Hear Myself Think

Join Eva in exploring practical grounding techniques, after she removes herself temporarily from a stressful situation. While attempting to regulate her emotions, Eva pauses to reflect on her relationships, and the tools she has at her disposal to manage her anxiety in the moment.

Content warning: This episode of Hear Myself Think contains depictions of emotional distress and strong language.

Support
If, like Eva, you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, small actions such as removing yourself temporarily from stressful situations, slowly regulating your breath, and using touch to anchor yourself in the present can help. However, if these thoughts continue to hold you back from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend, family member, community support group, or your GP. There are also links to additional support on the hearmyselfthink.co.uk website.

Cast & Creatives
Eva: Ella Cumber
Director: Lexine Lee
Written by Tessa Kaur
Dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe 
Sound design & composition by Kieran Lucas 
Announcer: Nur Khairiyah
Additional voices Nicola May Taylor
Hear Myself Think was created by Olly Gully, produced by Nur Khairiyah, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England. With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Cathy May, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Join Callum in rehydrating as he wakes up hungover after another big night out. While taking gentle steps to recover from his immediate symptoms, Callum considers the impact his current cycle of behaviour may have in the long term, and the power he has in setting boundaries.

Content warning: This episode of Hear Myself Think contains strong language and depicts a character being sick.

Support
If, like Callum, you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or depressed, small actions such as setting boundaries and sharing your feelings with those close to you, taking time to look after your health, and pausing social media can help. However, if these thoughts continue to hold you back from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend, family member, community support group, or your GP. There are also links to additional support on the hearmyselfthink.co.uk website.

Cast & Creatives
Callum: Joseph Vaiana
Director: Daryl Rowlands
Written by Tomasz Lesniara
Dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe 
Sound design & composition by Kieran Lucas 
Announcer: Nur Khairiyah
Hear Myself Think was created by Olly Gully, produced by Nur Khairiyah, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England. With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Cathy May, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Join Bisi in making a stir fry as she attempts to recover from the demoralising experience of ableism. As she seeks solace from the social structures that disenfranchise people with disabilities, Bisi explores how we identify the difference between a suggestion and a demand.

Support
If like Bisi, you sometimes get overwhelmed by the structures of life, it can help to remind yourself that it’s okay to step out the lines and do things the way you feel you need to. It doesn’t have to make sense to everyone, nor do they have to agree with it. There is a difference between a suggestion and a demand. However, if these thoughts continue to hold you back from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend, family member, community support group, or your GP. There are also links to additional support on the hearmyselfthink.co.uk website.

Cast & Creatives
Bisi: Omolabake Jolaoso
Director: Ezenwanyi Amarachi Rachel Nwokoro
Written by Blessing Odukoya
Dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe 
Sound design & composition by Kieran Lucas 
Announcer: Nur Khairiyah
Hear Myself Think was created by Olly Gully, produced by Nur Khairiyah, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England. With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Cathy May, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Join Erica in making a speciality coffee as she recovers from a break up the previous evening. As she attempts to convince herself she made the right decision, Erica explores how to refocus her thoughts on the present, and how we can take steps to overcome self doubt.

Content warning: This episode of Hear Myself Think contains depictions of emotional distress, and strong language.

Support
If, like Erica, you’re feeling anxious, confused, worried, or overwhelmed, small activities such as deep breathing, focusing on senses like smells and colors and sounds, and reaffirming where you are in the present moment can help. However, if these thoughts continue to hold you back from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend, family member, community support group, or your GP. There are also links to additional support on the hearmyselfthink.co.uk website.

Cast & Creatives
Erica: Nicola May Taylor
Director: Xanthus
Written by Ngozi N/A Oparah
Dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe 
Sound design & composition by Kieran Lucas 
Announcer: Nur Khairiyah
Additional voices: Joseph Vaiana
Hear Myself Think was created by Olly Gully, produced by Nur Khairiyah, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England. With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Cathy May, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Join Jasmine in visualising the Rasas after her nerves get the better of her during a major Kathak dance competition. As she recalls the advice of her teacher and grandmother, Jasmine explores how to reconnect with her own emotions to manage feelings of anxiety.

Support:
If, like Jasmine, you’re feeling anxious, confused, worried, or overwhelmed, small activities such as reaching out to those close to you, and reconnecting with creative hobbies you enjoy can help. However, if these thoughts continue to hold you back from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend, family member, community support group, or your GP. There are also links to additional support on the hearmyselfthink.co.uk website.

Cast & Creatives
Jasmine: Varshini Pichemuthu
Director: Radhika Aggarwal
Written by S. Rupsha Mitra
Dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe 
Sound design & composition by Kieran Lucas 
Announcer: Nur Khairiyah
Hear Myself Think was created by Olly Gully, produced by Nur Khairiyah, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England. With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Cathy May, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Join Kesra in preparing for a good night’s sleep ahead of an upcoming exam. As he aims to calm his nerves before bed, Kesra considers several methods that can help us sleep better, and explores how we look to the future positively.

Content Warning: Hear Myself Think is an audio drama series, and contains characters talking about their experiences of anxiety, loneliness, and depression.

