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The Good Enough HumanEpisode 17: Against The Grain theatre company and a what‘s on round upIn this episode of The Good Enough Human, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts find out more about a new production coming to Chester at the end of November, courtesy of the Against The Grain theatre company. They go behind the scenes with a sneak peek at rehearsals. Plus, there's a little what's on round up. Produced and edited by Angela Ferguson with music courtesy of Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.
2021-11-1344 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 16 of The Good Enough Human podcast: A what’s on in and around Chester specialIn this episode of The Good Enough Human lifestyle podcast, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts present a what’s on special.
This episode features news from Chester Heritage Festival, Sick to Death, Chester Mystery Plays, Chester Little Theatre, Tip Top Productions, Chester Male Voice Choir, Chester Cathedral, Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Cestrian Players, amongst others.
The podcast, which originally aired on Circl8 Radio on 24 June 2021, was produced an edited by Angela Ferguson, with music courtesy of Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.
2021-06-2423 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 15 of The Good Enough Human podcast: A Men's Health Week specialIn this episode of The Good Enough Human lifestyle podcast, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts present a Men’s Health Week 2021 special. Men’s Health Week runs from 14-21 June and this year the focus is on men’s mental health.
They are joined on the podcast by North Wales and Chester-based singer songwriter and health practitioner Gareth Howatson and mental health campaigner Dan Rowe, who share their stories and their advice in terms of mental health. Trigger warning: This podcast does involve discussion about men’s mental health, including suicide.
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2021-06-1059 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 14 of The Good Enough Human podcast: A what's on in Chester and North East Wales specialIn this edition of The Good Enough Human podcast, which originally aired on Chester's Circl8 Radio on 27 May 2021, Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts share news of what's on in and around Chester and North East Wales over the coming weeks. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.
2021-05-2726 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 13 of The Good Enough Human podcast: A Mental Health Awareness Week specialIn this edition of The Good Enough Human podcast, which originally aired on Chester's Circl8 Radio on 13 May 2021, Angela Ferguson chats to Nicola Haigh about a hyperlocal walking project which is supporting new parents and carers in and around Chester. We also hear some meditation tips courtesy of Chloe from Chester-based Girl Meditates. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.
2021-05-1335 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 12: Fallen Angels Dance Theatre, Chester Pride and Eco CommunitiesIn this edition of The Good Enough Human podcast, which originally aired on Chester's Circl8 Radio on 29 April 2021, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts chat to Claire Morris and Paul Bayes Kitcher from Fallen Angels Dance Theatre about supporting people in recovery, along with Warren-Lee Allmark who has exciting news from Chester Pride and Helen Tandy from Eco Communities, who tells us how we can do our bit to protect the planet. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.
2021-04-291h 00The Good Enough HumanEpisode 11: Happy places - our what's on guide for Chester and beyond this summerIn this edition of The Good Enough Human podcast, which originally aired on Chester's Circl8 Radio, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Antonia Jones share their happy places and look forward to plenty of good stuff to see and do in and around Chester as we ease out of lockdown. They also share a number of good news stories for the city, including a success story from Chester's North West End Acting School, and they reminisce about childhood theatre visits to Theatr Clwyd and share poignant memories of Browns of Chester. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.
2021-04-1538 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 10: Good stuff to look forward to in ChesterIn this special edition of The Good Enough Human, originally broadcast on Circl8 Radio on 1 April 2021, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts look at some of the good stuff to look forward to now Chester has come out of lockdown, including places to eat out and theatre happenings. And we on the team share our favourite songs - with an eclectic mix of uplifting tunes and moving music. We can't share that music here for copyright and licensing reasons as this is a podcast, but we will be sharing a Spotify playlist if you want to listen to them...
2021-04-0119 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 8: Confidence, self-discovery and fairy dust with the Professional Rebel, Marie-Claire AshcroftProfessional Rebel and all-round fairy dust sprinkler, Marie-Claire Ashcroft shares her tips on boosting your confidence and how to get on the path to self-discovery in this episode of The Good Enough Human lifestyle podcast. This episode is hosted, produced and edited by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen
2021-03-1836 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 9: Music impresario Matt Baker on community creativityIn this episode of The Good Enough Human lifestyle podcast, Chester-based music impressario Matt Baker shares how he has adapted and adjusted through lockdown and beyond with his wide-ranging body of creative work. He also exclusively shares with us the details of a brand new global music project. Co-hosts: Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts. Produced and edited by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.
2021-03-1832 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 7: Single parent lifeIn this special episode of The Good Enough Human podcast, co-hosts Angela Ferguson, Antonia Jones and Sarah Dyne share their experiences of being a single parent, including some of the extra challenges that solo parents have been facing during lockdown. Listen in to hear some of their reflections from their different points on the single parenting journey. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen. Produced and edited by Angela Ferguson.
2021-03-0446 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 5: My lockdown life - John Walsh from Chester Male Voice ChoirIn this episode of The Good Enough Human, co-hosts Angela Ferguson, Sarah Dyne and Paul Crofts chat to John Walsh, chair of Chester Male Voice Choir, about how they have adapted and adjusted to keep going through lockdown. They also learn why this is a very special year for the choir. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen. Produced and edited by Angela Ferguson.
2021-02-1826 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 6: My lockdown life - Singer songwriter Gareth HowatsonIn this episode of The Good Enough Human, Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts chat to North Wales and Chester singer songwriter Gareth Howatson about the trials and tribulations of continuing to produce work throughout lockdown, with his new single, Snakes, currently available via Spotify. We also find him reminiscing about gigging at events like Festival No 6 in Portmeirion and also coming up with innovative locations for future performances. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen. Produced and edited by Angela Ferguson.
2021-02-1832 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 3: My lockdown life - Playwright Gail YoungAngela Ferguson and Paul Crofts chat to accomplished playwright and theatre director Gail Young about her experiences of working through the pandemic and her new project. Gail, who is based in Chester in the UK, also shares her tips for fellow writers during this challenging time. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.
2021-02-0434 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 4: My lockdown life - Emily from Belle VociIn episode 4, Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts chat to opera singer Emily from Belle Voci about the innovative way in which she has adapted to cope with the ups and downs of the Covid-19 pandemic. She shares her tips for coping with the challenges faced during this extraordinary period in time, along with her hopes for the future. Emily and her fellow soprano, Sophie were finalists on TV talent show, The Voice in 2018 and have performed around the world since then. Emily hails from Chester and is now based in London. Produced and edited by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr...
2021-02-0428 minThe Good Enough HumanEpisode 2: Meditation with Chloe from Girl MeditatesIn episode two, our co-hosts Angela Ferguson, Antonia Jones and Sarah Dyne chat to Chloe from Chester-based business Girl Meditates. We reckon it's fair to say that we are living through some stressful times, and we wanted to find out more about how meditation can help us. We certainly came away feeling chilled and determined to try it for ourselves. See what you think. Produced and edited by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.
2021-01-1644 minThe Good Enough HumanIntroduction: Meet the team behind The Good Enough HumanThe Good Enough Human podcast, produced in association with We Are Chester, aims to shine a light on folk talking about a range of lifestyle issues, from dating as a single parent and mental health to finding out what makes people working in the creative art tick. We explore what it means to be a 'good enough' human. With thanks to Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen for the music and British psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott for the concept of the 'good enough' parent. Produced by Angela Ferguson.
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