Open House

Dr Nadia Craddock on Why Health is Not an Aesthetic

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:59 GMT

Body image researcher and podcast legend, Dr Nadia Craddock, joined us to chat about her advocacy of unconditional body acceptance and the importance of thinking critically about the ways we present eating disorder recovery online. Big thanks to Nadia for coming on the show and sharing her expertise.

If you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, there is support available to you. Beat is the UK's eating disorder charity. Their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

Help for adults

The Beat Adult Helpline is open to anyone over 18. Parents, teachers or any concerned adults should call the adult helpline.

Helpline: 0808 801 0677

Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Help for young people

The Beat Youthline is open to anyone under 18.

Youthline: 0808 801 0711

Email: fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Dr Nadia Craddock

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nadia.craddock/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Nadia_Craddock

The Body Protest podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-body-protest/id1479688202

Appearance Matters podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/appearance-matters-the-podcast/id1069856498

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Kate O'Donnell Wants You to #standbyyourtrans

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:14 GMT

Actor, Writer, Maker and Artistic Director of Trans Creative, Kate O'Donnell, talks to us in this episode about her experience of conversations around trans identity and navigating conversations around denial.

**Content Warning** - Please be aware that abuse is talked about in the second conversation. If this is not content you want to consume right now, please take care and feel free to skip and join us again next week!

Kate O'Donnell

Instagram: @kateodonnellpresents

Twitter: @kateodonnellx

Email: kate@transcreative.uk

Trans Creative

Website: https://transcreative.uk/

Instagram: @transcreativeuk

Twitter: @transcreativeuk

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Helen Duff Knows How to Cut Bread

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:03 GMT

Comedian and orgasm enthusiast, Helen Duff, joins us this week to talk about the correct way to cut a sourdough loaf, orgasms and her lived experience of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Trigger Warning: Helen generously shares how her PMDD resulted in suicidal ideation. If this is triggering content for you right now, take care and we'll catch you next time!

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Ania Magliano Could Have Been Hermione Granger

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:58 GMT

Comedian, Writer and Queen of Gossip, Ania Magliano, joined us on the show this week! We talked about coming out, therapy and Ania's hilarious 'Friday Goss' sessions.

Ania Magliano

Insta: @aniamagliano

Twitter: @AniaMags

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Georgie Jones Pulls with Google Translate

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:01 GMT

Actor and poet extraordinaire, Georgie Jones, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about a run in with a few judgy wardrobe ladies, asking for help and that time she gave a speech (in a language she didn't know).

Georgie Jones

https://www.instagram.com/georgie_jonez/

https://twitter.com/georgiejonez?lang=en

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Emma Kirk-Odunubi Does Not Have a Foot Fetish

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:00:37 GMT

Running biomechanics expert and self-professed ‘trainer geek’, Emma Kirk-Odunubi, talks to us about grief and changing career paths on this weeks episode.

Emma Kirk-Odunubi

Instagram and Twitter: @emmakirkyo

Website: https://www.emmakirkodunubi.co.uk

BW Self Defence Workshop

Email: bwselfdefencetraining@gmail.com

Insta: @bwselfdefence

We're on the Cut to the Grace podcast with @gracemouat - check it out on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Chanelle Anthony Is Not Looking Back and Here's Why

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:00:59 GMT

Queen of the heel, Chanelle Anthony, joins us this week to discuss her experiences of racism whilst working in musical theatre and in life beyond the stage.

Chanelle Anthony

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFHXm3cp5wBwETwpoUPAfA

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/chanelleanth/
https://www.instagram.com/chanelleanthonychoreography/

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Rubyyy Jones Says the World Is Well When You're on TikTok

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:00:35 GMT

Artist, Teacher, Writer and Spaaace Maker, Rubyyy Jones, is on the show this week! They chat to us about emigrating in a pandemic, staying friends after a breakup and the difficulty in choosing a difficult conversation to come on our show. We also talk about the magical place that is TikTok. Enjoy!

Rubyyy Jones

@rubyyyjones on ALL platforms

Find out about #EVERYBODYYYDANCE classes on this link:

https://linktr.ee/rubyyyjones

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Carl Harrison Was Not a Bandana Bitch

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 01:00:42 GMT

"Gayrobics" instructor, Carl Harrison, speaks to us about standing up for yourself as a performer and the dangers of stereotypes. We recorded this episode in the run up to Christmas so get your santa hat and tinsel tits at the ready. Happy Listening and Merry (very belated) Christmas!

