Ruth Wilson, periods and concussion, Ashley Storrie on BBC comedy Dinosaur, sewing for mental health
Apr 18, 2024
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Ruth Wilson joins to discuss running the London marathon for an Alzheimer's charity. Welsh Rugby tracks the impact of periods on concussions. Ashley Storrie talks about representing an autistic character in a BBC comedy. How sewing can benefit mental health is explored, along with support for handling post-death administration.
Running marathons can raise awareness for important causes like Alzheimer's.
Assessing the impact of periods on concussion in women's rugby is crucial for player safety.
Sewing can improve mental health by providing a creative outlet and sense of accomplishment.
Deep dives
Finding solace in sewing
Many find solace in sewing during difficult times, such as coping with PTSD, burns after a house fire, or adjusting to new normals. Sewing allows agency, offers a technical problem to solve, and empowers individuals to create, bringing balance and healing.
The meditative power of sewing
Sewing is described as a form of meditation, offering mental clarity, mindfulness, and a way to stay present in the moment. It helps individuals focus on the future, feel connected to past needleworkers, and maintain a sense of control and progress.
Sewing as an embodiment of personal growth
Sewing reflects personal growth as individuals learn new skills, engage with fabric, manage challenges, and find therapy in the process. It represents an ongoing journey, connection to family history, and a medium for expressing oneself authentically.
Sewing for well-being and healing
Sewing promotes well-being by fostering emotional connections, providing agency, and serving as a coping mechanism during challenging times. It offers a sense of community, creativity, and empowerment, allowing individuals to find solace, mindfulness, and a creative outlet.
Empowerment through sewing and creative expression
Sewing empowers individuals to take control of their well-being, engage with materiality, learn continuously, and stay grounded in a busy world. It offers a form of agency, connection to past generations, and an avenue for self-expression, personal growth, and mental health support.
Ruth Wilson explains why she’s running this year’s London marathon for an Alzheimer’s charity, following in the footsteps of her Father who ran the first London marathon in 1981.
During the Women's Rugby Six Nations, the Welsh Rugby Union is using a new technique to assess the impact a player's periods can have when they suffer a concussion. It's the first time data on concussion and periods has been gathered collectively and the hope is it'll help players adapt their training if necessary. Jo Perkins, Head Physio of the Welsh women's squad explains the research.
ITV's Kate Garraway has taken to social media to express her frustration at her local council still sending post to her late husband, Derek. What can you do to make post-death administration simpler and less distressing? Jessica is joined by founder and CEO of the Good Grief Trust, Linda Magistris, to give advice.
Ashley Storrie is the star and co-creator of a brand new BBC comedy series called Dinosaur. It centres around Nina, whose sister has just announced she’s getting married to someone she’s known for six weeks. Ashley joins Jessica to talk about why it was important to her to play an autistic woman, as she is autistic herself, and how writing the series is her dream job.
And can sewing improve your mental health? Following Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s interview on Woman’s Hour about how sewing helped her while she was imprisoned, Jessica Crighton hears from other keen sewers about the impact it’s had on their lives.