6. Male Body Image in Hollywood and The Dad Juggle is Real AF ft. Garfield Wilson

What's up friends?! Happy Friday!

I am so excited to share an incredibly special guest with you today. Now, he and I have been friends for a long time, but I'll share a secret with you... chances are you've also seen him in some movies and TV shows... World, meet my good friend, and Hollywood actor, Garfield Wilson.

Garfield Wilson was born in Surrey, England; the middle child of three to Jamaican parents. His family immigrated to Canada when he was six years old. Having always felt a pull to all things creative, he organically fell into music and acting in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. After two years performing as the lead singer to a funk/soul cover band, Garfield’s first break was portraying Judas in “Jesus Christ Superstar.” He then ventured to Vancouver, BC, to pursue music and acting further. After singing in his own band, followed by a Canadian tour singing back-up vocals for Colin James, Garfield began to focus on acting.

Garfield has found success in the spotlight on screens both big and small with the likes of STOLEN BY MY MOTHER: THE KAMIYAH MOBLEY STORY opposite Niecy Nash, and COME TO DADDY, VENDETTA, with a myriad of television roles including the likes of TNT’s SNOWPIERCER, ARROW, Once Upon A Time, Bates Motel, The 100, Continuum, iZombie, Zoo, Netflix’s Travelers, Van Helsing, The Good Doctor, The Man in the High Castle, Batwoman, and J.J. Abrams’ Almost Human, amongst others.

In today's episode, we have an open, no-holds-barred conversation about the male body image in Hollywood and the fitness industry. Yes, friends, this not only affects women but it also affects men too!

The male body image in Hollywood and the fitness industry. Everywhere we turn, the ideal body type is that of the alpha male: tall, ripped, buff, built, fit, muscular. And if you don't fit these ideals, you're surely going to jump through hoops to make sure you do. Is it any wonder that both men and women have a warped body image? This ideal is not only unrealistic but it's absolutely toxic for the male psyche. Body image, body dysmorphia, and the mental and physical health issues that follow are conversations that need to be had more often especially within men's health as well.

We also had a chance to explore what parenthood looks like for men. Not only does Garfield juggle an incredibly busy work schedule and multiple businesses, he does so as a single dad. How does he cope? By turning inward, recognizing when he is anxious or stressed, and then making a plan to navigate it and co-parenting with his ex-wife.

A kickass analogy Garfield shares: "We are spinning plates on a stick. Some of those plates are glass, and some of those plates are styrofoam. Some of those plates can fall off and it's okay, and some of those plates you absolutely cannot drop." When we apply that analogy to our life, health, business, and more, it makes the juggle more stellar and fun!

This episode has so many juicy nuggets in it some of which include:

1. Notice where and how you spend your time. Whatever you choose to do, make sure it takes you one step closer to your goals and vision.

2. Learn to say no. And stop the self-sabotage. Things are not happening to you. You are an active participant in your life. Own it.

3. Mental health is incredibly important, just as much as physical health, no matter what your life looks like.

4. It's okay to be discerning with who you let into your life and what you share with anyone - online and offline.

There you have it, friends! I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! PS. do me a solid and, share, share, share away! Subscribe + Rate + Leave us a review as it helps my message get in front of more humans who need this.

Xoxo,

Lori