Harry Wallace is a writer, journalist, theatre maker, adventurer, student, and a self-proclaimed expert procrastinator. Procrastination is a multifaceted issue, and Harry beautifully fleshes out some of the more nitty gritty issues as we discuss the psychological phenomenon of procrastination, what drives it, the ramifications, and it’s place within both the human experience and society.

This episode is a little bit longer than usual because I thought it might be nice now that a lot of folks are stuck at home, trying to occupy ourselves with nice thing instead of panic. I thoroughly enjoyed creating this, so I hope that you enjoy listening! And if you do, leaving a review would really help us reach more people (plus the nice ones make my day), and if you’re listening on spotify, sharing it to your stories would be equally excellent.

We recorded this before physical distancing became a thing, so don’t worry! Harry and I are both at home, minimising our contact with the outside world. I hope you are too.

Keep well,

Paula

P.S please, please please please, stop drinking energy drinks. Mama Paula wants you to take care of yourselves.

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Here is that Deakin University resource about procrastination, it is pretty academically oriented, but still has some useful tips and insights.

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This is the excellent Ted Talk we mention which has the procrastination monkey.

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We touch briefly on the attention economy. Here is a sort of quick read on the subject from the Nielsen Norman Group (they’re a big deal for marketers, advertisers and businesses in general). There’s also a video down the bottom about “banner blindness.” I also found this much longer read, and philosophical article about the attention economy from an ethical perspective.

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This is a great article from Vanity Fair which definitely addresses the attention economy, but has more to do with digital health.

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If you, like me, are fascinated by the brain, then have a squiz at this educational resource about the limbic system. Thelimbic system is largely responsible for our emotional life, and has a hand in forming memories.

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Here is a that scene in Mad Men with the Kodak Carousel.

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Mel Robbins talks about the science behind her 5 Second Rule here, and there’s a short video too. In that vein, I found this cool scholarly article about how distraction effects memory.

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In this episode I talk to performer Peter Wood about how to take a compliment, and why it’s so tricky to do. Usually I would have cut out most of the tangents and odd moments and put them in a blooper reel for later, but I figure we could all use a little more levity and a few more giggles. So, here is Peter and I at the end of a very long day, there are funny voices and Kath and Kim references, and I hope you like them.

Keep well,

Paula

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I think this is the psychology today article I mention, and here is another one which talks about what it means when you have trouble accepting compliments.

And HERE is an article on LinkedIn for all you super profesh people on how declining compliments at work may mean you’re undercutting your performance and self-sabotaging.

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Tall poppy syndrome is defined as “a perceived tendency to discredit or disparage those who have achieved notable wealth or prominence in public life,” according to Google. It’s pretty specific to Australia and New Zealand in terms of cultural practices.

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I’ve put numbers for each state and websites you can use in the show notes; take care of yourself.

In this episode we talk about the one thing we can all be certain of: death. Which also happens to be the thing that we have the least certainty about. Hooray for the absurdities of life! While the topic is heavy and somewhat macabre, Steve and I manage to have a good laugh as we figure out this whole mortality situation. I hope you do too.

Steve Pirie is a stellar human and I am so excited to have him back on the podcast. You can discover the joy of his work by coming to the QPDA reading of his show “Return to The Dirt” on April 8th at QT here in Brisbane. Come along, it’s going to be a good time (lots of death, but also laughs).

This is an episode I really enjoyed creating, let me know what part of it you found most valuable!

Keep well,

-Paula

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Where to get help if this episode made you uneasy

Crisis lines

Support is available for anyone who may be distressed: Lifeline 13 11 14; Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800; Suicide Call Back Service - 24/7 Helpline 1300 659 467. If you or someone you know requires immediate assistance, please call Emergency Services (000) or Lifeline (13 11 14).

Other Places you can access mental health help and resources:

Australia Wide:

Lifeline 13 11 14

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800 (this is for anyone between 13 and 25)

MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (for men of any age)

QLD

MH Health: 1300 642255

NSW

Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

VIC

Suicide Help Line: 1300 651 251

WA

Mental Health Emergency Response Line: 1800 676 822

SA

Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service: 13 14 65

NT

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Annaleese is a gem. She has done extremely well under pressure and become a sparkling, determined, multi-talented creative professional. As well as an excellent brunch companion. She has a lot of practical tips for anyone considering making a big move to further their career, and her observations on working in the film industry are excellent. Go find her on Instagram and tell her what a kick-ass human she is!

