NB – The Hope Street Theatre mentioned in the podcast, and the Hope Street Wellbeing Charity I often mention are two separate things.

Today I speak to Liverpool based playwright Ste Mc about his fantastic plays. We talk about inspiration, the writing process, turning the plays into productions, and the different ways plays can be interpreted. We also talk of the social context to the plays he has written, including the importance of talking about mental health. 

Ste can be contacted on….

Facebook as Ste Mc.  

Twitter: @CuriousImposter 

Email: [email protected]


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Today I speak about one of my favourite films – Excalibur – a classic of Arthurian Legend from 1981 and directed by John Boorman. As you will gather, I rather like this film and I do a deep analysis of it.  


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Today, in association with Hope Street, I speak to Linda Cullen, a Holistic Therapy Practitioner based in Liverpool. We talk about different approaches to self-knowledge and empowerment including Reiki, Shamanic Healing, Hypnosis, Counselling, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or Tapping), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Meditation, and Self-Empowerment Workshops. Linda runs all her services from her own home. 

You can find her on Instagram at whispering words of wisdom7

You can also email Linda on [email protected] 


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Today, I read Nelson Mandela’s inspirational ‘I am prepared to die’ trial speech from April 1964.  


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Today, I talk to my Uncle Tom about his recent travels to France and Ireland. We discuss family history, history generally, and go off on lots of tangents. Enjoy.  
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Today, I talk about the implications of the Supreme Court decision to drop federal entitlement to abortion in the United States, and discuss my experiences of anxiety, what it is, and how one might look to overcome it.  

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Today, in association with Hope Street, I talk about psychological triggers  and how we can manage them, and also about the 24/48 hour rule and how we can use it to maintain equanimity. 

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Today, in association with Hope Street, I talk to Carrianne Lackie, a Menopause Warrior looking to raise awareness of the impact of the menopause on people’s lives. 


Please contact me through Twitter if you wish to be added to the Whatsapp Group Carrianne mentions. 

Check out the work of Louise Newson, particularly her Balance App - https://www.balance-menopause.com/dr-louise-newson/

Tina Peers website - https://www.drtinapeers.com/ 

Check out the book ‘Invisible Women’ by Caroline Criado Perez


Here is Carrianne’s advice on Menopause in the workplace - https://www.co-operative.coop/media/news-releases/co-op-doubles-down-on-menopause-support 


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Today, in association with Hope Street, I look at Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 Step Addiction Recovery Programme, and how the programme can be used by everyone. 

https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ 


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Today, in association with Hope Street, I speak to Claire Berry, a comedian living in the North-West of England. She talks about her recent diagnosis of ADHD, and how this has made sense of her life so far. Claire used her comedic and public speaking skills to MC a poetry and mascot selection event at Hope Street earlier in 2022 and had everyone laughing with her wit and wonderful voice. Claire has struggled with her mental health throughout her life and has found ADHD diagnosis a way to better understand herself. She shares her story. 

claireberrywriter.org – Check out Claire’s website for contact details etcetera. 

https://www.facebook.com/FemdelafemmeComedy/posts/122628123771012 - Check out Claire’s excellent comedy night. 

https://www.facebook.com/claireberrywriter - Claire’s Facebook page containing information about comedy nights. 

Here is the NHS page for information about ADHD - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/ 


Check out the excellent ADHD for Adults Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2oYZwGakl7shJFG0lJ8JMt 


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