All of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance, but what happens when these become obsessive and a point of fixation? In today's episode we break down the psychology and pathology of body dysmorphia, including: 
The origins in childhood experiences
Family history and influence 
The differences in expression between men and women
The relationship between body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery 
The influence of toxic gym, diet culture and 'bigorexia'
How false beliefs influence behaviour 
Dating with body dysmorphia, and more

Listen now! 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 

All of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance, but what happens when these become obsessive and a point of fixation? In today's episode we break down the psychology and pathology of body dysmorphia, including: 
<ul>
<li>The origins in childhood experiences</li>
<li>Family history and influence </li>
<li>The differences in expression between men and women</li>
<li>The relationship between body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery </li>
<li>The influence of toxic gym, diet culture and 'bigorexia'</li>
<li>How false beliefs influence behaviour </li>
<li>Dating with body dysmorphia, and more</li>
</ul>
Listen now! 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

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A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. New episodes every Friday!
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com </a>
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The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 



For business enquires please email thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com 

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A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 
 
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com </a>
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202. Body dysmorphia

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