Alexa, Katie, Scarlett and Cathy recorded this episode in March of 2021. They continue to stand with all who have spoken out before and since about abusive behaviour in our industry.  In this collaboration episode with The 98% and Industry Minds people's experiences of abuse in the arts are given a voice. Please be aware of the subject matter as this episode covers a wide range of incidences of abuse and abuse of power. If you are affected by anything covered in this episode Samaritans has a...

BONUS EPISODE: LIVE from the Raindance Film Festival 2020 discussing the effects of isolation and loneliness on creativity. Guests: Sadie Frost, Lee Hunter, Anna Russell Martin & Lee Knight. Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just two young women on a mission to open up the conversation on mental health in the arts by sharing as many individual stories and experiences as...

S05 Episode 16: In the final episode of series 5, we are joined by Sophie Holland, Faye Timby and Frankie Fearis from Sophie Holland Casting join us to discuss mental health in the arts. Hear them talk about their own experiences with mental health, why casting doesn't need to be a scary business, and how we can improve industry practices going forward. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries -...

S05 Episode 15: In a special episode, we catch up with Kristian Wall, Kyle Rowe and Liam McLaughlin of JAM (Just Add Milk). Hear the boys talk about their work providing accessible training over lockdown and information about their 2020 scholarship. "The Luke Westlake Scholarship is an award set up by JAM to reward a 2nd year BA Drama School or University student with over £3000 of artistic and financial support for their final year of training and first years in the industry. This year,...

S05 Episode 14: Actor and Founder and Director of Prep Your Rep Ceili O'Connor shares her views on mental health. Tune in to hear Ceili share her exciting career experiences, discuss the importance of finding the right training for you after college and her views on body image in the industry. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected]...

S05 Episode 13: Actor Emmanuel Kojo shares his views on mental health. Hear Emmanuel talk about his journey with therapy over lockdown, his experience being a black man in the arts and his advice for those who feel they aren't seen or represented in the industry. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not...

S05 Episode 12: Producer Danielle Tarento shares her views on mental health in the industry. Hear Danielle discuss the pressures of being a producer, her journey through the industry to where she is today and the importance of looking after everyone involved in the process of a show. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy...

S05 Episode 11: Owen Woodgate, founder of Tax For Actors shares his views on mental health. Hear our Series 5 sponsor talk about his varied journey as an actor and agent, why he began Tax For Actors and dealing with imposter syndrome. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are not medical professionals - just...

S05 Episode 10: Choreographer Claira Vaughan joins us to discuss her views on mental health. Hear Claira discuss the her passion for breaking the stigma on pigeon holing in the industry, the world of cabaret and burlesque and staying on top of your mental health and with so much going on. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected]...

S05 Episode 09: Actress Jackie Pulford shares her views on mental health. This episode was recorded in April 2020 over Skype. Hear Jackie talk about her return to performing after having a family, the challenges of extreme audition nerves and representation of women in theatre in the 40-50 playing age bracket. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries -...

S05 Episode 08: Actor, Writer and Singer Danusia Samal, joins us to share her views on mental health. Hear Danusia chat about putting on her own work (including the award winning 'Out of Sorts'), how we can improve representation and accessibility of the stories we tell on stage and how she looks after her own mental health. This episode was recorded over Zoom in May 2020. https://www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/out-of-sorts Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors....

S05 Episode 07: Olivier Award Winning Choreographer Drew McOnie shares his views on mental health. Hear Drew talk about his early career with 'So You Think You Can Dance' and working with Matthew Bourne, The McOnie Company and the importance of seeing all performers and creatives on an equal playing field. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries -...

S05 Episode 06: Olivier Award Nominated Actress Rosalie Craig shares her views on mental health in the industry. Listen to hear Rosalie discuss co parenting as actors in the arts, initiatives at the Donmar Warehouse and National Theatre and keeping diverse as an actor. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com [email protected] Counselling Enquiries - [email protected] General Enquiries - [email protected] Cathy & Scarlett are...

