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Married at First Sight Participant Speaks Out About Unethical Production Practices and What Needs to Change w/ Ben Walters

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In this engaging conversation, Ben Walters, a reality TV advocate and former cast member of 'Married at First Sight,' shares his journey from a travel guide to a prominent reality TV personality.

He discusses the dark side of reality television, including the mental health challenges faced by cast members and the ethical concerns surrounding production practices.

Ben emphasizes the need for independent mental health support and advocates for greater awareness and change within the industry.

The conversation also touches on cultural differences between Australia and the U.S., highlighting the unique perspectives each country brings to the table regarding politics and social norms.

Ben's story serves as a call to action and a reminder for viewers and industry professionals to prioritize the well-being of reality TV participants and to question the narratives presented on screen.

Find Ben Walters here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walters_tours

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@walters_tours

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-1547b54a/

Podcast: https://linktr.ee/walters_tours

Find Nick Thompson here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ | https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/

UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/

Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/

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Content provided by Nick Thompson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nick Thompson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this engaging conversation, Ben Walters, a reality TV advocate and former cast member of 'Married at First Sight,' shares his journey from a travel guide to a prominent reality TV personality.

He discusses the dark side of reality television, including the mental health challenges faced by cast members and the ethical concerns surrounding production practices.

Ben emphasizes the need for independent mental health support and advocates for greater awareness and change within the industry.

The conversation also touches on cultural differences between Australia and the U.S., highlighting the unique perspectives each country brings to the table regarding politics and social norms.

Ben's story serves as a call to action and a reminder for viewers and industry professionals to prioritize the well-being of reality TV participants and to question the narratives presented on screen.

Find Ben Walters here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walters_tours

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@walters_tours

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-1547b54a/

Podcast: https://linktr.ee/walters_tours

Find Nick Thompson here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ | https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/

UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/

Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/

  continue reading

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