
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 5: IDENTITY & BELONGING, Clashing with Class, Culture & Colour 🥸
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:09 - What Identity Means to Me
00:44 - The Impact of Toxic Masculinity
01:03 - Defining Identity: What Defines You?
01:39 - Gender and Identity: Male, Female, or Both?
02:09 - Strength as a Measure of Identity
02:45 - Physical Strength and Confidence
03:06 - Race and Identity: A Personal Perspective
04:08 - Growing Up Mixed-Race: Fitting In
05:03 - Identity Layers: What Makes You, You?
06:04 - Finding Identity Through Faith
07:03 - The Struggle to Define Identity
08:28 - Coping with Disability and Identity Shifts
09:00 - Identity Tied to Physical Appearance
10:01 - Losing Strength and Rebuilding Confidence
10:53 - Exploring Vulnerability as a Man
12:09 - Leadership and Masculinity
13:29 - What Makes a True Leader?
14:35 - Race and Culture's Impact on Identity
15:57 - The Influence of Black Culture on Identity
16:21 - How Society Shapes Our Identity
18:09 - Evolving Perceptions of Success and Manhood
19:00 - Identity Crisis and Personal Growth
20:35 - Integrating Vulnerability into Masculinity
22:02 - Redefining Success: From Strength to Purpose
24:10 - How Societal Expectations Shape Identity
25:04 - Identity Beyond Success: Finding Purpose
27:11 - What Defines a Good Man?
28:35 - The Challenge of Being True to Yourself
30:04 - Separating Success from Personal Identity
31:01 - The Pressure to Succeed and its Impact
32:01 - Playfulness and Identity Suppression
34:05 - Society's Expectations for Men
36:02 - Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Conversations
37:58 - Outro
What do you use to measure your identity?
We drill down into how as men we view ourselves and how do we measure our identity, from race to socio-economic markers? We look at the impact of social media, bullying and addiction on identity. We ask, what is important, and makes me? We look at our own perspective and how we are seen by others.
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 and reporting all forms of hate crime and discrimination in the UK 24/7 service - 0800 1381625-
Support for victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales 0808 16 89 111 www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Anti-racism education charity Show Racism the Red Card-
Support for refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25 in London- 020 8684 9140-
The Men’s Health Forum – 9am-6pm 0330 097 0654
Variety of disability support in the UK- 0191 300 9970
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
Mind helpline -0300 102 1234
Support services for those who identify LGBTQIA+ All phone operators all identify as LGBT+ 0300 330 0630
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