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Joining Yvie are:

Konan Masuda, an 18-year-old with lived experience, candidly discusses the pressures young men face from peers, social media, and societal expectations, providing a raw look at how these challenges shape their self-image.

Brock McLean, a former AFL star, opens up about his battle with bulimia during and after his career in elite sports. Brock sheds light on the intense pressures athletes face to meet physical and performance ideals and how vulnerability and seeking help became key to his healing.

Nic Bloom, a mental health first aid trainer and advocate, shares invaluable, actionable advice on identifying body image struggles in men, starting supportive conversations, and breaking through the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help.

This episode explores the cultural and psychological factors driving toxic body standards for men, offering hope, practical strategies, and a call to action aimed at breaking the silence, reshaping ideals, and encouraging men to speak out.

Resources:
Butterfly National Helpline : 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE)
Chat online
Download your personalised support script to take to your GP here .
Find professionals screened for their understanding of eating disorders here .
Resources can be found here .

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Find out more about Konan and the National Youth Collective
Find out more about Brock McLean.
Find out more about Nic Bloom.

Production Team:
Produced by Yvie Jones and Annette Staglieno from Classic Me Productions
Executive Producer: Camilla Becket
Supported by the Waratah Education Foundation