60 acast.com Don’t Let Dave Win https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/dont-let-dave-win en Abbie Atkinson Mental health, well-being, acting, creative, imposter syndrome, self-worth Abbie Atkinson ‘Don’t Let Dave Win’ is a new podcast series about how to tackle your negative inner voice, hosted by Abbie Atkinson.





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]]> ‘Don’t Let Dave Win’ is a new podcast series about how to tackle your negative inner voice, hosted by Abbie Atkinson.





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]]> true Abbie Atkinson info+63c28fca498710001195ad0c@mg-eu.acast.com 63c28fca498710001195ad0c dont-let-dave-win episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1673693875727-f7fd8765cc769473b35efae5d6ea80c0.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/dont-let-dave-win Don’t Let Dave Win <![CDATA[Abbie Hills (& Monster Abbie)]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:01:20 GMT 42:31 667349490a2b428d02a5c627 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/667349490a2b428d02a5c627 667349490a2b428d02a5c627 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 2 14 In the final episode of Series 2, I'm chatting to Abbie Hills, who is a talent agent, access coordinator, producer and writer. She discusses why it's important for the understanding of access requirements to trickle down from those at the top of a company. Abbie has cerebral palsy and she is very passionate about inclusion and diversity within the arts industry.


Here are a couple of resources that Abbie discusses within this episode:

DANC - the Disabled Artists Networking Community - https://triplec.org.uk/danc/

The Deaf and Disabled People in TV Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ddptv/about/


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]]> In the final episode of Series 2, I'm chatting to Abbie Hills, who is a talent agent, access coordinator, producer and writer. She discusses why it's important for the understanding of access requirements to trickle down from those at the top of a company. Abbie has cerebral palsy and she is very passionate about inclusion and diversity within the arts industry.


Here are a couple of resources that Abbie discusses within this episode:

DANC - the Disabled Artists Networking Community - https://triplec.org.uk/danc/

The Deaf and Disabled People in TV Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ddptv/about/


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Susu Ahmed (& Dwight)]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:01:27 GMT 43:22 665f8a89e177f10012542b70 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/665f8a89e177f10012542b70 665f8a89e177f10012542b70 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 2 13 In this week's episode, actor Susu Ahmed discusses the reasons why life is for enjoying and pursuing your passions! She talks about performing in Dugsi Dayz, a comedy written by Sabrina Ali, which explores female friendship and Somali culture in a school detention setting. We also discuss how making your own work can be a great way of demanding a space in the industry.


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]]> In this week's episode, actor Susu Ahmed discusses the reasons why life is for enjoying and pursuing your passions! She talks about performing in Dugsi Dayz, a comedy written by Sabrina Ali, which explores female friendship and Somali culture in a school detention setting. We also discuss how making your own work can be a great way of demanding a space in the industry.


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Emilie Largier (& L'incruste)]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:01:54 GMT 44:31 665f5c488ff0690013fd0028 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/665f5c488ff0690013fd0028 665f5c488ff0690013fd0028 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 2 12 This week I'm chatting to Emilie Largier, a theatre maker, performer, and the artistic director of Ruckle Theatre. Ruckle are a physical theatre company who are rooted in devised and experimental theatre. Emilie discusses her past as a costume maker and designer, and why she moved towards working as a performer and facilitator instead. She is very passionate about sisterhood, and we discuss why that theme is the focus of her current project.


To learn more about Ruckle Theatre, visit their website here: https://www.ruckletheatre.com/


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]]> This week I'm chatting to Emilie Largier, a theatre maker, performer, and the artistic director of Ruckle Theatre. Ruckle are a physical theatre company who are rooted in devised and experimental theatre. Emilie discusses her past as a costume maker and designer, and why she moved towards working as a performer and facilitator instead. She is very passionate about sisterhood, and we discuss why that theme is the focus of her current project.


To learn more about Ruckle Theatre, visit their website here: https://www.ruckletheatre.com/


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.



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]]> <![CDATA[Will Townsend (& Little Will)]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 00:01:08 GMT 50:03 6657bc2fef00590012592f53 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/6657bc2fef00590012592f53 6657bc2fef00590012592f53 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 2 11 In this episode, I'm chatting to Will Townsend, who is a theatre maker, wellbeing practitioner, and counsellor. He discusses how his work as a creative really aids his work as a counsellor and vice versa.


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]]> In this episode, I'm chatting to Will Townsend, who is a theatre maker, wellbeing practitioner, and counsellor. He discusses how his work as a creative really aids his work as a counsellor and vice versa.


