
David Whitely (Sideman) is joined by a rotating cast of influential British men with diverse opinions, tackling manhood, mindset and personal growth head-on.
Episode 7: MALE BODY IMAGE & STATUS, Heavyweight Conversation 🏋️♂️
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Discussion on Men's Image
00:48 - The Pressure to Look Intimidating
02:27 - Does Image Really Define Us?
05:00 - Navigating Safety and Masculinity
07:00 - Conflict and Self-Presentation as Men
10:08 - How Image Affects First Impressions
12:25 - Confidence vs. Appearances
15:30 - Body Image and the Modern Man
19:05 - The Reality of Skinny Shaming
25:33 - Embracing Individuality and Self-Image
28:06 - Final Thoughts: Why Men’s Image Matters
Is it difficult being a man today? Does social media have an effect on how men are seen?
In this episode we explore body image, fitness, health and grooming and unravel what it means to create the male image and why this has become such a defining way to create ‘status’.
Host: David Whitely.
Guests: Harry Molloy, Ashley Conrad, Konrad Strauss, Alex Gogoladze and Ben Hurst.
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If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, please see a list of support organisations below:
Mind Charity 9am- 6pm weekdays - 0300 123 3393
Beat Eating Disorders - the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders
Support for victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales-www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Samaritans Charity - 24/7 service 116 123
The Mix UK - free info and support for under 25s in the UK 0808 808 4994 or text THEMIX to 85258
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation - help for those with Body Dysmorphic Disorder
NHS - advice and information on BDD and OCD
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this series are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Four8.
Crew:
Series Producer - Bec Gourlay
Series Director - Matt Sojole
Director of Photography - Carl Matthews
Researcher - Mohamed Hussein
Producer (Casting and Floor) - CJ Henry
Producer (Studio and Edit) - Laura Craig
Editor - Tom Stone
Editor and Colourist - Phoebe May
Editor - Rakika Hasan
1st Assistant Director - Luke Thompson-Allen
1st AC - Francois Earp
2nd AC - Hugo Lai
Camera Operator - Freddie Reed
Camera Operator - Adam Hannis
Gaffer - Jed Clist
Spark - Jed Turner
Camera Assistant - Leah Adina
Sound - Patrizio Tamborriello
Assistant Sound - Idris Blac
Post Production Sound - Idris Blac
Hair and Makeup Artist - Hawa Abdallah
Art Director - Sarah Harry-Isaacs
Venue Manager - Kai Aplicano
Post Production - Sata Studios
BTS Photographer - Joe Dixey
Photographer - Kadir Gold
Digital Producer - Sarah Walker
Digital Producer - Hanna Strong
Executive Producer - Femi Oyeniran
Executive Producer - Amani Simpson
Executive Producer - James Walker
With Thanks to:
Kensington Boxing Club
Just Cos Catering
Soundcatchers
Sata Studios