All art helps us emotionally in all kinds of ways. In fact, without all the Arts, life wouldn't be much of a life at all. They help us celebrate, cheer up, calm down, let go, grieve, rage, and generally handle and process all our feelings. These conversations with Frances Butt and guests are short explorations in art and emotion - a little reconnection at a time when we've been robbed of so much access to art - with some shared passions, and suggestions for anyone unfamiliar with the medium under discussion to explore.
In this final episode of Emotipod, host Frances Butt looks for hope in dark times, and chiefly references one of the best books ever written: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Every adult should read it at least once.Many thanks to all participants and listeners over the three series, which will remain available to listen to again.--Music: Frances Join Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
...the Big One!In this penultimate episode of Emotipod, host Frances Butt talks to Internal Family Systems coach Alex Bollag, about shame, a sensitive topic for everyone.For excellent writings by Alex and to find out more about Internal Family Systems, visit her website, The Healing LifeBuy The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren--Music: Frances Join Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Stories of heroes and villains, good versus (preferably conquering) evil, have always been with us, and extremely popular.But have they always been conflated with our views of daily life and people, which seem to have become so polarised? Why does do more people these days seem to be either worshiped or vilified? .Having listened to the brilliant Jon Ronson on Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey (link below), host Frances Butt is joined by Chrissy Van Dyke for a wade through the culture wars...-Some Call It Conspiracy: Jon Ronson on the Allure of Conspiracies and the Culture War(link to Apple podcasts, but available on others) - Music: FrancesJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Dissatisfaction or discomfort with one's appearance - we all have a little bit, but the beauty and slimming industries as well as popular culture feed the body shaming and 'othering' that can lead to very serious dysmorphic disorders like anorexia, addictions, extreme plastic surgery, etc.Host Frances talks to peri-menopause, body image and confidence coach Tamsin Broster about how she's helping women - and her own children - feel happy in their own skins.Tamsin BrosterJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
What is MHFA? Mental Health First Aider and trainer Fabiola Doano fills in the details to host Frances Butt.Trigger warning: this episode includes some references to sexual assault.Here is a link to Fabiola's Mental Health First Aid training courses:http://www.apoyocourses.co.ukAnd her LinkedIn page:Fabiola Doano, LinkedInYou can also find out about MHFA within and beyond the UK here:https://mhfaengland.org/https://www.smhfa.com/https://mhfawales.org/https://aware-ni.org/mental-health-first-aidMHFA International- Music: Frances ButtJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
An overblown sense of pride and self-importance in political leaders and high-achievers is nothing new. Hubris is a very human thing and we've always been susceptible. Join host Frances Butt in this very short solo journey through a few artistic and real-life examples of hubris.-Music: Frances ButtJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
What is the Jungian 'human shadow'? Is it only the worst of ourselves, that we hide from ourselves and the world, or is there more to it?Host Frances Butt explores with interior design psychologist Michelle Armitage.Michelle's website - Light & FrankMusic: Frances ButtJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
As a performer, artist or just as someone aiming to promote your business, do you ever worry that you're bragging rather than sharing your talents, and that this might be harming rather than hindering you?Host Frances Butt consults women's business network founder Sarah Cook and Internal Family Systems coach Alex Bollag to find out how to distinguish sharing from showing off.Music: Frances ButtThe InkspotsJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Rage, not being an everyday emotion (ideally not at least), can be hard to understand and deal with. It isn't ‘nice' either. So we don't talk about it that much - but maybe we should…Step forward intrepid interior designer Zoe Hewett of stylemongersofbristol.co.uk to share experiences of rage with host Frances Butt. -MusicIntro: Frances ButtLa Danza Del Tezcatlipoca Rojo: Ramiro MusottoRise: Public Image LtdJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
