Clowning Around: Rachel's Story of Healing Through Humour

Rachel reflects on her transformative journey to clown school. She explains how the act of clowning brought about vulnerability and healing, likening it to 'Monty Python meets Sigmund Freud' for its mix of comedy and emotional release.In this episode of the Heard Storytelling podcast, we're joined by Rachel, who shares her first public storytelling experience, covering strong themes with humour and vulnerability.We discuss the therapeutic power of laughter and its significant role in Rachel's healing journey. With her sharp wit, Rachel illustrates how unconventional paths can lead to deep personal growth and self-understanding.Join us to hear Rachel’s inspiring story of embracing her authentic self through clowning, and how this unexpected path helped her navigate her past and shape her future.This episode was hosted by Colette Burroughs-Rose and Caroline Dyer. Production was expertly handled by Big Tent Media Artwork was lovingly crafted by Ben Vulliamy. Heard Storytelling is a spoken stories company that creates positive change. Further info on our work can be found at https://www.heardstorytelling.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/heardstorytelling/ Special thanks to our storyteller Rachel.  If this story has moved you, please reach out. Follow this link https://shorturl.at/ITY02  to our Google Form to send a message to Rachel or to share your personal story with us. Your words could offer support, inspire change, or even be featured in a future episode. Join the conversation and be part of our storytelling community.Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of the Heard Storytelling team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.