PODCAST · arts
The Two Of Us
by Naomi Woddis
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
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127. Amber Jarman-Crainey - Unexpected reactions served to us by grief
We are back with a special episode with choreographer, movement director and storyteller Amber Jarman-Crainey, who is producing a very special show, BOUND. The show follows 9 stories of loss, told through movement, music, and memories. We spoke to her about her early life, grief and the work that...
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126. Jasmine Cooray - Loss and Grief and Love
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...
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125. Destiny Adeyemi - The Vulnerability and Joy of Artistry
Destiny shares their poetry, their experience of being a model, a poet, and their non-binary identity. We share mental health toolkits and more. Find Destiny on Instagram. Show host - Alba Frederick Music and production : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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124. Finding my Voice - Ronali Collings
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...
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123. Elijah Kellman - Putting Trust in the Silence
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)…
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122. Gosia Miernik - The Value of Lived Experience
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…
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121. Heidi Spring - Making magic & Celebrating life
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. Heidi Spring's Instagram and website. UpCycle Deco…
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120. Annie Brechin - You Can Be Loved
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...
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119. Josh Hutton - Finding Peace in a Frantic World
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. Find Josh's EP Bandcamp. Josh on Instagram Show host - Alba...
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118. Zara Carpenter - The Courage to be Myself
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…
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117. Lola Jagun - The Joy of Variety
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. Find...
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116. Natalia Millman - Grief, Creativity and Collaboration
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...
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115. Jessica Mitchell - Creative Intimacy
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…
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114. Catherine Frederick - Creativity is a part of me
Creative soul Catherine Frederick talks to niece Alba about the many threads of creativity in her life. They discuss her love of storytelling, living a life with many layers of creative interests, grief and creativity, and the influence of family on creativity. The chat begins with a short guided...
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113. Zena Edwards - The Queen of Swords and Social Justice
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…
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112. Daniel Sluman - Taking the Time Needed
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. twitter.com/danielsluman CW: Cancer,...
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111. Laura Greenway - Communicating mental illness through art
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...
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110. Karen McCarthy Woolf - Subtle Geometries
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, devotion and her lifelong love of music and dancing. She reads her poem 'Argument' and we talk about...
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109. Antonia Attwood - Vulnerability is a super power
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 with her emotions and mental health. She talks about…
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108. Alicia Campbell - Decolonising the Artistic Process
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. Queen of Pain online…
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107. Alan Chazaro - Play this on repeat for everyone to move with
Poet, journalist and educator Alan Chazaro talks about changing his profession from high school teacher to full time writer, how poetry has helped him define his identity as a Mexican-American from the Bay Area and the early relationships that have shaped him. He also shares two powerful poems…
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106. Leon Clowes - Mindset is Everything
In this deeply intimate and courageous interview interdisciplinary artist Leon Clowes talks about early childhood trauma and the impact on his life and art. Leon shares the experience of being brought up by his grandparents and not finding out who his father was until he was in his 40's. His...
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105. Gina Morton - Stitching Empathy
London-based textile artist Gina Morton shares her experience of art school, how making art has helped her connect with her mother and understand her mother's mental illness. She also talks about the support of being part of the 'Luna Artist Collective' and her upcoming show at 'The Other Art...
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104. Kate Codrington - Second Spring
Naomi and Kate Codrington have a in-depth chat about the menopause, the opportunity to resolve lifelong issues and why all roads lead to the safety and sanctity of vulnerability and tenderness. Kate's book 'Second Spring' is being published by Harper Collins in February 2022. You can find Kate on...
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103. Megan Elizabeth Taylor Hogg - A Constant Evolution
Megan Elizabeth Taylor Hogg is visual artist, new mother, Art Psychotherapist trainee and lecturer based in Edinburgh. We discuss her becoming a mum, our dead mums, art's power to heal, and how Megan's artwork has had to shift with her new life. Megan's website. Megan on Instagram and Twitter.…
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102. Angela Alberto Heartwise Woman - To Fully Surrender
Angela Alberto Heartwise Woman talks about her fascinating work as a death midwife, anti-diet work, what it means to fully surrender to what our bodies are asking for and how liberating that can be. Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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101. Katrina Naomi - An Enduring Passion
Poet, translator, critic, tutor and poetry mentor Katrina Naomi escaping a difficult home life when she was young, her life changing poetic journey and how important moving to Cornwall has been for both her physical and mental health. Katrina on Twitter Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally…
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100. Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick - Us Two
For the 100th episode The Two of us show hosts Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick have a freewheeling conversation about the history of the show, visions for the future and why exploring the links between creativity, mental health and emotional well-being is so important to both of them. Originally...
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99. Paula Varjack - A Profound Change
Performance and video artist Paula Varjack talks about her creative process, entertainment and discomfort, the audience as a collective and the importance of inviting new ways of seeing and thinking. She also shares her experience of being an outsider, her grief journey and a new relationship to...
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98. Kat François - Claiming Space
Performance artist, educator and fitness instructor Kat François talks about the power of words and creativity in her life, the process of grieving, and her Adenomyosis diagnosis. CW: Grief, Diagnosis of Adenomyosis Kat's fitness page Show host - Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels...
