{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ef8e468fbb57f46fc4dee2a/26cde318af707060036459d125fcbcfa.jpg?height=200","description":"In our fourth episode of this series we will be talking to you about body image, shame and mental health. \r\n\r\nFrances Shilito, a make up artist to the stars and eating disorders advisor discusses her experience of negative body image, anxiety and what society needs to do to reduce pressures put on young people today. Our expert Antonis Kousoulis will then discuss the findings of our UK wide ‘Body image survey and report’. \r\n\r\nDanny Bowman then talks about his own experience of body image issues, shame and how this manifested in an obsession with selfies and poor mental health. Our expert Jane Caro then explains what shame is and why it can impact our mental health. \r\n\r\nWe finish the episode with a chat between two friends at the Mental Health Foundation; Linda and Bethan, who discuss practical ways to improve how you think and feel about your body.\r\n\r\n**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe**\r\n\r\n(Apologies for the fizzy background we are working on the sound 😊)\r\n\r\nWhat is the Mental Health Foundation Feature Podcast?\r\nIt is a podcast series that brings a range of mental health topics to you. We invite people to come on the show and talk about their own mental health experiences, experts to explain the what’s, why’s and how’s of mental health and end the show with tips about managing your mental health day to day.\r\n\r\nWho’s on the show today?\r\nPodcast host: Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation: \r\nwww.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/peop…ethan-buswell\r\nPodcast editor: Tim Butcher - film-maker, writer and producer - www.timbutcher.co.uk/\r\nPersonal story: Frances Shilito\r\nMental health expert: Dr. Antonis Kousoulis - Director of England and Wales, Mental Health Foundation: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/peop…nis-kousoulis\r\nPersonal story: Danny Bowman \r\nMental health expert: Jane Caro – Programmes Lead, Families, Children and Young People & Psychotherapist https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/jane-caro\r\n\r\nMental health tips guest: Linda Liao - Digital Manager, Mental Health Foundation\r\n\r\nPodcast notes: \r\n\r\nStories:\r\nFrance’s story: how I think and feel about my body – https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/stories/frances-story-how-i-think-and-feel-about-my-body\r\nDanny’s story: a fixation on body image and deep feelings of shame - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/stories/dannys-story-fixation-body-image-and-deep-feelings-shame\r\nMental Health Awareness Week body image stories: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/stories\r\n\r\nCampaigns:\r\nMental Health Awareness Week 2019 campaign. ‘Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies’ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week\r\n\r\nReports:\r\nBody image: research report - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/body-image-report/exec-summary\r\n\r\nGuides:\r\nBody image: Tips for you - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/body-image-report/tips\r\n\r\nHow to look after your mental health using exercise: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-using-exercise\r\n\r\nShame:\r\nBrene Brown: Listening to shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0&feature=youtu.be\r\n\r\nFind out more about the Mental Health Foundation: \r\nWebsite: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ \r\nInstagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ \r\nFacebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ \r\nTwitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth\r\nGet in touch with us: contactus@mentalhealth.org.uk\r\nOur podcast is also available on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-health-foundation-podcasts/id665005881\r\n**Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe**\r\n\r\nHelplines\r\n\r\nIf you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to, listen and they won't judge or tell you what to do.\r\n\r\nIf you want to speak to a trained eating disorder helpline support worker then you can call Beat's helpline on 0808 801 0711 (UK) they are open 365 days of the year 12pm - 6pm Mon - Fri and 4pm - 8pm weekends and bank holidays.","author_name":"Mental Health Foundation"}