Emotipod: Arts & Emotions

Creative people are often sensitive to criticism and find it hard to take.  Can you get better at it?  Host Frances Butt talks to friends about various kinds of critique and criticism  and how best to weather it. Lisa Jones psychotherapist Maria Linnemann composer and guitarist Claudia Aurora , singer-songwriter Helen Gill, writer Birdsmith (Katie Bird) silversmith/jeweller Knud Stüwe , guitarist...

Host Frances Butt talks to friends about the thorny issue of making a living or a decent side-hustle from artistic endeavours. Very few people manage make a mint from their art; but, strangely and unfairly, there is a degree of stigma and shame attached to not doing so.  How can we ditch those feelings? Guests and links: Tirke Linnemann cellist Knud Stüwe , guitarist and oud player Amos Childs mus...

Host Frances Butt talks to creative and expert friends about their experiences of failure, different attitudes towards it, and whether it's possible to get better at failing if you find it horribly painful. Guests and links: Tim Bentinck actor John Telfer actor Amos Childs , music producer Quincy Medwynter Duvallon Lohan transformational coach Lisa Jones psychotherapist and performer Rushana...

Host Frances Butt talks to creative, business and health-practitioner friends about the qualities of staying power.  Can it be learned and improved, or is it innate? Guests and links: Lisa Jones , psychotherapist and performer Sarah Cook , networking director Hannah Rose Platt , singer-songwriter Helen Gill, writer Grit , by Angela Duckworth Join Frances on Instagram: @francesbbristol or LinkedIn:...

Self-promotion is often conflated with boasting... yet how can people know about your work if you won't tell them about it and you can't afford a publicist? Host Frances Butt and friends discuss the emotional conundrums and blocks about promoting your own artwork, and explore possible strategies for managing misgivings and feeling better about getting yourself out there. Guests and links...

Frances Butt and friends explore the tricky subject of mediocrity. Nobody likes their work to be thought of as mediocre; but... are you OK just being - OK? Guests: Lisa Jones , psychotherapist Knud Stüwe , guitarist and oud player Amos Childs , music producer Oliver Lee , copywriter & Alexander Technique teacher -- The Thinking Toolbox -- (profanity warning - one instance) -- Music, Frances Jo...

Being turned down or having work turned down can be upsetting. Can it be made any easier? Frances asks seasoned performers and coaches for their experiences and views.  Guests & Links: Lisa Jones psychotherapist Tim Bentinck actor John Telfer actor Quincy Medwynter Duvallon Lohan transformational coach Rushana Khusainova marketing lecturer & soft skills coach -- The Thinking Toolbox -- Mus...

Frances talks with performer friends about their experiences of stage fright, explores the nuts and bolts of it, and seeks strategies for dealing with it. Guests & Links: Lisa Jones , psychotherapist Tim Bentinck , actor John Telfer , actor Claudia Aurora , singer-songwriter Amos Childs , music producer Maria Linnemann , guitarist and composer Victoria Firth , performer, theatre maker, directo...

Host Frances Butt talks to writers, musicians, performers and psychotherapist Lisa Jones about what creative block means, its causes, and what can be done to get past it to inspiration and productivity again. Guests & Links: Lisa Jones , psychotherapist Helen Gill, writer A.A.Abbott , crimewriter Oliver Lee , copywriter & Alexander Technique teacher Hannah Rose Platt , singer-songwriter Cl...

Why does imposter syndrome occur?  Why do so many of us feel unworthy and undeserving, as though we're going to be caught out as frauds - even when we're doing wonderful work? Host Frances Butt talks to various artists and guest psychotherapist Lisa Jones about the topic, and what can be done about it. Guests & Links: Lisa Jones psychotherapist Elizabeth Mikellides digital artist Tir...

In the first episode of Emotipod Series 2: Creative Blocks... ...host Frances Butt talks to various friends about what they understand by the term 'perfectionist'; whether they think it's a good or a bad thing, and whether it's played any part of their education or training. Resident expert psychotherapist Lisa Jones also explains how perfectionism can become a big problem, and...

More stories, wisdom, encouragement, and helpful strategies for anyone with chronic pain, from musician Chrissy Van Dyke, coach Alex Bollag, psychotherapist Lisa Jones and medicinal herbalist Clare McQuade.  If you suffer with chronic pain you're not alone, and there is hope... Part 2 of 2 Profanity warning: occasional swearing In order of appearance: Chrissy Van Dyke, musician and Alexander...

