{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#214: You've Been Blocked with Joseph Contorer","description":"Joseph Contorer, MA, LMFT, is a California and Oregon-based psychotherapist and author, with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in helping clients with relationships, mental health challenges, and personal empowerment through a holistic approach. His book, You\u2019ve Been Blocked, The Search for Gay Male Perfection, explores how gay men are often restricted from their true selves during childhood, leading to lifelong &quot;blocking&quot; that impacts their adult lives and relationships.&amp;nbsp; We discuss topics including:   What is \u201cblocking\u201d?   Understanding \u201cstraight normal\u201d and \u201cgay normal\u201d   Gay children and gay adults will act a certain way due to being blocked   What is \u201cThe M-Ranking\u201d?   Internalized homophobia   &amp;nbsp; SHOW NOTES: www.theblockedbook.com https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theblockedbook ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE \u201cMaximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder\u201d.  Your Recovery Resource, Robyn\u2019s new online course for navigating your loved one\u2019s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn\u2019s book \u201cThe Eating Disorder Trap\u201d, please visit the Official &quot;The Eating Disorder Trap&quot; Website. \u201cThe Eating Disorder Trap\u201d is also available for purchase on&amp;nbsp;Amazon. ","author_name":"The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.theeatingdisordertrap.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40404785\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40404785"}