60 acast.com The ABF Podcast https://shows.acast.com/the-abf-podcast en The ABF Actors,advice,performing arts,drama The ABF

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]]> false The ABF info+651e8285e6253800113bd39c@mg-eu.acast.com 651e8285e6253800113bd39c the-abf-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/651e8285e6253800113bd39c/1697801753672-12a8155bbfe7aaf5d8212e6d98174bbd.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-abf-podcast The ABF Podcast Unpacking Therapy Unpacking Therapy Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:42 GMT 34:23 651e84a70934650010c5fab9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-abf-podcast/episodes/unpacking-therapy 651e84a70934650010c5fab9 651e8285e6253800113bd39c unpacking-therapy full 1 6 In this episode we chat to counsellor and supervisor, Mary Burch about how to find a good therapist, what questions to ask, what to expect, and how to leave, should you want to!


Mary is head of counselling for Industry Minds, a mental health charity for the arts in the UK. For helpful links and a directory of therapists see BAPAM. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk 



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]]> In this episode we chat to counsellor and supervisor, Mary Burch about how to find a good therapist, what questions to ask, what to expect, and how to leave, should you want to!


Mary is head of counselling for Industry Minds, a mental health charity for the arts in the UK. For helpful links and a directory of therapists see BAPAM. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk 



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]]> Neuroinclusivity Neuroinclusivity Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:00:40 GMT 53:26 651e848be6253800113cca43 false https://shows.acast.com/the-abf-podcast/episodes/neuroinclusivity 651e848be6253800113cca43 651e8285e6253800113bd39c neuroinclusivity full 1 5 In this episode actor and dialect coach Katie Heath discusses her experiences being a neurodivergent actor, and the performers she now works with. She is joined by her wife, coach and designer, Lisa Marie Hall as they advocate for neuro-inclusive ways of working in the industry. 


Links to helpful organisations: Right to Choose, British Dyslexia Association, ADHD Aware, Diagnosis Pathways, Dyspraxia UK.


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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]]> In this episode actor and dialect coach Katie Heath discusses her experiences being a neurodivergent actor, and the performers she now works with. She is joined by her wife, coach and designer, Lisa Marie Hall as they advocate for neuro-inclusive ways of working in the industry. 


Links to helpful organisations: Right to Choose, British Dyslexia Association, ADHD Aware, Diagnosis Pathways, Dyspraxia UK.


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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]]> Identity Identity Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:16 GMT 55:14 651e846d354a7f00113ac38a false https://shows.acast.com/the-abf-podcast/episodes/identity 651e846d354a7f00113ac38a 651e8285e6253800113bd39c identity full 1 4 In this episode we chat to Giles Terera (Hamilton) and Marilyn Cutts (Fascinating Aida, Wicked) about identity – be it stereotyping, being pigeon holed, or the difficulty of knowing yourself fully when you have to adapt to different environments. They are joined by therapist and counsellor, Fiona Macbeth. 


If you have been affected by this subject and feel you need help, there are several places to find support: BAPAM and Mind can signpost you to multiple practitioners and groups. If you need support immediately, you can call the Samaritans. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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]]> In this episode we chat to Giles Terera (Hamilton) and Marilyn Cutts (Fascinating Aida, Wicked) about identity – be it stereotyping, being pigeon holed, or the difficulty of knowing yourself fully when you have to adapt to different environments. They are joined by therapist and counsellor, Fiona Macbeth. 


If you have been affected by this subject and feel you need help, there are several places to find support: BAPAM and Mind can signpost you to multiple practitioners and groups. If you need support immediately, you can call the Samaritans. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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]]> Ageing in the Industry Ageing in the Industry Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:00:07 GMT 57:42 651e8459e6253800113cb2bc true https://shows.acast.com/the-abf-podcast/episodes/ageing-in-the-industry 651e8459e6253800113cb2bc 651e8285e6253800113bd39c ageing-in-the-industry full 1 3 In this episode we chat to two prolific actors, Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street, Broadchurch) and Andrew Jarvis (RSC, Lord of the Rings) who discuss ageing in the industry.


Trigger warning: this episode contains references to rape in the context of characters played. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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]]> In this episode we chat to two prolific actors, Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street, Broadchurch) and Andrew Jarvis (RSC, Lord of the Rings) who discuss ageing in the industry.


Trigger warning: this episode contains references to rape in the context of characters played. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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]]> Dealing with Rejection Dealing with Rejection Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:32 GMT 53:39 651e8441354a7f00113aaeff false https://shows.acast.com/the-abf-podcast/episodes/dealing-with-rejection 651e8441354a7f00113aaeff 651e8285e6253800113bd39c dealing-with-rejection full 1 2 In this episode Omari Douglas (It’s a Sin, A Little Life) shares his experiences of rejection in the industry, and how he has learned to deal with it. He is accompanied by coach, Lisa Marie Hall. 


If you have been affected by this subject and feel you need help, there are several places to find support: BAPAM and Mind can signpost you to multiple practitioners and groups. If you need support immediately, you can call the Samaritans. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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]]> In this episode Omari Douglas (It’s a Sin, A Little Life) shares his experiences of rejection in the industry, and how he has learned to deal with it. He is accompanied by coach, Lisa Marie Hall. 


If you have been affected by this subject and feel you need help, there are several places to find support: BAPAM and Mind can signpost you to multiple practitioners and groups. If you need support immediately, you can call the Samaritans. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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]]> Performance Anxiety Performance Anxiety Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:18 GMT 57:25 651e84204dd8c60011c32a0f true https://shows.acast.com/the-abf-podcast/episodes/performance-anxiety 651e84204dd8c60011c32a0f 651e8285e6253800113bd39c performance-anxiety full 1 1 In this episode we chat to Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education, Emma), who discusses her experiences of crippling performance anxiety, and is accompanied by therapist and counsellor, Fiona Macbeth. 


If you have been affected by this subject and feel you need help, there are several places to find support: BAPAM and Mind can signpost you to multiple practitioners and groups. If you need support immediately, you can call the Samaritans. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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]]> In this episode we chat to Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education, Emma), who discusses her experiences of crippling performance anxiety, and is accompanied by therapist and counsellor, Fiona Macbeth. 


If you have been affected by this subject and feel you need help, there are several places to find support: BAPAM and Mind can signpost you to multiple practitioners and groups. If you need support immediately, you can call the Samaritans. 


This podcast was made by the Actors Benevolent Fund. If you are an actor or a stage manager who is struggling, please get in touch with the ABF by visiting our website at www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

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