Best I Am Miss Resilience Podcasts (2025)

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79 - John Owen-Jones on Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera & Self-Reliance 35:35

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Welcome back, old sports! We’re back with another episode of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition and this episode was recorded before the cast announcement of The Great Gatsby on the West End – with a very funny moment… John Owen-Jones is one of the West End’s most accomplished actors, having played both The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Jean V…

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78 - Rachel Tucker on The Great Gatsby, Wicked, Sunset Blvd & Broadway 49:44

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Today's the day, old sports! We have officially entered Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition and for the next two months, Amber is going to be joined by her fellow cast mates from The Great Gatsby on the West End. And we're starting big... Rachel Tucker is a bonafide legend of the West End. With numerous Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage Award nominations, h…

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After the Earthquake: Identity and Divorce 24:28

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In this episode of Becoming with Rhian, I explore the psychological aftershocks of divorce — the deep identity rupture that can follow the end of a relationship. Divorce isn’t just a legal or emotional separation; it can feel like an earthquake that shatters the foundation of who you thought you were. I speak candidly about the disorientation that …

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77 - Emma Kingston on Elphaba, In The Heights & Mighty Hoopla 40:34

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You may have seen this week's guest flying around on a broomstick recently. Please welcome, the wickedly talented, Emma Kingston! Having broken out originating the role of Vanessa in the London cast of In The Heights, and blowing people away with her performance as Eva Perón on the international tour of Evita, Emma is currently playing Elphaba oppo…

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76 - Stevie Webb on Shucked, Michael Jackson & Bucket List Theatres 42:23

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If you were lucky enough to catch the recent London premiere of Shucked… then our guest on this episode of Call To Stage is for you! Stevie Webb made his West End debut in the lead role in Oliver! at the London Palladium. Since then, he’s done everything from performing with Michael Jackson at the BRIT Awards to starring in The History Boys in the …

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Style Isn’t Just Fashion—It’s Communication. 41:10

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What if your wardrobe could reflect the most confident, radiant version of you? In this episode, I sit down with award-winning personal stylist Harriet Chunu-McClatchey founder of Radiant Styling, to talk all things body image, self-expression, and the transformational magic of personal style. We dive into how clothing impacts our self-image and br…

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75 - Maddie Grace Jepson on Lorraine Baines, TikTok Virality & Nicola Coughlan 36:43

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It was only right to have the iconic Maddie Grace Jepson on Call To Stage to announce her West End debut as Lorraine Baines in Back To The Future! We can't wait to watch her thrive on that stage. Maddie is an actor and TikTok viral sensation who has over 2.1 million digital followers worldwide. Just four years after Maddie first appeared on TikTok,…

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74 - Ruthie Henshall on Chicago, Miss Saigon, Auditions & Broadway 40:12

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We are joined by an absolute legend on this episode of Call To Stage! Ruthie Henshall is a five-time Olivier Award nominee who has played some of the West End’s biggest roles. She’s been Fantine in Les Misérables, Nancy in Oliver!, Roxie Hart (and Mama Morton) in Chicago in the West End and was in the Original West End casts of Miss Saigon, Childre…

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73 - Reneé Lamb on Six, Dialect Coaching & Little Shop of Horrors 38:11

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Best known for originating the role of Catherine of Aragon in the multi award-winning Six The Musical, Reneé Lamb is one of the UK theatre scene’s most exciting stars. From Six to CAKE (where she originated the leading role of Jeanne), Reneé has also starred in the Original Casts of Be More Chill, Malory Towers and Little Shop of Horrors at the Reg…

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Grieving The Living : Divorce, Healing And The Real Cost Of Unfelt Pain 33:01

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Divorce isn’t just a legal process—it’s an emotional reckoning. In this episode, we explore the often overlooked truth that divorce requires grieving the living: a person who’s still out there, but no longer in your life in the same way. But that’s only part of the story. We dive deep into the layers of loss that come with separation—your identity,…

