About this episode

James Stein shares his personal experiences as the fat kid in elementary school and reflects on the impact of childhood on adulthood.

Send us Fan Mail I call this episode; I Was the Fat Kid in Elementary School. Being that kid has had a profound impact in every facet of my life. I feel that there is no better way to illustrate the impact our childhood can have on our future is by using myself as an example. When I set out to do this podcast, I had every intension of being honest and candid. What better way to fulfil my goal than to share with you some of my most painful memories. I have always been a bit of a storyteller in...

People in this episode

Host: James Stein

Topics covered

• childhood experiences
• body image
• mental health
• personal storytelling
• self-reflection

Keywords

• fat kid
• elementary school
• childhood impact
• mental health
• personal stories

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