This episode is really about these wonderful people:
Sean Geary
Kathy Rinaldi
Elisabeth Sofley
Jay Sukow
Cathy Towers
Antony Butcher
Margot Escott
Charlie Hutchence
To me, the wonderful people who influenced their lives have now influenced mine. I am touched by their authentic stories of loss, grief and dementia. This project began as I processed my own father's death as he struggled with dementia in June of 2026. It makes me think of how we remember people, and maybe how we are remembered after we are gone.
I hope those of you who listen find community and a link to your own experiences.
I was at a Broken Chair Improv show in Liverpool recently, and my friend Michael Leanne said to me, "Welcome to the club." He then explained to me that this was something he had heard among others who had experienced grief and loss. And you know what was odd? The minute he said it, he didn't have to explain it. I got it right away.
We will all experience loss in life. And I hope it doesn't break you. I hope you find community in it, and something that inspires you to move forward.
I want to especially thank Charlie Hutchence for taking a bigger role in this project, and Margot Escott, LCSW. Margot is a compassionate therapist with experience helping people through grief.
Here is her website if you would like more information: https://improv4wellness.com/compassionate-counseling-services
This episode is dedicated to my dad. He was such an amazing father that he made me want to be a good dad to my own son. The only hard part is that he made it look so easy to be so amazing.
31 Jul 2026
Mayumi Hikida - amazing improv work
I am so happy to finally be able to chat with Mayumi Hikida. Her thoughts and work in improv are amazing. They add a true real world impact to the short form games, jams, and classes that so many of us enjoy. There sure is a lot of joy in the practice, but there is also a lot of healing and connection. I loved this interview, and I hope you enjoy it too!
Here are some ways to find out more about Mayumi and her projects:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayumi.mhc/
Contact form: https://forms.gle/MeCARqsoFYQ9euRu6
Workshop catalogue (PDF file on Google Drive): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f1xSJMNxSP0rKy98BLZzd7ReAXX5s4zO/view?usp=sharing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayumihkd/
28 Jun 2026
Sally Moss - Part 2
I recorded this interview with Sally Moss weeks ago, and I am still thinking about it.
One thing that we talk about in this interview is how capitalism is causing us all trauma - in small but very consistent ways. I have been thinking about that alot. The other day, I was thinking about how grocery stores are becoming more and more overwhelming. Every product is trying to get your attention. The music. The other shoppers. And then even the grocery store is promoting its brand. And much of it is not subtle. And that is the grocery store! Image social media and ... la la la la.
Fair warning, this episode I discuss my own history with self harm. It is brief. But I thought I would warn you all.
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