Creative Health Stories
Episodes
Charcoal, Compulsion and Creative Recovery with Artist Liz Atkin
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Creative Health Stories is a little different. Host Laura Bailey takes the podcast outdoors to the Whitstable seafront for a conversat...
The healing power of singing for mothers with Kate Valentine
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Laura and Kate Valentine explore the transformative power of singing for mothers through the Singing Mamas programme. Kate share...
Sarah Ticho on immersive technology in health care
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Creative Health Stories, host Laura Bailey speaks with Sarah Ticho, a multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur, about her journey ...
Thahmina Begum on community art psychotherapy, equity and racial trauma
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Laura Bailey is joined by artist, researcher, art psychotherapist and community leader Thahmina Begum. Based in Leeds, Thahmina s...
Tony Cealy on improvisation and the power of play
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rich and energising conversation, host Laura Bailey speaks with Tony Cealy, an acclaimed theatre practitioner and cultural producer, about the...
Dan Hopewell on activism, art and social prescribing
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Hopewell is a lifelong advocate for social justice and community empowerment, whose work spans international public art, grassroots activism, and ...
Singing for Health
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The third and final episode of a mini series of audio stories I've been creating as part of a Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) grant from Arts Co...
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The second in a mini series of audio stories I've been creating as part of a Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) grant from Arts Council England com...
Nature based wellbeing in South West England
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guests in this episode are leading nature-based wellbeing opportunities for communities in South West England. They joined me for a fascinating con...
Abbey Physic Community Garden
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During 2024, I started further developing my skills and experience in recording, producing and editing sound as part of a Develop Your Creative Practi...
Sir Michael Marmot on the social determinants of health and why creativity should be available for everyone
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Michael Marmot has been Professor of Epidemiology at University College London since 1985 and is Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity.&n...
Grenville Hancox on a life and career of singing for health in research and practice
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grenville Hancox MBE is a musician, teacher, performer and conductor who has been at the forefront of initiating and researching music and health acti...
West Kent Mind and Strangeface Theatre Company - Puppetry, mask making and mental health
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guests in this episode came together through a puppetry and mask making project commissioned by West Kent Mind called The Forest Project. Cath Jack...
Ashleigh Nugent on racism, the hero’s journey, arts and the criminal justice system.
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ash Nugent is a celebrated artist, writer and founder of RiseUp, a charity that uses creative arts to work with people in prisons and communities. In ...
Professor Kevin Fenton on 10 essential public health concepts and his passion for arts and health
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Kevin Fenton is a senior public health expert and infectious disease epidemiologist, who has worked in a variety of public health executive ...
Spotlight on Creativity and Wellbeing Week
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity and Wellbeing Week is a festival led by London Arts and Health and the Culture Health and Wellbeing Alliance and funded by Arts Council Eng...
Share Your Own Creative Health Stories
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm taking a short break over April. In the meantime, I want you to send me your creative health story!Do you have a creative health story you'd like ...
Mark Kilbey & Sarah Winn on male mental health and verbatim theatre
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Kilbey is former police officer and detective who retired from the force after 20 years through mental ill-health after which followed a long per...
Amal Lad on creative health from GP and musician perspective
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amal Lad is a GP and musician from Birmingham who has made a career out of exploring the intersection between art and medicine. His ability to reveal ...
Christopher Bailey shares his global and personal view of arts and health
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Bailey is the Arts and Health Lead at the World Health Organization and a co-founder of the Jameel Arts and Health Lab. Educate...
Kiz Manley on trauma informed Hip Hop, creative writing and using her own experiences to help others
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiran 'Kiz' Manley is the UK’s first Hip Hop Therapist. In 2012 she set up Hip Hop HEALS, a mental health social enterprise that spreads knowledge a...
Sian Stevenson on her DIY journey into theatre and keeping older women well though movement and performance.
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sian Stevenson is Creative Director of Moving Memory Dance Theatre Company. Sian has worked in theatre, opera and participatory arts for over 30 years...
Can London be a creative health capital city?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the 27th November, London Arts and Health invited everyone interested in the intersections of health and culture to come together for a day of exch...
Daniel Fulvio on his arts career journey, creativity in the queer community and dancing for health
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Fulvio is currently Deputy Director of Audiences (Community) at Rambert contemporary dance company, where he leads the learning and participati...
Happy New Year!
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick message about what's coming in the New Year!I'm taking a little break and will be back in January with a special bonus episode, plus series TW...
Lynne Parker on the benefits of comedy for women and in everyday life
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lynne Parker is Founder and CEO of Funny Women, an acclaimed not for profit community for women to build self-confidence and develop their own distinc...
Natasha Boardman-Steer on community arts, working in the voluntary sector and her personal journey
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Boardman-Steer is a creative practitioner specialising in health, wellbeing and community engagement. She founded her organisation ‘Creatabo...
Natasha Reid on why the design of buildings and spaces matters for our health and wellbeing
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Reid is founder of MATTER . SPACE . SOUL, a specialist design consultancy shaping places for health, wellbeing and social sustainability. She ...
Tola Dabiri on the history of carnival arts and the social prescribing of arts and culture
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Tola Dabiri is the National Lead for Arts and Culture at the National Academy for Social Prescribing. Tola has worked across the cultural sector si...
Cedi Frederick on a life and career in service of others, good leadership, the integrated care system and a love of music
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cedi Frederick has held senior leadership positions across the private and public sectors for over 30 years and is currently chair of NHS Kent and Med...
Alexia Gazi on her personal journey to sobriety and making for mindfulness
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexia Gazi is an interior designer, self-taught artist, macramé maker, crafter and aspiring art therapist. She runs a small creative business teachi...
Carolyn Forsyth on black theatre, representation, creativity for young people and her own creative outlet
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn has worked as a Senior Producer and Arts Manager within theatre, young people’s work, outdoor and site-specific shows, UK and International ...
Professor Helen Chatterjee on her creative health career, health inequalities and community assets
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Chatterjee is a professor of human and ecological health working at the forefront of the creative health movement. She joined me for a conversat...
Creative Health Podcast is coming!
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creative Health Podcast is coming! I'm so excited to be launching a new podcast all about how and why creativity is good for our health and wellbeing....