We recorded this episode last year, so the Charmed reboot has already aired! Have you seen it? Did you like it?

Keep well,

-Paula

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The union Annaleese mentions is IATSE Local 891

Something that we discussed was very important to do before you came over is to know the job you want to do before you book your flight, do your research and find out the skills you need for the role, and out what union you want to be part of. Do all of this BEFORE you arrive.

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Ruminating about stuff at work and how not to: look, there is no short answer or quick fix to this one. In order to stop ourselves ruminating, we kinda need to rewire our brains to a certain extent.

You can read a bit about rumination and tips on stopping in this article which sounds a lot like the info I looked up on the APA website. This one is a little more in-depth and also quite good.

As a ruminator myself, this is something which I’ve given a lot of thought to (a bad joke, yes. But it still had to be made).

Very recently, I finally downloaded the Headpsace app. I’ve tried meditation before and was a bit meh about it, but I do think that in the three weeks I’ve been using it, it has helped. The $91.99 annual payment (which isn’t an insignificant amount for me) came out of my account this morning, and it’s worth it for me. This isn’t an ad, btw. I just do find the app has been quite helpful in training me to note things and manage my thoughts in a healthier way. (Though if anyone out there has the power to get Headspace to sponsor an ep, do it!)

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This week we talk about the painful side of achieving things. We all know how glossy achievement looks on Instagram and how effortless it can appear. But what about when you’re in the midst of doing the thing and it just sucks? Why does the process not feel like achieving at all?

Zane is many things; designer, actor, podcaster, possibly Yoda’s alter ego, and a genuinely lovely human being. He is also highly accomplished, and has a way of steadily progressing which is pretty awesome. Talking to him always helps me, so if you’re feeling the pressure of the grind, I hope this helps you.

Keep well,

-Paula

P.S. There are a few background noises towards the end of this one. This was a spur-of-the moment thing, and TNC HQ is always busy.

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Zane talks about how the podcast takes up more time than a full-time job on a good day, and I wanted to chime in with a fun fact! I put about 5-6 hours into each episode before it is delivered to your ears. Hooray for useless trivia!

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There IS a not to secret feud between dentists and the rest of the doctoring world! Apparently, it may have come down to the University of Maryland giving the middle finger to two dentists wanting to add dentistry to the medical courses at the uni in 1840. Here’s a fun article from The Atlantic about it.

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The Fig Tree Quote: “I saw my life branching out before me like the green fig tree in the story. From the tip of every branch, like a fat purple fig, a wonderful future beckoned and winked. One fig was a husband and a happy home and children, and another fig was a famous poet and another fig was a brilliant professor, and another fig was Ee Gee, the amazing editor, and another fig was Europe and Africa and South America, and another fig was Constantin and Socrates and Attila and a pack of other lovers with queer names and offbeat professions, and another fig was an Olympic lady crew champion, and beyond and above these figs were many more figs I couldn't quite make out. I saw myself sitting in the crotch of this fig tree, starving to death, just because I couldn't make up my mind which of the figs I would choose. I wanted each and every one of them, but choosing one meant losing all the rest, and, as I sat there, unable to decide, the figs began to wrinkle and go black, and, one by one, they plopped to the ground at my feet.”

― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar

(After this, the narrator eats something and feels better. Which kinda goes to show that in the midst of an existential crisis, perhaps the best thing to do is attend to our mundane basic needs.)

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It doesn’t feel like we ever have enough time. And to a certain extent, how can we? When the whole wide world and all of the treausres of existence are laid before us, how can we possibly fit all of them into one human life? We can’t. Here’s an article by Psychology Today about prioritising so...

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We will be back with Season 2 on Wednesday January 29th, 2020!

Until then, you can get in touch by emailing stumblethroughpod@gmail.com or hanging out with me on Instagram (we’re stumblethroughpod) or our Facebook page. Tell me the things you want to know about being an adult, or what you want an episode on. It would mean the world if you could leave a review; it talks to the algorithm so other people can find us, plus it puts a big silly grin on my face. Can’t wait to chat to you again in the new year!

Keep well,

Paula

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This will be the second last episode of the season, and Stumble Through will be back January 29th 2020 with more tips, chuckles and hugs through your headphones. If you have an idea for an episode, email me at stumblethroughpod@gmail.com (I would LOVE to hear from you).

