I am so excited to be taking part in the Well-being sessions for @InspireWBGroup and World Mental Health Day. I truly believe creativity can be used as a powerful tool to help us all. Looking forward to chatting about it with these wonderful artists.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Delighted to have been asked to take part in this series of inspiring conversations. Thanks to @Vicky_Blades for sitting down with me to talk about resilience. Thanks to @CYMAntiStigma @InspireWBGroup @Shade_music_ and @TEDxStormont for the opportunity.
We are delighted to be supporting the @TEDxStormont Creative Hub & today is EXTRA special as the @minded_podcast creator Adam Dougal is hosting.
Tune in this afternoon at 3pm for creative chats and more!
Follow the link for tickets and info>> https://t.co/wPx2wDyBbb
What would happen if we changed the way we talked to ourselves? If we replaced criticism with encouragement?
In episode 2 Adam & Katie (@hexhue) discuss what they might say to themselves about a new idea.
Why not? A small question full of possibilities.
Artwork by @RoisinxD
We love this quote from Patrick J O’Reilly & it seems more relevant now than ever as we imagine new ways of working and being.
With thanks to @InspireWBGroup, Change Your Mind,@LyricBelfast , @ArtsCouncilNI@TheLotoResults & @theatredanceni for their support.
Artwork @RoisinxD
🎨 @marielouisemuir welcomes 1980s chart topper @Limahl_Official about his new single and classic song 'Never Ending Story', @PJLynchArt reveals The Wonder Gallery theme, @Dougal29 on his new show and @ianbeattie_ian's lockdown poetry.
6 pm - 7pm 👉 https://t.co/DHM90wTFLT
Ro Owens is an illustrator, performance artist & co founder of @THEMOVEMENTCOL1 .In this episode Adam talks to Ro about living with depression, the therapies that helped & her own unique creative approach to recovery.
https://t.co/5Y46CalFGQ
Ep4:Marcus Hunter-Neill, Radio Broadcaster, Drag Queen, campaigner for LGBT rights, thought leader & coach. Adams talks to Marcus about his strong sense of identity, overcoming the bullies & learning to use your unique talents to forge a diverse career.#belfasthour
Ep3:Sam Porciello, Artistic Director of ‘Place to Wonder’ Theatre Company, her work explore’s how storytelling and theatre can be used as a tool for healing and social change.Adam talks to Sam about the importance of play, avoiding burnout & reconnecting with wonder
#belfasthour
Ep2 Katie Richardson uses her creativity 2 inspire & empower people with her work as a musician, composer, MD, choir leader & body image campaigner. Adam chats 2 Katie about growing up with Bulimia,the importance of positive self talk & what it means to be beautiful
#belfasthour
All current episodes are available on Spotify:
https://t.co/Gm5Nyz73Kx
And the following apps:
Google Podcasts
Radio Public
Pocket Casts
Breaker
#belfasthour
Episode 1 @pjoreilly80 talks about turning his experience of depression into an inspiring play, The Man Who Fell to Pieces. Adam talks to Patrick about his own battle with mental ill-health, the daily practices that help him feel more balanced & creative. #belfasthour
Local actor Adam Dougal has created this podcast to explore the mental health and wellbeing of artists. How do they find a sense of balance in the turbulent world of freelance work and still manage to stay creative? Supported by @InspireWBGroup and @LyricBelfast.
#belfasthour
Marcus Hunter-Neill, Radio Broadcaster, Drag Queen, campaigner for LGBT rights, Spec Savers Model, thought leader & coach. Adams talks to Marcus about his strong sense of identity, overcoming the bullies & learning to use your unique talents to forge a diverse career in the arts.
If you would like to know more about ‘Dream a Little Dream’ discussed in our most recent podcast with Sam Porciello please follow the link below. Dream a Little Dream is beautiful a 48 page children's relaxation book that assists in lowering anxiety..
https://t.co/Dw6cEhDDKr
Sam Porciello, Artistic Director of ‘Place to Wonder’ Theatre Company, her work explore’s how storytelling and theatre can be used as a tool for healing and social change.Adam talks to Sam about the importance of play, avoiding burnout & reconnecting with the wonder in our lives.