Tyler Labine: Developing Body Dysmorphia
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08/09/21 • 75 min
Today, on What's Your Limp?, Jordan chats with Tyler Labine (New Amsterdam, Tucker & Dale vs Evil) in one of our most transparent and vulnerable episodes yet.
Tyler had made a career out of being the funny guy, but what many didn't realize is that he was. struggling constantly on the inside. He has had to deal with everything from body dysmorphia, depression, eating disorders, addiction and more. But through therapy, fatherhood, his art and resolving issues with his parents, Tyler has learned to get a grasp on his difficulties and his story of how he got there is incredibly moving.
Be sure to follow Tyler on social media (@TyLabine), check out his beautiful work on New Amsterdam and check out his music on Spotify by looking up his musician name, Adanac.
Today, on What's Your Limp?, Jordan chats with Tyler Labine (New Amsterdam, Tucker & Dale vs Evil) in one of our most transparent and vulnerable episodes yet.
Tyler had made a career out of being the funny guy, but what many didn't realize is that he was. struggling constantly on the inside. He has had to deal with everything from body dysmorphia, depression, eating disorders, addiction and more. But through therapy, fatherhood, his art and resolving issues with his parents, Tyler has learned to get a grasp on his difficulties and his story of how he got there is incredibly moving.
Be sure to follow Tyler on social media (@TyLabine), check out his beautiful work on New Amsterdam and check out his music on Spotify by looking up his musician name, Adanac.
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