Creative Medicine

In today’s episode, I'll be speaking to spoken word artist and rapper, Duke Al.

Duke uses his poetry to express his experience of living with Type 1 diabetes and OCD. Duke uses music and writing poetry as a means of therapy to cope with mental illness. He is a published author with his recent book titled “Bittersweet”, which is a collection of poems about diabetes and features artwork by diabetes specialist and artist – Dr Sarah Ali Racaniere.

This is a special episode as Duke performs one of his poems exclusively for us.  Find out more about Duke at the links below and check out his music on Spotify.

Let us know what you think about this episode, it would be great to hear from you!

Until next time! Stay tuned.

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Facebook @dukealdurham

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In this week's episode, I speak to ex-doctor and artist, Kato Wong. We speak about his journey and what led him to leave medicine and focus on creativity.  Kato talks about his recent virtual art exhibition and how he has adapted to working in the pandemic. Kato is an old friend and it's always inspiring to speak to him. 

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About Kato:

Kato is a film director, actor, musician, fine artist and former medical doctor.

His work explores the tensions between things: the spoken and unspoken, the visible and the invisible, the intellectual and emotional.

He has worked as an artist and film director for a wide array of institutions, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Arts Council, University College London, the Soho House Group, Creative United and Blain Southern Gallery.

He is also an experienced coach public speaker, lecturing on the subjects of creativity, career change and meditation.

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Connect with Kato:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/katowongartist

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chairmankato

Website: https://katowong.com

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In this episode, I speak to dancer, choreographer and creative entrepreneur Tom Hobden. Tom is an accomplished dancer and founder of Unit a dance company on a mission to get everybody dancing.  Tom also works in care homes and we talk about the positive effect music and dancing can have on people with dementia. The pandemic has had a huge impact on mental health and we speak about how dancing can bring people together and feel more connected.

About Tom:

Originally from Sudbury in Suffolk Tom has carved an 20 year reputation as an energised, smiley dance motivator who has worked with many leading dance organisations in the UK, including Royal Opera House, Sadlers Wells, Royal Ballet School, New Adventures, Studio Wayne MacGregor, Ballet Boyz, Trinity Laban and Dance East amongst others. He is a choreographer, dancer, qualified educator, mentor and award-winning national leader in community dance practice. He holds a BA in performing arts, an MA in choreography, is a Clore graduate, Guildhall creative entrepreneur and most importantly an embarrassing dancing dad. He is known for his enthusiasm, breadth of knowledge in dance, digital and business and his infectious ability to communicate dance to everyone. 

Leave a comment below and let me know what you think. What’s your favourite dance move?

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Follow Tom:

Instagram @tommy_hobden

Twitter @Tom_Hobden

weareunit.co.uk

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Episode 4 of the Creative Medicine Podcast features abstract artist & diabetes specialist, Dr Sarah Ali.

Sarah speaks about the importance of creativity and imagination in the progression of science and how she re-discovered her own artistic practice as she was recovering from breast cancer.

Sarah is a dear friend with a unique and inspiring vision as a creative artist and it was an honour to feature her work as the cover art for my music release titled “Fight or Flight”. Make sure you head over to her Instagram page to check out her beautiful artwork.

Leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

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Enjoy!

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Dr Sarah Ali is a diabetes consultant in London and has specialist interests in diabetes and health inequalities in minority ethnic groups. She is an artist with a particular interest in contemporary/ abstract medical art, and has collaborated on a number of projects using art to raise health awareness.

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Instagram @sarah_ali.racaniere

Twitter @AliRacaniere

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On today’s episode I will be speaking to Jessica Ryan-Ndegwa, Founder of Design for Disability. Jessica was born with cerebral palsy and is championing for a more inclusive world by improving product design process for people with disabilities. We speak about her journey as a designer and she shares insights into the challenges faced for people living with disabilities and how we can address this through design.

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Enjoy!

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UK based designer and disability advocate Jessica Ryan-Ndegwa was born and raised in London. Her mission has always been to champion for a more inclusive society. She has managed to anchor herself as someone people can look up to, and hopefully gain confidence from; as a campaigner for disability inclusion and equality. Her work includes writing, designing and curating with companies such as the Tate Exchange, Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Design Museum amongst others.

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Follow Jessica:

Instagram @design_disability

Twitter @D_Disability

www.designfordisability.co.uk

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On this week’s episode, I speak to Tara Rajendran, who is an incredible Indian classical musician and also a doctor. We recorded this conversation during the height of covid in India and we speak about how Tara gave out her music for free to help improve well-being. We speak about the power of music in healing and the need for more evidence and research need to bring creativity to mainstream healthcare.

Dr. Tara Rajendran, MBBS MFA, is a medical doctor, classical instrumentalist, and writer. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in classical music and is the leading advocate for incorporating music into India's palliative oncology infrastructure. Her advocacy program is titled 'Oncology and Strings'

Follow Tara:

Instagram @tara_rajendran

Twitter @TaraRajendran

Website: www.tararajendran.com

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On today's episode I speak with Dr Ally Jaffee, a newly qualified junior doctor, passionate foodie, spoken word artist and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur. We talk about the power of creativity in cooking and how Ally has developed her passion for cooking to improve mental health outcomes. Ally shares her journey with her own mental health challenges and how writing poetry helped her express vulnerability.

Dr Ally Jaffee is a Junior doctor, Diana Award recipient and co-founder of Nutritank. Ally is passionate about mental health and its intersecting fields- particularly the arts & nutrition. In the long-term Ally hopes to pursue a career in Psychiatry.

Follow Ally: 

Instagram @drallyjaffee

Twitter @drallyjaffee

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Twitter @AmalLadMusic

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Instagram: creativemedicineuk

www.creativemedicine.co.uk

Please download, subscribe, leave a comment/review if you like the podcast. We really appreciate the support!

See you next time!

Welcome to the Creative Medicine podcast!

As a doctor and musician I have always believed in the power of creativity to improve lives and I have self-medicated with music in my own life to support my own mental heath.

Each episode of the Creative Medicine podcast is an interview with a guest exploring their journey with creativity and improving health & well-being.

Season One features an exciting variety of guests from musicians, actors, artists and designers... you're in for a real treat.

Make sure you subscribe and download the podcast to stay up to date with episodes.

Thank you for taking the time to listen and I would appreciate any comments or feedback.

Stay tuned for more!

Amal