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Episode 28: Curly Wordy on being a cockney, bereavement and a good orgasm
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Episode 28: Curly Wordy on being a cockney, bereavement and a good orgasm

Caitlin asks the London based writer, spoken word poet, journalist and play therapist - Curly Wordy, whether she has got her sh*t together!

Have You Got Your Sh*t Together? · Caitlin O'Ryan and Anthony Hickman

November 29, 20231h 26mExplicit

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Episode 28: Curly Wordy


Cockney spoken word poet, play therapist, and author Louise Hale aka Curly Wordy often refers to her tongue as her paintbrush. She is driven by the healing power of words and the unsung stories that live in all of us. Her poetry draws on lived experience to shine a light on brave narratives that speak of thriving through adversity, healing from trauma, finding voice in feelings and all in ups and downs in life that build our bones. Louise draws on a multitude of skillsets - community journalism, teaching and therapy to fuel her poetry.


As a poet she has performed headline gigs across the capital. As a play therapist she supports children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing. She recently performed with for women’s refuge alongside a choir. She has worked with Kings College and UCL on poetry commissions and lead a campaign for children’s mental health with the movement, Thrive LDN.


Her new book ‘Hurricane Brain’ to support child Bereavement is available to purchase. To find out more about her visit www.CurlyWordy.com


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Have You Got Your Sh*t Together? with Caitlin O’Ryan, is a podcast that celebrates not having your sh*t together! In each episode, Caitlin interviews guests who seemingly “have their sh*t together” - be that in life/love/work/hobbies. Throughout the conversation, the questions unveil whether they actually do, or whether the whole concept is a lie! With a mix of guests from various backgrounds, the podcast is sure to be relatable, honest, and an antidote to Instagram culture. 


Producer - Ant Hickman (www.ahickman.uk)

Artwork - Tim Saunders (www.instagram.com/timsaunders.design)

Photography - Patch Bell (www.patchstudio.uk)

Music - Cassia - 'Slow' (www.wearecassia.com)


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