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70 - Desmonda Cathabel on Hadestown, I Have A Dream & Indonesia 34:05

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Desmonda Cathabel might now be recognised as one of the country’s most talented performers – but her career started thousands of miles away in Jakarta. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, she was awarded the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2022. In 2023, she was a finalist on ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream where she sh…

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69 - Simon Lipkin on Oliver, Avenue Q & Cameron Mackintosh 36:33

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Simon Lipkin is one of the West End’s most accomplished actors. Having originated roles in many of London’s biggest shows (including Avenue Q, Rock of Ages and Elf The Musical). He can’t just sing, act and dance, he’s also an accomplished puppeteer (he was the dog in I Can’t Sing! The X Factor Musical, and the Lorax in The Lorax at the Old Vic) and…

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"Valued & Informed" : Navigating Divorce Finances With Confidence 34:55

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In this powerful episode, your host, Rhian , sits down with expert financial planner Ceri Griffiths of WillowBrook Financial Planning, who specializes in helping high-net-worth women take control of their finances during divorce. Together, we explore the often-overlooked emotional and financial realities of separation — and how understanding your t…

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68 - Clare Foster on Benjamin Button, Working In TV & Avenue Q 37:00

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We have a multiple Olivier Award nominated actor on Call To Stage today... and, even better, she is form one of Amber's favourite shows currently on in the West End. Clare Foster started her professional career in Germany, as an understudy in Saturday Night Fever. Ever since then, she has shot to the top of London's theatre royalty. With roles in W…

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67 - Hiba Elchikhe on Aladdin On Tour, Mountview & Everybody's Talking About Jamie 36:51

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We have a highly requested guest on this weeks episode of Call To Stage! Hibe Elchikhe graduated from Mountview and quickly made her professional stage debut in the Asia tour of Ghost, followed by her first lead role as Jasmine in the Australian tour of Aladdin. In London, Hiba made her stage debut in Antony & Cleopatra at the National Thatre, and …

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66 - John Dagleish on Olivier Awards, Acting In Films & Benjamin Button 35:56

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In many ways, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the underdog musical of the year in the West End - a production which started off-West End in 2019 and fought its way to the Ambassadors Theatre thanks to its incredibly passionate fanbase. In John Dagleish, the show has found its star. The winner of Best Actor in a Musical at the 2025 Olivier Aw…

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65 - Grace Mouat on Challenging Songs, Mean Girls & Legally Blonde 35:50

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From Six to Mean Girls - and even Legally Blonde along the way - Grace Mouat is one of the most exciting stars on the West End. Having made her West End debut in Six (where she was Dance Captain, Swing and covered all six leads!), her journey has also included stints in & Juliet, the Arlene Phillips directed concert version of Hair, the iconic Lega…

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64 - Jo Foster on Hearing Loss, Identity & Why Am I So Single 35:28

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If this performer has a million fans, we are one of them. If they have no fans, we are dead. We have the outstanding Jo Foster on this weeks episode of Call To Stage! Jo is perhaps best known as the co-lead in the Marlow & Moss musical Why Am I So Single, a role for which they were nominated for a WhatsOnStage Award for 'Best Performer In A Musical…

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63 - Ben Yates on Imposter Syndrome, Covering Roles & The Wizard of Oz 38:13

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Our guest on this week's episode of Call To Stage isn't just a hugely accomplished performer, but he's also one of the most loved actors by other performers! Benjamin Yates has toured the world in Jesus Christ Superstar, toured the country in Wicked (as 1st Cover Fiyero) and has cemented himself in the West End as a cast member in iconic shows incl…

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62 - Maiya Quansah-Breed on SIX The Musical, Vocal Injuries & Surreal Experiences 37:50

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We're so excited about the release of SIX in cinemas all across the UK this week that we thought it would make the most sense for us to be joined by the OG Catherine Parr! Maiya Quansah-Breed made her professional debut in the award-winning musical start after graduating Guildford School of Acting (with fellow West End icon Grace Mouat). From there…

