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The Conversation continues in this, the final episode, and part two with the extraordinarily delightful Laura Francis.
I have to say, it was an absolute joy to spend time in Laura's company for the recording. Laura is so honest, so open, and so humbling she was able to trust me with her vulnerability of past experiences meaning I'm very confident, anyone listening to our conversation will not only be struck by what Laura has endured, but will be helped and uplifted by her. Inspired by her strength and courage.
In this episode we spoke about:

Her early years. How Laura dealt with being an only child, to then having twin siblings.
The perception of those around her, and trying to fit in at a very early age.
The difficult teen years and the lack of communication between herself and her parents.
How physical illness is so much easier to speak about than mental illness.
Why is no one listening to or helping me?
Anger is pain, fear, or both?
How uncomfortable it was to say things as a child.
Turning negative thoughts to positive thoughts and of course...
So much more!!

For more information relating to Anorexia please see

Overview - Anorexia -
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/anorexia/overview/

Useful Mental Health Numbers & Websites.
UK - In immediate danger or crisis 999
UK - Non Crisis Call 111

www.mind.org.uk

www.mentalhealth.org.uk

USA Call or Text 988

Canada Call 1-888-688-6810 or Text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth
Call 1-888-585-0445 or Text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults
Call 310-6789 (No area code needed) for emotional support, info & resources specific to mental health.
Call kids Help Phone at 1-800-688-6868 to speak to a professional counsellor 24 hours a day.

Germany - Telefon Seelsorge:
Call 112 Life threatening crisis
Police Call 110
Counselling & advice available online and also by calling -
0800 111 0111
0800 111 022 or 116 123
Music under intro:
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/life-is-precious
License code: LSJURTO8VVKM017U




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Joining me for this, the first of two episodes recorded in April 2023 as part of 'The Conversations Series' is Laura Francis. Laura is a Poet, and is from Brighton on the South Coast of the UK. Laura is a beautiful soul, instantly likeable with a smile which could light up the darkest of rooms.
Bubbly and vivacious in these interviews, whilst talking about her incredibly personal and painful experiences.
In this raw and honest conversation, Laura opens up about Anorexia, the all encompassing eating disorder and mental health condition she has been living with since she was a young girl. She talks about how she feels it contributed to her missing out on learning how to be an
adult due to her hospital admissions at a young age. How effective, people with mental illness become at being a chameleon.

And of course, so much more..
I even educate Laura on the simple beauty of the Blackbird song!

For more information relating to Anorexia please see

Overview - Anorexia -
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/anorexia/overview/

Useful Mental Health Numbers & Websites.
UK - In immediate danger or crisis 999
UK - Non Crisis Call 111

www.mind.org.uk

www.mentalhealth.org.uk

USA Call or Text 988

Canada Call 1-888-688-6810 or Text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth
Call 1-888-585-0445 or Text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults
Call 310-6789 (No area code needed) for emotional support, info & resources specific to mental health.
Call kids Help Phone at 1-800-688-6868 to speak to a professional counsellor 24 hours a day.

Germany - Telefon Seelsorge:
Call 112 Life threatening crisis
Police Call 110
Counselling & advice available online and also by calling -
0800 111 0111
0800 111 022 or 116 123

Music under intro:
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/moving
License code: HP12TFTQBA9J6ETP




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In this, the second episode, and final part of my chat with the unequivocally erudite talent that is Paul Kohn, we truly had a wonderful conversation. You can't help, other than to be captivated by the way in which he speaks. With such eloquence and emotional intelligence.
If you have, in particular, a man in your life who needs to know it's OK to be vulnerable, this is the episode they need to hear.
We talk about mental health as a man, being vulnerable as a man, being real, and mental health in general including the mental health system.
We discuss more about Paul's exquisite debut poetry collection 'Soul Refraction'
and of course more.
Also in this episode, we're honoured and fortunate to have Paul perform a piece of his own work 'Walk The Talk'. When he did, I felt like a V.I.P my front row seat!

You can purchase Soul Refraction from all reputable online outlets.
You can find out more about Paul on his website
https://paulrkohn.wordpress.com/about/
And find Paul on Instagram at @paulrkohn
Episode Cover Photo Credit:
Dylan Jones.


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The Conversations Series returns after a much longer hiatus than intended!
Joining me for the second outing of 'The Conversations Series' is Paul Kohn from Adelaide Australia. Published poet with Dragonfly Publishing Paul has his first collection of work Soul Refraction out now. Available from all reputable online sources and bookshops! Google Paul Kohn Soul Refraction, and hey presto!

In this first episode, we discuss what is poetry, Paul's poetry, his writing, and what it means to Paul. We talk about music and Paul's life, his early years and how his creativity developed..and of course, so much more!
And one fact I discovered talking to this incredibly likeable guy? Would you believe there aren't as many Kangaroos in Australia as you think!? I never knew!

You can find out more about the wonderfully likeable creative that is Paul Kohn in this and following episodes, and of course on his website:
https://paulrkohn.wordpress.com/about/


Photography Credit for episode cover:
Dylan Jones.

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The conversation concludes with George in part 3. Join us for the final part as we discuss what's coming up project wise for George, putting your ego aside for creativity and nourishing your soul through being creative. Hear George recall setting up his first poetry night in a venue accessible via a secret door at the back of a toilet!
We both agree we probably have an addiction to poetry and the need to write.
Hearing how George talks with passion about his craft and the importance of story telling is inspiring and infectious.

You can find George on Instagram under @glawpoet
And via his website www.iamgeorgelawrence.com

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The conversation continues..
In part 2 we discover how George's eyes were opened to the power of words, how impactful and influential great teachers can be. Hear how George fell in love with film making and hear the passion with which he tells us about his experiences, including the characters he met along the way.
We discuss mens mental health, masculinity and what it means to be a man. Holding onto the pure moments including the importance of family, the joy of being the embarrassing adult, also embracing a childlike state..
And of course, so much more!

You can find George on Instagram @glawpoet
And on his website www.iamgeorgelawrence.com

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