The Flip Side

The third episode of The Flip Side (recorded pre-lockdown) is all about work, jobs and our relationships with productivity. We discuss the draw of the 9 to 5, the work-life balance, how we define success and much much more.Host:Jess Gibson-Local performance artist and workshop facilitator in Sheffield. Specialising in dance and theatre, Jess loves telling stories and getting creative about topics. Follow them @JessiJayGibsonGuests: Ellie Wildbore- Service User and Patient Ambassador in Medical Education and Research at Sheffield Health and Social CareKerry Marsh-Performer, Curator and Writer and Artist in Residence at Hull Truck Theatre

The second episode of The Flip Side (recorded on Valentine's Day) is all about love and passion and how there is so much more to both than just through 'romantic relationships'. We discuss Valentine's Day, what it is (including it's odd, odd history), how we feel about it and look at all the different ways and things we feel passionate and love for which aren't connected to romance. Host: Jess Gibson-Local performance artist and workshop facilitator in Sheffield. Specialising in dance and theatre, Jess loves telling stories and getting creative about topics. Follow them @JessiJayGibsonGuests:Mel Rogers- Born and bred in Sheffield, Mel is a Mum to three teenagers and a Project Worker/Mental support peer for SAGE. Follow them @LLLChickJoseph Willis-Production Manager of @ArtsKurious, he is also a writer and producer for Stage and Screen. Follow them @fallsoveralot

This first episode of The Flip Side talks to experts about social connection in relation to mental wellbeing. We discuss a project model designed to connect those suffering any social isolation. How can academia, therapeutic services, research and lived experience practitioners come together to better understand the following questions...Why in 2020 are so many of us feeling isolated and alone? What can we do about this? and Who's responsibility is it?Host:Jess Gibson - local performing artist and workshop facilitator in Sheffield. Specialising in dance and theatre, Jess loves telling stories and getting creative about topics!Guests:Ellie Wildbore - Service user and Patient Ambassador in Medical Education and Research at Sheffield Health and Social Care Professor Martin Webber - Prof of Social Work at the University of YorkDr. Chris Wood - Art Therapist and lecturer with the Art Therapy Northern ProgrammeLinks:Connecting People Model:https://connectingpeople.net/Sage Sheffield:https://www.sagesheffield.org.uk/