In this episode we will be talking to you about body image, shame and mental health. Frances 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’. Danny 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. We 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. **Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe** (Apologies for the fizzy background we are working on the sound 😊) What is the Mental Health Foundation Feature Podcast? It 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. Who’s on the show today? Podcast host: Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/peop…ethan-buswell Podcast editor: Tim Butcher - film-maker, writer and producer - www.timbutcher.co.uk/ Personal story: Frances Shilito Mental health expert: Dr. Antonis Kousoulis - Director of England and Wales, Mental Health Foundation: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/peop…nis-kousoulis Personal story: Danny Bowman Mental health expert: Jane Caro – Programmes Lead, Families, Children and Young People & Psychotherapist https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/jane-caro Mental health tips guest: Linda Liao - Digital Manager, Mental Health Foundation Podcast notes: Stories: France’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 Danny’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 Mental Health Awareness Week body image stories: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/stories Campaigns: Mental 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 Reports: Body image: research report - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/body-image-report/exec-summary Guides: Body image: Tips for you - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/body-image-report/tips How to look after your mental health using exercise: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-using-exercise Shame: Brene Brown: Listening to shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0&feature=youtu.be Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation: Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth Get in touch with us: [email protected] Our podcast is also available on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-health-foundation-podcasts/id665005881 **Remember to rate, like, review and subscribe** Helplines If 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. If you want to speak to a trained eating disorder helpline support worker then you can call Beat's helpline on 0808 801 0711 (U