Keep well,

-Paula

Also, at about 18:30 minutes in there are some sirens in the background. Just a heads up in case you are listening to this while driving.

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Self-Soothing sounds weird, and it’s usually associated with parenting and new parents trying not to rush to their child’s cot each time they cry. It boils down to the things we do to centre ourselves when we’ve experienced something shocking or emotionally tumultuous. Some examples I found were having a cup of tea (like J says she likes to do); putting yourself in an observational mode where you observe your feelings, thoughts, and the world around you while creaing some distance from it emotionally; and being compassionate with yourself about all the things you’re observing. I wasn’t a big fan of any of the resources I found on the internet about this, so if you have a good one, or one you have found really helped you, send it through!

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Here is an article I enjoyed on the science behind giving a name to the feeling and why that helps us process it.

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Here is that Ted Talk I keep banging on about by Guy Winch.

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I found this article on Psychology Today about rumination vs reflection which made me think about some of my thought patterns and habits, and has made me look for signs that I may be dipping form one into the other.

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Journaling is a very powerful tool in general, but especially when it comes to giving us an opportunity to grasp messy feelings and big life stuff. The act of writing things down makes us put our thoughts in order, and the act of consciously constructing a narrative around it helps us take control of it (the emotion or our lives). So it’s great for being reflective instead of ruminative, processing emotions, and managing stress. Here’s a science-y article on it

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Holding space is an interesting turn of phrase form therapy doing the rounds on the internet now. I’ve found this piece on Medium about it which really interested me. Something that my therapist reminds me to do is to hold space for negative emotions, and allow them to be there without judgement. Rum put it beautifully in his poem The Guesthouse: …. Welcome and entertain them all! /Even if they are a crowd of sorrows /who violently sweep your house /empty of its furniture, /still, treat each guest honorably. /He may be clearing you out /for some new delight…
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One of your excellent submissions got us talking about being specific when you offer help. It’s...

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Jen is a theatre maker, eco educator, clown, award winning actor and director, and just a phenomenal human. Check out her Instagram, check out her website, get to one of her market events for Fetch Vintage.

Keep well,

-Paula

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Microplastics in sea salt

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Just in case you didn’t get enough scares on Halloween, here is a scary article about the projected levels of plastic waste and what we can do about it.

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Here is an excellent article outlining why recycling is not enough, and how we can go about looking to manage and eliminate our plastic waste

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Here is the collapsible coffee cup that I use, by a company called Stojo
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You can drop off all your soft plastics at Redcycle. Find your closest drop off centre here

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You can check our my excellent friend’s start up, Carapac, here! Carapac is developing 100% biodegradable plastic substitutes that could degrade in your own home compost heap. Such cool stuff. Find them on Facebook and Instagram (they’re rejigging their page right now, but stay tuned!).

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Biocup is a well known brand, but not actually easy to get rid of. Here is an article in the SMH about it, here is what Biopak say about the biodegrading process on their website (scroll down to the bottom and click through the drop down tabs), and here is an FAQ where they address if it is recyclable or not.

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That comedian I mention who talks about self-righteousness is Whitney Cummings, and she riffs on it in her Netflix special “Can I Touch It?”

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I couldn’t find that SBS report anywhere when I went looking, so if you find it, let me know!

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Janani is a final year med-student and soon to be trainee doctor. She is a wonderful human who is quite literally making the world a happier, healthier place. Neither of us are experts on the subject of health (yet), but we’ve done a lot of reading and research to put this together for you. J more so than me, but still. We had a lot of fun making the episode, and I hope you feel a bit more capable at the end of it.

Keep well,

-Paula

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Components of a first aid kit include: bandages, antiseptic, the good band aids, bandage wraps for slings, self-adhesive bandages (the kind you can cut to size), safety pins, Panadol or something similar, I like to have a bit of leucoplast handy, instant ice, a plastic bag, and scissors.

Overwhelmed with the idea of assembling your own? Me too! I bought one from Aldi, you can find it here at Priceline.

Here is a slightly cheaper version

Here is a more expensive version, but I reckon you could keep half in your car and put half in your bathroom cupboard so you’re fully prepared.

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If you wanted to know more about bandages and band aids than you ever needed to, I found this hierarchy of band aids

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It’s summer, so it’s snake season. Yikes. Check out this video on how to treat a snake bite. Also, you don’t need to catch the snake, the hospital can test the venom to figure out what to treat it with. Snakes should be left alone and blocked on Instagram, not chased after.