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61 - Collette Guitart on Why Am I So Single, Six The Musical & Life As A Swing 35:05

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Plucked straight out of the Marlow & Moss cinematic universe, this week we're joined by the incredible Collette Guitart on Call To Stage! Collette most recently starred in the Original West End Cast of Why Am I So Single? as the alternate lead. Before then, she was a swing and the dance captain in Six on the West End. Outside of Marlow & Moss, she …

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60 - Amy Di Bartolomeo on The Devil Wears Prada, Confidence & Six 39:09

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Andy Sachs might have sold her soul to the devil when she put on her first pair of Jimmy Choos... but we would sell our soul to the devil to relive this interview! Amy Di Bartolomeo is the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award nominated star of The Devil Wears Prada, where she wows audiences every night as Emily. Having trained at Italia Conti, her previo…

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The Benefits of Yoga & The Courage To Reinvent 50:42

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In this powerful episode, we dive into the transformative power of yoga and how it cultivates the courage to reinvent yourself after major life transitions. Whether you’re recovering from a breakup, navigating personal growth, or simply looking to reconnect with your body and mind, yoga offers a pathway to healing, strength, and self-discovery. Joi…

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59 - David Hunter on Waitress, Kinky Boots & Being An Introvert 40:56

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Having occupied some of the West End's most sought after roles, David Hunter is undoubtedly one of the faces of modern theatre. Having played the males leads in Kinky Boots, Waitress, Once and The Time Traveller's Wife, David is now taking on his own new work, having recently workshopped Stark, a one-man show. On this episode of Call To Stage, Ambe…

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58 - Charlie Burn on Mean Girls, Disney & Training At ArtsEd 35:09

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From Africa to the Savoy Theatre to the Call To Stage studio, this week we're joined by Charlie Burn on the podcast - AKA the West End's original Cady Heron in Mean Girls The Musical. Charlie Burn's story starts at ArtsEd, where she trained without any prior dance experience. From there, she landed her first job on Les Misérables (UK & Ireland Tour…

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International Women's Day : Celebrating Friendship, Resilience & Women Supporting Women 45:49

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In this special International Women’s Day 2025 episode, I sit down with my lifelong friend, Tracey Brown – an internationally renowned textile designer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Bay & Brown. From building a thriving creative business to navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, Tracey shares her insights on resilience, motivatio…

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57 - Marisha Wallace on Cabaret, The Oliviers & Overcoming Vocal Setbacks 41:38

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We're officially back in London and this week we're joined by a true queen of the West End... Marisha Wallace! Having originally made her debut on Broadway - in the original Broadway casts of Aladdin and Something Rotten!), in 2017 Marisha transferred to the West End, taking over the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls before joining the Original Wes…

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56 - Amber Davies on Broadway, Sunset Boulevard & The Outsiders 32:26

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We have come to the end of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition and we have loved every moment of it! Before we fly back to London and return to our regular programming... Amber is here for a solo episode to reflect on her time in New York. Amber reflects on the highlights from her trip and shares her honest reviews of the Broadway shows she saw along t…

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Healing From Opioid Addiction Through Holistic Wellness With Karen Hall and Lisa Urbanski 24:01

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In this episode of The Hero Within Podcast, host Karen Hall interviews Lisa Urbanski, a holistic wellness advocate from Manitoba, Canada. Lisa shares her profound story of overcoming opioid addiction and embracing her highly sensitive and empathic nature. Struggling with these traits from a young age, Lisa turned to substances to cope, which led to…

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Overcoming Fear, Doubt, and Reinventing Yourself 41:43

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Reinvention is a powerful tool—whether it’s changing careers, starting a new passion project, or simply redefining who you are. But too often, imposter syndrome and the fear of failure keep us stuck in place, convincing us we’re not good enough, not qualified, or that we’ll fall flat on our faces if we even try. In this episode, we’ll dive deep int…

