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In this episode Sam is joined by Trizia Wells to explore curiosity - hear about Trizia's curious career involving therapy, heritage, and theatre, plus some fascinating stories from decades gone by. Here's all the info to on Trizia's work: History in Action -  Twitter and Instagram Avalon Clinical Hypnotherapy  - Twitter and Instagram Find Trizia's heritage work on Twitter here . 'Women's Work' - a...

An exploration into 'integrity' with musician Rich Huxley, delving into artistic integrity in the music industry and the wider picture of what 'integrity' means for our lives and those of our communities. This episode includes some brilliant music recommendations too: Hope & Social - check out their lockdown E.P. - S.E.N.T Sampa the Great - one of Rich's favourites is 'Final Form' Confidence M...

This episode delves into another of Curious Motion’s values - this time it’s 'curiosity' with Linda Freeman, a Team Leader for Calderdale’s libraries. Join Sam and Linda for a fun and warm chat about all things stories, books, people, and community. Calderdale Libraries - find out more about Calderdale's libraries. Georgette Hayer - find out more about this author and her books via goodreads.com D...

Sam is joined by renowned dancer and choreographer, Theo Clinkard. Settle in for a fascinating exploration into 'artistry' and what this means for our society. Century Project - Theo's upcoming hopeful dance work that spans a century, launching in 2021 and completing beyond our lifetimes, in 2120. Taking place every 5 years upon a hand woven carpet, 100-strong constellations of dancers come togeth...

The theme for this series is 'Our Values' - find out all about it in this short bonus episode. Curious Motion's Values : Artistry Compassion Curiosity Empathy Inclusion Integrity We've also got brand new music so tune in to hear more about that too: Rich Huxley and Hope & Social - find out more about the musician behind our new theme music.

In this finale episode of series 1, meet an original cast member of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Nuno Silva. Nuno takes us on a journey behind the scenes of the play, how they've dealt with this challenging year, and we hear about Nuno's personal adventure into dance. Don't worry, no secrets are given away here! #keepthesecrets Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - website Accio Yoga - Nuno's...

An honest and candid chat with two inspiring dance artists - Matt Lackford and Nathan Johnston (Matt is also Sam's husband!). Matt and Nathan are passionate about promoting mental health, particularly for men, and are using their creativity to explore this. They also chat about life changing experiences and what this means for them. An important conversation full of openness and compassion. Conten...

What do rubbish, artists, and mental health have in common? Alice Bradshaw! Alice is a visual artist from Elland, Calderdale, who co-creates work in communities, aiming to support mental wellbeing and open up conversation. One particular passion of hers is rubbish! Find out more in this episode. More info: Alice's website Dwell Time - mental health project Art Lab - support for creatives Dwell Awh...

How do our life experiences manifest in our bodies? What does this mean for chronic conditions and pain? How can we live healthier and happier lives through movement? Find out in this episode! Alice Grayson, a sports massage therapist and movement practitioner, guides us through the fascinating world of our bodies! Alice is based in Lancaster, England, and works at Re:set - find out more here: Web...

Sam chats to the inspiring Angela Whiley about her love of place, particularly the town of Elland through her work at Calderdale Council, and living in Halifax. Angela also shares with us her personal story of the most difficult year of her life, and what this means for her today. Content warning: childhood cancer For support and information on living with cancer or supporting loved ones: Macmilla...

Maisha and Jess are childhood friends from Hebden Bridge, who both enjoy successful careers in dance and the arts. Sam chats to them about their individual practices and the significance of creativity to their upbringing. Plus they share how they like to look after themselves outside of work, with some fun memories thrown in! Do connect with them on social media! Maisha: MaishaKungu. DanceArtist  ...

Hear about Laura’s incredible contribution to tourism and culture in Calderdale through the Cultural Destinations project, and her lesser-known role as a diplomat! Laura Johansen was the Cultural Development manager for the Cultural Destinations project for Calderdale, which included boosting tourism around Gentleman Jack, which has resulted in Halifax becoming a hot spot for visitors from around...

Welcome to Curious e-Motion. Join us as we delve into the lives of fascinating, creative, inspiring people. We explore what it means to live, love, and thrive in these overwhelming days. Through our guest interviews, we uncover ways that will help you navigate life; leaving you feeling more inspired and empowered, and remembering that you are not alone. In this introductory episode, meet Curious e...