Carl Harrison

Insta - https://www.instagram.com/campfitwithcarl/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/campfitwithcarl/

Website - https://www.carlharrison.biz/camp-fit-free-online-workout

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Tj Lucas-Box Gets a Gold Star for U-Hauling

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:00:53 GMT

On this weeks show we speak to the glorious Tj Lucas-Box - a social media influencer and LGBTQ+ advocate on a mission to change and break down gender norms. Tj spoke to us about about their journey with Endometriosis and the importance of visibility and advocacy for all people. Tj is so generous with their experience and it was a wonderfully important episode. Make sure you share this ep with your pals, if it resonates with you - write in and let us know, and don't forget to leave us a cheeky review!

Tj Lucas-Box

Insta: tjlucasbox

TikTok: tjlucasbox

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Grace Mouat Loves the Skin She's In

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:00:52 GMT

This week we're having a little natter with the joyful Grace Mouat. Grace is a musical theatre actor. She is best known as the original ‘swing’ in Six the musical, where she covered all of the roles, and for appearing in Max Martin's smash hit musical, & Juliet! Grace speaks to us about her evolving relationship with body image and diet culture, and the lack of Asian representation in the theatre industry. She was utterly candid and we're sure her words will resonate with so many folk. Please do spread the word by telling your pals, subscribing to the show and leaving a juicy review.

Grace Mouat

https://play.acast.com/s/cut-to-the-grace

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cut-to-the-grace/id1524258972

https://www.instagram.com/gracemouat/

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Sonya Barlow Says There's More Than One Seat at the Table

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 01:00:20 GMT

This week we chat to Award Winning Entrepreneur, TEDxSpeaker, Podcast Host, Independent Diversity Consultant & soon to be published Author, Sonya Barlow! Sonya spoke about competition in the tech world, running a passion project alongside your career and how to deal with criticism. It was insightful, funny and we’re very grateful to Sonya for sharing the insides of her business savvy brain with us!

Sonya:

@sonyabarlowuk on all platforms

LMF Network:

Socials: @lmfnetwork

Website: https://www.lmfnetwork.com/

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Sarah Keyworth Stepped on Lord Lloyd-Webber

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:00:00 GMT

TW - Suicide is discussed briefly in a general sense so please don't click through to this episode if it's going to be triggering.

This week we were joined in our virtual studio by the actual, real-life, award-winning comedian, Sarah Keyworth! Sarah was nominated for Best Newcomer in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2018 for her debut hour, Dark Horse and currently has a four-part comedy series on BBC Radio 4 titled, Are You a Boy or a Girl? Sarah brought us some ace difficult conversations: she came out to her cousin to the sound of a VERY APT SONG, explained suicide to a child, and confronted a uni girlfriend with a tricky convo about their sex life. Oh it's a good one!

Sarah Keyworth:

'Are You a Boy or a Girl?' on BBC Radio 4

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000p7b2

Sarah's Website

https://www.sarahkeyworth.co.uk/

Sarah's Insta

https://www.instagram.com/sarah_keyworth/

Sarah's Twitter

https://twitter.com/sarahkcomedy

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Bethany Terry Bosses Their Pre-Smear Routine

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! This week we speak to actor and yoga teacher, Bethany Terry. Bethany had a whirlwind of a time after testing positive for HPV and generously came on the podcast to share their experiences of diagnosis and treatment. They also talk about their mental health and the stigma around anti-depressants. We are very pleased to share that after recording this episode Bethany got the all clear from their doctor and is cancer-free!

If you'd like to find out more about HPV/cervical cancer/smears, here are some wonderful resources:

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

Instagram : @joscervicalcancertrust
Helpline: 0808 802 8000
Website: www.jostrust.org.uk

At Your Cervix

Online peer Support for women & people with a cervix who find cervical screening difficult. Instagram: @atyourcervix_xx, Twitter: AtYourCervix_x

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Char Bailey Gets "Real Life Likes"

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 01:00:45 GMT

Welcome back to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! This week we're speaking to the luminous Char Bailey. Char is an NLP practitioner, personal performance coach and an education and inclusion officer for UK Black Pride. She's a truly wonderful human and we're very proud to have her on the show. Char talks beautifully about her experiences as an Autistic, Black, Indian Lesbian and her commitment to lifting up those in the queer community who aren't in the position to safely be who they are. She speaks about the importance of setting boundaries as a neurodiverse person and says that, when social media becomes an overwhelming space, she can always rely on "real life likes" from the people in her real life life.

Char Bailey

https://charbailey.com/home/

https://www.instagram.com/char_bailey_/

UK Black Pride

https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk/

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Love Actually Argument Live on Air

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:00:51 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! We decided to have a celebratory wine night before season 2 kicks off which ended up being conversation revolving solely around Love Actually. Is it sexist? Is Hugh Grant's Prime Minister Tory or Labour? More on this week's ten minute teaser episode!

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BLM and Parental Absence with 27/6

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:00:14 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! We've made it to the end of season 1! In this, our season finale, we speak to London based band 27/6 about their music, BLM, and parental absence. They've also very generously given us exclusive access to a couple of new tracks so you guys are in for a treat. Thank you so much to everyone who's listened and gone on this incredible journey with us. We'll be back. Big love x

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Mental Health and Opening Up with Rosa

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 01:00:53 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! This weeks episode features London based illustrator and visual storyteller, Rosa. She recalls opening up to her parents about her mental health challenges. We also speak to a wonderful clinician at Shout about their services! Happy listening!

More about Rosa and her work:

www.valyroze.wordpress.com

www.rzahlia.wordpress.com

More about Shout:

https://giveusashout.org/

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Gender Identity, Worth and Mystical Thrush Healers with Dan Wye

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 01:00:14 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! In this episode we spoke to award-winning comedian and drag queen, Dan Wye. Dan has had a fair few wild and spiritual experiences playing the formidable ghost whisperer, Séayoncé. He spoke to us about gender identity, barriers in the comedy world and setting rates as a freelance artist. Be sure to keep an ear out for Dan's tale about his grandfather's mystical thrush healing powers.

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Singapore Citizenship, Saying Goodbye and Sex Ed with Faye Tan

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 01:00:18 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! In this episode we speak to contemporary dancer and rollerskating whiz, Faye Tan. Faye spoke about saying goodbye to a meaningful relationship and the significance of getting her Singapore citizenship. Clancy and Faye also take a walk down memory lane and revisit their outrageous secondary school Sex Ed lecture. It's actually bonkers.

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Open Relationships and Queerness with Claude Knight

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 01:00:09 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! This week we talked to digital marketer, model and artist, Claude Knight. She spoke all about navigating an open relationship, her queerness and race discussions with family. You can follow Claude on Instagram @claude_knight for some glorious and frank content. We hope you love listening to this weeks episode as much as we loved creating it!

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Professional Jealousy and Colour Blind Casting with Leo Munby

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 01:00:55 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! This week we talk to Musical Director and Composer Extraordinaire, Leo Munby. Leo talks about dealing with professional jealousy, mental health and colour blind casting in theatre. This one was so, so insightful. Huge thanks to Leo for coming on the show. Happy Listening!

Leo's recommended reading:

'What I Think About When I Hear That Broadway is Racist' by Heathcliff Saunders

https://medium.com/@heathcliffsaunders/what-i-think-about-when-i-hear-that-broadway-is-racist-afa1b012a8b

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Coming Out and Period Pains with Mon Christian

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:00:08 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast about having difficult conversations! This week we talk to DJ and Runner, Mon Christian, about coming out, period pains and putting football first. It's a belter of an episode and exactly the kind of content you need to see you through a second national lockdown. We've got your quarantine podcast fix covered!

Some parish notices:

We're running a quiz in support of The Trussell Trust. Details are on our socials and you can play by donating to our Just Giving page linked below.

We want to apologise for the exlusion of the 'IA' from the acronym, LGBTQIA+, in this episode. We want all members of the community to feel included in this space and we will work to be more inclusive with our language in future episodes. Also, we were quite binary in our discussion of periods and the experiences of people with uteruses. We'd like to note that not all womxn have periods and that not all people who have periods are womxn.

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Being a Woman in Politics with Catherine West

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 01:00:59 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! In this episode we talk to our Labour MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, Catherine West, about being a woman in politics. She was so generous with her time and we want to say another big thank you for coming on the show!

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Agent Breakups and Making Money with Bobby Windebank

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:35 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! In this episode we talk to actor and personal trainer, Bobby Windebank. He gives us the low down on how to break up with an agent (and how not to break up with a partner), working for a charity, and monetising his infamous online workouts. Happy listening!

Bobby's Bakery can be found here!

https://tv.bobbysbakery.co.uk/

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Dead Mums and Finding Out You're Black

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations! In this, our very first episode, Mel and Clancy let rip and lay all their baggage on the table. Clancy talks all things dead mums and Mel revisits that one time she found out she was Black. Have fun!

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Open House - Teaser Trailer

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:00:40 GMT

Welcome to Open House, the podcast all about having difficult conversations with hosts Mel Lowe and Clancy Ryan. In this teaser trailer we give you a taste of the frank and fabulous content we have in store. Get that cup of tea brewing because season 1 of Open House is coming your way.

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