Rich sits down with ultrarunner Tim Tollefson to talk about his struggles with body dysmorphia & disordered eating and the tools he has used to reform a positive relationship with food and his body. To read more about Tim and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll778 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich ROKA - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER: https://www.roka.com/pages/richroll?u... LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:45 Tim's Decision to go Public with his Struggles 00:02:57 The Power of Shame in Keeping Struggles Hidden 00:07:09 The Impact of Vulnerability 00:09:55 Vulnerability and Social Media 00:10:56 Men and Eating Disorders 00:13:21 Internalizing Emotions and Shame 00:21:28 Body Dysmorphic Disorder 00:23:35 Struggles with Food and Bingeing 00:26:03 Traumatic Experience at Church Camp 00:32:29 Traumatic Childhood and Generational Improvement 00:34:26 Ad Break 00:35:25 Unhealthy Relationships with Food and Athletic Performance 00:45:39 Comparison and Joy 00:47:31 Male Athletes and Disordered Eating 00:53:34 Lack of Lasting Happiness 00:56:49 Realizing the Need for Help and Impact on Relationships 00:59:13 Food as an Enemy and Living in a State of Terror 01:07:09 The Powerlessness and Chaos of OCD 01:08:05 Self-Judgment and Reflection 01:09:53 The Need for Improved Resources for Eating Disorders 01:18:15 Recovery as a Habit 01:19:35 Living in the Present Moment 01:25:34 Pressure and Performance 01:29:58 Importance of Community and Vulnerability 01:31:16 Impact of Sharing Struggles and Connecting with Others 01:36:15 Trail Fest as a Platform for Community and Self-Discovery 01:40:55 Struggles with Sponsorship 01:43:00 Changing Mindset and Goals 01:48:01 Consistency and Longevity in Endurance Sports 01:51:34 Impact of Proper Training on Trail Running 01:53:38 Delayed Gratification and Emotional Control 01:56:29 Supporting Someone with Mental Health Issues 02:02:51 Non-Judgmental Awareness 02:04:06 Recognizing the Seriousness of Eating Disorders 02:10:55 The Power of Letting Go and Surrendering 02:16:21 Closing * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast