Matthew Butler
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#25 - Andy Train: Embracing Body Image, Catfishing, FOMO, Addiction, The Living Statue World Championships, InterPride & Pride in Hull
#25 - Andy Train: Embracing Body Image, Catfishing, FOMO, Addiction, The Living Statue World Championships, InterPride & Pride in Hull
#25 - Andy Train: Embracing Body Image, Catfishing, FOMO, Addiction, The Living Statue World Championships, InterPride & Pride in Hull
Friday 21st July 2023
Join Andy Train as he discusses body image, catfishing, addiction, and LGBTQ+ resilience in this episode of 'Believe in People Podcast'.
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Episode Overview
- Andy discusses the challenges and unique factors contributing to higher rates of drug and alcohol use within the LGBTQ+ community, shedding light on issues of identity, discrimination, and social inclusion.
- He shares personal experiences and observations regarding taboos related to sex addiction, body dysmorphia, and societal pressures to fit certain physical stereotypes.
- The conversation explores the significance of Pride events and the initiatives being implemented to address addiction within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Andy also touches upon the impact of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and the deceptive world of catfishing in the digital age.
- The episode offers a candid and insightful exploration of these complex and critical topics, providing a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and the progress being made in reducing stigma and providing support.
I think it's the wanting to fit in and be accepted, particularly when you've lived your life in a certain way presenting a certain personality or identity as who you are, but also trying to find out who you are. Peer pressure is certainly something, and whether you maybe see that as being something that younger people would identify with, I would also say that even someone coming out like me as an older person even, for those who think I've always been out and I've always been as they would think gay, I mean, then the revelation about how perhaps looking back at myself that the label pansexual sort of fits more realistically with experience and hindsight and stopping beating myself up about why do I find myself attracted to a certain individual that is truly about hearts not parts and that you have permission to be who you are, your true authentic self.
What happens when a Living Statue World Champion sits down to chat about addiction, body image, and the digital age? In this episode of the 'Believe in People Podcast', Matthew Butler hosts Andy Train, the Creative Director & Vice Chair of Pride in Hull. Andy's multifaceted roles also include being an InterPride Global Advisory Council Member for the British Isles, Ireland, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man.
This conversation is anything but ordinary as Andy opens up about a spectrum of topics that hit close to home for many. From the deceptive world of catfishing to the pervasive influence of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), Andy discusses how these digital-age issues impact our mental health and social lives.
The dialogue then takes a deeper dive into the sensitive subject of addiction, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, shedding light on the higher rates of drug and alcohol use and the taboos around sex addiction and body dysmorphia. On a lighter note, Andy shares his experiences in the unique world of The Living Statue World Championships, revealing the artistry and dedication behind this fascinating form of street performance.
The conversation also celebrates the empowering spirit of InterPride & Pride in Hull, highlighting the resilience and progress of the LGBTQ+ community in their journey toward equality and inclusion. Whether you're interested in understanding the complex challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community or simply curious about the life of a living statue champion, this episode offers a candid and insightful exploration that promises to leave you with a deeper understanding and a lot to think about.