A Wonderful World

‘Listen and learn, listen and love.’ Another Podcast post. 6 podcasts that I particularly love. This week I thought I’d share some more of my favourite podcasts. Whether it’s because they’ve taught me, enlightened me, inspired me or simply entertained me, here’s a few that I’d recommend listening to and a brief outline of what they cover. 1)  1)  HAPPY PLACE: Hosted by Fearne Cotton, this podcast is equally beautiful and inspirational. Bringing a different guest on for each episode, she discusses what helps them experience happiness, as well as the difficulties they’ve faced through their life. It’s insightful hearing about others’ lives and through discussing the mind and its battles it helps to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health. It’s reassuring to remind yourself that you’re not alone and that everyone has their highs and lows. Fearne is a great host, very compassionate, calm and a great listener. There are some very insightful conversations and inspiration...

                                    CHANGELING THEATRE'S CHANGING THEATRE As restrictions ease further, theatre progressively makes a come back. With social distancing reducing, audiences are starting to return to theatres and enjoy live performances again.  Changeling Theatre returns with the Shakespeare spectacle 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', touring across South London and beyond, performing in outdoor spaces until the 15th August. Venues include London, Sevenoaks, Margate, Brighton, Greenwich, Isle of Wight and Maidstone. The company was founded in 1997, producing entertaining theatre in non-traditional locations for underserved community audiences across South East England. Taking theatre beyond the stage, they've had performances in locations including castles, football grounds, parks and gardens.  Rob Forknall directs 'A Midsummer Nights Dream', bringing the classic tale to a place ...

       'VIEWING FAILURES AS LESSONS' ‘How to Fail With Elizabeth Day’ is a podcast that celebrates the things that haven’t gone right. Every week, a new interviewee explores what their failures taught them about how to succeed better. Available on Apple, Spotify and various other podcast streaming platforms. Over the last year my love for Podcasts has grown exponentially. Whether I’m getting ready or going on a walk, it’s a comforting way to remain present, learn more and be in the company of others. I particularly love Elizabeth Day’s as it’s always a reassuring listen. A metaphorical hug and motivational boost. At the age of 38, an award winning novelist and journalist for The Observer, Elizabeth claims “it was not an age which I had anticipated being single, childless and facing an uncertain personal future”. She made the decision to begin using her seventeen years of experience interviewing to start a podcast where she could talk to people about what they’...

                                         TWO FILMS. ENDLESS IMPACT. This week I watched two new films that I’d like to share with you. Films that are both now among my favourites. The direction, story, acting and craft behind both of these films is incredible and I urge you to watch them if you get the chance. BABYTEETH: “ When a seriously ill teenager falls for a small-time drug dealer, her parents disapprove. However, she soon finds a new lust for life from her blossoming romance.” This film is utterly beautiful. Touching and heart breaking in equal measure. Extremely moving, with a rollercoaster of emotions. It follows sixteen year old Milla as she battles with cancer, all the while falling in love with Moses who she meets at a train station. Her overprotective parents disapprove, but he ends up being surprisingly good for her. The film follows their unexpected relationship as ...

                                                 As June has come to an end and we move into July, I thought I’d pick out and share some of my favourite things the month, new things that I’ve tried or loves that I’ve gone back to throughout the four weeks. Music: I’m a lover of Spotify and creating playlists, but over the past months I’ve been finding myself sticking to what I know, returning to my go-to artists or albums and listening to them on repeat. While there’s nothing wrong with that, I thought I’d use this month as a chance to listen to some new music and test the waters with a range of artists. My favourite new album that I’ve listened to this month has to be Easy Life’s ‘Life’s a Beach’ . I was aware of their music and singles previously, but this is their debut album and I love it. It’s easy listening, and his spoken word style is reminiscent of Jamie...