Books Alive! & Global Conversations

I talk with the talented Aaron M Abelto about his new film ‘Evoke’.  We talk about how he connects with his audience through a common message of humanity.  How his  personal inspiration for his new film, although written many moons ago and kept hidden in a sketchbook, became what it is today because of a dear friend who helped bridge the gap that was left by the loss of his father.   ~Sarah-Zee Haskett  Connecting to deeper Conversations ~ Creative Mental Health Aaron M. Abelto – Actor /Director /Writer (aaronabelto.com) This Is Not A Simple Industry: A Conversation With Actor And Filmmaker Aaron M. Abelto | The Fan Carpet about us - Able 2 Film Entertainment, Inc. Actor, director and producer Aaron M. Abelto’s Oscar hopes for short film 'Evoke' (blastingnews.com) Mr Abelto is a writer, director and actor. He has starred as an actor, writer and director in both his films Evoke and I Before Thee. Aaron is the co-founder of Able 2 Film Entertainment, Inc (formerly known as Able2Film Productions), an independent motion picture studio established in 2013. The company also specialises in script development, feature films, TV series, and VR-designed films. Mr Abelto takes inspiration from Steven Spielberg and Robert Rodriguez, and hopes to one day compete with the likes of Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and, and Christopher Nolan. #creativementalhealth #wellbeing #creative #film #moviemaking #mentalhealth #selflove

Brining conversation to the challenges we face as women.  Focusing on healing and helping each other we speak to two amazingly dedicated women for a dynamic and thought provoking interview.  Kelsey, who offers comfort to women who are suffering as a result of abortion, child, infant or pregnancy loss.  Katie, who works with sacred dance to support healing and self expression.   Hosted by Sarah-Zee Haskett, a creative, psychotherapist & mental health nurse, her team at Creative Mental Health are passionate about creating community networks, connection and conversations that matter. #women #wellness #conversation #internationalwomensday #wellbeing #goodmentalhealth #creativementalhealth #artsinhealth Katie Holland.    A renowned and highly sought after professional dancer across the world with a specific interest in dance for healing and spiritual development Using traditional Middle Eastern dance techniques, Sacred dances from around the world, breath and energy work, meditation, yoga and conscious communication. Katie’s work creates a respectful, supportive sisterhood through dance that supports self discovery  www.awakenedbellydance.com/ Kelsey Walker.    From The Green Desk was founded after Kelsey's own experience with abortion.  The mission of From The Green Desk is to comfort and validate women who are suffering as a result of abortion, child, infant or pregnancy loss. Through peer-to-peer services including coaching, group therapy, a blog, and a podcast, we will eliminate the ‘silent scream’ stigma associated with these losses.  At 17 weeks Kelsey found out their daughter, Hope, had a genetic condition that caused every single bone in her tiny body to break into 90 degree angles and was threatening Kelsey's life, so they took the impossible option: abortion. From this experience she wrote Face Everything And Rise, a memoir. Www.fromthegreendesk.com

I had the best time meeting with Marisa Castro & Richard Wilmore from Hearts Need Art today! Just wait till the end :) Hearts Need Art’s mission is to... to create moments of joy, self-expression, and connection for those facing life-altering health challenges through arts engagement, advocacy, and innovation.  www.heartsneedart.org

In conversation every Friday at 1:30pm today with Dr Pam!  https://www.facebook.com/blackindimex

Solent Connexions ~ Virtual Support Programme  Do you look after or help support a family member, partner or friend because of their illness, disability or emotional distress? Are you feeling stressed, depressed or anxious about this? To contact Solent Connexions ring Carolyn on 023 9310 6042 or email carolyn@goodmentalhealth.org.uk

Alice and Sarah-Zee introduce 5 week Macrame https://my.creative-learning.net/courses/MWA-Macrame-Textile

To learn more about Shona: Quit sugar free challenge link https://offer.amazinglyhealthylife.com/quit-sugar-challenge Absolute beginners free bellydance course link https://offer.amazinglyhealthylife.com/absolute-beginners... My Website link Www.amazinglyhealthylife.com Healthy and loving it link https://amazinglyhealthylife.com/healthy-and-loving-it.../

Free course running this Easter https://my.creative-learning.net/courses/Improv-mwa

Carolyn & Sarah chat with Bryony and we introduce more details about her Dead Curious discussion course coming up course. If you have questions you would like to ask, we would love to get a comment from you while we are live. You can also send us in a message beforehand and listen to the stream afterwards on the Creative Mental Health podcast. https://my.creative-learning.net/courses/Dead-Curious

Carolyn & Sarah chat with fitness instructor Adam and we introduce more details about his coming up course. If you have questions you would like to ask, we would love to get a comment from you while we are live. You can also send us in a message beforehand and listen to the stream afterwards on the Creative Mental Health podcast. https://my.creative-learning.net/courses/fitness-MWA

Carolyn & Sarah chat with Paul Jones to introduce more details about his coming up course in origami and how doing Origami can be a great way to aid wellness and have fun creating.  The course is funded and free to attend!  https://my.creative-learning.net/courses/Origami-for-beginners

Carolyn & Sarah chat with Dan about Whittling and we introduce more details about this coming up course. If you have questions you would like to ask, we would love to get a comment from you while we are live. You can also send us in a message beforehand and listen to the stream afterwards on the Creative Mental Health podcast.

Carolyn Barber and Sarah Haskett interview Richard Parker about how rhythms and drumming aids our wellbeing and introduces a free 5 week course https://my.creative-learning.net/courses/Rhythms-For-Health

A group of Improv-ers get together to discuss how improv comedy has helped their mental wellbeing and created friendships and connections Special thanks to David Riley Pustansky of Xstreamed Improv who helped to make this podcast possible 

A discussion panel on how dance can aid mental wellbeing with: Sarah Haskett CBT Therapist and student of Tap dance, Bellydance and life long dance study in various forms. Kimberly Fung Family therapist and student of Bellydance for 20 years. Katie Holland Katie Holland Katie began her Arabic dance training in 1994 aged 15. Performing with many 'greats' of the dance and fusion world including Hossam and Serena Ramzy, Cheb I Sabbah, Saleh Heby and Amani of Lebanon. Katie performed for 11 years in India and Asia for Bollywood celebrities, socialites, at countless high profile celebrity events, film premiers, for corporates such as Samsung, Sony, Google, Hero Honda, Moet Chandon, FTV, IFFI, Coca Cola etc whilst studying with Masters of Sacred cultural dances, Tantra, Shamanism and Energy healing techniques. A renowned and highly sought after professional dancer with a passion for dance for healing and spiritual development. Katie is also the creator of awakened bellydance - sacred dance therapy. Her naturally intuitive ability to hold space is testament to her commitment and a wealth of experience facilitating dance and energy based workshops globally. www.awakenedbellydance.com https://www.facebook.com/siriusretreats/ https://www.awakenedbellydance.com/

Janet Ayers is launching some new courses  https://creative-learning.creativementalhealth.org.uk/pages/janet-ayers

Performing Christen Sweat I’m an amateur writer, mother of two, wife to one, and an avid reader. I enjoy a little bit of everything, and as you can tell I absolutely suck at introducing myself! I have been featured several time on Drunken Pen Writing, and hope to continue to grow in my writing. Currently I am enrolled in Interdisciplinary Studies, and am in the process of getting my ASN, RN. Instagram @simply_christen performing @poet_cayhana Hosted by Mary and Sarah