The Two Of Us
Intimate and compelling interviews about creativity and mental health hosted by photographer Naomi Woddis and poet Alba Frederick. Originally aired on Reel Rebels Radio.
Episodes
We are back with a special episode with choreographer, movement director and storyteller Amber Jarman-Crainey, who is producing a very special show, BOUND.Mark as Played
Jasmine reads from her new poetry collection 'Inheritance' published by Bad Betty Press. We had a deep and inspiring conversation about the role writing and reading played in her life as a child and teenager. She talks about her work as a psychotherapist and why she sees the sessions she has with her clients as a freeform improvised poem.
Jasmine reads some beautiful poems from her book, and talks about he...
Novelist Ronali Collings talks about her new book 'Love and Other Dramas'.
We talk about the inspiration for the novel - development of character, the value and enjoyment to be gleaned from commercial fiction. Ronali talks about the changes in her life that led to her becoming a published writer and discussed why as a women of colour it is so important to tell m...
Naomi has an in-depth conversation with Elijah Kellman who has a background in health psychology and is currently working in social prescribing.
There's so much to enjoy and learn in this interview including the different experiences of health provision (especially mental health provision), patient and health practitioner interaction, and the acknowledgement of ...
Psychotherapist, artist and lifelong learner Gosia Miernik talks about the value of lived experience. In this fascinating discussion we talk about family constellations and what can be learnt from inherited family patterns. She shares her journey to becoming a psychotherapist and how art-making can be a process of revelati...
Painter, maker and business owner Heidi Spring talks about how she makes her intricate paintings, creates magic through installing decor for events, the joy and mindfulness in making, as well as how she motivates herself in the trickier moments.
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Show host - Alba Frederick
Music and production : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
In a fascinating conversation poet and bell-ringer Annie Brechin and Naomi talk about prayer, fidelity, bell-ringing, the church and her management of long term depression. In this unflinching and honest interview Annie opens up about her childhood experience of mental health. She reads from her new book 'The Mouth of Eulalie' and talks about exploring eco-poetics.
You can buy Annie's book her...
Audio engineer and electronic music producer Josh Hutton AKA 'Patient Zero' talks openly about the recent loss of a mutual friend, loneliness, mindfulness, finding therapy, moving through unhealthy habits and making electronic music.
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In a fascinating interview artist, curator and workshop facilitator Zara Carpenter talks about using colour for emotional healing, courage and protection. Zara has fibromyalgia and talks about living with the unpredictability of a chronic pain condition, the frustration and anger that goes with it and how making work has helped hugely in managing this pain.
Viral comedian, content creator, writer and actor Lola Jagun talks about her journey into being a full-time creative. We talk about the joy and challenges of her work and how she got an agent. We discuss 'the slap', the importance of being kind, and her part in Drunk history: Black stories.
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Show host - Alba Frederick
Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio
Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
Artist and ambassador for Arts 4 Dementia, Natalia Millman, talks about her ongoing project 'Grief Letter', becoming a mother and the impact this has had on her creativity and gaining confidence as an artist. We talked in detail about dementia and anticipatory grief. Natalia also shares about her process - a must listen for any artist and why she is excited abou...
Artist and psychotherapist Jessica Mitchell talks about bodily and psychological transformation with age and discovering her artistic self. We discuss her collaboration with photographer Diogo Duarte - the book 'Sour-Puss: The Opera', what it means to 'come out' in multiple ways and how chaos shows up and informs the artistic process.
To buy this wonderful book please message Jessica or Diogo ...
Show host - Alba Fr...
Poet, activist, musician, educator and tarot reader Zena Edwards discusses advocacy, activism, climate change and creativity. The interview is led by a shared tarot reading. Zena explores the symbolism of the Queen of Swords and what this means in terms of social justice.
Zena pulls cards from the Tower of the Abyss Tarot and Naomi from Modern Witch Tarot.
An extensive and far reaching chat with poet and TS Elliot prize nominee Daniel Sluman. Daniel talks about disability identity, love and vulnerability, and his love of watching Mixed Martial Arts. He reads a beautiful extract from his book Single Window.
CW: Cancer, antidepressant withdrawal
Show host - Naomi Woddis
Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio
Music : Gav...
In this episode, multidisciplinary artist Laura Greenway speaks openly about her multiple mental health diagnoses, her process of art-making, and how her art and experiences of mental health challenges go hand-in-hand. She also describes her journey into working in monochrome and how her performance art began.
CW: Medical trauma as a result of incorrect diagnos...
Poet Karen McCarthy Woolf is the author of An Aviary of Small Birds and Seasonal Disturbances.
In a meaningful interview Karen reflects on the death of her baby son Otto. We discuss transcendence, devot...
Visual artist, Artistic Director at Free Space Project, and lecturer Antonia Attwood talks about growing up with a mother with Bipolar Disorder and how their emotionally open relationship has given her the permission to be open and vulnerable ...
A fascinating interview and essential listen. Artist and creative director Alicia Campbell talks about her dynamic new project 'Queen of Pain' decolonising the artistic process, her experience of living in chronic pain and the importance of authoring one's one narrative.
CW: Chronic pain, suicidal ideation
Show host - Naomi Woddis
Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio
Music : Gavin O'Br...
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