MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 4 w/ SPENCER BROWN
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
Release Date: 04/02/2020
EPISODE 103 w/ DAN STEVENSON (LIFT)
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
Hello! This week's episode is with DAN STEVENSON to discuss his new project LIFT! As well as the creative process and emotional themes of his debut LIFT release - 'There is Beauty in Everything', we discussed Dan's own mental health journey and how this has affected him as a touring musician, Bon Iver, running, mindfulness and how people and coincidences can end up effecting your life in monumental ways. Thanks Dan!
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EPISODE 102 w/ LENA KESSLER
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
This is episode 102 of MOOD SWINGS with this week's guest Sports Psychologist + Thai Boxer LENA KESSLER. Me and Lena sat down via Zoom and discussed her work as a Sports Psych, Muay Thai, eating disorders, Lena's experience of the condition RED-S and her recovery, surfing, Slipknot and a whole load more. This conversation turned out to be quite an emotional one, with darker topics touched on throughout so please bear in mind when listening.
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EPISODE 101 w/ RHONA WALKER
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
This week's guest is Muay Thai fighter RHONA WALKER! I spoke with Rhona during the netherzone between Christmas and New Year. We discussed how she got started in thai boxing, her initial apprehension to fighting, her experiences in Thailand, the importance of the positive mentality and support network at her gym MMAG and the mental detriments that making weight can have on a fighter. This is a great chat about overcoming your own feelings around something and making it a reality for yourself!
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EPISODE 99 w/ LAURA JOHNSTON
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
Hello! This week's episode is with fellow podcaster LAURA JOHNSTON of the Just Like the Moon (we go through changes) podcast! In this episode we discuss Laura's struggles with bulimia and her recovery journey, Laura's dance project based on her mental health, isotonic drinks, podcasting, Laura's current endeavour of training to be a counsellor and much more mental health stuff!
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EPISODE 98 w ELENA CRESCI
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
Hello! This week my guest is journalist and thai boxer ELENA CRESCI. In this episode Elena tells me about her experiences working in newsrooms and how repeated exposure to violent videos online caused her to develop a form of PTSD and gives an insight into this effect both her work and personal life. As well as this we discuss her journey into Muay Thai and how this has aligned with her mental health. Thanks Elena!
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EPISODE 97 XMAS SPECIAL w/ JOHN PHILIP + NATHAN HAGUE (PART 2)
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
Hello. Here's the second part of this years Christmas special and 2020 wrap up with my guests JOHN PHILIP and NATHAN HAGUE. In this second part we talk all about Christmas, the controversy around The Pogues 'Fairytale of New York', our favourite comfort blanket TV shows, Winnie the Pooh and speculate/give our hopes for 2021. Thanks guys. Merry Christmas!
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EPISODE 97 XMAS SPECIAL w/ JOHN PHILIP + NATHAN HAGUE (PART 1)
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
A week before Christmas I sat down with previous guests JOHN PHILIP and NATHAN HAGUE to ruminate over some of the events of 2020 and yap about Christmas. In this first part we discuss the effects of lockdown on the tattoo and piercing industry, Nath launching his business and new shop Utopia Body Arts during lockdown, Tiger King, the community of independent Aberdeen business and shark films. Enjoy!
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EPISODE 96 w/ ALEX (UNIFORM) + STOOSHY
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
Welcome to episode 96 which has a festive theme as I welcome on ALEX of the band UNIFORM and STOOSHY to discuss their collaborative Christmas single 'Feels Like Christmas'. We discuss the writing and recording of the track, the making of the video, our favourite xmas songs, movies and drinks and a whole load more. Thanks guys!
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EPISODE 95 w/ JODIE ROSE
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
Hello. This week's guest is Muay Thai fighter, blogger and Fight Record contributor JODIE ROSE. Via Zoom, myself and Jodie discussed her time in Thailand, being forced to come home and how the Covid-19 pandemic has altered her plans for the year, how Muay Thai helped her social anxiety, the differences in shows in the UK and Thailand, her work for Muay Thai media outlet Fight Record, Lord of the Rings and much more! Thanks Jodie!
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EPISODE 94 w/ JOHN PHILIP
MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST
Hello! This week's guest is tattoo artist and certified sad boi JOHN PHILIP. As well as John's tattoo work which I have followed for a couple of years, his involvement with the mental health group MAN CHAT and a shared love of depressing music, made me keen to get him on for a chat! In this episode we discuss John's journey into tattooing and a bit about the industry, growing to love The Smiths, his time with MAN CHAT, Phoebe Bridgers, mental health and a load more. Cheers John!
info_outlineHello! It's the final podcast of the week from us and our guest is WBC European champion and one of the UK's top Muay Thai fighters SPENCER BROWN. I caught up with Spencer about his time in Bangkok, the decision to return to Scotland, the concussion issues he has experienced, his plans for the future as well as discussing current events with coronavirus. Thanks Spencer!
Spencer on Instagram: spencer_yokkao