Poet Karen McCarthy Woolf is the author of An Aviary of Small Birds and Seasonal Disturbances. In a meaningful interview Karen reflects on the death of her baby son Otto. We discuss transcendence, devotion & her lifelong love of music & dancing. She reads her poem ‘Argument’ , we talk about making an impact & the permission to rage.  Karen on Instagram Website CW: Death of a baby, Grief  Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O’Brien

Visual artist, Artistic Director at Free Space Project, and lecturer Antonia Attwood talks about growing up with a mother with Bipolar Disorder and how this has given her the permission to be open and vulnerable with her emotions, mental health and art. CW: Mental illness, Bipolar Disorder  Show host - Alba Frederick  Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O’Brien - Citóg

A fascinating interview and essential listen. Artist and creative director Alicia Campbell talks about her dynamic new project ‘Queen of Pain’ decolonising the artistic process, her experience of living in chronic pain and the importance of authoring one’s one narrative.  Queen of Pain online Alicia on instagram CW: Chronic pain, suicidal ideation  Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O’Brien - Citóg

Poet, journalist and educator Alan Chazaro talks about changing his profession from high school teacher to full time writer, how poetry has helped him define his identity as a Mexican-American from the Bay Area and the early relationships that have shaped him. He also shares two powerful poems from The Piñata Theory.

Interdisciplinary artist Leon Clowes talks about the experience of being brought up by his grandparents and not finding out who his father was until he was in his 40’s. His project ‘Nan Kids’ explores kinship care in more detail. Find Leon on Instagram 4th-10th October is Kinship Care week   CW: Adoption, trauma, addiction, sexual violence, family secrets  Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O’Brien - Citóg

London-based textile artist Gina Morton shares her experience of art school, how making art has helped her connect with her mother and understand her mother’s mental illness. She also talks about the support of being part of the  ‘Luna Artist Collective’ and her upcoming show at ‘The Other Art Fair’.

Naomi and Kate Codrington have a in-depth chat about the menopause, the opportunity to resolve lifelong issues and why all roads lead to the safety and sanctity of vulnerability and tenderness. Kate’s book ‘Second Spring’ is being published by Harper Collins in February 2022. You can find Kate on instagram - @Kate_codrington Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O’Brien - Citóg

Megan Elizabeth Taylor Hogg is visual artist, new mother, Art Psychotherapist trainee and lecturer based in Edinburgh. We discuss her becoming a mum, our dead mums, art’s power to heal, and how Megan’s artwork has had to shift with her new life.

Angela Alberto Heartwise Woman talks about her fascinating work as a death midwife, anti-diet work, what it means to fully surrender to what our bodies are asking for and how liberating that can be.  Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O’Brien - Citóg

Poet, translator, critic, tutor and poetry mentor Katrina Naomi escaping a difficult home life when she was young, her life changing poetic journey and how important moving to Cornwall has been for both her physical and mental health.  Katrina on Twitter  Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O’Brien - Citóg