Sophie Hardcastle

Sophie Hardcastle is an author, artist, screenwriter and scholar. Their name lives on the cover of the critically acclaimed ‘Running Like China: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Madness’ , and ‘Breathing Under Water’, and most recently, ‘Below Deck'. They’re also the co-creator, co-writer and co-director of the online series ‘Cloudy River’. Their story also spans the globe: In 2017, Sophie was an artist-in-residence with Chimu Adventures in Antarctica, and they’ve lived, studied, and created in Australia and the UK too.   Sophie told Mia about a life spent in and on oceans and seas (and the thousand’s of lives that have taken place there), rebuilding from trauma, and stories deposited in pockets of glacial ice.  SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES If you have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment and feel you would like to speak to someone for support or information, 1800RESPECT (Phone: 1800 737 732) can provide counselling 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are on immediate danger call 000 BraveheartsPh: 1800 272 831 Mental health support services: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES  Lifeline24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.Ph: 13 11 14 beyondblueMental health support.Ph: 1300 224 636_ This episode was produced by Emma Higgins. Editing was done by Sam DoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.