The Two Of Us

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  e scaping 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

For the 100th episode The Two of us show hosts Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick have a freewheeling conversation about the history of the show, visions for the future and why exploring the links between creativity, mental health and emotional well-being is so important to both of them.  Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

Performance and video artist Paula Varjack  talks about her creative process, entertainment and discomfort, the audience as a collective and the importance of inviting new ways of seeing and thinking. She also shares her experience of being an outsider, her grief journey and a new relationship to gardening.  Paula on social media -  Twitter   and Instagram   Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally bro...

Performance artist, educator and fitness instructor Kat François talks about the power of words and creativity in her life, the process of grieving, and her Adenomyosis diagnosis. CW: Grief, Diagnosis of Adenomyosis Kat's fitness page Show host - Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

Poet Jill Abram talks about how discovering the poetry community meant finding 'her people'. She talks about loneliness and why lockdown has been hard for her as an extrovert.  Jill on Twitter Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on  Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien -  Citóg

Artist and 'Floopers creator' bitsifind talks about body acceptance, her art journey, and how art has helped her through an abusive relationship.  CW: Domestic abuse  Referenced links:  Bath image by bitsifind Trauma bonding by bitsifind Song mentioned: All I want by Kodaline At your own pace : by Nicole Chui Show host - Alba Frederick  Originally broadcast on  Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Br...

Writer Courttia Newland talks  about his writing process, coming of age in the 1980's and  his experience of writing for Steve McQueen's Small Axe series. He reads from his astounding new novel A River Called Time .  CW: Experience of racism Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

Mental Health and Wellbeing Creative Practitioner Deborah Porter   shares her process of art journaling and how fundamental it has been to her mental health. She talks about her recovery journey from alcoholism and bulimia as well as her work in community as a creative facilitator. CW: Addiction recovery, eating disorders, pet loss. You can find Deborah on twitter , instagram and facebook . Show h...

Syd Langton of Langton Taxidermy talks about her journey into taxidermy, her motivation and love of nature, and navigating life during lockdown.  Syd on  Facebook CW: the process of taxidermy, death of brother. Show host - Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg

  Naomi talks to photographic artist Rachel Wright  about her relationship to nature and change, her breast cancer journey and the inspiration provided by collaborating with other artists. CW: Breast cancer  Show host - Naomi Woddis  Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet and writer Jordan Paunova talks about her relationship to creativity and gender identity, her experience of adoption and self harm and shares poetry from her recent collection and a new piece. Jordan on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram CW : Talk of self harm and suicidal thoughts and attempts. Show host - Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet Denise Saul talks about being a carer for her late mother who had aphasia, and the poetry that arose from their shared experience of this. She shares some profound new work from her forthcoming collection. CW: Death of a parent Denise Saul on Twitter Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music - Hoh Harph by Lobo Loco on Free Music Archive

Alba and Patrizia discuss writing in both English and Italian, Patrizia's research in her poetry, her adoption, discovering the Latinx community, and lots more! Plus, she reads a couple of poetry gems too! Un Nuevo Sol - the book we mention and in which she features Patrizia on Twitter Show host - Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music - Hoh Harph by Lobo Loco on Free Music...

In a fearlessly honest interview writer Shelley Silas shares how running and cold swimming have made a huge impact on her mental health, and how fitness is an essential part of her self care. We discuss building resilience, grief and the joys of having a kitten.  CW: Suicide, depression and cancer Show host - Naomi Woddis Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music - Hoh Harph by Lobo Loco on...

Artist Terence Wilde takes us through a journey of authentic expression and the personal and vulnerable space that their art takes up.  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Mara Glatzel talks about appreciating and accepting the whole self and the challenges of self-care when one becomes a new parent.  In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Emma Morgan author of A Love Story for Bewildered Girls chats taking morning walks, writing as sanctuary and keeping the flow going from her dream world in to waking life. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Podcaster and all-round creative Sheree Mack discusses the power of creativity to work through trauma and her relationship with nature and its power to heal. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet and podcaster Mr Gee shares his wisdom on freedom, spirituality and finding ways to celebrate who we are.  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Cultural producer and visual artist Ruth Sutoye talks about her magnificent project Bald Black Girls ,  and the ways in which she cares for herself emotionally. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg      

Writer and Jerwood Arts Poetry Fellow Associate, Hafsah Aneela Bashir , talks about her response to the global pandemic and her dynamic interactive project, Poetry Health Service .  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Artist Roelof Bakker talks about his self-reflective art practice, his decision to move to England at the age of 19, his current work  as a response to the global pandemic, a discussion of his book Unprocessed   and Naomi's own experience of seeing this image when she was young. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet and publisher, Jane Commane, talks about her relationship to place, how wildness exists in her poetry and what dogs can teach us about the undefinable mysteries of being alive. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet Tshaka shares some moving beautiful writing and talks about the inevitability and fruits of change. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg