Season 4 Episode 5 - "Drake"
Men Unscripted Podcast
Drake, a 56-year-old husband and father, shares what it’s like to carry decades of silent shame about his weight, shaped by comments from family, masculinity expectations, and the belief that “men handle it themselves.” Only recently did he begin unpacking this through therapy, walking, and discovering this podcast. Drake talks about separating health from body size, questioning GLP-1 medications, noticing joy return, and learning to speak openly for the first time in his adult life. A grounded, honest conversation about fear, embodiment, and the long journey toward self-compassion....
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Season 4 Episode 4 - "Walter"
Men Unscripted Podcast
In this episode, Walter shares his story of growing up in deep diet culture, navigating the pressures of acting and masculinity, and the moment everything changed when he discovered Health at Every Size. He talks about what it was like to internalize fear and shame at a young age, how acting shaped his relationship with his body, and the messy, liberating work of rebuilding trust with food. Walter also discusses the role of mindfulness, Buddhist practice, and community in helping him feel more grounded and less alone. What We Cover: Growing up surrounded by dieting, medical fear, and body...
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Season 4 Episode 3 - "Cory"
Men Unscripted Podcast
Trigger Warning: Brief discussion of GLP-1 medications toward the end of the episode. Corey shares an honest, moving story about growing up in diet culture, navigating shame, masculinity, ADHD, and early messages about “good” and “bad” bodies. He talks about finding intuitive eating, becoming a therapist, exploring health concerns with compassion, and making space for nuance—including around medications like GLP-1s. A vulnerable, hopeful look at healing, embodiment, and what it means to feel loved exactly as you are.
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Seasoon 4 Episode 2 - "Luke"
Men Unscripted Podcast
*Trigger Warning* This episode includes discussions of suicidal thoughts and internalized fatphobia. If these topics are difficult or unsafe for you to hear at this time, please consider skipping this episode or listening with support. Summary In one of the most vulnerable Men Unscripted conversations yet, Luke opens up about a lifetime of struggling with body image, weight stigma, and self-acceptance. From being teased as a child to the complex intersection of gender, sexuality, and size, Luke shares what it feels like to live in a body that has always been labeled “different.” Through...
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Season 4 - Episode 1 "Lee"
Men Unscripted Podcast
Lee joins Men Unscripted to share a candid look at growing up “the big kid,” developing an eating disorder during his dietetics training, and learning self-compassion after years of shame. We talk about masculinity, coping, connection, and how drumming, movement, and rest help Lee feel grounded today. A powerful conversation for anyone who’s ever struggled with their body or their relationship with food. Links:
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Season 4 Coming Soon
Men Unscripted Podcast
Host Aaron Flores, RDN shares exciting updates — Men Unscripted returns soon with new, anonymous stories from men exploring body image, masculinity, and healing. Aaron also invites listeners to join the show, subscribe to his Substack, and check out his online course Your Body Unscripted — a self-paced program for men learning to unlearn body shame and build compassion. 💡 Learn More 👉 Be a guest: 📰 Subscribe on Substack: 🎥 Explore the course: 🌐 Website:
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Season 3 Episode 10 - "Max"
Men Unscripted Podcast
Summary In this episode, Aaron Flores interviews Max, a 45-year-old man living in the Midwest, about his struggles with food and body image. Max shares his experiences growing up in a household focused on dieting and the impact it had on his relationship with food. He also discusses the trauma he experienced as a child and how it contributed to his use of food as a coping mechanism. Max highlights the challenges of being a man and discussing these issues, as well as the importance of finding support and engaging in self-care activities like hiking. Keywords body image, food, dieting, trauma,...
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Season 3 Episode 9 - "Giddy"
Men Unscripted Podcast
Summary In this episode of the Men Unscripted podcast, host Aaron Flores talks to Giddy, a trans man in a larger body, about his experiences with body image and eating disorders. Giddy shares his journey growing up in a small rural town, dealing with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and the impact of fatphobia and societal expectations on his self-esteem. They discuss the intersection of anorexia and ARFID, the lack of understanding and support for atypical anorexia, and the importance of body acceptance and self-advocacy. Giddy also highlights the role of social media in...
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Season 3 Episode 8 - "Blake"
Men Unscripted Podcast
Summary In this episode, Aaron Flores interviews a guest named Blake, who shares his experience with an eating disorder. Blake discusses his journey from feeling hopeless and trapped in his eating disorder to finding a path towards recovery. He talks about the impact of diet culture and societal expectations of masculinity on his body image and self-esteem. Blake also highlights the importance of hearing other people's stories and finding hope in their recovery journeys. Throughout the conversation, they touch on topics such as the all-consuming nature of eating disorders, the challenges of...
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Season 3 Episode 7 - "Star-Lord"
Men Unscripted Podcast
Summary In this episode of the Men Unscripted podcast, host Aaron Flores interviews Star-Lord, an anonymous guest, about his body image and relationship with food. Star-Lord shares his experience as a man navigating diet culture and toxic masculinity. He discusses the impact of banter and jokes on body image, his childhood experiences with body shaming, and the influence of fitness and athletic pursuits on his body image. The conversation also touches on the role of magazines like Men's Health in perpetuating body shame and the obsession with achieving a particular physique. Star-Lord shares...
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In this episode, Aaron Flores interviews Frank, a trans man, about his experiences with body image and food issues. Frank shares that he has struggled with body image since he was a child, and recalls a specific moment at the age of three when he felt his body was too big. As he got older, he noticed the differences between what boys and girls were allowed to do, which reinforced his feelings of not fitting in. Frank also discusses his journey of discovering his gender identity and how it intersects with his body image and eating disorder. He emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and not needing to prove himself to others. In this conversation, Frank shares their journey of body acceptance and navigating their identity as a transgender person with a disability. They discuss the importance of seeing their body as a partner rather than an enemy, and how karate helped them feel more confident. Frank also talks about their experience with advocacy and the need for better accessibility for all. They highlight the intersectionality of their identities and the importance of finding connections between different aspects of their life.
Keywords
body image, gender dysphoria, eating disorder, recovery, advocacy, masculinity, karate, body acceptance, transgender, disability, intersectionality
Takeaways
- Body image struggles can begin at a very young age and have a lasting impact throughout life.
- The messages around bodies and gender can be restrictive and lead to feelings of not fitting in.
- Discovering and accepting one's gender identity can be a journey that intersects with body image and eating disorders.
- Advocacy can be a powerful tool for healing and creating change in society.
- Finding activities that allow for a positive connection with the body can be beneficial for body image and self-acceptance. Seeing our bodies as partners rather than enemies can help foster body acceptance.
- Karate can provide a sense of confidence and connection to the body, even when physical limitations arise.
- Advocacy is important for creating a more inclusive and accessible society.
Intersectionality plays a significant role in how we navigate our identities and experiences.
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