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Welcome to Industry Minds - The breakthrough podcast that discusses the importance of talking about mental health within the creative arts. We are starting a frank and open discussion about mental health across all areas of the industry.

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Episodes

  1. Abuse in the Arts

    Alexa, Katie, Scarlett and Cathy recorded this episode in March of 2021. They continue to stand with all who have spoken out before and since about abusive behaviour in our industry. In this collaboration episode with The 98% and Industry Minds people's experiences of abuse in the arts are given…

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  2. Raindance Film Festival 2020: LIVE Podcast

    BONUS EPISODE: LIVE from the Raindance Film Festival 2020 discussing the effects of isolation and loneliness on creativity. Guests: Sadie Frost, Lee Hunter, Anna Russell Martin & Lee Knight. Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy &...

  3. Sophie Holland Casting

    S05 Episode 16: In the final episode of series 5, we are joined by Sophie Holland, Faye Timby and Frankie Fearis from Sophie Holland Casting join us to discuss mental health in the arts. Hear them talk about their own experiences with mental health, why casting doesn't need to be a scary…

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  4. Just Add Milk - Luke Westlake Scholarship

    S05 Episode 15: In a special episode, we catch up with Kristian Wall, Kyle Rowe and Liam McLaughlin of JAM (Just Add Milk). Hear the boys talk about their work providing accessible training over lockdown and information about their 2020 scholarship. "The Luke Westlake Scholarship is an award set…

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  5. Ceili O'Connor

    S05 Episode 14: Actor and Founder and Director of Prep Your Rep Ceili O'Connor shares her views on mental health. Tune in to hear Ceili share her exciting career experiences, discuss the importance of finding the right training for you after college and her views on body image in the industry....

  6. Emmanuel Kojo

    S05 Episode 13: Actor Emmanuel Kojo shares his views on mental health. Hear Emmanuel talk about his journey with therapy over lockdown, his experience being a black man in the arts and his advice for those who feel they aren't seen or represented in the industry. Series 5 of Industry Minds is...

  7. Danielle Tarento

    S05 Episode 12: Producer Danielle Tarento shares her views on mental health in the industry. Hear Danielle discuss the pressures of being a producer, her journey through the industry to where she is today and the importance of looking after everyone involved in the process of a show. Series 5 of...

  8. Owen Woodgate

    S05 Episode 11: Owen Woodgate, founder of Tax For Actors shares his views on mental health. Hear our Series 5 sponsor talk about his varied journey as an actor and agent, why he began Tax For Actors and dealing with imposter syndrome. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors....

  9. Claira Vaughan

    S05 Episode 10: Choreographer Claira Vaughan joins us to discuss her views on mental health. Hear Claira discuss the her passion for breaking the stigma on pigeon holing in the industry, the world of cabaret and burlesque and staying on top of your mental health with so much going on. Series 5 of...

  10. Jackie Pulford

    S05 Episode 09: Actress Jackie Pulford shares her views on mental health. This episode was recorded in April 2020 over Skype. Hear Jackie talk about her return to performing after having a family, the challenges of extreme audition nerves and representation of women in theatre in the 40-50…

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  11. Danusia Samal

    S05 Episode 08: Actor, Writer and Singer Danusia Samal, joins us to share her views on mental health. Hear Danusia chat about putting on her own work (including the award winning 'Out of Sorts'), how we can improve representation and accessibility of the stories we tell on stage and how she looks...

  12. Drew McOnie

    S05 Episode 07: Olivier Award Winning Choreographer Drew McOnie shares his views on mental health. Hear Drew talk about his early career with 'So You Think You Can Dance' and working with Matthew Bourne, The McOnie Company and the importance of seeing all performers and creatives on an equal...

  13. Rosalie Craig

    S05 Episode 06: Olivier Award Nominated Actress Rosalie Craig shares her views on mental health in the industry. Listen to hear Rosalie discuss co parenting as actors in the arts, initiatives at the Donmar Warehouse and National Theatre and keeping diverse as an actor. This episode was recorded...

