73. Eating Disorders and Body Image in Men: Challenges, Stigma and Masculinity w/ Aaron Flores

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode join Meg and the very first male guest of the show, Aaron as they talk about how men also struggle with eating disorders and body image. You will learn about how patriarchy, capitalism and toxic masculinity thoughts affect the male’s process to recovery and how it hinders them to fully speak up about their condition. Also in this episode you will gain understanding on how having a community and safe space to fully open themselves up can help in the recovery process. ABOUT OUR GUEST Aaron Flores is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Body Trust Provider. He graduated with a BS in Family Consumer Sciences in 2006 from California State University Northridge. I completed my dietetic internship at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in 2007. His goal in working with clients is to help them relearn what it means to be an Intuitive Eater and to reclaim Body Trust. He is passionate about weight and the influence of diet culture has created a perfect storm where a lot have become fearful of food and bodies. Aaoroan’s Website: https://www.aaronfloresrdn.com/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AaronFloresRDN/ Aaron’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/12Ramw1ngPiGxlK2JioHJJ ABOUT OUR HOST Meg is a CCI certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Founder of The Recovery Collective. She is the host of Full and Thriving: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast. Meg is now accepting 1:1 coaching clients and offers free consultations on her website. Meg's website: www.meg-mccabe.com Meg's Instagram: www.instagram.com/meg_mccabe/ The Recovery Collective Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_recoverycollective/ Join The Recovery Collective https://bit.ly/3RdyqgE Listen to these free eating disorder recovery affirmations: megmccabe.lpages.co/200-recovery-affirmations/ Support the show by purchasing anti-diet merchandise here: www.etsy.com/shop/RecoveryCollective