... or manners? Are they the same thing? Is etiquette just a relic of the upper echelons of society, or does it still exist in various forms? No answers promised, no solutions, just explorations.Host Frances Butt chats to friend Hilary Lewis about etiquette, convention and rules.-Music: Titles/credits: Frances ButtThe Blue Danube, Johann StraussJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Well, we all make them, but we don't always enjoy them. Yet mistakes, as commercial photographer Marcus Ahmad tells host Frances Butt, are essential to creativity. If you're feeling crushed by a recent screw-up, we hope this conversation might help soothe. You're not alone.Click here for Marcus Ahmad's photography websiteAnd here for Vivian Maier's social history photography-Emotipod homepageMusic: Frances ButtJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
This episode is for anyone struggling with being consistent at work.Sarah Cook, founder of a successful women's business network, was for some years an advisor on social media marketing; something most self-employed must learn to use these days. Sarah's not a 'corporate creature', despite descriptive words like 'networking' and 'marketing' attached to her; she has a degree in fashion and her flamboyant style couldn't be less business-suity. Sarah joins host Frances Butt to discuss managing stamina and expectations, learning how to give in to proper rest, and to trust that those creative juices will flow again.Click here for Sarah Cook's gloriously colourful website And here for the Emotipod homepage-Music: Frances ButtJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Are we talking about our moral compass, or just general tidiness and orderliness, when we use the word 'conscientious'? And do we get our meanings mixed up?Frances talks to Michelle Armitage, an expert in interior design psychology, about conscientiousness, with Michelle's excellent book, Your Design Personality at Home as their starting point.Michelle Armitage's website,Light & FrankBuy Michelle's book here - paperback, Kindle or audiobook narrated by Frances:Your Design Personality at HomeJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Why does resentment often prove so hard to get rid of, once it sets in? Countless relationships, artistic collaborations and businesses have folded because of it.In this second episode of Series 3, host Frances is joined by Hilary Lewis, who shares her personal perspective on feelings of resentment and making possibly unfair judgments about others.--Music: FrancesJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Why does cheekiness cheer us up? It's a mysterious but wonderful art, and some people are really good at it.Comedy legends and cheeky chars Dolly and Gracie are a case in point. They share with host Frances Butt a little of what's involved in their particular nostalgic brand of cheek, a week before they walk once again among the crowds at the Goodwood Revival Festival, leaving joy and laughter in their wake. Includes a gorgeous story about how laughter really is the best medicine...Check out Dolly and Gracie's website and find out how you can book them for your event:https://www.dollyandgracie.comAll music:Frances Butt Join Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Here we go again! Emotipod returns September 2023 with more great discussions on the curious things we come up against as human beings.Host Frances Butt recaps Series 1 and 2, and introduces Series 3.Join Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
In this final episode of Series 2, Creative Blocks, Dr. Nicola Harker shares with host Frances Butt her experience of burnout, re-education, recovery, and her subsequent journey towards helping many other people who burn out. Being overwhelmed and overworked, crashing and burning is all too common.The question is, how to avoid it?.The Thinking Toolbox Join Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
It's never a great feeling when you're giving your all but people just aren't into it.In this penultimate episode of Emotipod Series 2, Creative Blocks, host Frances Butt once again seeks help from her friends, creatives and coaches, to discuss experiences of indifference and possible ways of dealing with it.Guests:Lisa Jones psychotherapistKnud Stüwe, guitarist and oud playerAmos Childs, music producerBirdsmith (Katie Bird) silversmith/jewellerOliver Lee, copywriter & Alexander Technique teacherAlex Bollag, healing coach--The Thinking ToolboxJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