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Non-emergency health contacts put ‘em in your phone! Copy paste go go go!

Australia Wide:

Health Direct: 1800 022 222

Poisons Info Hotline: 13 11 26 (it’s based in NSW but is available 24/7 from anywhere in Australia

Lifeline 13 11 14

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In case you have been living overseas or under a rock, La Mama is a pretty big deal. Check out their website here

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Merriam-Webster defines Scenography as the art of perspective representation especially as applied to the design and painting of stage scenery. Here’s a more detailed description of it, and here is a series of super fun Youtube videos about it!

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Keep well,

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Getting great ideas in the shower, as it turns out, is a well-documented phenomenon. Apparently it taps into insight, and you can read all about it here in this fun blog from Headspace.

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Adam J. Kurtz’s approach to tricking your brain into working is outlined in his book,which I grabbed on sale at Booktopia. His website is super fun and just a great way to spend your commute because it teaches you stuff AND makes you laugh AND feel less alone. Win win win! If you want to learn more about how to utilise your procrastination, you can check out this Medium article which does a good job of explaining it.

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You can find Shash on Instargram, and check out his killer visual work on Behance

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In this episode I talk with Aimee Duroux (who you may remember from our social media episode) about why they hurt so much, how to go about them, and what is to be gleaned from them. Aimee is an actor, producer, writer, social media maven, voice over artist, and the human personification of sunflowers. She brings such warmth and insight to the conversation, and I genuinely cannot wait to share it with you. Let us know what you think! Tag us in your insta stories when you listen to it, or join our Facebook group to share your response! I’d love to put some human faces to the numbers.

Keep well,

-Paula

P.S our loud siren friends from the fire department make another appearance about halfway through this episode, so again, do not be alarmed if you hear some distant sirens, that’s on our end.

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Starlight Children’s Foundation is an amazing charity very close to my heart. Find out more here about them and how they bring some much-needed levity and distraction to sick kids.

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Generation Why? Is yet to be released but you better believe that Make sure you stay in the loop by following the Facebook page

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In the episode I talk about one of my most painful platonic break-ups from back when I was in primary school. I heard myself using the phrase “distress they caused me” and I just wanted to, firstly, clarify that break-ups cause emotional distress, but it would be unfair of me to blame that on the people involved, as they have no power or responsibility over my emotions. And secondly, I wanted to say that none of the people in question were cruel. Sure it hurt; it would always hurt. But they did it in the most mature way possible, which was really impressive considering we were all 13. I was aware at the time that there wasn’t a better way they could have handled it, and it was just going to hurt for a while. A lot of my distress came from the narrative I had created around it, and they had no control over that. I have since done a LOT of work on myself in therapy to rewrite this narrative, and address the nasty core beliefs it was rooted in. Yay progress!

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Memory distortion Look you don’t need me to tell you that memory is not perfect, they’re not even static. Memory is a malleable tool that our minds use to reinforce personal narratives and lessons, as well as survive. That’s why people can have repressed memories when they have a traumatic experience. Here’s a Psychology Today article on the mechanics of memory. And here is one on Business Insider for a more general overview of what it is and how we can use it as a tool.

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School of life is something you have almost certainly seen on YouTube. It was founded by Alain De Button (that dude with the TEDtalk about why you’ll marry the wrong person) and Sophie Howarth (a writer and social entrepreneur with quite a few interesting ventures, start here if you fancy a google). In case you haven’t heard of them, here’s a video on Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/stumble-through.

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P.S There were some sirens in the background of this episode at the beginning, don’t be alarmed if you hear them while you’re driving.

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Talking yourself up is an icky tricky business, particularly when there’s a job involved. Here’s a quick read on Psychology today that talks about it, and how we can get better at writing good things about ourselves so people give us money.

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Being comfortable with discomfort is a skill that is hugely beneficial, especially when facing big scary uncertain times like the post-graduation swamp. I have since revised my opinion on the usefulness of two and five year plans for uni students who study creative courses that involve a lot of group work (like performing arts degrees). I think that having a set of goals and time frames is an excellent way to keep yourself accountable, and stop yourself from sinking into a whirlpool of anxiety when you face great discomfort and uncertainty in your career prospects, or life in general. That being said, I found this cool article on how rejection and these periods of uncertainty can actually benefit you in the long term. What do you think?

