Loose Creatives Podcast Podcast

Loose Creatives Podcast

Megan Challinor, Davey Moore
Chatting about the creative industries, mental health and all the good stuff in-between. Grab your tea, grab your coffee and come chat with us!
Discovering Your Self Worth with Erin Shanagher
Welcome to episode 9 of the Loose Creatives Podcast!  This week we are joined by a very special guest and talented actress, known most recently for playing Fiona Baker in the latest series of The Bay, Erin Shanagher! We're chatting about knowing your self worth as a professional creative, how 'no' is one of the most powerful words and all things mental healthy.  Our Top Picks for the week: Meg: Jacob Collier - Time Alone With You ft. Daniel Caesar Davey: Punch Up The Jam Podcast Erin: Darwin & The Finches  Below you will find links to some resources for help with mental health: Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems ArtsMinds Website – Looking after the industry Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ CALM Homepage - Campaign Against Living Miserably | CALM, the campaign against living miserably, is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK (thecalmzone.net) The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy
Apr 18, 2021
54 min
Graduation - "Its a marathon, not a sprint"
This weeks episode is for the students of today, tomorrow and yesterday!  are you currently in your last few months of university? or maybe the memory is sewn into the conclaves of your mind? join us this week as we discuss how to plan for graduation, how to navigate the minefield of post-graduation and how to stay sane once your tenure ends.  this weeks top picks are linked below: Group Therapy - https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrouptherapycollective.bandcamp.com%2F&e=ATNVrVLAu8MMI37yw4smzIr7qvRRJPbr1VQHwGOcxeqcZJ-drnFwX3bZa1ohvKLlkawmZcwQ6auwCvDPm3Ze&s=1 Hive - https://www.hive.co.uk/  The child in you - https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Stefanie-Stahl/The-Child-In-You--The-Breakthrough-Method-for-Bringing-Ou/25523228 Below you will find links to some resources for help with mental health:  Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems ArtsMinds Website – Looking after the industry Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ CALM Homepage - Campaign Against Living Miserably | CALM, the campaign against living miserably, is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK (thecalmzone.net) The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy
Apr 6, 2021
41 min
The Side Hustle!
Welcome to this weeks episode of the Loose Creatives Podcast!  This week we're chatting about side hustles! Why do we need side hustles? Who is most likely to work side jobs? And living life as a creative on the dole! Come and join us for a good ode chin wag. If you are someone who is dealing with their mental health, loves to delve into everything creative, or just simply want to hear us chat about all of the above, we have you covered. If you have any ideas about concepts, want to get involved in any way, or just want to find our socials, you can find us on Instagram @loosecreativespodcast, or email us at [email protected] Our Top Picks for the week! The 98% Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3DjMU7Di7fWYCFd82U4jSC Look Mum No Computer - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCafxR2HWJRmMfSdyZXvZMTw Below you will find links to some resources for help with mental health. Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems ArtsMinds Website – Looking after the industry Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ CALM Homepage - Campaign Against Living Miserably | CALM, the campaign against living miserably, is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK (thecalmzone.net) The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy
Mar 21, 2021
50 min
ADHD and Creativity
Hello! Welcome to the Loose Creatives Podcast! Were here to chat about the creative industries, mental health and all the various topics in between. join us this week as we discover what ADHD is, its history, the connection between an ADHD brain and creativity. As always you will find funny anecdotes, interesting facts and a few side stories.  If you are someone who is dealing with their mental health, loves to delve into everything creative, or just simply want to hear us chat about all of the above, we have you covered. If you have any ideas about concepts, want to get involved in any way, or just want to find our socials, you can find us on Instagram @loosecreativespodcast, or email us at [email protected]. Below you will find links to some resources for help with mental health. Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems ArtsMinds Website – Looking after the industry Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ CALM Homepage - Campaign Against Living Miserably | CALM, the campaign against living miserably, is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK (thecalmzone.net) The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen Yoga with Adriene : https://youtube.com/c/yogawithadriene Formal Sppeedwear : https://venturehouse.bandcamp.com/album/dynamite
Mar 14, 2021
39 min
Networking With Anxiety ft. Hannah Tinker
Have you ever wondered if it's possible to have a successful creative career without networking? How do I network with anxiety? What the heck even is networking? If you have this episode is for you! For this episode, we are joined by Hannah Tinker as We will attempt to take a deep dive into the minefield that is Networking, and how to navigate the often alien mindset required to communicate with clients, friends and important people, whatever that means. If you are someone who is dealing with their mental health, loves to delve into everything creative, or just simply want to hear us chat about all of the above, we have you covered. If you have any ideas about concepts, want to get involved in any way, or just want to find our socials, you can find us on Instagram @loosecreativespodcast, or email us at [email protected]. Below you will find a few linked some resources for help with mental health. Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems ArtsMinds Website – Looking after the industry Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ CALM Homepage - Campaign Against Living Miserably | CALM, the campaign against living miserably, is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK (thecalmzone.net) The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen This week's Tops picks! https://phonebreakup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/__yaang_/ https://www.nts.live/
Mar 7, 2021
37 min
Getting Paid In Exposure - Is it really worth it?
