Laughing through hard times
Why comedy (and feminism) matter with actress Susan Earl
You might know Susan Earl from her roles in Red Dwarf, So Awkward, Reggie Perrin or as Christopher Dean’s mum in the Christmas special of Torvill and Dean. She is a comedian, actress, writer, single mother and my friend.
We first met over chamomile tea in the Greek Pelion where we were both slighty stressed mothers trying to have an adult conversation with two young children apiece running wild. We have since tried to set up a holistic holiday company together (and failed), been on community holidays together (and loved them) and kept each other sane through life’s ups and downs.
In this podcast conversation we talk about parenting, feminism, writing, misogyny and holidays and how, through comedy and laughter, we can find connection and comfort through even the hardest of times.
To listen to the podcast click here.
One of Susan’s comic songs that I so love is called ‘Hot Middle Aged Loving’, her it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E88k88_6QQ and you can find out more about her work here: https://www.hd-management.co.uk/susanearl.
We talked about the work of Laura Bates and her work on which you can find out more about through these links:
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Julie Leoni
Coach, author, podcaster, facilitator, Yoga and psychology teacher, learner
I have over 30 years of experience and qualification in various therapeutic and meditation/mindfulness based approaches. I work with change. Some changes we chose, others happen to us. Sometimes we know we want to change but don't know how. Sometimes we don't want to change but external events or people are forcing us to change. The menopause, children leaving home, the end of a relationship or job, becoming a parent, coming out, bereavement are just some of the personal changes I support people with. I also work with people who want to make changes to their life and wider world in response to social issues such as Covid, the climate crisis and racial, sexual and gender inequalities. Times are changing whether we want them to or not and we need to be nimble, agile, curious and open in order to part of the new story emerging. Work with me to get clear on what matters to you, what makes your heart sing and what kind of future you want for yourself and those you love. It is possible to live differently, get in touch to explore how.