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Dave Chawner's Comedy for Coping

Dave Chawner's Comedy for Coping

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 Stand-up comedian Dave Chawner, creator of the course ‘Comedy for Coping’, explores the uses of stand-up comedy to help people with mental health problems and eating disorders. In this podcast, Dave interviews TV named comedians, world leading academics and course participants to explore if laughter really is the best medicine. Questions about eating disorders or looking for support? Please refer to https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/Comedy for Coping Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Episode 1: Róisín, Darren and Jess

    Episode 1: Róisín, Darren and Jess
    Aug 4 2025

    In this episode, Dave talks to comedian Róisín McCallion,who took the Comedy for Coping course; comedian Darren Harriot, who talks about his lived experience of an eating disorder; and therapist Jess Griffiths, who explores comedy in the context of mental health services.


    Questions about eating disorders or looking for support? Please refer to The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat

    In this episode, Dave talks to comedian Róisín McCallion,who took the Comedy for Coping course; comedian Darren Harriot, who talks abouthis lived experience of an eating disorder; and therapist Jess Griffiths, whoexplores comedy in the context of mental health services.
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What a gem of a podcast. A refreshing look at how comedy can help open discussion and even tackle the disordered eating subject. He chatted to honest funny people. Dave is a safe pair of hands.
Having worked in recovery for years this is a delight to find a new resource for everyone. Comedy is a great vehicle for change.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Mags

Honestly, this is a great listen.

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