Emotipod: Arts & Emotions
Aimed at anyone who loves any kind of art form, in this series of conversations with brilliant guest creatives from many different genres, host Frances Butt explores the countless emotional and mental health benefits of the arts. After all, life without them wouldn't be much of a life at all...
Episodes
76 episodes
Hope
In this final episode of Emotipod, host Frances Butt looks for hope in dark times, and chiefly references one of the best books ever written: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Every adult should read it at least once.
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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15:24
Shame
...the Big One!In this penultimate episode of Emotipod, host Frances Butt talks to Internal Family Systems coach Alex Bollag, about shame, a sensitive topic for everyone.For excellent writings by Alex and to find out more about ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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34:36
Heroes & Villains
Stories of heroes and villains, good versus (preferably conquering) evil, have always been with us, and extremely popular.But have they always been conflated with our views of daily life and people, which seem to have become so polarised? <...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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28:57
Dysmorphia
Dissatisfaction or discomfort with one's appearance - we all have a little bit, but the beauty and slimming industries as well as popular culture feed the body shaming and 'othering' that can lead to very serious dysmorphic disorders like anore...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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27:42
Mental Health First Aid
What is MHFA? Mental Health First Aider and trainer Fabiola Doano fills in the details to host Frances Butt.Trigger warning: this episode includes some references to sexual assault.Here is a link to Fabiola's Mental Health...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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27:51
Hubris
An overblown sense of pride and self-importance in political leaders and high-achievers is nothing new. Hubris is a very human thing and we’ve always been susceptible. Join host Frances Butt in this very short solo jour...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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9:06
Shadow
What is the Jungian 'human shadow'? Is it only the worst of ourselves, that we hide from ourselves and the world, or is there more to it?Host Frances Butt explores with interior design psychologist Michelle Armitage.Mich...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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31:03
Sharing or Showing Off?
As a performer, artist or just as someone aiming to promote your business, do you ever worry that you're bragging rather than sharing your talents, and that this might be harming rather than hindering you?Host Frances Butt consults wome...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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35:41
Rage
Rage, not being an everyday emotion (ideally not at least), can be hard to understand and deal with. It isn’t ‘nice’ either. So we don’t talk about it that much - but maybe we should…Step forward intrepid interior designer Zo...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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27:04
Etiquette
... or manners? Are they the same thing? Is etiquette just a relic of the upper echelons of society, or does it still exist in various forms? No answers promised, no solutions, just explorations.Host Frances Butt chat...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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17:37
Mistakes
Well, we all make them, but we don't always enjoy them. Yet mistakes, as commercial photographer Marcus Ahmad tells host Frances Butt, are essential to creativity. If you're feeling crushed by a recent screw-up, we hope this c...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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28:28
Consistency
This episode is for anyone struggling with being consistent at work.Sarah Cook, founder of a successful women's business network, was for some years an advisor on social media marketing; something most self-employed must learn to use th...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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16:23
Conscientiousness
Are we talking about our moral compass, or just general tidiness and orderliness, when we use the word 'conscientious'? And do we get our meanings mixed up?Frances talks to Michelle Armitage, an expert in interior design psycholog...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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29:01
Resentment
Why does resentment often prove so hard to get rid of, once it sets in? Countless relationships, artistic collaborations and businesses have folded because of it.In this second episode of Series 3, host Frances is joined by Hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:24
Cheek!
Why does cheekiness cheer us up? It's a mysterious but wonderful art, and some people are really good at it.Comedy legends and cheeky chars Dolly and Gracie are a case in point. They share with host Frances Butt a little of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:35
Emotipod Series 3 Trailer
Here we go again! Emotipod returns September 2023 with more great discussions on the curious things we come up against as human beings.Host Frances Butt recaps Series 1 and 2, and introduces Series 3.
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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2:15
Burnout
In this final episode of Series 2, Creative Blocks, Dr. Nicola Harker shares with host Frances Butt her experience of burnout, re-education, recovery, and her subsequent journey towards helping many other people who burn out. Being ov...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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37:03
Indifference
It's never a great feeling when you're giving your all but people just aren't into it.In this penultimate episode of Emotipod Series 2, Creative Blocks, host Frances Butt once again seeks help from her friends, creatives and coaches, to...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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33:26
Saying Yes, Saying No
It's all too common to say 'yes' to something we should have said 'no' to, and vice versa.Why do some of us have so much trouble with this? How can we learn to exercise better judgment and self-control, if at all?Host Frances ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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31:04
Procrastination
Is it a mortal sin, to procrastinate? Or can it sometimes be the right thing to do?Host Frances Butt discusses the ins and outs of putting things off, with a series of helpful artistic friends.Guests and links:Helen Gill...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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26:17
Distractibility
It's definitely a thing. Our attention spans are more severely challenged these days then ever before, and sadly shorter as a result. What can creatives do to help stay on course?Host Frances Butt talks to friends ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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33:08
Snobbery & Prejudice
It's never nice being on the receiving end of snobbery, but it's common - after all, if we're honest with ourselves, we're all capable of being snobby about something or other. Prejudice is more serious and difficult to deal with....
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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28:23
Envy
Many artists succumb to envy - some to the point of feeling demotivated and pessimistic about their own creative output. But can it be a positive thing?Host Frances Butt and guests discuss experiences and opinions about envy.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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30:32