Kesra Shamail Ali

Announcer Barry Fitzgerald

Direction & dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe

Sound design & composition by Kieran Lucas

Written by Olly Gully

Hear Myself Think has been developed in partnership with Streatham Space Project, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England. With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Professor Simon Gilbody, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Support

If, like Kesra, you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, small activities such as setting aside time to wind down, staying off social media, noting down anxieties, and checking in with your body through gentle stretches can help you get a better night’s sleep. However, if these thoughts continue to stop you sleeping, or from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend or family member, or your GP - though that might be a positive action for tomorrow. There are also links to access further support on hearmyselfthink.co.uk

Join AJ in tidying up, as he organises his new room after moving to an intimidating new town. While trying to inject joy into looking after himself, AJ explores how much impact we have on the world around us, and how we can identify and acknowledge for ourselves the way we feel.

Content Warning: Hear Myself Think is an audio drama series, and contains characters talking about their experiences of anxiety, loneliness, and depression.

AJ Barry Fitzgerald

Announcer Sophie Mercell

Direction & dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe

Sound design & composition by Kieran Lucas

Written by Olly Gully

Hear Myself Think has been developed in partnership with Streatham Space Project, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England.

With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Professor Simon Gilbody, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Support

If, like AJ, you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or isolated, small activities such as taking time to restore some order on your surroundings, seeking joy in everyday tasks, and identifying where and how you feel can help. However, if these thoughts continue to hold you back from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend, family member, community support group, or your GP. There are also links to additional support on hearmyselfthink.co.uk

Join Thema in drawing a self portrait as she attempts to rediscover her artistic side. While putting pen to paper in a bid to do something kind for herself, Thema explores what value there is in perfect result, and how much attention we should pay to our own self critic.

Content Warning: Hear Myself Think is an audio drama series, and contains characters talking about their experiences of anxiety, loneliness, and depression.

Thema Sophie Mercell

Announcer Louise Jameson

Direction & dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe

Sound design & composition by Kieran Lucas

Written by Olly Gully

Hear Myself Think has been developed in partnership with Streatham Space Project, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England. With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Professor Simon Gilbody, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Support

If, like Thema, you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or isolated, small activities such as returning to hobbies you remember enjoying, simple immersive creative tasks, and small acts of kindness can help. However, if these thoughts continue to hold you back from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend, family member, community support group, or your GP. There are also links to additional support on hearmyselfthink.co.uk

Join Kim in taking a moment to make a hot drink as she recovers from an unsuccessful date. While she attempts to identify where it went wrong, Kim explores how to refocus her thoughts on the present, and how we can fill our lives with small, undeniable successes.

Content Warning: Hear Myself Think is an audio drama series, and contains characters talking about their experiences of anxiety, loneliness, and depression.

Kim Louise Jameson

Announcer Cherrelle Skeete

Direction and dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe

Sound design and composition by Kieran Lucas

Written by Olly Gully

Hear Myself Think has been developed in partnership with Streatham Space Project, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England. With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Professor Simon Gilbody, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Support

If, like Kim, you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or isolated, small activities such as taking a moment for yourself to focus on the present, acknowledging positive achievements, and reaching out to others can help. However, if these thoughts continue to hold you back from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend, family member, community support group, or your GP. There are also links to additional support on hearmyselfthink.co.uk

Join Ali in getting out of the house as she attempts to calm her nerves before an interview. While she walks to the end of her street and back, Ali asks whether we can ever rediscover somewhere we know too well, and how we carve out a space for ourselves.

Content Warning: Hear Myself Think is an audio drama series, and contains characters talking about their experiences of anxiety, loneliness, and depression.

Ali Cherrelle Skeete

Announcer Shamail Ali

Direction & dramaturgy by Kaleya Baxe

Sound design & composition by Kieran Lucas

Written by Olly Gully

Hear Myself Think has been developed in partnership with Streatham Space Project, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England. With thanks to Dr Noelle Blackman, Professor Simon Gilbody, and the members, volunteers and staff of Mosaic Clubhouse and Arts Network.

Support

If, like Ali, you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or isolated, small activities such as getting exercise, enjoying some fresh air, and breaking down intimidating tasks into small steps can help. However, if these thoughts continue to hold you back from living the life you want to lead, it might be time to share how you feel with a friend, family member, community support group, or your GP. There are also links to additional support on hearmyselfthink.co.uk

Hear Myself Think is a participatory audio-monologue series inviting you to plug in your headphones and undertake a set of five simple activities in the company of five different characters.

As these newfound friends tidy, talk, sketch and walk alongside you, their comic and contemplative stories offer instruction, comfort and the restorative power of good company.

Developed through workshops with community mental health groups and leading mental health professionals, Hear Myself Think offers audiences intimate, bitesize opportunities for active engagement with their own wellbeing, on their own terms.

The series was written by Olly Gully and directed by Kaleya Baxe, created in partnership with Streatham Space Project, and is supported using public funds by Arts Council England.

Check back on June 2nd to hear the full series.