Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller Body Image, Masculinity, and the Pursuit of Health with Seth Trout
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Oct 24, 2024 
Seth Trout, a pastor with a doctorate in the impact of the digital world on body image and gender, shares riveting insights about men's struggles with self-image and societal pressures. He reveals how many men avoid mirrors due to insecurities and discusses the disturbing rise of steroid use linked to distorted masculinity. The conversation also touches on the detrimental effects of fitness culture and the importance of redefining self-worth beyond physical appearance, emphasizing faith as a source of true value.
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Men's Mirror Fear and Shame
- Many men fear looking at themselves in the mirror due to shame about their bodies, not just past mistakes.
- This fear is taboo and deeply impacts their sense of masculinity and self-worth.
Body Truth vs Mind in Gender
- The concept of gender as an internal feeling rather than a bodily reality is new and creates confusion.
- Seth Trout argues the body tells the truth about gender while the mind can be deceptive.
Steroid Culture Normalization Anecdote
- Seth experienced culture shock seeing steroid use shamelessly normalized among men at a commercial gym.
- Many men openly discussed steroid use casually, despite the health risks and lack of significant physical difference.
