Unofficial Art Therapy with Dr Liz and Coombesy

End of 2025

Somehow we've made it to the end of 2025 (well almost, close enough). As things wind down we review the best of Art Therapy this year, while also acknowledging that for so many this has been a very hard one. Our love is with those we have lost and those who have lost loved ones, and our solidarity is with those who have been targeted. As always, please reach out for help if you need it - you are worthy of help, love and support. We thank you again for your time, energy and companionship. Cooombesy and Dr Liz xx

Power of the Joke

Another ep so quickly? Why not? In this one we natter about what makes a joke good or not - and often it's not just the content but who's listening and what power they have. We also talk our faves, and have a few recommendations (not always safe for work though - be warned). As always, we appreciate you, and please reach out if you need xx

Good Gigs Good Acting Bad Singing

Sorry it's been a while - it's been a bit of a time! Since we've been off the mic there's been highs and lows, but importantly good (unofficial) art therapy and excellent support from friends. This one is a bit shorter than usual but hopefully still with the right vibe - including a recommendation to get into Pub Choir and the wonderful work of Astrid Jorgensen in whatever way your location and budget will allow. As always, we are well meaning rather than well qualified, so if you need something please do reach out. We appreciate you xx

Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans

This episode Coombesy talks a lot about plans. Plans for when he's here, for when he's not, and the plans he made for a mate who had a theatre experience like no other! Please excuse a bit of noise on the feed (we were up against it) - and please hold dear those you love. We appreciate you, and ask if you need anything. With love, AMY! xx

Dying is hard, Theatre is harder

This week Coombesy reports back on his epic Mega Dose of musical theatre and excellent humans - so joyful to hear his take as well as the spring in his step. Towards the end we do talk about some of the overarching themes, so there is a bit of talk about death if that triggers you or someone you love. As always, there is help available - please reach out. We appreciate you (and especially you, Colleen!)

Megadose of art therapy

This week Cooombesy talks about megadosing on the art therapy - a little unexpected mini festival he's undertaking that is happening around the time of a big anniversary for him too. We talk musicals, being a critic (or a selector) and of course Beetlejuice, new musicals and a bit of Rueben Kaye for good measure. As always, if you need anything please do reach out. We appreciate you x

Exercise as (art) therapy

This week Coombesy talks about his new exercise work. Guided by heart specialists he's out (or inside) walking and cycling, as well as moving towards more mindful eating. We talk about the highs and lows, the temptation and motivation, all guided by Eddie Perfect's Beetlejuice, Wil Anderson's advice on bodies and a bit random lovely nonsense in between. As always, we appreciate you.

A Little Night Music

This episode we talk a bit about all of the things - whatever music, or the rest, gets you through the night. While Coombesy works out the side effects (and sound effects) of some new meds, we give some special listener shout outs and some more comedy context. As always, we appreciate you - if you need anything, please do reach out. And look up funny monkey videos on the internet - they are always funny xx

Ten years since Clown Heart

How well do you think your bum looks now, compared to 10 years ago? Two men who can do a confident comparison are our Coombesy, and Adam Hills. Hillsey got The Man up to get his gear off as part of an onstage gag a decade ago today for the show Clown Heart. This chat looks back at, well, that backside, to see how things have changed, how we all feel, and how comedy really is the best medicine. There's some heavy discussion here in the middle so if you're feeling a bit fragile feel free to skip or skip over it, but always know that there are people there to listen. We appreciate you. And your bum x

Total Eclipse of the Heart (and other bits)

In this episode Coombesy's back from one expected procedure, and one very unexpected one. There's also a heroic feat in between, and a good chat about how music is medicine. With some fun recommendations (least of all with some more shameless Reuben Kaye love - especially for his Down Under), we're thrilled to be back. There's also a chat here about mental health struggles, so if you need something please remember services like Lifeline, Support Act and others - we, and they, appreciate you. Take good care xx