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Zoe Sines (& Maggot)]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 23:01:05 GMT 51:14 664cc4acef9f8200121cea31 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/664cc4acef9f8200121cea31 664cc4acef9f8200121cea31 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 2 10 This week I'm chatting to actor Zoe Sines, who I trained with at All In Actors. We discuss topics including body positivity, being kind to your younger self, and how the portrayal of neurodivergent characters within mainstream TV and Film needs to shift towards more accurate representation.


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]]> This week I'm chatting to actor Zoe Sines, who I trained with at All In Actors. We discuss topics including body positivity, being kind to your younger self, and how the portrayal of neurodivergent characters within mainstream TV and Film needs to shift towards more accurate representation.


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Jacob Dudman (& Keith)]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:47 GMT 45:48 664371eac2abf500120a0fef true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/664371eac2abf500120a0fef 664371eac2abf500120a0fef 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 2 9 In the first episode of Series 2, I am chatting to actor and film-maker Jacob Dudman. We reminisce about our time at school together, as well as discussing how everyone cares too much about what others think of them.


Jacob is currently working with Talk Club Charity, a mental health charity providing support including exercise, talking, and therapy groups. You can access their website here: https://talkclub.org/


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]]> In the first episode of Series 2, I am chatting to actor and film-maker Jacob Dudman. We reminisce about our time at school together, as well as discussing how everyone cares too much about what others think of them.


Jacob is currently working with Talk Club Charity, a mental health charity providing support including exercise, talking, and therapy groups. You can access their website here: https://talkclub.org/


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Benjamin Salmon (with Claire & Ronny)]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:53 GMT 46:00 640df9d6d148250011ef13dc true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/640df9d6d148250011ef13dc 640df9d6d148250011ef13dc 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 1 8 In the final episode of Series 1, I am chatting to award winning playwright and actor Benjamin Salmon. We discuss Ben's one person show 'Blowhole', which he performed at the Soho Theatre in 2022. We also discuss being queer and how important authentic representation within the industry is, as well as why actors should always strive for the scariest jobs.


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]]> In the final episode of Series 1, I am chatting to award winning playwright and actor Benjamin Salmon. We discuss Ben's one person show 'Blowhole', which he performed at the Soho Theatre in 2022. We also discuss being queer and how important authentic representation within the industry is, as well as why actors should always strive for the scariest jobs.


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Gavin Maxwell (& The Fucker)]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:15 GMT 49:53 6404fba8d372dc0011f59c53 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/6404fba8d372dc0011f59c53 6404fba8d372dc0011f59c53 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 1 7 In this episode, I chat to movement director and theatre-maker Gavin Maxwell. Gavin opens up about his journey with both ADHD and autism, and we discuss how important it is to be open about what we need in order to bring our best work to a room.


Gavin is the co-artistic director of GymJam Theatre. You can check them out here: https://www.gymjamtheatre.com/


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]]> In this episode, I chat to movement director and theatre-maker Gavin Maxwell. Gavin opens up about his journey with both ADHD and autism, and we discuss how important it is to be open about what we need in order to bring our best work to a room.


Gavin is the co-artistic director of GymJam Theatre. You can check them out here: https://www.gymjamtheatre.com/


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Mona Goodwin (& Joanne)]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:06 GMT 52:06 63f4a1b05d4e130011fc2f2a true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/63f4a1b05d4e130011fc2f2a 63f4a1b05d4e130011fc2f2a 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 1 6 In this episode, I chat to actor Mona Goodwin. She spoke to me about her experience of navigating the industry as a new mother, and what more needs to be done to support working mothers in the acting industry. We also discuss side jobs and how valuable they can be, sexism within the industry, and the importance of sharing your creations and not letting perfectionism win.


PIPA is a resource for parents and carers in performing arts, which Mona discusses in this episode. You can access their website here: https://pipacampaign.org/


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]]> In this episode, I chat to actor Mona Goodwin. She spoke to me about her experience of navigating the industry as a new mother, and what more needs to be done to support working mothers in the acting industry. We also discuss side jobs and how valuable they can be, sexism within the industry, and the importance of sharing your creations and not letting perfectionism win.


PIPA is a resource for parents and carers in performing arts, which Mona discusses in this episode. You can access their website here: https://pipacampaign.org/


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Odinn Orn Hilmarsson (& Nido)]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:41 GMT 46:17 63f296edaa5a9a001100b71a true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/63f296edaa5a9a001100b71a 63f296edaa5a9a001100b71a 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 1 5 This week I'm chatting to Odinn Orn Hilmarsson, who created the stunning music for this podcast!


