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 of the Men Unscripted podcast, host Aaron Flores interviews Travis (alias), a cis white male in his mid-20s, about his journey with body image and food. Travis shares that he didn't have serious body image issues growing up, but his perspective changed when he met his now-wife, who works in the eating disorder field and is a fat woman. This opened his eyes to the societal issues surrounding body image. Travis also discusses his experience with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and the shame and fear associated with his limited food choices. He highlights the importance of neutrally using the word 'fat' and reclaiming it from its negative connotations. They explore topics such as the impact of childhood experiences on food aversions, the role of set point theory in challenging negative self-talk, the challenges of seeking treatment for ARFID, and the importance of acknowledging and grieving the missed opportunities caused by food aversions. Travis also shares his thoughts on the societal expectations of masculinity and the importance of embracing a wider range of emotions.
Keywords
body image, body trust, eating disorder, fat, shame, fear, ARFID, food aversions, set point theory, negative self-talk, grieving, masculinity, emotions, fat liberation movement
Takeaways
- Body image issues can be influenced by societal factors and personal relationships.
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a real and debilitating eating disorder that is often misunderstood. - Using the word 'fat' neutrally and without judgment can help reduce stigma and promote body acceptance.
- Shame and fear around food choices can impact one's relationship with their body and overall well-being. Childhood experiences can shape food aversions and contribute to the development of ARFID.
- Set point theory can help challenge negative self-talk and provide a different perspective on food and body image.
- Seeking treatment for ARFID can be challenging, especially due to limited understanding and resources.
- Grieving the missed opportunities caused by food aversions is an important part of the healing process.
- Societal expectations of masculinity can hinder emotional expression and make it difficult for men to seek help.
- Exploring a wider range of emotions and embracing joy and happiness is essential for overall well-being.
Links
- Maintenance Phase Podcast
- Feelings Wheel
- What is ARFID?
- Follow Aaron Flores on IG: @AaronFloresRDN
- Body Image Coaching for Men
- Learn more about Within Health