Men’s mental health in fitness needs more attention - and we want to talk about the current realities.
In this Movember 2025 special episode of Truth Talks, we explore how men can balance their physique goals and self-efficacy with healthy emotions and positive self-perception in today’s fitness culture. We discuss using fitness as a tool for mental health, navigating muscular dysmorphia, managing pressures from social media, and understanding when to push hard versus pull back. We also discuss vulnerability, toxic masculinity in fitness, and practical guidance for younger men striving for sustainable fitness transformation.
0:00 Intro - Starting The Conversation
03:39 Fitness As A Tool For Mental Health
06:48 Parris’s Story: How Fitness Helped Him As A Teen
08:55 The Difference Between Wanting To Build Muscle Vs. Body Dysmorphia - Being More Than Your Physique
15:40 Toxic Masculinity In The Fitness Space
19:09 Guidance For The Younger Generation
22:56 Muscular Dysmorphia And Social Media
27:35 The Prevalence Of Steroid Usage
31:04 Perspectives For Navigating The Comparison Game
35:43 Perspectives On Men’s Mental Health In Fitness In 2025
Whether you’re focused on physique goals, personal growth, or just interested in mental wellness, this episode offer real, relatable perspectives for sustainable fitness and mental health.
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