Ray Winstone: Grief, Imposter Syndrome & Head-Butting Directors | Men's Health UK
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Published 2024-03-08
Hosted by John ‘Fenners’ Fendley, each episode explores a spectrum of emotions and experiences, including grief, depression, anger, imposter syndrome, fatherhood and the grave issue of suicide.
In our first episode, we’re talking to Hollywood actor and star of Guy Ritchie’s new series The Gentlemen, Ray Winstone.
The East Londoner, who also appears in fantasy film Damsel alongside Mille Bobby Brown, opens up about the impact losing his mother to cancer had on him, inverted snobbery and how he’s never truly felt accepted in the arts.
Fenners, who’s been very open about his own mental health, shares his stories on depression, the taboo topic of antidepressants and how he still feels, at 54, like a boy when surrounded by large groups of men.
The two also touch on snooker balls in socks, imposter syndrome and why Winstone once head butted a director on set...
‘We’re all built on things that have happened in our lives, depressions and the moments that are hard to live with,’ says Winstone. ‘The loss of someone – everyone who is telling the truth will know something about what we’re talking about now.’
Our mission is to help people who find it challenging to speak about their struggles, encouraging them to join the conversation and recognise they are not alone. If you like this episode, let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only, you can catch 'Head Strong' on all major podcast platforms.
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All Comments (21)
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I lost my mum when she was 47. I was 21. I didn't cry for a while but one day I heard this strange sound like someone was wailing. It took me a few seconds to realise it was me. Never heard anything like it before I cried for hours. I still haven't been the same since. I'm 52 now. I've gone through some dark times. I really enjoyed this little chat. Much love to you from Canning town.
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I didn't realise I had depression until one day in work I was walking across the workyard and judt burst into tears. I wasn't even thinking of anything in particular at the time, but I think it was my mind and body needing to let it out. Real men cry folks, it's nothing to be ashamed of brothers.
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Lost my mum to cancer when I was 15. Dad died last year with dementia. I’m very lucky and very grateful they were in my life. ‘Tide and time wait for no man’ or woman…
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My granddaughter worked on a recent film with Ray and found him to be a generous actor, great company and always a gentleman. Thank you Ray for helping her and encouraging her aspirations.
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Who doesnt love Ray Winstone. Great interview
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A man like Ray openly discussing emotions is a good thing for all men.
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This Is top draw, there should be more of these Mens Mental health podcasts, watching shows like this literally save Mens lives, Im a recovering Cocaine Addict im 216 days clean and I turned to drugs as a coping mechanism when my mum had cancer and my Grandfather died. In my recovery I watch 3/4 of these podcasts a week , there my therapy. Thank you for these, keep making them x
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This interview was 90 minutes too short in my opinion. Could have watched and listened to these two for hours. Both guys are legends in my eyes.
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Great conversation from two top gents. Unfortunately I've been there myself at times and occasionally still do. It is hard to talk but fellas, we must 💙
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Bravo gentlemen, brave, honest and relatable, thank you.
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Great conversation this is basically a talk all guys should be having . It’s not weak it’s strength to open up
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Very important for Men to confront their Mental health issues! If famous men do, It really helps Other men!
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When my dad was close to passing at 93, i told him endlessly i loved him, kissed his head often, he never told me he loved me but he didnt need to as his actions all his life were enough. We held hands like shaking his hand constantly. My dad was my hero
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What a great conversation between two real guys
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I really love that Fenners is doing some important things now. With humour at times but not throw around stuff. Really great interview with Ray it was always going to be some honest stuff coming out. And well done Men’s Health for making this a decent length for YouTube content. Won’t be the only time I watch this….
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Had three very profound experiences within the last 12 months .... Id been watching something semi melancholic, and immediately felt this emotional surge develop where I knew the energy had to be released and that I was going to cry. 5 seconds later I'm crying quite uncontrollably, heavy sobbing .... And then what I can only describe as 3 stomach glugs, knots came up with each deep sob and then 20 seconds later everything subsided and I went back to how I was 45 seconds previous ... The lightness and happiness I felt immediately after told me somehow the universe had ridded me of whatever it was that needed to leave my body ... The second time was this time with both 1st and 3rd not as profound but every time it's happened, I've overwhelmingly had messages that something caused the sequence to occur where I was in perfect position with what I was viewing and ready to have the energy release ! ... It's really a beautiful time to accept and announce your frailties and vulnerabilities .... Until you do you'll be stuck in this phsycial skin suit .... Crying when the time comes, is a surefire way to help you ascend into a much higher intelligence through purification ❤
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Love this Fenners and Ray 👊🏼
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Real conversations between real people. Who doesn’t love a bit of RW. Thanks gentlemen x
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Brilliant talk, fellas! Thank you both. 👍😎🇮🇪
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A fantastic interview. Some of the things discussed here have affected me, and this has been tremendous help in understanding. Thank you both