  14. Sabrina Carter

    S05 Episode 05: Actress Sabrina Carter joins Cathy to discuss her views with mental health. Hear Sabrina chat about her time as a mum in the arts, the pressure of a high profile first job and how she regained her confidence after a knock back. This was recorded in March 2020 before social...

  15. Stephen Mear CBE

    S05 Episode 04: Olivier Award Winning Choreographer and Director Stephen Mear joins us to discuss mental health in the industry. Hear Stephen chat about his passion for style and learning from the greats to the importance of nurturing new talent and allowing grads to learn from theatre veterans…

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  16. Amaka Okafor

    S05 Episode 03: Amaka Okafor joins us to discuss her views on and experiences with mental health in the arts. Hear Amaka discuss her journey with therapy, navigating acting in her 30s and her experience as a woman of colour in the industry. This was recorded during lockdown in May 2020 over zoom....

  17. Shaun McCourt

    S05 Episode 02: Shaun McCourt joins us to discuss his journey with mental health in the arts. Hear Shaun chat about his move into casting, what he has learned from being at the other side of the table, his return to acting and how it has all affected his mental health. This was recorded in early...

  18. Nikolai Foster

    S05 Episode 01: Director and Artistic Director of the Leicester Curve, Nikolai Foster, joins us over zoom to chat about mental health in the industry. Listen to hear Nikolai talk about how he got into directing, his passion for working with drama school students and young actors and making a...

  19. Bonus Series: Applause For Thought - Raffaella Covino

    Bonus Series - Episode 7: Applause For Thought Founder and Director, Raffaella Covino, discusses what it's like going through lockdown being at the helm of one of the biggest mental health organisations in the industry. To connect with Applause For Thought: Twitter: @ApplauseThought Instagram:...

  20. Bonus Series: Apollo Artist Management - Michael Harris

    Bonus Series - Episode 6: Michael Harris, Director and Senior Agent at Apollo Artist Management answers your questions and gives his top tips for anyone seeking representation at this time and much more. To connect with Apollo: Twitter: @apolloartistmgt Instagram: @apolloartistmgt...

  21. Bonus Series: Tax For Actors

    Bonus Series - Episode 5: Owen Woodgate from Tax For Actors shares his top tips and advice from the self employment income support scheme to being furloughed and universal credit. To connect with Owen: [email protected] www.taxforactors.com Twitter: @taxforactors Instagram: @taxforactors...

  22. Bonus Series: Joe Frost

    Bonus Series - Episode 4: Actor Joe Frost talks about his experience of being in a show that has closed for the foreseeable future and what he's doing to get through lockdown. He also shares his '10 rules for every artist' given to him by a mentor. To connect with Joe: Twitter: JoeMaxwell1...

  23. Bonus Series: Guided Meditation with Meriel Rosenkranz

    Bonus Series - Episode 3: Meriel Rosenkranz of Still Point Space guides you through this short meditation to bring stillness and calmness to your day. Meriel is offering morning meditations Mo-Sat at 8.00-8.30 on Zoom for free. To join register here https://forms.gle/59TCG6jfybvmo28UA To connect...

  24. Bonus Series: Amy Jessop - Extraordinary Life

    Bonus Series - Episode 2: Amy Jessop, performance, mindset and wellbeing coach, brings you a thought provoking episode, talking through her tips and tools in order to lead an extraordinary life and create your own future. To connect with Amy: www.amyjessop.com [email protected] Twitter: JessopAmy...

  25. Bonus Series: Pearson Casting

    Bonus Series - Episode 1: James and Rosie Pearson of Pearson Casting share some of their advice for graduates and actors already in the industry during lockdown and Covid-19. To connect with Pearson Casting: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @pearsoncasting Instagram - @pearsoncasting...

