Truth Talks
Truth Talks
Podcast Description
Ready to finally find long-term success with your fitness journey? Welcome to Truth Talks, where brother-sister co-hosts Parris and Courtney Strouthos bring you real perspectives on how you can achieve a sustainable fitness lifestyle and transform your physique. We’re two certified fitness and nutrition coaches who understand that the fitness industry is full of quick fixes, misleading claims, and confusing “advice” - so we’re here to cut through the noise and provide you with science-backed, practical solutions. New episodes drop weekly on Mondays - don’t forget to subscribe!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes related to sustainable fitness lifestyles, nutrition, and personal growth. Topics include the importance of step counts for health, understanding macronutrients, and effective goal-setting strategies, with episodes that break down complex concepts into actionable advice, such as practical tips for integrating exercise into daily life and managing fitness during social events.
Ready to finally find long-term success with your fitness journey? Welcome to Truth Talks, where brother-sister co-hosts Parris and Courtney Strouthos bring you real perspectives on how you can achieve a sustainable fitness lifestyle and transform your physique. We’re two certified fitness and nutrition coaches who understand that the fitness industry is full of quick fixes, misleading claims, and confusing “advice” – so we’re here to cut through the noise and provide you with science-backed, practical solutions. New episodes drop weekly on Mondays – don’t forget to subscribe!
Men’s mental health in fitness needs more attention – and we want to talk about the current realities.
In this Movember 2025 special episode of Truth Talks, we explore how men can balance their physique goals and self-efficacy with healthy emotions and positive self-perception in today’s fitness culture. We discuss using fitness as a tool for mental health, navigating muscular dysmorphia, managing pressures from social media, and understanding when to push hard versus pull back. We also discuss vulnerability, toxic masculinity in fitness, and practical guidance for younger men striving for sustainable fitness transformation.
0:00 Intro – Starting The Conversation
03:39 Fitness As A Tool For Mental Health
06:48 Parris’s Story: How Fitness Helped Him As A Teen
08:55 The Difference Between Wanting To Build Muscle Vs. Body Dysmorphia – Being More Than Your Physique
15:40 Toxic Masculinity In The Fitness Space
19:09 Guidance For The Younger Generation
22:56 Muscular Dysmorphia And Social Media
27:35 The Prevalence Of Steroid Usage
31:04 Perspectives For Navigating The Comparison Game
35:43 Perspectives On Men’s Mental Health In Fitness In 2025
Whether you’re focused on physique goals, personal growth, or just interested in mental wellness, this episode offer real, relatable perspectives for sustainable fitness and mental health.
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