71: Men with Visible Differences

This month, Bruna and Nadia consider what it means to be a man with a visible difference. On the episode, Bruna first speaks with Fabio Zucchelli – a researcher at the Centre for Appearance Research who has recently carried out some work in this area. Then, Bruna speaks with Dola Akinnibosun – a wellbeing practitioner at Changing Faces. Changing Faces is a UK charity, dedicated to supporting those affected by visible differences. As part of her role, Dola delivers 1-1 support, and has experience of supporting men with visible difference. Finally, Bruna speaks with Ryan Foan – a Changing Faces volunteer campaigner, with lived-experience of visible differences. Interview Timestamps: Fabio: 02.02 Dola: 24.21 Ryan: 44.40 To find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research, follow us: • On Twitter: twitter.com/CAR_UWE • On Instagram: www.instagram.com/car_uwe/ • On Facebook: www.facebook.com/AppearanceResearch To read more about, and sign up to, the ongoing research project that Fabio discussed (about the social and economic impacts of alopecia), please visit: go.uwe.ac.uk/alopecia Alopecia UK are currently in the process of developing a section on their website specifically for me, and this should be available from July 2022. To find out more, please visit the Alopecia UK website: alopecia.org.uk To find out more about the work of Changing Faces, visit: https://www.changingfaces.org.uk For more about Ryan, you can read: • His story https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/ryans-story-question-ideas-that-cause-shame/ • An opinion piece about the use of disfigurement in media and storytelling: https://inews.co.uk/opinion/james-bond-villains-facial-disfigurements-life-harder-people-like-me-1221524 • A blog about the impacts of staring https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/ryan-reflects-on-staring/ • A blog about the importance of mental health and well-being support: https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/ryan-mental-health-wellbeing-support/ Please share, subscribe, rate and review. It really does mean a lot. Thank you! The CAR podcast team x Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com Episode developed by Bruna Costa, co-produced by Bruna and Nadia.