{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why We Need to Get Rid of the Term \u2018Body Dysmorphia\u2019 \u2013 In Session with Marc David","description":"In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, we\u2019re going to take a look at why we need to get past the label of \u2018body dysmorphia\u2019 \u2013 a medical term \u2013 and instead look to understand why body dysmorphia is actually present. And to do that, we must explore our personal story from childhood to adulthood \u2013 because our history contains the clues for where this pattern developed in the first place. The reality is, many of us have dysmorphic tendencies. Meaning, we see our body differently than it actually is \u2013 and not in a good way. That\u2019s the case for Rory, 62, who reports struggling with body dysmorphia since childhood. As he shares with Marc David, he\u2019s never had a problem controlling what he eats. He\u2019s been able to maintain his body fat at 8-10% consistently since his 20s through extreme sports and rigid dieting.  But none of his efforts ever feel like enough. Rory\u2019s body hate runs so deep that he avoids mirrors and glass windows so he doesn\u2019t see his reflection. In his mind, he wishes he had the body of an Olympic athlete, strong and lean and muscular. But that\u2019s never been the body he sees reflecting back to him. He considers his body overly thin, with too little muscle regardless of how much strength training he does. Despite all his internal struggles, Rory has a pretty incredible life: 5 kids and a beautiful marriage, and a lot of commitment to his own personal growth. He really wants to discover how he can stop the voice that says, \u201cI hate my body\u201d \u2013 and instead find peace and self-acceptance.  Whether you or a loved one is struggling with body dysmorphic tendencies \u2013 or find yourself, like Rory, telling yourself \u201cI hate my body\u201d \u2013 this episode is for you! Episode highlights: \u2705 Why self-labeling as \u201cbody dysmorphic\u201d unnecessarily medicalizes our human condition, and why understanding our food and body story is more important \u2705 The connection between body dysmorphia and our childhood strategies for self-protection and love \u2705 Why bringing self-compassion to our inner child can powerfully shift body hate \u2705 How to move from doing things TO your body to instead creating a nourishing conversation WITH your body \u2013 and why that\u2019s key to fostering a positive body image \u2705 How to create the optimal conditions for releasing body dysmorphic tendencies\u2026 ------------- Learn more about us at The Institute for the Psychology of Eating: https:\/\/psychologyofeating.com\/  Ready to call a ceasefire in your battle with eating, and find peace and freedom with food? Learn more about our newest program, The Emotional Eating Breakthrough! https:\/\/learn.psychologyofeating.com\/ Interested in becoming a certified coach in eating psychology? Then tune in to hear Marc talk about our Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training, and download a copy of our School Catalog: https:\/\/psychologyofeating.com\/info-kit\/ Learn our powerful, cutting-edge approach, and discover how you can create a unique career helping others find peace and freedom with food. Follow us on social:  - YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Psychologyofeating - Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IPEfanpage - Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eatingpsychology\/ - Pinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/eatingpsych #bodydysmorphia #bodyimage #bodypositivity #weightloss #weightlossjourney #selfawareness #selftalk #eatingpsychology #marcdavid #podcast ","author_name":"The Psychology of Eating Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.psychologyofeating.com","html":"