  26. Bonus Episode: Support for our Industry during Covid-19

    BONUS: In this bonus episode, Scarlett goes through some resources and mental health support available to those in the arts during this difficult time. Please see all the information in this podcast listed below. Industry Minds Counselling Sessions - 18th/19th will be the last face to face…

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  27. Robyn Holdaway

    S04 Episode 17: In our final episode of the series, we chat to Robyn Holdaway. Hear Robyn talk about their experience of being non-binary in the industry, the importance of representation for the Trans and NB community and the Trans Voices Company/Cabaret. Cathy and Scarlett are not medical...

  28. Bonus Episode: Industry Minds Seminars FAQ

    BONUS EPISODE: Scarlett discusses our Industry Minds Seminars run by Mary Burch BEM and answers a few FAQs. The seminars are held once a month at the Turbine Theatre with the next seminar being held on Friday 6th March. Ticket link below......

  29. Jessica Temple

    S04 Episode 16: Actress, writer and photographer Jessica Temple shares her views on mental health. Hear Jessica chat to Scarlett about the importance of self love, your image in the arts and the struggle of auditions amongst a host of other topics. Cathy and Scarlett are not medical professionals…

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  30. Amy Ireland

    S04 Episode 15: Choreographer, dancer and teacher Amy Ireland shares her views on mental health. Hear Amy chat to Scarlett and Cathy about the ups and downs of motherhood within the industry and how important she feels it is to follow your passion. Cathy and Scarlett are not medical professionals…

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  31. Jack James Ryan

    S04 Episode 14: Actor, Jack James Ryan shares his views on mental health. Scarlett chats to Jack about his early start into the industry in a family of actors, his cancer diagnosis during drama school and his subsequent sell out play that he wrote on the subject. Cathy and Scarlett are not…

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  32. Just Add Milk - JAM (Kristian Wall, Kyle Rowe & Liam McLaughlin)

    S04 Episode 13: The boys from Just Add Milk (JAM) join Cathy to discuss their views on mental health in the industry. Kristian, Kyle and Liam share their own personal experiences with mental health as well as discussing their JAM scholarship and the opportunities they have been able to provide...

  33. Jack Hinton

    S04 Episode 12: Actor Jack Hinton shares his views on mental health. Hear Jack and Cathy discuss his unconventional journey into the industry, his struggles with anxiety and his cancer diagnosis and recovery. Cathy and Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to...

  34. Steph Parry

    S04 Episode 11: Steph Parry shares her views on mental health. Hear Steph and Cathy discuss her upbringing in Holyhead, Wales, how CrossFit keeps her mental health in check and her struggles with bulimia before and at Drama School. Of course, we discuss THAT story too! Cathy and Scarlett are not...

  35. Fra Fee

    S04 Episode 10: Fra Fee joins Cathy and Scarlett to share his views on mental health. Hear Fra discuss mental health in Northern Ireland, the importance of discussing men's mental health and the YES/NO campaign. Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to...

  36. 2020 - Welcome Back!

    Bonus: Welcome back and Happy New Year from Industry Minds! Scarlett and Cathy reflect on the latter part of 2019 and discuss the upcoming Industry Minds seminars and counselling plans for 2020. Check out our series of seminars being hosted at The Turbine Theatre throughout the year. Counselling...

  37. Maureen Beattie - President of Equity

    S04 Episode 09: Equity's president, Maureen Beattie shares her views on mental health. In our last episode of 2019, hear Maureen chat to Scarlett about her experiences as an actor, how we can get more diversity into our casting rooms and fair working conditions for all in the industry. Cathy and...

  38. Hannah Chissick

    S04 Episode 08: Director Hannah Chissick shares her views on mental health. Hear Hannah chat about many subjects from being a parent in the arts and issues of class, to strong female leads and being generous to others in order to come together and make stories...which is ultimately what we all…

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  39. Gavin McCaig

    S04 Episode 07: Dancer Gavin McCaig shares his view on mental health in the dance industry. Gavin chats us through his amazing journey to becoming a Corephee at Northern Ballet including his struggles with injury and being able to inspire young people to pursue a career in Ballet. Gavin also runs...