It's all too common to say 'yes' to something we should have said 'no' to, and vice versa.Why do some of us have so much trouble with this? How can we learn to exercise better judgment and self-control, if at all?Host Frances Butt discusses with artistic friends the tricky balance of saying 'yes' to the right stuff, and 'no' to things that won't do us any good...Guests:Lisa Jones psychotherapist and performerJohn Telfer, actorHelen Gill, writerBirdsmith (Katie Bird) silversmith/jewellerAmos Childs, music producer--The Thinking ToolboxJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Is it a mortal sin, to procrastinate? Or can it sometimes be the right thing to do?Host Frances Butt discusses the ins and outs of putting things off, with a series of helpful artistic friends.Guests and links:Helen Gill, writerHannah Rose Platt, singer-songwriterElizabeth Mikellides, digital artistOliver Lee, copywriter & Alexander Technique teacherSadia Ghazanfar, international coachThe Thinking Toolbox Join Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
It's definitely a thing. Our attention spans are more severely challenged these days then ever before, and sadly shorter as a result. What can creatives do to help stay on course?Host Frances Butt talks to friends (and family) about their experiences and strategies.Guests & Links:Lisa Jones, psychotherapistDan Butt, TV editorSarah Cook, networking directorA.A.Abbott, crimewriter--The Thinking Toolbox--Dr. Kristy Goodwin--Chris Fox--Music: FrancesJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
It's never nice being on the receiving end of snobbery, but it's common - after all, if we're honest with ourselves, we're all capable of being snobby about something or other. Prejudice is more serious and difficult to deal with.Can artists build more resilience to snobbery and prejudice if they need to? Host Frances Butt discusses these things with friends, family, and Emotipod's resident psychotherapist, Lisa Jones.Guests:Lisa Jones psychotherapistKnud Stüwe, guitarist and oud playerTirke Linnemann cellistMaria Linnemann guitar composerAmos Childs, music producer--The Thinking ToolboxJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Many artists succumb to envy - some to the point of feeling demotivated and pessimistic about their own creative output. But can it be a positive thing?Host Frances Butt and guests discuss experiences and opinions about envy.Guests:Lisa Jones psychotherapistOliver Lee, copywriter & Alexander Technique teacherVictoria Firth, performer, theatre maker, directorAmos Childs, music producer--Sparky's Magic Piano--The Thinking ToolboxJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Being all over the place hardly helps get things done; yet making art is often kind of messy. It can sometimes be tricky to balance creating spontaneity, freedom and flow, without descending into more general chaos.Are some of us just fated to be disorderly, or can we get a little better at being more organised without 'forfeiting our artistic souls'? Host Frances Butt and friends discuss..Guests:Helen Gill, novelistA.A.Abbott (Helen Blenkinsop), crimewriterElizabeth Mikellides digital artistSadia Ghazanfar, international coachOliver Lee, copywriter & Alexander Technique teacher.The Thinking Toolbox.Music: FrancesJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
A lack of confidence can really hold back even the most talented of artists and performers, but self doubt often goes with the creative territory.With the help of friends, host Frances Butt peers into the spectrum of confidence, including those unpleasant extremes we'd rather not be associated with - arrogance and narcissism.Guests and links:Lisa Jones psychotherapist and performerBirdsmith (Katie Bird) silversmith/jewellerKnud Stüwe, guitarist and oud player--The Thinking Toolbox--Music: FrancesJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Creative people are often sensitive to criticism and find it hard to take. Can you get better at it? Host Frances Butt talks to friends about various kinds of critique and criticism and how best to weather it. Lisa Jones psychotherapistMaria Linnemann composer and guitaristClaudia Aurora, singer-songwriterHelen Gill, writerBirdsmith (Katie Bird) silversmith/jewellerKnud Stüwe, guitarist and oud playerOliver Lee, copywriter & Alexander Technique teacher--The Thinking ToolboxJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Host Frances Butt talks to friends about the thorny issue of making a living or a decent side-hustle from artistic endeavours.Very few people manage make a mint from their art; but, strangely