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!)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
About Unofficial Art Therapy with Dr Liz and Coombesy
Coombesy is the medical professional, Dr Liz writes descriptions not prescriptions. We talk about different types of art from across eras and genres, and how these have helped us in good times and bad. Don’t mistake this for actual medical advice, but do come along for the jokes, the name drops and the delightfully daggy love of music videos. Based in Australia, we are lovers of pop, sport, theatre, comedy, magic, cabaret and more. Art IS therapy and a vital part of being alive.
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