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Supporting Artist Mental Wellbeing (Samwell)

5 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

Join the Samwell team as they talk to various contributors about a wide range of common difficulties associated with working in the performing arts.

Mental Health Health & Fitness female performer female comedian female actor female dancer female singer mental health mental wellbeing
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Episodes

Interview with Jean Rogers

June 18, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

In this 'Spotlight' podcast interview, Helen chats with actress Jean Rogers, perhaps best known for playing the role of Dolly Skilbeck in Emmerdale. However Jean is a woman of many talents - a former vice president of the actor’s union, Equity, and someone who has played a significant role in campaigning for Performer’s rights within the Industry. During our chat, we cover a range of topics including the realities of juggling childcare alongside performing, body image issues in the industry,...

Interview with Thomas Midgley

June 16, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Join Helen and Nic, Creative Director at ‘We Want Women’, when they caught up with Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist & Highly Specialised Eating Disorder Dietitian, Thomas Midgley.  During the chat, they talk about some of the key issues surrounding body image, and Tom shares his views on a range of treatment options. Hope you find it useful – enjoy. About Samwell Supporting Artist Mental Wellbeing (Samwell) CIC is a not-for-profit that provides targeted mental health and peer suppo...

An interview with Fanni Compton

June 16, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this 'Spotlight' podcast interview Helen chats with performer, and self-professed ‘Queen of Improvisation’ Fanni Compton. They discuss how Fanni has built a successful career for herself over the past 10 years and continues to thrive amidst the challenges of working in such a competitive , but ultimately rewarding industry.  About Fanni: Fanni is an award winning British Actress, Writer, Voiceover Talent & Recording Artist. She trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts after winning a...

Spotlight Interview with Jean Rogers

November 29, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this 'Spotlight' podcast interview, Helen chats with actress Jean Rogers, perhaps best known for playing the role of Dolly Skilbeck in Emmerdale. However Jean is a woman of many talents - a former vice president of the actor’s union, Equity, and someone who has played a significant role in campaigning for Performer’s rights within the Industry. During our chat, we cover a range of topics including the realities of juggling childcare alongside performing, body image issues in the industry,...

Female Performer Body Image - An Interview with Thomas Midgley

September 07, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Join Helen and Nic, Creative Director at ‘We Want Women’, when they caught up with Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist & Highly Specialised Eating Disorder Dietitian, Thomas Midgley.  During the chat, they talk about some of the key issues surrounding body image, and Tom shares his views on a range of treatment options. Hope you find it useful – enjoy. For more Body Image resources, visit the Female Performer CoFuddle page: https://www.cofuddle.com/fpcofuddle/ep1 We have added links ...