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Art Yourself AliveAmanda DawsonFrom a small town in Scotland to the hearts of hundreds of teenagers, this magnificent human has championed the arts & theatre in education for 31 years. Listen in to this deep dive into her own story of taking control of how others see and connect with her on her terms despite the bullying she endured around weight & appearance. Be inspired by how she used comedy & storytelling to bridge the social connections needed to survive and how these skills have helped her be the most exceptional drama teacher. Learn how theatre in schools holds the emotional aspect of your child's development...2022-08-161h 19
Art Yourself AliveRionach AikenHave you ever considered the power of quiet, the strength of gentleness & the potency of poetry to speak into the parts of yourself that have been whispering, wanting to be heard? Come with me on this deep dive into the poetic world of Visibility Mentor Rionach Aiken, as we move softly through the lived experience of painful shyness and sensitivity, the unfolding of treasure within & the possibility of expansion without, through the embodiment of words that can help us share the magic of who we are with no need to shout, displace others or be in conflict with the...2022-07-261h 06
Art Yourself AliveKhalsa MorganJoin us on this gentle, fluid journey through the cycles of nature, women's menstruation, and motherhood as a creative initiation with author, poet, singer-songwriter & wild muse, Khalsa Morgan. From a childhood of solitude in nature and a navigation of losing joy for her creative spark through the restrictions of education and its incessant drive for goal oriented output, to coming full circle living in a caravan in a field, we witness how writing supported her through periods of homelessness and the deep grief of being separated from her son. If you have ever felt like you needed to recover...2022-07-0557 min
Art Yourself AliveMoyra ScottListen in to this delicious conversation with creative firestarter, Moyra Scott, as we weave our way through her Wild Art Journaling process, the potency and freedom of destruction and breaking through your limits doing messy art. As we explore the symbolism of layers, hidden aspects of self & how we can find solace and answers in the spaces we can make for ourselves to reflect, we touch upon the breakthroughs we can have beyond our stuckness, especially in relation to our global experience of lockdown and how establishing a creative toolkit for supporting the smaller challenges in life can prepare...2022-06-211h 02
Art Yourself AliveAnn O’KeifeSuch a delight to interview Ann O'Keife, the super community legend, creative writing tutor, laughter yoga practitioner, rune reader & wise woman. What an honour to dive deep into the play memories of imaginary friends and the inner world of a quiet child and her relationship with the spirit world. She explores her journey of embracing being seen and heard & how her own creative toolkit supported her through extraordinary levels of loss and grief. If you need a soothing voice that encourages you to 'give it a go', just as you are, then Ann is a beautiful example of the...2022-05-3046 min
Art Yourself AliveSarah ChaplinBreaking free of restrictions & rules around creativity is a foundational norm for my next guest Sarah Chaplin. As a jazz musician, jazz radio presenter for Jazz London Live, children's author in the climate fiction genre & mum, she recalls her unruly childhood and her journey into full creative expression of all the creative portals she has found herself skilled in. Listen in to this rich conversation about deep personal awareness, grief & inspiring children to write poetry & save the environment.
As an author she writes under the name Sarah Holding. You can read about her books here a...2022-05-1659 min
Art Yourself AliveAnnie MurrayA beacon of hope in the Brighton community is my first guest. You don't want to miss this in depth conversation with Annie Murray, founder of Edit Sweet Ltd & Horizon Media Course. We get deep into talk about addiction, homelessness, childhood play memories & what it feels like to be pioneering media skills for those in recovery. This is a very candid interview about the raw reality of addiction.
If you are seeking recovery for yourself you can go to www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk for more information
Check out her pioneering work in the co...2022-05-1653 min
Art Yourself AliveThe Permission YearWelcome to the Art Yourself Alive Podcast.
Thankyou for coming on this journey with me to explore stories of transformation and mental health through creative process. My story found it's public voice in 2017, after decades of healing. After writing a one-woman show for Brighton Fringe called 'Voice', I embarked on the next 5 years exploring my right to be here, alive and thriving, embracing creativity, calling myself an Artist, and making the changes I needed to fully embody my purpose. This first episode takes us back to the first public speaking I ever did, just before the I...2022-05-1625 min