Foolish Optimism

This episode was recorded at the Care Review Roadshow in Dundee by Leigh Addis on 28th September 2019. Foolish Optimism has been a frequent contributor to the care review, and it was great to get an opportunity to talk to some of the most influential voices on what was, for many of us, home turf.

Featuring Leigh Addis and Michael Elliot with Dylan Hood and Becca Grieg of Art Angel exploring Hope (Do It Yourself). Art Angel is an arts mental health charity based in Dundee. Recorded at Art Angel Dundee on 19 of September 2019, and produced by Erin Schepers.

This week the Foolish Optimism: Hope in Action Podcast features David Fletcher, owner of Viperstrike Airsoft Dundee and Michael Elliott. Front Lounge volunteer and a member of the airsoft community in Dundee. They chatted about the community that has grown around Viperstrike, mental health, and what being a part of Viperstrike means to them. The podcast was produced by Erin Schepers at The Workshop on Tuesday 10 September 2019.

Foolish Optimism: Hope in Action Podcast features people who attend the Hearing Voices Network Centre called Haven. They chatted about their experiences of mental health, what Haven means to them, their thoughts on the Foolish Optimism film and campaign, and what are the things that give them hope. Produced by Michael Elliot and Erin Schepers on Monday 9 September 2019.

In this pilot episode, we are joined by Gemma Rosenthal, a youth worker in Dumfries and Galloway. Gemma gives us an insight into her experience working with care experienced young people in Dumfries and Galloway, and some of the changes that are being made to services in the area to better accommodate the needs of young people.