Our Story - Oren: "I had 2 life-saving operations" // Claire: "I couldn't look the mirror" (S01E01)

This episode offers a raw and intimate look into Oren and Claire's battles, triumphs, and their work in the theatre industry.
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Who We Are (In Brief)
05:35 - People's Stories
10:48 - Oren's Story
24:50 - Claire's Story
41:00 - Closing
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Claire:
showminds
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If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful.
In the first instance, helplines:
Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)
Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)
Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds)
If you work in the theatre industry here are some organisations who can help you to find the right help:
BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts Medicine) 020 7404 5888
Music Minds Matter UK 0808 802 8008
www.applauseforthought.com
www.industryminds.co.uk
www.bapam.org
www.helpmusicians.org.uk
www.artsandminds.org.uk
www.artsminds.co.uk
www.wellbeinginthearts.org.uk
www.mind.org.uk

[@pilargomez229]

I loved it. It is personal and I got inspired by that fact. I got touched by many aspects of your comments. Thanks!❤

[@thomasscottwilliams6672]

Thank you for your authenticity and the honesty of your story, I had a 50/50 moment after becoming disabled and then started to go to the opera and theatre every other month and I made a great friend who is now my ultimate plus one, and the stories and the theatre as a type of church made me feel connected and I love that and so in a way the arts saved my life as I was suicidal and self harming in a big way due to disability mid life and not coping. Thank you as I hadn’t recognised the full truth of that 50/50 moment.

[@FiveMinuteCall]

Thank you for your kind words, and sorry to hear of your struggles. Theatre can be such a powerful healer, so I'm glad you've been able to experience that side of the industry!

[@Vocalprocess]

Excellent opening podcast, so interesting to hear both your stories (and how many similarities there are to mine). Looking forward to the next one!

[@FiveMinuteCall]

Thank you! We can't wait to get you on the pod.

[@LizHarleySingingLessons]

Really good, such a great idea. Very helpful and supportive to hear your back stories and how much resonates with my own experience in the singing / performing world. Many thanks!