Unofficial Art Therapy with Dr Liz and Coombesy

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

PreXmas Chat with the Sowell Man

This is a chat we recorded with our bestie Greg Sowell - it was before Christmas but only publishing now. You'll hear Coombesy is quite unwell and we need to finish up early - it's been his decision to post this anyway - not just because it's lovely to hear Christmas comparisons, but also in the interests of sharing -all in- as darling Connie told us. As always, we appreciate you

Smooth Operat(ion) music

This week we talk about Coombesy's upcoming op, and importantly what music he should pick to help him calm, compose and reclaim some agency. It's a bit silly, a bit saucey, and very much open to your suggestions - we'd love to know what you would choose or think he should! Part 2 to come after is a pre-Christmas show we recorded with the Sowell man, which we explain here and will upload soon. As always, we appreciate you

61 Not Out, 10 years of being In Cancer's Face (or Butt), and Tatts

This episode we celebrate 10 years of the phrase 'In Your Face, Cancer, In Your Face!', talking about the unofficial art therapy of getting your butt out to the wind (with your besties) and the joy of Tatts. Also, Coombesy is 61 not out - woo hoo! As always, we appreciate you, and if you need something, please reach out to professionals xx

Food as art therapy

This episode Coombesy and Dr Liz talk about food - are we stretching the definition of Art? Maybe. But heavens it can help - food to comfort, food to support, food as a way to do something practical for someone at a time when other stuff just doesn't seem right. Hope it doesn't make you too hungry - and hand into the end for Liz's gourmet recipe for garlic bread :) As always, if you need anything, please reach out - we appreciate you

After Stephen

We're back after a little break - thanks for hanging in - just Coombesy and Dr Liz this time. Talking about feedback from the Stephen ep, as well as the goings on from the last couple of weeks - Coombesy takes the lead with some chat towards the end about how fandom binds us and reminds us to take care of each other, and a little detail into the big birthday bash planned later in the year. As always, seek help whenever you need it - it doesn't need to be crisis point, it can just be the everyday bits that might need some assistance - we appreciate you xx

Stephen

In this episode Coombesy, Liz and Greg Sowell, our lovely co-host from the Why Am I pod, talk about Stephen. You'll get to know why this is important, and he is important, as well as some literal coming together of unofficial and official forms of therapy. As always, ours is only well meaning so do seek professional advice if you need it, and a warning that this episode includes discussions about self harm so please do reach out if you need or skip along to another piece if you are feeling unable to listen to this today. Some of the songs talked about were Life At the Outpost and Heavy Heart, as well as a lovely poem Death is Nothing at All. We appreciate you