Psychology of Swole

The Connection Between Strength Training and Mental Health with Dr. Patrick J. O’Connor

In this episode, James and Jonas sit down with the University of Georgia’s Dr. Patrick J. O’Connor to discuss his review of research on the link between strength training and mental health. Dr. O’Connor was inspired to conduct this review by what he noticed was a focus on aerobic exercise in relation to mental that omitted the benefits of strength training. Join us to learn how weightlifting can affect mood, cognition, and sleep. Find more at this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1559827610368771

Bulking and Cutting Patterns with Dr. Kyle T. Ganson

In this episode, James and Jonas sit down with Dr. Kyle T. Ganson from the University of Toronto. Dr. Ganson discusses his "Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors" and how youths interact with eating and weightlifting. We focus on his recent publication "Bulking and cutting" among a national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults.  Find more at this link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36085408/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36085408/]

Uncovering the Dangers of Muscle Dysmorphia with Dr. Roberto Olivardia

Join us in our discussion with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical psychologist and Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School who has done extensive work on body image in men focusing on muscle dysmorphia, body dysmorphia disorder, and other eating disorders. "Muscle Dysmorphia in Male Weightlifters: A Case-Control Study" - https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.157.8.1291 "Clinical features of muscle dysmorphia among males with body dysmorphic disorder" - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17075613/

The Societal Implications of Steroid Use with Dr. Jessica Yu

Welcome to Psychology of Swole, a podcast hosted by two young men looking to bring expertise from academia to the weightlifting community. Join us in our discussion with Dr. Jessica Yu! Dr. Yu is a clinical psychologist and researcher who examines the cultural dynamics of weightlifting. In this episode, we look at a study Dr. Yu conducted on the biases medical health professionals hold against steroid users. Read more here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26125091/