The Two Of Us

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.

  1. 08/19/2024

    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 went into producing the show. Amber is setting out to use her latest work as a springboard to create a charity 'B O U N D' that will focus on bringing awareness and providing alternative forms of grief therapy. Amber on instagram Book tickets for BOUND here  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick Music and production : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

    49 min
  2. Jasmine Cooray - Loss and Grief and Love

    01/04/2024

    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 her clients as a freeform improvised poem. Jasmine reads some beautiful poems from her book, and talks about her current daily poetry practice and how it relates to play.   Bio: Jasmine Cooray is a poet, psychotherapist and facilitator. After spending her 20s oversharing on London's poetry circuit, she had the opportunity to deliver creative writing projects for The Barbican, The Southbank Centre, First Story, the National Literacy Trust and Arvon. She has also been a WOW Festival speaker, BBC Performing Arts Fellow, and Writer-in-Residence at the National University of Singapore. Her debut poetry collection 'Inheritance' was published with Bad Betty Press in November 2023 and received a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. You can find Jasmine on instagram Inheritance can be bought from: Bad Betty Press Poetry Book Society Waterstones   Show host - Naomi Woddis Music and production : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

    55 min
  3. Destiny Adeyemi - The Vulnerability of Artistry

    10/16/2022

    Destiny Adeyemi - The Vulnerability 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

    57 min
  4. Finding my Voice - Ronali Collings

    09/08/2022

    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 and discussed why as a women of colour it is so important to tell multiple stories rather than stick to one perceived and narrow narrative. We also chatted about building confidence and the ability to take constructive constriction to better our work.  Ronali on Twitter  Ronali on Instagram  CW: Fertility treatment Show host - Naomi Woddis Music and production : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

    1 hr
  5. Elijah Kellman - Putting Trust in the Silence

    08/04/2022

    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), patient and health practitioner interaction, and the acknowledgement of invisible power.   Elijah talks about death, grief and the possibility of reframing difficult experiences. He shares his wisdom about the heightened emotional state providing illumination, and the value of interruption.  Elijah on instagram.  Show host - Naomi Woddis Music and production : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

    1 hr
  6. Gosia Miernik - The Value of Lived Experience

    07/15/2022

    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 can be a process of revelation. Gosia on instagram Show host - Naomi Woddis Music and production : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

    1 hr
  7. Heidi Spring - Making magic & Celebrating life

    07/04/2022

    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 on Instagram and website.  Show host - Alba Frederick  Music and production : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

    57 min
  8. Annie Brechin - You Can Be Loved

    06/08/2022

    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 new book 'The Mouth of Eulalie' and talks about exploring eco-poetics. You can buy Annie's book here.  Find Annie on twitter and  instagram. Show host - Naomi Woddis  Music and production : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

    58 min
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About

Intimate and compelling interviews about creativity and mental health hosted by photographer Naomi Woddis and poet Alba Frederick. Originally aired on Reel Rebels Radio.

Information

  • Creator
    Naomi Woddis
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs CC BY-NC-ND
  • Show Website
    The Two Of Us