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Ancient Bloods you can find out more about them and Digi Youth Arts here or check out their music on Triple J Unearthed here

You can find Aidan doing cool stuff with Digi Youth Arts here on Instagram and here on Facebook!

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Madeleine Little is a disabled artist, theatre maker, and researcher. She is also incredibly kind, articulate, and knowledgeable arts professional with a smile so arresting it will pull you across the room like that dance move with the invisible lasso. You should absolutely follow her on the accounts listed in the show notes and read her Mama Mia article, which MAMA FREAKING MIA APPROACHED HER TO DO (click through to it to get as excited about it as I am). Go send her big love for finishing off her masters! Go do some googling to learn more about the topic! Go follow some cool disabled artists on Instagram! Go go go!

Keep well,

-Paula

P.S. This is a phone interview, and there was a little itty bitty lag, but it’s not noticeable after the first two minutes.

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Non-disabled vs. abled as Maddie said in the episode, this comes down to context but non-disabled is generally the safer bet. Terminology is a really basic and easy thing to get around though, and it’s also a really simple way to start learning more about disability as an experience, the structural aspects of it within institutions, and much more. Here’s a guide on terminology by the Australian Network on Disability. For those feeling a smidge daunted, here is a great quote from the webpage:

While the above information may seem daunting if it’s new to you, the most important thing to remember is to simply focus on the person, rather than the disability. Don’t be so afraid of saying the wrong thing that you don’t say anything at all. Relax, be willing to communicate, and listen, (AND, 2019).

(Yes I just used correct APA citation formatting. I didn’t get a HECs debt to not remember this.)

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Emotional Labour was first defined in The Managed Heart. Read more about it here, as well as a little chat with Arlie Hochschild here if you’re short on time and just want a little more understanding.

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Alicia Grandey gives us an updated definition of emotional labour with some help from Aunt Bernadette here, in a quick and easy read.

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Privilege! What an important thing to know and examine! I have immense privilege with my non-disabled body, and one of the reasons I know this because the reason why I didn’t record with Maddie in person is because I couldn’t find a recording studio which was accessible for her. I had never before counted the stairs between the street and the recording chair, or paid any attention to hand rails, and that was an eye opener. Which is what privilege is: it’s not having to think about x, y, or z. It is the freedom and ease of not having to consider things that are very real everyday experiences for others. Privilege isn’t good or bad, and often isn’t a choice. It just comes with the responsibility of understanding it, acknowledging it, and using it to build a better future for people who don’t have the same. Here is an excellent look at the concept and what we can do...

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If YOU have a fringe show, tell us about it! If you are going to Boys Taste Better With Nutella at Melbourne fringe, tag us!

Keep well,

-Paula

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In case you didn’t know, Duck For Cover is the insurer of choice for artists, HOWEVER you should always always ALWAYS do your due diligence and talk to a professional before making big financial and legal decisions. Check out the website here:

https://www.duckforcover.com.au/html/

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MATCH Lab is a program run by Creative Partnerships Australia (Jump on their website and subscribe to their newsletter because they are an amazing resource for Australian creatives!)

Read more about it and Creative Partnerships Australia here:

https://www.creativepartnershipsaustralia.org.au/for-artists-and-arts-organisations/funding-programs/match/

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Oh look, yet ANOTHER Liz Gilbert quote:

“I held on to those other sources of income for so long because I never wanted to burden my writing with the responsibility of paying for my life. I knew better than to ask this of my writing, because over the years, I have watched so many other people murder their creativity by demanding that their art pay the bills.”

Here is an article I read on the subject when I was staring into a void of angst and existential dread in the bathrooms of Newark Liberty International airport:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucekasanoff/2017/06/09/creative-fields-make-for-crap-careers/#5f04e1505e23

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Here is an unsupported scientific look at the reality that Maccas fries don’t go mouldy:

http://thescienceexplorer.com/brain-and-body/video-experiment-mcdonald-s-fries-don-t-mold-after-10-weeks

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Shout out to Josh Lyons of Share House Theatre Company! An up and coming creative with a big heart.

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Caitlin Hill is the third member of Boys Taste Better With Nutella, and this week I would like to recommend her Chip Butty Snacks and Facts video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOVXqrxloD4&list=PLUnFCGmRF07E9cZeLyC-UGwwMHcVZeakh&index=11

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