About this episode

The episode explores the phenomenon of looksmaxxing with guest Joshua Murray, discussing its implications and differences from other health trends.

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes bring actor, producer, and health and fitness advocate Joshua Murray on the show to discuss the new phenomenon of "looksmaxxing". What is it? What makes it different from other health trends? And what is wrong with it? Nathan, Joseph, and Josh discuss, along with Josh's new film "Gym Rat".References and resourcesLooksmaxxing definitions and analysis: https://www.merriam-webster.com/slang/looksmaxxing https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240326-inside-looksmaxxing-the-extreme-cosmetic-social-media-trend https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/looksmaxxing-may-point-to-deeper-body-image-issues-in-young-men-mental-health-expert-saysSocial media causes looksmaxxing https://www.freyaindia.co.uk/p/how-social-media-feminised-us-all Men falling behind drives looksmaxxing: https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/braden-eric-peters-clavicular-manosphere-looksmaxxing-masculine-ick-0h7hzhf0sWebsitesThe Overthinkers.worldNathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.meJoseph Holmes: linktr.ee.com/josephholmesJosh Murray: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3394219/

People in this episode

Hosts: Nathan Clarkson, Joseph Holmes

Guest: Joshua Murray

Topics covered

• looksmaxxing
• health trends
• body image
• social media
• masculinity

Keywords

• looksmaxxing
• health trends
• body image issues
• social media
• masculinity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Merriam-Webster, BBC, PBS, Freya India, The Times, The Overthinkers

Books & works: Gym Rat

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