and unfairly, there is a degree of stigma and shame attached to not doing so. How can we ditch those feelings?Guests and links:Tirke Linnemann cellistKnud Stüwe, guitarist and oud playerAmos Childs music producerBirdsmith (Katie Bird) silversmith/jewellerDr. Rushana Khusainova coach and marketing lecturer--The Thinking Toolbox--Music: FrancesJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Host Frances Butt talks to creative and expert friends about their experiences of failure, different attitudes towards it, and whether it's possible to get better at failing if you find it horribly painful.Guests and links:Tim Bentinck actorJohn Telfer actorAmos Childs, music producerQuincy Medwynter Duvallon Lohan transformational coachLisa Jones psychotherapist and performerRushana Khusainova marketing lecturer & soft skills coachBirdsmith (Katie Bird) silversmith/jewellerOccasional swearing--The Thinking Toolbox--Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) by Carol Tavris & Elliot AronsonJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice/for between-show updates. Or subscribe to newsletters via Frances's website:francesbutt.com
Host Frances Butt talks to creative, business and health-practitioner friends about the qualities of staying power. Can it be learned and improved, or is it innate?Guests and links:Lisa Jones, psychotherapist and performerSarah Cook, women's business coach and network hostHannah Rose Platt, singer-songwriterHelen Gill, writerGrit, by Angela Duckworth
Self-promotion is often conflated with boasting... yet how can people know about your work if you won't tell them about it and you can't afford a publicist?Host Frances Butt and friends discuss the emotional conundrums and blocks about promoting your own artwork, and explore possible strategies for managing misgivings and feeling better about getting yourself out there.Guests and links:Bill Butt, film director/producerHelen Gill, authorLisa Jones psychotherapistAmos Childs, music producerSadia Ghazanfar, international coachThe Thinking Toolbox
Frances Butt and friends explore the tricky subject of mediocrity in art.Nobody wants their work to be thought of as mediocre; but is it okay to be just okay?Guests:Lisa Jones, psychotherapistKnud Stüwe, guitarist and oud playerAmos Childs, music producerOliver Lee, copywriter & Alexander Technique teacher--The Thinking Toolbox--(profanity warning - one instance)--Music, Frances
Being turned down or having work turned down can be upsetting. Can it be made any easier?Frances asks seasoned performers and coaches for their experiences and views. Guests & Links:Lisa Jones psychotherapistTim Bentinck actorJohn Telfer actorQuincy Medwynter Duvallon Lohan transformational coachRushana Khusainova marketing lecturer & soft skills coach--The Thinking Toolbox--Music: Frances
Frances talks with performer friends about their experiences of stage fright, explores the nuts and bolts of it, and seeks strategies for dealing with it.Guests & Links:Lisa Jones, psychotherapistTim Bentinck, actorJohn Telfer, actorClaudia Aurora, singer-songwriterAmos Childs, music producerMaria Linnemann, guitarist and composerVictoria Firth, performer, theatre maker, directorKnud Stüwe, guitarist and oud player--The Thinking Toolbox--Music: Frances--Profanity warning: the odd four-letter word
Host Frances Butt talks to writers, musicians, performers and psychotherapist Lisa Jones about what creative block means, its causes, and what can be done to get past it to inspiration and productivity again.Guests & Links:Lisa Jones, psychotherapistHelen Gill, writerA.A.Abbott, crimewriterOliver Lee, copywriter & Alexander Technique teacherHannah Rose Platt, singer-songwriterClaudia Aurora, singer-songwriterAmos Childs, music producerVictoria Firth, performer, theatre maker, director--The Thinking Toolbox--Profanity warning: occasional four-letter word
Why does imposter syndrome occur? Why do so many of us feel unworthy and undeserving, as though we're going to be caught out as frauds - even when we're doing wonderful work?Host Frances Butt talks to various artists and guest psychotherapist Lisa Jones about the topic, and what can be done about it.Guests & Links:Lisa Jones psychotherapistElizabeth Mikellides digital artistTirke Linnemann cellistHannah Rose Platt singer-songwriterAmos Childs music producerBirdsmith (Katie Bird) silversmith/jeweller--The Thinking Toolbox--Music: Frances