Odinn is a composer, sound designer, filmmaker and video editor. This conversation covers topics including self-loathing, PTSD, and imposter syndrome. Odinn courageously opens up about his long battle with his negative inner voice, and has invaluable advice on how to come to terms with it.


Music by the wonderful Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> This week I'm chatting to Odinn Orn Hilmarsson, who created the stunning music for this podcast!


Odinn is a composer, sound designer, filmmaker and video editor. This conversation covers topics including self-loathing, PTSD, and imposter syndrome. Odinn courageously opens up about his long battle with his negative inner voice, and has invaluable advice on how to come to terms with it.


Music by the wonderful Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Alex Dando (& Karen/Karl)]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:35 GMT 40:17 63e92d88994354001108cf99 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/63e92d88994354001108cf99 63e92d88994354001108cf99 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 1 4 In this episode, I chat to cinematographer, lighting designer and writer Alex Dando. We discuss the challenges of being a young female in a male dominated industry, the highs and lows of creative careers, and Dando's journey with epilepsy and insomnia, and how both affect her inner voice.


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> In this episode, I chat to cinematographer, lighting designer and writer Alex Dando. We discuss the challenges of being a young female in a male dominated industry, the highs and lows of creative careers, and Dando's journey with epilepsy and insomnia, and how both affect her inner voice.


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Hana Walker-Brown (& Sage)]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:57 GMT 47:24 63d96e81b7c161001003c095 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/63d96e81b7c161001003c095 63d96e81b7c161001003c095 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 1 3 In this episode, Hana Walker-Brown (author of 'A Delicate Game', creative director of Broccoli Productions) discusses how her negative inner voice has been quieter in recent years. We discuss her journey into her multi-disciplinary career and why it's important for her that she's not forced into one box. She also discusses her clinical diagnosis with ADHD and how that helped to quieten her negative inner voice.


To find out more about Hana, head to her website: https://www.hanawalkerbrown.com/


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]]> In this episode, Hana Walker-Brown (author of 'A Delicate Game', creative director of Broccoli Productions) discusses how her negative inner voice has been quieter in recent years. We discuss her journey into her multi-disciplinary career and why it's important for her that she's not forced into one box. She also discusses her clinical diagnosis with ADHD and how that helped to quieten her negative inner voice.


To find out more about Hana, head to her website: https://www.hanawalkerbrown.com/


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarrson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Solomon-Sean Gordon (& Rufus)]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:58 GMT 38:33 63d6a2347b1fc40011e6dd79 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/63d6a2347b1fc40011e6dd79 63d6a2347b1fc40011e6dd79 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 1 2 My guest this week is actor and writer Solomon-Sean Gordon. Our conversation covers topics including racial discrimination within the acting industry, the importance of a strong support network, and the challenges that come with being open about mental health struggles. Solomon has a unique and very inspiring story, having left the industry for a number of years before deciding to return with a bang.


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]]> My guest this week is actor and writer Solomon-Sean Gordon. Our conversation covers topics including racial discrimination within the acting industry, the importance of a strong support network, and the challenges that come with being open about mental health struggles. Solomon has a unique and very inspiring story, having left the industry for a number of years before deciding to return with a bang.


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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]]> <![CDATA[Siobhán McSweeney (& Sybil)]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:01:09 GMT 41:43 63cd4780b126b300111f7860 true https://shows.acast.com/dont-let-dave-win/episodes/63cd4780b126b300111f7860 63cd4780b126b300111f7860 63c28fca498710001195ad0c full 1 1 In this episode, I chat to actor, writer and TV presenter Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls, The Great Pottery Throw Down, Extraordinary) about her negative inner voice. We discuss topics including grief, entering the acting industry at an older age than most, and the final episode of Derry Girls. Siobhán offers invaluable advice to actors about getting rid of any internal deadlines, and how you should not abandon your other passions for the sake of your career.


Extraordinary starts streaming on Disney+ on January 25th.


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]]> In this episode, I chat to actor, writer and TV presenter Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls, The Great Pottery Throw Down, Extraordinary) about her negative inner voice. We discuss topics including grief, entering the acting industry at an older age than most, and the final episode of Derry Girls. Siobhán offers invaluable advice to actors about getting rid of any internal deadlines, and how you should not abandon your other passions for the sake of your career.


Extraordinary starts streaming on Disney+ on January 25th.


Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

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