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97. Jill Abram - Finding my Community
Poet Jill Abram talks about how discovering the poetry community meant finding 'her people'. She talks about loneliness and why lockdown has been hard for her as an extrovert. Jill on Twitter Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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96. bitsifind - Drawing into My Emotions
Artist and 'Floopers creator' bitsifind talks about body acceptance, her art journey, and how art has helped her through an abusive relationship. CW: Domestic abuse Referenced links: Bath image by bitsifind Trauma bonding by bitsifind Song mentioned: All I want by Kodaline At your own pace: by...
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95. Courttia Newland - Kindness and Resilience
Writer Courttia Newland talks about his writing process, coming of age in the 1980's and his experience of writing for Steve McQueen's Small Axe series. He reads from his astounding new novel A River Called Time. CW: Experience of racism Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel…
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94. Deborah Porter - Gaining Self Respect
Mental Health and Wellbeing Creative Practitioner Deborah Porter shares her process of art journaling and how fundamental it has been to her mental health. She talks about her recovery journey from alcoholism and bulimia as well as her work in community as a creative facilitator. CW: Addiction...
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93. Syd Langton - Giving Nature a Second Life
Syd Langton of Langton Taxidermy talks about her journey into taxidermy, her motivation and love of nature, and navigating life during lockdown. Syd on Facebook CW: the process of taxidermy, death of brother. Show host - Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin…
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92. Rachel Wright - Sparked by Curiosity
Naomi talks to photographic artist Rachel Wright about her relationship to nature and change, her breast cancer journey and the inspiration provided by collaborating with other artists. CW: Breast cancer Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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91. Jordan Paunova - Transforming Chaos
Poet and writer Jordan Paunova talks about her relationship to creativity and gender identity, her experience of adoption and self harm and shares poetry from her recent collection and a new piece. Jordan on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram CW: Talk of self harm and suicidal thoughts and attempts....
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90. Denise Saul - Freeing the Poem
Poet Denise Saul talks about being a carer for her late mother who had aphasia, and the poetry that arose from their shared experience of this. She shares some profound new work from her forthcoming collection. CW: Death of a parent Denise Saul on Twitter Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally...
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89. Patrizia Longhitano - Poetry and Identity
Alba and Patrizia discuss writing in both English and Italian, Patrizia's research in her poetry, her adoption, discovering the Latinx community, and lots more! Plus, she reads a couple of poetry gems too! Un Nuevo Sol - the book we mention and in which she features Patrizia on Twitter Show host…
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88. Shelley Silas - To Feel Alive
In a fearlessly honest interview writer Shelley Silas shares how running and cold swimming have made a huge impact on her mental health, and how fitness is an essential part of her self care. We discuss building resilience, grief and the joys of having a kitten. CW: Suicide, depression and cancer...
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87. The Two of Us SHORTS with Terence Wilde
Artist Terence Wilde takes us through a journey of authentic expression and the personal and vulnerable space that their art takes up. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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86. The Two of Us SHORTS with Mara Glatzel
Mara Glatzel talks about appreciating and accepting the whole self and the challenges of self-care when one becomes a new parent. In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on...
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85. The Two of Us SHORTS with Emma Morgan
Emma Morgan author of A Love Story for Bewildered Girls chats taking morning walks, writing as sanctuary and keeping the flow going from her dream world in to waking life. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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84. The Two of Us SHORTS with Sheree Mack
Podcaster and all-round creative Sheree Mack discusses the power of creativity to work through trauma and her relationship with nature and its power to heal. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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83. The Two of Us SHORTS with Mr Gee
Poet and podcaster Mr Gee shares his wisdom on freedom, spirituality and finding ways to celebrate who we are. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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82. The Two of Us SHORTS with Ruth Sutoye
Cultural producer and visual artist Ruth Sutoye talks about her magnificent project Bald Black Girls, and the ways in which she cares for herself emotionally. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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81. The Two of Us SHORTS with Hafsah Aneela Bashir
Writer and Jerwood Arts Poetry Fellow Associate, Hafsah Aneela Bashir, talks about her response to the global pandemic and her dynamic interactive project, Poetry Health Service. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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80. The Two of Us SHORTS with Roelof Bakker
Artist Roelof Bakker talks about his self-reflective art practice, his decision to move to England at the age of 19, his current work as a response to the global pandemic, a discussion of his book Unprocessed and Naomi's own experience of seeing this image when she was young. Show hosts - Naomi...
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79. The Two of Us SHORTS with Jane Commane
Poet and publisher, Jane Commane, talks about her relationship to place, how wildness exists in her poetry and what dogs can teach us about the undefinable mysteries of being alive. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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78. The Two of Us SHORTS with Tshaka
Poet Tshaka shares some moving beautiful writing and talks about the inevitability and fruits of change. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg
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Intimate and compelling interviews about creativity and mental health hosted by photographer Naomi Woddis and poet Alba Frederick.Originally aired on Reel Rebels Radio.
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The Two Of Us is created and hosted by Naomi Woddis.
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