In the first episode of Emotipod Series 2: Creative Blocks... ...host Frances Butt talks to various friends about what they understand by the term 'perfectionist'; whether they think it's a good or a bad thing, and whether it's played any part of their education or training.Resident expert psychotherapist Lisa Jones also explains how perfectionism can become a big problem, and what can be done about it if it does...Guests and links:Lisa Jones psychotherapistA A Abbott crime writerElizabeth Mikellides digital artistMaria Linnemann composer and guitaristTirke Linnemann cellistKnud Stüwe, guitarist and oud player--The Thinking ToolboxMusic: Frances
More stories, wisdom, encouragement, and helpful strategies for anyone with chronic pain, from musician Chrissy Van Dyke, coach Alex Bollag, psychotherapist Lisa Jones and medicinal herbalist Clare McQuade. If you suffer with chronic pain you're not alone, and there is hope...Part 2 of 2Profanity warning: occasional swearingIn order of appearance:Chrissy Van Dyke, musician and Alexander Technique teachersoundcloud.com/chrissyvandyke(If you would like help with chronic pain, the following three practitioners offer different, all excellent and highly recommendable services)Psychotherapist Lisa Joneslisajonescoaching.co.ukAlexandra Bollag, coaching for people with chronic painalexandrabollag.comClare McQuade, medicinal herbalist: stoneroot.life/herbal-medicine---Further useful information from pain expert Professor Lorimer Moseleytamethebeast.org
Chronic pain is an emotional roller coaster. Host Frances Butt talks to three excellent women with extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of chronic pain, and the huge variety of emotions that can go with it.Why does pain hang around? What kinds of things do people try to help themselves?What kinds of things get in the way of progress? If you suffer with chronic pain you're not alone, and there is hope...Part 1 of 2Profanity warning: occasional swearingIn order of appearance:Chrissy Van Dyke is a musician and Alexander Technique teacher.soundcloud.com/chrissyvandykeLisa Jones is a psychotherapist and mental health educator.headstrongtraining.co.ukAlex Bollag is a yoga teacher, Alexander Technique teacher and coach for people with chronic pain.alexandrabollag.com
Introducing a new flavour of Emotipod podcasts, this time tackling the many kinds of struggle that can be involved in art-making. Host Frances Butt explains how she'll be talking to various artists and experts about obstacles like perfectionism, writers' block, stage fright, imposter syndrome, rejection, and many more. Episode 1, Perfectionism, will be out on 24th September, and remaining episodes will be fortnightly after that. BONUS: TWO-PART SPECIAL ON CHRONIC PAIN, OUT 10TH SEPTEMBER.Subscribe now, wherever you like to listen to podcasts.
Artist and Dynamic Emotional Integration practitioner Sue Barclay talks to Frances Butt about how important it is for her to be able to express her feelings through her painting, as well as how helpful it is to better understand and engage with our emotions.https://www.suebarclay.comhttps://www.instagram.com/suebarclayart/The Language of Emotions: What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You - Karla McLarenLiving with Feeling: The Art of Emotional Expression- Lucia CapoccioneCall to Ritual - film by Gabby Biazotti---Recorded April 2022Music: Frances
Wildlife screen composer David Poore and ex-screen composer Frances discuss the role of music in movies, TV dramas, documentaries and of course wildlife films. Conversation also covers conscious and subconscious influences in composition, and the electronic software that has revolutionised the industry these past few decades.David is perhaps best known for his well-loved theme to BBC's Springwatch, but has been composing for TV across the world for over 25 years.Recorded April 2022- -Hear more samples of David's music athttps://www.davidpoore.com
Few creative arts can match hairdressing for its direct, personal importance and influence on people.Bristol's best-known hairdresser Doug Hobbs talks to host Frances Butt about the roots (pun intended) of his career. Their discussions cover the craft of cutting and colouring, the importance of building a brand, client relationships, and the general positivity of a job that is officially known for being the happiest of all.For anyone unfamiliar with Cockney rhyming slang, 'barnet' = hair (Barnet Fair)--Recorded March 2022Music - Frances ButtHobbs websitehttp://www.hobbs-style.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hobbshairdressing/https://www.facebook.com/HobbsHairdressing
Bringing 1940s and 50s style into today and totally living the aesthetic, Mars Dilbert shares her artistry, her need for self-expression and her love of history with host Frances Butt. Mars' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_on_mars96/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLfpM17e/- -Recorded March 2022Music: Frances
