197: MIMETIC DESIRE: DO WE WANT TO WIN ... OR BE SEEN WINNING?

197: MIMETIC DESIRE: DO WE WANT TO WIN ... OR BE SEEN WINNING?

Welcome to Episode 197 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!

In this episode, we take a different direction and explore the psychology behind bodybuilding ambition, unpacking the concept of mimetic desire and how our goals may be shaped more by influence and status than we realise.

We discuss whether physique goals are truly internal or socially driven, how social media amplifies comparison, and why division standards continue to evolve year after year. The conversation explores the influence of iconic athletes on category growth, the shifting criteria across federations, and how rivalry and prestige can subtly shape the direction of the sport.

We also unpack the role coaches, podcasts, and industry leaders play in influencing athlete aspirations, and examine the fine line between healthy inspiration and destructive comparison. The episode finishes with a discussion around autonomy in a sport built on judging, rankings, and public evaluation.

Whether you’re a competitive bodybuilder, a coach, or someone simply invested in improving your physique, this episode offers perspective on identity, ambition, and what really drives progress in modern bodybuilding.

Enjoy!

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226: BUILDING AN OLYMPIA LEVEL PHYSIQUE FT. KRISTY GRAHAM

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225: WE REVIEW YOUR PHYSIQUE, LIFTS & POSING

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224: WHAT THE BEST ATHLETES AND CLIENTS DO DIFFERENTLY | HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COACHING EXPERIENCE

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223: AGE IS NO BODYBUILDING BARRIER & NATTY PRO PATHWAYS

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222: WHAT 20 YEARS OF BODYBUILDING REALLY TEACHES YOU FT. STEVE HALL

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221: THE TRUTH ABOUT PRACTICE PEAK WEEKS & WORLD-CLASS GENETICS

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