
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 3: MENTAL RESILIENCE, Bossing Mental Heath 🧠
Chapters:
00:00 - Preview
00:33 - Intro
01:15 - Self Care
05:32 - Vulnerability Among Friends
07:03 - Disappointments in Friendship & Support Systems
09:01 - Expressing Love & Checking In with Friends
10:02 - The Power of Vulnerability & Emotional Openness
12:20 - Handling Rejection & Learning to Trust Friends
14:30 - Reading the Signs of Mental Health Issues
16:27 - Sensitive Honesty in Difficult Conversations
18:19 - Stress, Emotional Shutdowns, and Avoidance
20:00 - Facing Emotions Head-On & Healthy Outlets
22:23 - Music as Therapy & Alternative Avenues to Healing
24:04 - Challenging 'Toxic Masculinity'
25:07 - Experiences with Therapy: Readiness and Vulnerability
30:05 - Alternative Healing Paths: Therapy & Support Networks
33:36 - Generational Differences in Mental Health
34:59 - Understanding Mental Health Through Personal Stories
38:37 - Dealing with Childhood Trauma
43:05 - Debt, Pressure, and Family Struggles
47:08 - Father-Son Relationships & Impact on Mental Health
52:01 - Realising Parents are Human
54:54 - Heartbreak, Healing & Moving Forward
55:46 - Suicide Rates Among Men & the Importance of Conversations
Can Men Cry? Where do feelings of shame come from when men express their emotions?
In Episode 3 we explore the ways in which we can work to challenge gendered social norms, pressures and behaviours associated with mental wellbeing.
Host: David Whitely
Guests: Shocka, George Martin, Callum Jaye, SA 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:
For support with a variety of mental health issues Mind helpline open 9am-6pm weekdays -0300 102 1234
Samaritans (24/7 service) – 116 123
Charity No Panic - help and support for all anxiety disorders - Helpline open every day between 10am - 10pm -0300 7729844
Listening service for those dealing with suicidal ideation – 0800 689 5652
Support services for those who identify LGBTQIA+ All phone operators all identify as LGBT+ -0300 330 0630
For mental health crisis or supporting someone else 4.30pm-10pm every day – 0300 304 7000
Anxiety UK - the UK’s leading anxiety charity - Helpline 03444 775 774
The Men’s Health Forum – 9am-6pm -0330 097 0654
Confidential and anonymous 5pm - midnight every day – 0800 58 58 58 watsapp support also available
24/7 help if would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, text SHOUT to 85258
Free info and support for under 25s in the UK - 0808 808 4994 www.themix.org.uk/get-support
Mental health helpline for Wales – 0800 132 737 or text 81066
Grief support
Free debt, money management and employment support ?
NSPCC for anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse - 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk
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 AC - Samuel Harvey
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