The Archers is a daily or weekly must for millions of listeners, in the UK and worldwide. Long-standing stars of the longest drama series in the world, actors Tim Bentinck (David Archer) and John Telfer (Alan Franks), share their characters' stories with Frances Butt, discuss the appeal and the many enduring, endearing qualities of this much-loved programme, and throw in a few fun anecdotes along the way.Buy Tim Bentinck's book here:Being David Archer, and Other Unusual Ways of Earning a Living, published by Constable (Little Brown Group).John Telfer has narrated over 200 books - find him here:John Telfer on Audible---Recorded February 2022Music: Frances Butt
Extraordinary pianist and musical explorer Edward Chilvers explains to host Frances Butt a few basics about his mission to push the boundaries of harmonic and polyrhythmic possibility.Edward's websiteYoutube channel Facebook pageInstagramBuy 31 Pieces, CD or download Contact Edward (via website)- -Recorded March 2022All music: Edward Chilvers, from 12 Etudes & 31 Pieces
Artist and art therapist Laura talks movingly to host Frances about the often-demanding but rewarding practice of clinical, psychotherapy-based art therapy.Laura's website:https://www.laurabutt.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/laurakbutt- -Recorded January 2022Music: Frances
World-renowned photographer Paul Graham joins host Frances Butt to talk about the ways he works, empathically documenting moments of the world and people's lives as they present themselves, as well as the impact of the pandemic on his work and on life in general.You can find writings on and by Paul here:https://www.paulgrahamarchive.comAnd his Museum of Modern Art archive here:https://www.moma.org/artists/2286---Recorded January 2022Music: Frances
Leila Nabih charts her career path towards becoming a children's illustrator, and talks with host Frances Butt about the warm, safe, cosy feelings most often associated with the pictures in children's books, as well as some of her influences and projectsLeila's website: https://www.leilanabih.com Facebook/Instagram: @leilanabihillustrationshttps://www.facebook.com/LeilaNabihIllustrationshttps://www.instagram.com/leilanabihillustrations/- - Recorded January 2022Music: Frances
Solo performer Victoria Firth creates entertaining, courageous one-woman shows tackling emotive issues, using elements of comedy, clowning and performance art.Victoria talks to host Frances about her journey from arts administrator to solo performer, the theme of care running through her work, and how she uses her wisdom and experience to help other creatives.Victoria's website: http://www.victoriafirth.co.ukV's poem called ‘The Art of Caring'http://www.victoriafirth.co.uk/2-of-3-the-art-of-caring/Victoria's preparations for performing The Butter Piecehttp://www.victoriafirth.co.uk/pushing-butter-1-of-5-preparing-the-body/Twitter and Instagram: @msvhfFacebook: msvictoriafirth- -Music: FrancesRecorded December 2021
Wendy White tells host Frances Butt her story and motivation behind 'My Mood Stars', the brilliant little toys she has designed to help children with their emotions.Wendy's website: https://www.wendywoo.uk/mymoodstars/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymoodstarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymoodstars41/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymoodstars- - -Recorded November 2021Music: Frances
Portuguese singer Claudia Aurora and Frances dig down into the essence of Fado, that powerful, emotion-packed song tradition from Portugal. Claudia also shares her own story; how she started singing Fado, how with her husband Javier Moreno she has branched out with a new project called Auroora, and touches on the necessity for a healthy work/life balance.Auroora YouTubeClaudia Aurora YouTubeAuroora on SpotifyClaudia Aurora on SpotifyClips of Claudia's songs in this episode:Mãos de LuarPoemaAmarSou capazDespedidaClaudia's influences:From Portugal:Amália Rodrigues, Zeca Afonso, Sergio Godinho, Jorge Palma, Dulce Pontes, Antonio Variações.-From Brazil:Elis Regina, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Maria Bethania, Dolores Doran-Rock:Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Cowboy Junkies-Jazz:Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Etta James, Dinah Washington, Maria João & Mario Laginha--Recorded October 2021--WHOLE SERIES AVAILABLE ON MOST PODCAST PLATFORMS.Subscribe for news and updates on https://www.francesbutt.com/emotipod
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