Today’s guest is one of our favorite social media personalities, Ben Carpenter. Ben is a personal trainer who regularly debunks fitness myths on his popular social media page, @bdccarpenter. He’s also the author of “Everything Fat Loss: The Definitive No Bullsh*t Guide” and “Fat Loss Habits: The No Bullsh*t Guide to Losing Weight.”In part two of our interview with Ben, we discuss how to navigate social media advice, gatekeeping in the running community, and more!

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How to navigate social media information vs misinformation

✅ Ben’s running journey

✅ The elitism of the running community

✅ Critical thinking tips for social media

Connect with Ben:

Ben Carpenter (@bdccarpenter) • Instagram profile

Ben Carpenter

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