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Health and nutrition are recurring themes on Joe Rogan’s ever-popular JRE podcast. At 56 years old, Rogan himself embodies fitness and good health. It is evident in his robust physique and unwavering commitment to staying in shape. Further, he has always advocated for proper nutrition and consistent exercise through his podcasts and social media posts.

In a recent episode of JRE, #2035, featuring comedian Brian Simpson, health and food became central discussion topics. During this candid exchange, Rogan brought up the serious subject of eating disorders. Further, he shared his experience of coming across someone with anorexia.

Joe Rogan was scared of an anorexic Instagram influencer

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During the conversation, Rogan recounted a disconcerting incident where he came across an Instagram video featuring a young woman with anorexia. “You know what scares the sh*t out of me? That I have been seeing on Instagram is anorexics. There was some anorexic lady dancing on Instagram” he said.

Further, Rogan revealed that he discussed this matter with his daughter, who knew the famous Instagram user. “She knew the girl’s name. Eugenia or something like that? She is a famous on Instagram. I believe that (being anorexic) part of what she is famous for. That’s crazy, that scares the sh*t out of me,” he added.

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The individual he referred to is Eugenia Cooney, a 29-year-old Instagram personality with over 600,000 followers. Cooney is famous not only for her online presence but also for her ongoing struggle with an eating disorder. The UFC commentator’s concern stems from the fact that Cooney’s condition seems to be part of what has garnered her fame on social media platforms.

When Joe Rogan came across an anorexic in his yoga class!

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Moving ahead, Rogan revealed the experience of seeing an individual suffering from anorexia. He recounted how he came across a woman with eating disorders in his yoga class. According to the podcast host, her physical condition shocked him and left him with unhappiness.

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“I used to do yoga with this anorexic lady. The beginning of the class, I look over, and I had to do on of these (a scary expression), because she was like 70 pounds,” he said. “It made me so sad. Because you can fix that with food,” he added.

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Witnessing someone so severely affected by this disorder left a profound impact on him. Joe Rogan’s recent statement serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking help for those struggling with eating disorders. What are your views on this? Let us know in the comments below.