  40. Jessica Daley

    S04 Episode 06: Jessica Daley shares her views on mental health. Hear Jessica discuss how she has dealt with mental health during her varied career, her journey with money management and what it's like to be away on tour for long periods of time. Cathy and Scarlett are not mental health...

  41. Mary Burch BEM - Industry Minds Counsellor

    S04 Episode 05: To mark the culmination of the 2019 Industry Minds counselling sessions we chat to our own Industry Minds Counsellor, Mary Burch BEM. Mary chats about her journey into counselling, what she believes the benefits of counselling are and her hope for more accessibility to all. Email…

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  42. Jessica Louise Parkinson - Musical Theatre Yogi

    S04 Episode 04: Jessica Louise Parkinson aka Musical Theatre Yogi shares her views on mental health. Jessica will soon be launching her own podcast called 'Well Creative Podcast' that puts the wellness into creatives. Twitter - @WellCreativePod In this episode, we chat all things yoga and why it...

  43. The 98% - Alexa Morden & Katie Elin-Salt

    S04 Episode 03: The 98% Podcast, aka Alexa Morden and Katie Elin-Salt join us to chat about mental health. Hear the girls chat about their own paths into the industry, how they have dealt with mental health and why they set up the fabulous 98% podcast. Twitter: @the98percentpod @alexamorden...

  44. Trevor Gray Therapy

    S04 Episode 2: Psychotherapist and Counsellor Trevor Gray shares his views on mental health in the creative arts. We chat through Trevor's very varied career and what lead him to becoming a Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Trevor explains what his practice is and also offers some useful guidance…

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  45. Raffaella Covino

    S04 Episode 1: Rafaella Covino, actor and founder and director of Applause For Thought shares her views on mental health. Hear Raff chat about her break from the industry, her experience with grief and her company Applause For Thought. Cathy and Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two...

  46. The Industry Minds Awards - recap

    In this bonus episode, hear Scarlett chat about the Industry Minds Awards! We would like to thank our amazing sponsors, Apollo Artist Management, BASE Dance Studios, Theataccounts, Bumble Bizz, Still Point Space and of course the wonderful Piano Works West End and their Creative Director, Drew...

  47. Series 3 Recap

    Series 3 Recap In this episode, Scarlett and Cathy chat about series 3 'The Creative Series' and some plans for 2020. Our new counselling email is [email protected]

  48. Raindance Film Festival - LIVE Podcast

    Bonus Episode: This LIVE podcast was recorded at the Raindance Film Festival on Monday 23rd September 2019. Panel: Nicole Palo, Amaka Okafor and Julianna Piccilio. Discussing all things from representation to stereotypes.

  49. Suzie Aries

    S03 Episode 16: To end the series, we bring you a very important episode with Suzie Aries. Suzie is an actress who is currently battling a rare and aggressive form of Ovarian Cancer and after 3 rounds of surgery, 6 cycles of chemotherapy, a drugs trial and currently daily radiotherapy, she has…

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  50. Kate Golledge

    S03 Episode 15: Director Kate Golledge shares her views on mental health. Hear Kate chat about her work with NYMT, how she creates a healthy working environment in the rehearsal room and being a Mum in the industry. The Industry Minds Awards in association with Apollo Artist Management will be…

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About this show

Welcome to Industry Minds - The breakthrough podcast that discusses the importance of talking about mental health within the creative arts. We are starting a frank and open discussion about mental health across all areas of the industry.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Industry Minds have?

Industry Minds has 104 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 6, 2021.

What is Industry Minds about?

Welcome to Industry Minds - The breakthrough podcast that discusses the importance of talking about mental health within the creative arts. We are starting a frank and open discussion about mental health across all areas of the industry.

How often does Industry Minds release new episodes?

Industry Minds publishes weekly, based on its 104 episodes since September 2018.

Who hosts Industry Minds?

Industry Minds is created and hosted by Industry Minds.
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