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55 - Roger Bart on Broadway Success, Hercules & Jonathan Larson 45:22

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It is officially our last guest episode of this series of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition and we are joined by a legend of the stage and screen! Roger Bart is a cemented into the history of Broadway. From his Tony Award winning performance as Snoopy in the 1999 revival of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, to his Tony Award nominations for his perfo…

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54 - Amber Ardolino on Stage Door Culture, Touring & Back To The Future 42:46

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On this weeks episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, we're joined by a star who has built a legion of followers on social media who have watched her go from Ensemble to Leading Lady! Amber Ardolino has gained over half a million followers on TikTok as she documents the reality of working on Broadway. Over the past few years, she has starred in…

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Unstuck : The Courage To Reinvent Your Life 26:08

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There comes a moment in life when you realize you’re standing still—stuck in a job that drains you, a relationship that no longer fulfills you, or a version of yourself that feels like a faded echo of who you once dreamed to be. You wake up every morning feeling the weight of familiarity pressing down, knowing deep inside that something has to chan…

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53 - Ryan Vasquez on The Notebook, Waitress & Making History In Hamilton 42:46

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We're back with another episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition and this week we're joined by a Broadway star who has ticked off more than a few dream roles. Ryan Vasquez is the only actor to have played all the roles of Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, and Hercules Mulligan/James Madison …

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52 - Marcia Marcia Marcia on Cabaret, Drag Race & Ariana Grande 32:28

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On this weeks edition of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition we are joined by a superstar of not just the stage... but also the drag world. Marcia Marcia Marcia is the drag name of Marty Lauter - you might recognise them from Season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race (where they were voted 'safe' by judges for a record breaking seven consecutive episodes), but t…

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Resilience, Regardless, with Skylar Sorkin and Karen Hall 22:15

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Hero Within podcast, Karen Hall sits down with Skylar Sorkin, the founder and host of the Regardless podcast. Skylar shares her personal journey of resilience, grief and growth, highlighting how the word “regardless” became a transformative mindset during pivotal moments in her life. From navigating ea…

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BBC Traitors Andrew Jenkins on Overcoming Toxic Masculinity, Injury, and Finding Himself 30:01

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In this powerful episode of "Becoming With Rhian" we dive deep into Andrew Jenkins' transformative journey of resilience, growth, and self-discovery. From navigating the pressures of toxic masculinity that was ingrained in Welsh culture as he grew up, to overcoming a life-changing injury, Andrew shares how he redefined what it means to "become" his…

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51 - Mark Evans on Broadway Debuts, Mrs Doubtfire & High School Musical 45:20

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We're back with another episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition! This week we're joined not just by a multi-hyphenate UK-to-US transplant... but also someone who has played a very special role in Amber's performing career. From playing Fiyero in Wicked and Sam Wheat in Ghost The Musical on the West End through to numerous Broadway roles - includ…

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My Resilience Advantage: How To Enhance Your Life Skills 45:12

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What if every setback in your life was actually a stepping stone to something greater? In this episode of The Resilience Advantage, we dive deep into the essence of resilience and strength—and how you can intentionally cultivate them to thrive in life’s toughest moments. 🌱 Ever wondered why some people bounce back stronger while others struggle? Di…

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50 - Eva Noblezada on Stage Doors, Hadestown & Miss Saigon Beginnings 40:16

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Welcome back to Call To Stage: Broadway Edition and this week we are joined by a multi-award winning actress who is a modern day theatre icon. Eva Noblezada first broke out in the West End revival of Miss Saigon, when at the age of 17 she was cast by Cameron Mackintosh in the lead role of Kim, a role for which she won the 2015 WhatsOnStage Award fo…

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49 - Casey Likes on Preparing For Broadway, Warriors & Back To The Future 33:07

