Nobody — not even supermodels! — loves being seen in a swimsuit. But it’s even harder when you’re already feeling bad about your body. And if you think that poor self-image is just restricted to women and girls, you’re wrong.

Karen Beerbower is a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian, president of Nutritional Guidance, Inc., and the Clinical Director of Blue Horizon Eating Disorder Services. In this Straight Talk About Eating Smart podcast with Growing Bolder’s Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Expert Dr. Susan Mitchell, Karen shares the startling statistics about how men and boys are going to extremes to look good.

Are advertisements and commercials contributing to the way people of all ages see themselves? What’s the science behind the way men think versus women, and how can we as a society encourage healthy living without putting unhealthy pressure on people? Listen for some sound advice from our experts.