Chronic pain is an emotional roller coaster.  Host Frances Butt talks to three excellent women with extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of chronic pain, and the huge variety of emotions that can go with it. Why does pain hang around?  What kinds of things do people try to help themselves? What kinds of things get in the way of progress?  If you suffer with chronic pain you're no...

Introducing a new flavour of Emotipod podcasts, this time tackling the many kinds of struggle that can be involved in art-making.  Host Frances Butt explains how she'll be talking to various artists and experts about obstacles like perfectionism, writers' block, stage fright, imposter syndrome, rejection, and many more.   Episode 1, Perfectionism,  will be out on 24th September, and rema...

Artist and Dynamic Emotional Integration practitioner Sue Barclay talks to Frances Butt about how important it is for her to be able to express her feelings through her painting, as well as how helpful it is to better understand and engage with our emotions. https://www.suebarclay.com https://www.instagram.com/suebarclayart/ The Language of Emotions:   What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You - K...

Wildlife screen composer David Poore and ex-screen composer Frances discuss the role of music in movies, TV dramas, documentaries and of course wildlife films.  Conversation also covers conscious and subconscious influences in composition, and the electronic software that has revolutionised the industry these past few decades. David is perhaps best known for his well-loved theme to BBC's Spri...

Few creative arts can match hairdressing for its direct, personal importance and influence on people. Bristol's best-known hairdresser Doug Hobbs talks to host Frances Butt about the roots (pun intended) of his career.  Their discussions cover the craft of cutting and colouring, the importance of building a brand, client relationships, and the general positivity of a job that is officially kn...

Bringing 1940s and 50s style into today and totally living the aesthetic, Mars Dilbert shares her artistry, her need for self-expression and her love of history with host Frances Butt.  Mars' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_on_mars96/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLfpM17e/ - - Recorded March 2022 Music: Frances Join Frances on Instagram: @francesbbristol or LinkedIn: linkedin.com/...

The Archers  is a daily or weekly must for millions of listeners, in the UK and worldwide.  Long-standing stars of the longest drama series in the world, actors Tim Bentinck (David Archer) and John Telfer (Alan Franks), share their characters' stories with Frances Butt,  discuss the appeal and the many enduring, endearing qualities of this much-loved programme, and throw in a few fun anecdote...

Extraordinary pianist and musical explorer Edward Chilvers explains to host Frances Butt a few basics about his mission to push the boundaries of harmonic and polyrhythmic possibility. Edward's website Youtube channel  Facebook page Instagram Buy 31 Pieces, CD or download Contact Edward (via website) - - Recorded March 2022 All music: Edward Chilvers, from 12 Etudes  & 31 Pieces  Join Fra...

Artist and art therapist Laura talks movingly to host Frances about the often-demanding but rewarding practice of clinical, psychotherapy-based art therapy. Laura's website: https://www.laurabutt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurakbutt - - Recorded January 2022 Music: Frances Join Frances on Instagram: @francesbbristol or LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice Or visit Frances&ap...

World-renowned photographer Paul Graham joins host Frances Butt to talk about the ways he works, empathically documenting moments of the world and people's lives as they present themselves, as well as the impact of the pandemic on his work and on life in general. You can find writings on and by Paul here: https://www.paulgrahamarchive.com And his Museum of Modern Art archive here: https://www...

Leila Nabih charts her career path towards becoming a children's illustrator, and talks with host Frances Butt about the warm, safe, cosy feelings most often associated with the pictures in children's books, as well as some of her influences and projects Leila’s website: https://www.leilanabih.com   Facebook/Instagram: @leilanabihillustrations https://www.facebook.com/LeilaNabihIllustrat...

Solo performer Victoria Firth creates entertaining, courageous one-woman shows tackling emotive issues, using elements of comedy,  clowning and performance art. Victoria talks to host Frances  about her journey from arts administrator to solo performer, the theme of care running through her work, and how she uses  her wisdom and experience to help other creatives. Victoria's website: http://w...

Wendy White tells host Frances Butt her story and motivation behind 'My Mood Stars', the brilliant little toys she has designed to help children with their emotions. Wendy's website: https://www.wendywoo.uk/mymoodstars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymoodstars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymoodstars41/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymoodstars - - - Recorded November 2...