S05 Episode 05: Actress Sabrina Carter joins Cathy to discuss her views with mental health. Hear Sabrina chat about her time as a mum in the arts, the pressure of a high profile first job and how she regained her confidence after a knock back. This was recorded in March 2020 before social distancing and lockdown restrictions were brought in. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. Email [email protected] to take advantage of the offer in this...

S05 Episode 04: Olivier Award Winning Choreographer and Director Stephen Mear joins us to discuss mental health in the industry. Hear Stephen chat about his passion for style and learning from the greats to the importance of nurturing new talent and allowing grads to learn from theatre veterans, as well as, of course, how he views mental health in our industry. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com Counselling Enquiries:...

S05 Episode 03: Amaka Okafor joins us to discuss her views on and experiences with mental health in the arts. Hear Amaka discuss her journey with therapy, navigating acting in her 30s and her experience as a woman of colour in the industry. This was recorded in May 2020 over zoom. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors. www.taxforactors.com Counselling enquiries - [email protected] General enquiries - [email protected]

S05 Episode 02: Shaun McCourt joins us to discuss his journey with mental health in the arts. Hear Shaun chat about his move into casting, what he has learned from being at the other side of the table, his return to acting and how it has all affected his mental health. This was recorded in early May 2020 over zoom. Series 5 of Industry Minds is sponsored by Tax For Actors, taking the stress out of self assessment. www.taxforactors.com Counselling - [email protected] General -...

S05 Episode 01: Director and Artistic Director of the Leicester Curve, Nikolai Foster, joins us over zoom to chat about mental health in the industry. Listen to hear Nikolai talk about how he got into directing, his passion for working with drama school students and young actors and making a supportive environment in the audition and rehearsal room. Nikolai was the first recipient of the 'Creative Award' at the Industry Minds Awards in 2019. This was recorded in early May 2020 over...

Bonus Series - Episode 7: Applause For Thought Founder and Director, Raffaella Covino, discusses what it's like going through lockdown being at the helm of one of the biggest mental health organisations in the industry. To connect with Applause For Thought: Twitter: @ApplauseThought Instagram: @applauseforthought [email protected] Industry Minds Counselling: [email protected] Industry Minds Enquiries: [email protected]

Bonus Series - Episode 6: Michael Harris, Director and Senior Agent at Apollo Artist Management answers your questions and gives his top tips for anyone seeking representation at this time and much more. To connect with Apollo: Twitter: @apolloartistmgt Instagram: @apolloartistmgt www.apolloam.co.uk Industry Minds Counselling: [email protected] Industry Minds Enquiries: [email protected]

Bonus Series - Episode 5: Owen Woodgate from Tax For Actors shares his top tips and advice from the self employment income support scheme to being furloughed and universal credit. To connect with Owen: [email protected] www.taxforactors.com Twitter: @taxforactors Instagram: @taxforactors Industry Minds Counselling: [email protected] Industry Minds Enquiries: [email protected] www.

Bonus Series - Episode 4: Actor Joe Frost talks about his experience of being in a show that has closed for the foreseeable future and what he's doing to get through lockdown. He also shares his '10 rules for every artist' given to him by a mentor. To connect with Joe: Twitter: JoeMaxwell1 Instagram: joemax0 Industry Minds Counselling: [email protected] Industry Minds Enquiries: [email protected]

Bonus Series - Episode 3: Meriel Rosenkranz of Still Point Space guides you through this short meditation to bring stillness and calmness to your day. Meriel is offering morning meditations Mo-Sat at 8.00-8.30 on Zoom for free. To join register here https://forms.gle/59TCG6jfybvmo28UA To connect with Meriel: www.stillpointspace.co.uk [email protected] Twitter: @stillpointmind Instagram: @stillpointspace Facebook: Still Point Space Industry Minds Counselling:...

Bonus Series - Episode 2: Amy Jessop, performance, mindset and wellbeing coach, brings you a thought provoking episode, talking through her tips and tools in order to lead an extraordinary life and create your own future. To connect with Amy: www.amyjessop.com [email protected] Twitter: JessopAmy Instagram: amyrjessop Industry Minds Counselling - [email protected] Industry Minds General - [email protected]