Hello! Welcome to the Loose Creatives Podcast! Were here to chat about the creative industries, mental health and all the various topics in between.  This week we're discussing creatives getting paid in exposure, something we all know too well. But, is it a necessary evil and how do we navigate free work throughout our careers? We'll be discussing some interesting input from our Instagram followers too so join us for a good old chin wag! If you are someone who is dealing with their mental health, loves to delve into everything creative, or just simply want to hear us chat about all of the above, we have you covered. If you have any ideas about concepts, want to get involved in any way, or just want to find our socials, you can find us on Instagram @loosecreativespodcast, or email us at [email protected]. Below you will find a few linked some resources for help with mental health. Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems ArtsMinds Website – Looking after the industry Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ CALM Homepage - Campaign Against Living Miserably | CALM, the campaign against living miserably, is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK (thecalmzone.net) The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen  
Feb 28, 2021
39 min
The Tortured Artist - Is there a link between creativity and mental health?
Have you ever heard of the phrase "Tortured Artist"?  In this episode, we will be taking a deep dive into a classic myth and discover what is meant by the tortured artist, the impact of the myth both psychologically and societally and how It has impacted culture.   Where to find this week's Top Picks!!   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodger-Terry-Pratchett/dp/0552563145 https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-artists-way/julia-cameron/9781788164290 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/its-a-sin   Mental Health support: Below you will find a few linked some resources for help with mental health.   Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems ArtsMinds Website – Looking after the industry Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ CALM Homepage - Campaign Against Living Miserably | CALM, the campaign against living miserably, is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK (thecalmzone.net) The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Feb 14, 2021
46 min
The Crying Clown with Chloe Levi Joyce
Welcome to the second episode of the Loose Creatives Podcast! We officially rip off the plaster in this episode as we are joined by our first wonderful guest Chloe Levi Joyce! We'll chat about the comedy industry, sexual harassment and good old mental breakdowns.  If you are someone who is dealing with their mental health, loves to delve into everything creative, or just simply want to hear us chat about all of the above, we have you covered. As always, we hope you can take something from this episode, if not, at least have a giggle with us! Enjoy!  Find Chloe on Instagram @chlomydia and Twitter @chl0mydia If you have any ideas about concepts, want to get involved in any way, or just want to find our socials, you can find us on Instagram @loosecreativespodcast or email us at [email protected] Below you will find links to some resources for help with mental health.  Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems ArtsMinds Website – Looking after the industry Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ CALM Homepage - Campaign Against Living Miserably | CALM, the campaign against living miserably, is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK (thecalmzone.net) The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Jan 31, 2021
43 min
Keeping Creative - Finding Inspiration and Staying Sane
Welcome to the Loose Creatives Podcast! Join us for our first ever episode where we will discuss how the podcast will run, what creative things we've been doing, and most importantly how to keep creating during these troubled times. Featuring input from our lovely community we will embark on a deep dive into the various tools we can all use to be creative. Whether that's having a good old boogie, distorting reality or taking a creative break. If you are someone who is dealing with their mental health, loves to delve into everything creative, or just simply want to hear us chat about all of the above, we have you covered. If you have any ideas about concepts, want to get involved in any way, or just want to find our socials, you can find us on Instagram @loosecreativespodcast or email us at [email protected]. Below you will find a few linked some resources for help with mental health. Mind | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems ArtsMinds Website – Looking after the industry Anxiety UK - National charity helping people with Anxiety http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ CALM Homepage - Campaign Against Living Miserably | CALM, the campaign against living miserably, is a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK (thecalmzone.net) The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Jan 17, 2021
45 min