Beyond the basement

Looks like nature heard my previous episode and called me out on my plan to get more regular improv into my daily practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Just playing out loud with an idea to transpose improv principles into daily life, in a set of weekly challenges and reflections. Maybe you'd like to join me... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

But of an update after that anti-goal rant a few weeks back. What if, like me, you're one of those people who don't go in for 'mindset' and the intrinsic motivation of some future target? How the hell do you have anything to aim for and account for human messiness? This is my search for a better way, that works for people like us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

The juiciest bits from my recent Berlin adventure - probing the deeper parts of human connection on an Authentic Relating level 2 course. We explore eye contact, vibes, arguments, pride, and being welcoming. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Feel the desire to go beyond everyday chitchat? Long to feel more deeply connected to other humans? Live from Berlin, here's my diary of the first day of a level two authentic relating course; on this very human challenge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

This one's all about how we relate to people. What might be going on when you withdraw, go quiet, or get all sorts of mixed thoughts and feelings during conversations with others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Plans, goals, new year's resolutions and reflections. Got 'em sussed? I certainly haven't. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Eating stale pain au chocolat in a damp car, we're wondering about our relationship with getting things done. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

What if extricating ourselves from the bustle of civilisation, family, work is the only way to find paths to joy? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

This one might be lurking behind indecision or second guessing yourself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Chris thinks about Nazis after a lesson in doing big, messy improv scenes with lots of people. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Mildly amusing reflections on my time as a kitchen porter at a hotel in my home town. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Quick newsflash on a shift in direction and an upcoming project that might pique your interest. Also, THANKS FOR LISTENING x This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Misty reflections on how we humans are probably the worst judges of the things we create. And why just bringing a thing into the world might be where our role and responsibilities end. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Companion follow-up ramble to my recent episode about committing, to an action or decision. Disjointed. Hey, I'm tired. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Dressed in Lycra, lurking in the shadows of Liverpool catholic cathedral, here's some before and after reflections on week two of a new improv course I've joined. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

What happens when we do nothing... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Slumped? Swaggering? Today's wander is about body posture and position - what it tells you, and the power it has over us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

No effort required. No trying. You're doing this REALLY WELL already. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Ever second-guess yourself? Doubt yourself before you even get started? This one's for you. A recent improv adventure might offer a helpful way forward, when it comes to throwing yourself behind whatever it is you care about. Yet still be ok when things don't go to plan... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chri...

Final installment of excitable me mansplaining principles from improvised comedy and drama. Also, insight and reflections from the retreat as a whole. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

It's the penultimate day at The Maydays improvised comedy and drama retreat. Here's a bundle of reflections and nuggets. Maybe they'll help. They're helping me alright. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

Not baked but lightly boiled and al denté after the second day at the Maydays improviswd comedy and drama retreat. Highlights from my favourite workshops of the day, plus enlightening learns we can all plug into daily life to make it more yes, and. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

First frantic bulletin from the Maydays improv retreat, about slowing down, ironically. I'm in Warwickshire for a four day retreat playing improvised theatre. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com

What's your thing? Fate, faith, serendipity, god, fortune? Something about 'the universe doesn't get it wrong' links all this stuff together. Let's see if we can find the wisdom in this meandering monologue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com