This Does Not Exist Podcast With Lucy

Episode 1 - Lucy McIvor Introduction

If you've never heard of OCD by Proxy, you're not alone. After answering a handful of basic questions, such as what is your favourite food (????), Lucy takes us on a deep spiral back into her early years living in a form of physical and psychological captivity with her mother. She is supported in this discussion by art therapist and writer, Sara Isherwood. This is a big, thoughtful discussion that is also full of quirkiness and whimsy:) 

Episode 2 - Peter Whalley-Thompson

Prostate-cancer survivor Peter Whalley-Thompson is a natural-born-storyteller. With warmth, humour and candour, he shares the highs and lows of his personal and familial prostate-cancer story – and takes us on some marvellous detours along the way, (including into the worlds of politics and pocket film-making)! This is a great episode for anyone who might be a little bit shy to talk to their loved one about prostate-cancer, as it's bursting with info, kindness, and practical know-how.

Episode 3 - Carey Shaw

Sexual assault is the issue that is dealt with on this episode - and the rapport between host and guest creates a gentle atmosphere around the topic. With dignity and heart, Carey Shaw, senior practitioner of Tablelands Sexual Assault Service, talks about the role of her organization. The emphasis is on healing, art, and the ethic of love - and there are plenty of tips here on supporting victim-survivors. Carey discusses her work as a woman-crafter and her approach to therapeutic practice, explaining to Lucy the fascinating process of intersubjective responding, and how this relates to the creation of her ceramics.  

Episode 4 - Rose Watts

Rose Watts is a fascinating artist whose life has been filled with colour, and whose work derives from her relationship with trees and the natural world. In this episode, she tells Lucy all about her art journey: from earliest childhood to studying in NYC, to how she creates her current work. There are plenty of laughs and pauses for wonderment in this conversation, which includes discussion on Rose's work as a nurse, and her abiding interest in interspecies communication. A truly uplifting episode!

Episode 5 - Sara Isherwood

Theatre, art, food, books, gardening, writing and ancestors are just a few of the topics in this conversation! Sara, who interviewed Lucy in Episode One, opens up about her own enthralling life - and at the end of the recording, allows us to witness as she plans an imaginary banquet for her Chinese and European ancestors - a fitting finale for Season One. This chat celebrates the joy of learning - and the wonder of putting that learning into practice.