay Gym Culture
- Listen to Episode 91. Fat and Fabulous: Embrace Body Positivity (with Matthew Simko)
- Listen to Episode 130. Pride in Motion: Inclusive Fitness and Body-Positive Coaching (with Roy Belzer)
- Listen to Episode 151. Twink Death: RIP Skinny Jeans
Additional Resources:
- The Pressure to Achieve Perfection: Body Obsession in the Gay Community and Its Impact on Self-Worth
- Navigating Gay Gym Culture: Body Image, Societal Masculinity, and Mental Health
- Embracing Body Positivity in the Gay Community: Redefining Beauty Standards and Championing Self-Love
- LGBTQ+ Body Image: Embracing Body Positivity and Redefining Fitness Standards
- Twink Death: Navigating Aging, Aesthetics, and Body Image in Gay Culture
- Learn More About Kyle Ridley
- Subscribe to The Tangle with Kyle Ridley
- Follow Kyle on Instagram
- Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn
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