Summary: “Facing it, always facing it, that’s the way to get through. Face it.” – Joseph Conrad<br> Today’s guest is a recovery coach and the author of the memoir The Body of Chris: A Memoir of Obsession, Addiction, and Madness, Chris Cole.<br> In this episode we discuss:<br> <br> * The three headed monster of body dysmorphia, addiction, and mental illness<br> * What men need to know about body image issues<br> * Why purity and conformity are toxic messages<br> <br> And so much more!<br> CONNECT WITH CHRIS:<br> <br> * WEBSITE: <a href="http://colecoaching.com">colecoaching.com</a><br> * WEBSITE: <a href="http://thebodyofchris.com">thebodyofchris.com</a><br> * BOOK: <a href="http://amzn.to/1GLeU0i">The Body of Chris: A Memoir of Obsession, Addiction, and Madness</a><br> * TWITTER: @<a href="http://chriscolecoach">chriscolecoach</a><br> * INSTAGRAM: @<a href="http://instagram.com/colecoaching">colecoaching</a><br> * FACEBOOK: <a href="http://facebook.com/ColeCoaching">facebook.com/ColeCoaching</a><br> <br> Read more about Chris and today’s conversation at <a href="http://inmyskinnygenes.com/122" target="_blank">In My Skinny Genes</a>.<br> <a href="http://findingourhunger.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/122.quote_.KT_.png"></a><br> BY THE WAY: If you love the Finding Our Hunger podcast, you have THREE great ways to support us:<br> <br> * Become a <a href="http://patreon.com/findingourhunger">Patreon</a><br> * Leave an <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-our-hunger/id623698385?mt=2">iTunes review</a><br> * Listen to the 1st 100 episodes by getting a <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/kaila-prins/id997503918">Finding Our Hunger Podcast Album</a><br> <br> Thank you for listening – we appreciate you SO much <3.<br> MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:<br> <br> * PLAY: <a href="http://inmyskinnygenes.com/gratitudemadlibs">Gratitude Mad Libs</a><br> * LISTEN: <a href="http://findingourhunger.com/2015/07/01/unloved/">UNpodcast 106: Bryan Reeves</a><br> * LISTEN: <a href="http://findingourhunger.com/2015/07/20/unacceptable/">Unpodcast 108: Jes Baker</a><br> <br> Join the conversation at <a href="http://facebook.com/findingourhunger">facebook.com/findingourhunger</a>.<br> Subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-our-hunger/id623698385?mt=2">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://stitcher.com/s?fid=33197&refid=stpr">Stitcher Radio</a> and make sure to leave a review.<br> Keep dancing,<br> @<a href="http://twitter.com/performingwoman">PerformingWoman</a><br> <br>