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We're back with another Broadway Edition episode of Call To Stage, and this week we're meeting the (American) Marty McFly to our Lorraine Baines! Casey Likes is best known for his Outer Critics Circle Award nominated performance as Marty McFly in Back To The Future: The Musical at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre. He also originated the ro…

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Becoming With Rhian - Trailer 1:24

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Hi, I’m Rhian, your host and welcome to Becoming—the podcast about finding your way when life feels like it’s fallen apart. A few years ago, my world crumbled. I went through a divorce, faced depression, and hit a career crisis that left me wondering who I was without the life I thought I’d built. I lost nearly everything—but in that rubble, I disc…

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48 - Shoshana Bean on Humble Beginnings, Waitress & Hell's Kitchen 35:00

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The New Year is here and we're kicking it off with a special season of Call To Stage... Broadway Edition! Who better to start this season with than the Broadway legend Shoshana Bean! Shoshana Bean is a multi-Tony Award nominated performer who has occupied many of Broadway's biggest roles. Having starred in the original production of Hairspray, Shos…

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#210 - Holiday Stress: Here's Your Game Plan for Managing OCD and Anxiety 11:59

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The holidays can be a magical time, but let’s be real—they can also feel like a bit much. Between family expectations, endless to-do lists, and the pressure of all the “shoulds” we place on ourselves, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re managing OCD and anxiety, that weight can feel even heavier. So today, we’re diving into how to find peace a…

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47 - Alfie Boe on Jean Valjean, Michael Ball & Arena Tours 25:48

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It's Christmas! Who better to spend our Christmas with than one of the most festive performers in the UK... it's Alfie Boe! Alfie Boe is one of the most accomplished leading men in West End history. Having played Jean Valjean in Les Misérables multiple times - including in the epic 25th Anniversary Concert and most recently in the Arena World Tour …

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#209 - Managing OCD and Life's Big Changes: Staying Grounded Through Uncertainty With Grace 28:18

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I’m happy to have a special guest returning to the podcast—Grace, one of my OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint students. Grace joined us a few months ago to share her incredible journey of recovery, highlighting the challenges she faced, the tools she’s used, and the progress she’s made. Today, we’re diving into an important topic: managing OCD and…

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46 - Carrie Hope Fletcher on Les Miserables, Heathers & Making Time For Life 1:02:33

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This episode of Call To Stage was recorded in front of a live audience at Call To Stage LIVE at The Other Palace on November 24th 2024. Sign-up to hear about Call To Stage LIVE 2025 at this link: https://calltostage.lnk.to/liveshow When it comes to West End royalty, few are as acclaimed as Carrie Hope Fletcher. Having built a loyal audience in the …

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#208 - Rethinking OCD and Perfectionism: Lessions in Detachment and Resilience With Guest Denise Rickenbach 38:08

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I’m thrilled to share a guest interview with Denise Rickenbach, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Together, we’re diving into topics (like OCD and perfectionism) that many of you face daily! If you’ve ever felt unsure about where to turn or what might work for you, this episode offers tips, tools, and encouragement to help you on your journ…

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45 - Dame Arlene Phillips on Breaking Through, Starlight Express & Whitney Houston 57:42

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This episode of Call To Stage was recorded in front of a live audience at Call To Stage LIVE at The Other Palace on November 24th 2024. Sign-up to hear about Call To Stage LIVE 2025 at this link: https://calltostage.lnk.to/liveshow There are legends, and then there is Dame Arlene Phillips - truly a one of one. In a career spanning over 4 decades, t…

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#207 - OCD, Anxiety, and Motherhood: Why the Internet is Fueling The Fire With Guest Cartoons Hate Her 48:22

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It’s been a while since we’ve had a guest on the podcast to open up about their experiences, and this conversation feels particularly timely and important. I’m excited to introduce a guest known as CHH. Who shares their powerful story and unique perspective on living with OCD, anxiety, and motherhood. Whether you’re a mom navigating the complexitie…