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Health Beat Poets

Helen fell into writing whilst climbing out of burnout. She worked as a midwife and writes about life, family, health, loss and those whose voices are often unheard. Come and listen to inspiring write... Read more

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'Not The Same Poet, Always An Artist' - Exhibition with Artist Hazel Hammond

'Not The Same Poet, Always An Artist' - Exhibition with Artist Hazel Hammond

In this episode Helen chats with Hazel Hammond about being 'Not the Same Poet, Always An Artist' exhibition  Hazel Hammo... Read more

15 Nov 2021

31mins

Ranked #2

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Writing in collaboration - with poet, creative coach and founder of Poetry Machine - Beth Calverley

Writing in collaboration - with poet, creative coach and founder of Poetry Machine - Beth Calverley

In this episode Helen talks with Beth Calverley - Poetry Machine. exploring collaboration poetry in places of work inclu... Read more

2 Aug 2021

20mins

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Producing poetry. Creative Mental Health - 'Sadness & Joy in the Cracks of Life', with poet, performer and producer T.S. Idiot

Producing poetry. Creative Mental Health - 'Sadness & Joy in the Cracks of Life', with poet, performer and producer T.S. Idiot

In this episode Helen talks with T.S. Idiot. Exploring creative poetry production and our writing through journeys in me... Read more

26 Jul 2021

25mins

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Storytelling - putting on a show 'Dry Season' exploring menopause with poet and performer Kat Lyons

Storytelling - putting on a show 'Dry Season' exploring menopause with poet and performer Kat Lyons

In this episode Helen discusses storytelling and menopause with storyteller poet and performer Kat Lyons. They explore t... Read more

20 Jul 2021

17mins

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Therapeutic writing - 'Give Sorrow Words' with poet and librettist Claire Williamson

Therapeutic writing - 'Give Sorrow Words' with poet and librettist Claire Williamson

In this episode Helen is delighted to talk with poet, librettist Claire Williamson about creative writing and health. Cl... Read more

12 Jul 2021

20mins

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Writing performance - Characters of grief and mental health with poet Callum Wensley

Writing performance - Characters of grief and mental health with poet Callum Wensley

In this episode Helen discusses with performance and slam poet Callum Wensley about writing and performing the many char... Read more

5 Jul 2021

21mins

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Creativity, cancer and reading poems to goats with poet, conservationist and NHS worker JT Lewis

Creativity, cancer and reading poems to goats with poet, conservationist and NHS worker JT Lewis

In this episode Helen is in conversation with J T Lewis, poet, conservationist, spoken word artist and NHS worker dog bo... Read more

28 Jun 2021

30mins

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Stories, Work, Family - How to write, craft & care with poet and healthcare worker Pauline Sewards

Stories, Work, Family - How to write, craft & care with poet and healthcare worker Pauline Sewards

In this episode Helen is talking with poet Pauline Sewards about writing about people in our care without appropriating ... Read more

28 Jun 2021

20mins

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Performing; fairy tales, desires, addiction with performance poet Sam J Grudgings

Performing; fairy tales, desires, addiction with performance poet Sam J Grudgings

In this episode frenetic poet Sam J Grudgings talks with Helen about finding poetry through fairy tales, horror, punk an... Read more

20 Jun 2021

23mins

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Narratives in life and poetry with poet and wheelchair user Stephen Lightbown

Narratives in life and poetry with poet and wheelchair user Stephen Lightbown

In this episode Helen is talking with Stephen Lightbown about poets shifting access to online events, and writing authen... Read more

7 Jun 2021

24mins

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