Unofficial Art Therapy with Dr Liz and Coombesy

Happy Birthday Peter B

This is a special Happy Birthday episode to the infamous 'Peter B'. Anyone who knows Coombesy's story knows of Peter B - the keeper of the bucket list and shorthand for the rock to Coombesy's role. Here Coombesy tells the origin story of their friendship, how they've grown together and how today (well very soon) will be a big milestone for the big B. We should all be so lucky to have someone as loving as him - and have that love so returned. We also start with a big of Unofficial Art Therapy in the form of chat about Casey Donovan's swansong in her local run of &Juliet - another legend of course. We appreciate you, and happy birthday Peter B! 

Naked Tuesday as Unofficial Art Therapy - featuring special guest Annabelle!

This week we go naked! Coombesy fans will already know about Naked Tuesday - and if you're here because his Naked Tuesday Facebook page got you here, then extra special welcome! This week, along with longtime friend and Naked Tuesday community member Annabelle, we talk about how getting your kit off can help. And if you can't do yours, maybe watching other daft duffers can be just as good :) As always, remember just To Be or Not To Be is an achievement (and please ask for help if you need it). We appreciate you. 

Episode Twenty - Wil Meaning

A super short (for us) episode today - Coombesy has been 'in the Reuben' position for the last coupla days feeling particularly poorly, while Dr Liz has been out on the town seeing Wil Anderson's newbie Wiligitimate. A long time fan (first show was 2000 or 2001) it was fab to talk about how it's continued to go on, Coombesy's place from 'inside the circle', and of course, the Wil Meaning of it all. As always, we recommend unofficial art therapy to help, but if you need something more medical and precise (as opposed to delightful dick jokes) - then please do reach out. And as always, we appreciate you x

Episode Nineteen - We still heart Reuben Kaye and you should go see/hear him everywhere

Coombesy and Dr Liz Heart Reuben Kaye. And it's not just because he's gorgeous (he is) or talented (also that) or hilarious (indeed) or with the voice of an angelic devil (and the Grammy goes too....). We love him because of the complexity and nuance of his work - both off stage and on - and the range of unofficial art therapies we've received as a result. If you don't know who Reuben is then waste no more time (!), but even if you don't know his work, use this chat as a way to consider how the artists you love help with all types of ailments. For us it's not just being at the show, it's being part of the community - and sometimes even just supporting a show you can't get to, in whatever way you can, can make things feel a bit better. You can also hear Reuben on his own pod Come to Daddy (we're here if you're needing guests darl), and in this fantastic chat with Wil Anderson. 

Episode Eighteen - Bluey with Coombesy and Greg Sowell

We're joined this episode by our favourite American Greg Sowell of Why Am I? Pod. This time Greg, Coombesy and Dr Liz unpack some recent Unofficial Art Therapy in the form of the Australian kids show and international phenomenon Bluey - a show that despite feeling very Aussie to us is translating all over the world. Come for the chat about kids shows and dog puns, and stay for the free Dad advice for these two legends. As always, we appreciate you - and a warning that if this episode brings up anything that you might need help with please do reach out.  

Episode Seventeen - The Girls

In this episode Coombesy introduces Dr Liz to two of his favourite humans, Julie and Mel. Like Madonna, Prince, Adele and Beyonce they are so fabulous that you only need their first names. Also like Madonna and co they know their way around a good live show, and in this episode we hear about their best. Come for the natter, stay for the sob in the middle, and don't mind the background noise (not a euphemism - it was a lovely but busy afternoon). As always, we appreciate you, and if you need help, please ask x

Episode Sixteen - Groundhog Day (with thanks to Kate and Karen - as well as Tim Minchin!)

Hello dear Art Therapians (Artys? Artisterists? We're working on that!) Today Coombesy and Dr Liz talk about Groundhog Day the Musical - well Coombesy tells Dr Liz about it, and Dr Liz tries not to get too jealous! There are some spoilers from the Tim Minchin show here, but by now there's also lots already around about it so lean in or put this on pause until you've had a chance to see if if you're able to. As part of the chat we also talk about meeting famous people (what to do, and not to do), and generally just enjoy Coombesy's take on the best in new art (for therapy, fun and the rest). As always, if you need proper professional help please ask - and a warning this episode does talk about mental health issues, so please do reach out if you need to. With extra thanks to Kate and Karen - the story is in the beginning and end of the ep! 

Episode Fifteen - Emma Powell

This episode Coombesy and I have the great pleasure of talking to Emma Powell - an Australian legend of multi arts and culture. Here Coombesy admits to having seen Emma live 50 times (more than her family!) but we also get to hear about how deserved that is - what a talented, practical and just bloody lovely person she is. We cut it a bit short because Coombesy's bed was calling, but we'll try to do a part 2 if Emma's not too scared off by us. Do look her up if you haven't before, and as always, take care xx

Episode Fourteen - Welcome to 2024

Welcome to 2024 friends - we're so glad we're all here. This ep is the first catch up in a while - Coombesy gives some of his highlights from 2023 as well as some wishes for 2024, while Dr Liz mostly listens in awe and with the possible promise of baggsing an extra special guest in the coming months. It's a bit raw and loose, but just as we like it. As always, if you need something, please ask. We appreciate you x

Episode Thirteen - Grease (is the word)

This piece of unofficial art therapy celebrates the gentle art of watching your favourite flick, even though you've seen it 10000 times already, on TV just ONE MORE TIME given it's on right now. Yes, you could watch it on demand anytime and you know how it ends and every word in between, but there's something about watching it in real time, ads and all, that's hard to resist. This film is Grease for Coombesy and Dr Liz - and while we talk about lots of other stuff too, it's really about that comfort that comes from that thing that feels like it's been with you forever, and will be with those you love forever too. We honestly love it, and you xx