Damian Winter Higgins hails from Nottingham. He gained a place at the prestigious Ballet Rambert School. Upon leaving Rambert, he joined Adventures in Motion Pictures Dance Company, with whom he performed in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. Damian then joined the UK tour of Fame the Musical, for which he understudied and played the lead role of Tyrone Jackson and Mr Myers. Damian has also been seen in Disney's The Lion King (Lyceum), the original cast of Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida (Essen, Germany), Leonard Bernstein's Wonderful Town (Grange Park Opera) and in Miss Saigon (tour).

Damian is also a qualified teacher for BTEC Performing Arts, A-Level Dance and Drama.

Damian is also a fully qualified therapist for people in a wide range of life experiences.

If you are interested in contacting Damian regarding his therapy work you can email: therapeuticcounsellors@gmail.com

And for more details - https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/401279/damian-higgins/nottingham-ng3?search=CBT

https://www.bapam.org.uk/practitioner-search/damian-higgins/

https://www.baatn.org.uk/find-a-psych-therapist/#!biz/id/6543d60acf08a2940a03b298

If you are or have been affected by any of the topics in this episode please see the show notes below for some helpful resources

Anthony Walker Foundation - Racism & Hate Crime Charity - https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds

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Adam James Phillips hails from Newport, Wales. He graduated from Arts Educational Schools London on the Musical Theatre course in 2003. Adam transitioned into being a Hair Stylist and Artist soon after leaving college. In the West End Theatre scene he worked on productions including Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Love Never Dies, Crazy For You, Kiss Me Kate and Sweeney Todd. Screen credits include Downtown Abbey, Star Wars, Bridgerton, Wonka and Mary and George. Adam is a multiple Emmy and Guild Award Winner for his work including his work on Downtown Abbey for the late Dame Maggie Smith.

Instagram @adamjamesphillips

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/

Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds

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Jenny Fitzpatrick hails from Hornchurch, Essex. She Graduated from Mountview Academy of Dramatic Arts Musical Theatre Degree Course in 2004. Upon leaving early she joined the Rep Company of 'Regents Park Open Air Theatre'. From there her theatre credits include 'Ghost The Musical', 'Rock Of Ages', 'Little Shop of Horrors', 'Oliver!', 'Our House' and 'Sister Act'. Notably she alternated the role of 'Tina', in the original west end cast of 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' and recently played Nancy in the Leeds Playhouse production of Oliver! Jenny's TV credits include Eastenders, Silent Witness and M.I High.

As a writer Jenny co-wrote the film 'Payback Season' which was released in cinemas in the UK in 2012.

Jenny is soon to be seen in the Old Vic's production of 'A Christmas Carol' as Ghost of Christmas Present/ Mrs Fezziwig.

Arthritus Foundation - https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritis

Isokinetic Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Group - https://isokinetic.com/en/

Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)

Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)

Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds

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