Emotipod: Arts & Emotions

...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 Internal Family Systems, visit her website, The Healing LifeBuy The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren--Music: Frances Join Frances on Instagram:@frances

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? Why does do more people these days seem to be either worshiped or vilified? .Having listened to the brilliant Jon Ronson on Joseph Campbell and t

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 anorexia, addictions, extreme plastic surgery, etc.Host Frances talks to peri-menopause, body image and confidence coach Tamsin Br

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 First Aid training courses:http://www.apoyocourses.co.ukAnd her LinkedIn page:Fabiola Doano, LinkedInYou can also find out about MHFA within and beyond the

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 journey through a few artistic and real-life examples of hubris.-Music: Frances ButtJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoice

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.Michelle's website - Light & FrankMusic: Frances ButtJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbristolor LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/francesbvoiceOr visit Fran

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 women's business network founder Sarah Cook and Internal Family Systems coach Alex Bollag to find out how to distinguish sharing from showing

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 Zoe Hewett of stylemongersofbristol.co.uk to share experiences of rage with host Frances Butt. -MusicIntro: Frances ButtLa Danza Del Tezcatlipoca Rojo:

... 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 chats to friend Hilary Lewis about etiquette, convention and rules.-Music: Titles/credits: Frances ButtThe Blue Danube, Johann StraussJoin Frances on Instagram:@francesbbr

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 conversation might help soothe. You're not alone.Click here for Marcus Ahmad's photography websiteAnd here for Vivian Maier's social h