Supporting Artist Mental Wellbeing (Samwell)

In this 'Spotlight' podcast interview, Helen chats with actress Jean Rogers, perhaps best known for playing the role of Dolly Skilbeck in Emmerdale. However Jean is a woman of many talents - a former vice president of the actor’s union, Equity, and someone who has played a significant role in campaigning for Performer’s rights within the Industry. During our chat, we cover a range of topics including the realities of juggling childcare alongside performing, body image issues in the industry, and of course,  the challenges of maintaining good mental health during these difficult times. We hope you enjoy listening. Relevant links If you would like to read more about the Equity Charitable Trust then follow this link: http://www.equitycharitabletrust.org.uk/ [http://www.equitycharitabletrust.org.uk/] Click here [https://www.equity.org.uk/media/3339/making-an-appearance-report.pdf] to download the Making an Appearance report If you have any comments on the Making An Appearance report then please do get in touch: https://www.equity.org.uk/getting-involved/committees/womens-committee/ [https://www.equity.org.uk/getting-involved/committees/womens-committee/] - About Samwell Supporting Artist Mental Wellbeing (Samwell) CIC is a not-for-profit that provides targeted mental health and peer support for groups of performance artists whose chosen discipline and experience brings them together as a community. It is our mission to provide you with a safe space where you can enjoy relevant content, receive expert guidance and get support from fellow artists to guide you on your journey to maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing. If you are a performance artist and are interested in accessing relevant mental wellbeing and peer support, visit www.samwell.community [https://samwell.community/] for more information.

Join Helen and Nic, Creative Director at ‘We Want Women’, when they caught up with Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist & Highly Specialised Eating Disorder Dietitian, Thomas Midgley.  During the chat, they talk about some of the key issues surrounding body image, and Tom shares his views on a range of treatment options. Hope you find it useful – enjoy. About Samwell Supporting Artist Mental Wellbeing (Samwell) CIC is a not-for-profit that provides targeted mental health and peer support for groups of performance artists whose chosen discipline and experience brings them together as a community. It is our mission to provide you with a safe space where you can enjoy relevant content, receive expert guidance and get support from fellow artists to guide you on your journey to maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing. If you are a performance artist and are interested in accessing relevant mental wellbeing and peer support, visit www.samwell.community [https://samwell.community/] for more information.

In this 'Spotlight' podcast interview Helen chats with performer, and self-professed ‘Queen of Improvisation’ Fanni Compton. They discuss how Fanni has built a successful career for herself over the past 10 years and continues to thrive amidst the challenges of working in such a competitive , but ultimately rewarding industry. About Fanni: Fanni is an award winning British Actress, Writer, Voiceover Talent & Recording Artist. She trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts after winning a Scholarship to attend. She graduated with a Diploma in Classical Acting and a Masters Degree in Performance. Fanni currently has her own TV sitcom entitled ‘NOWHERE CLOSE’ in post production & has just released two new singles, ‘Hey You’ & ‘Outside In’, the latter of which has just received its first radio airplay and is the soundtrack to an award winning film released in 2021 called ‘The Making Of Alex’. About Samwell Supporting Artist Mental Wellbeing (Samwell) CIC is a not-for-profit that provides targeted mental health and peer support for groups of performance artists whose chosen discipline and experience brings them together as a community. It is our mission to provide you with a safe space where you can enjoy relevant content, receive expert guidance and get support from fellow artists to guide you on your journey to maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing. If you are a performance artist and are interested in accessing relevant mental wellbeing and peer support, visit www.samwell.community [https://samwell.community/] for more information.