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Dave Chawner's Comedy for Coping: Comedy, Mental Health and Eating Disorders

Dave Chawner's Comedy for Coping: Comedy, Mental Health and Eating Disorders

By: 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
Episodes
  • Episode 5: Angie and Dieter

    Episode 5: Angie and Dieter
    May 7 2026

    In this episode, Dave talks to Dr Dieter Declercq, who worked with Dave on the evaluation of the Comedy for Coping course; and comedian Angie Belcher, who runs comedy workshops for mental health.

    Questions about eating disorders or looking for support? Please refer to ⁠⁠The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat⁠
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    15 mins
  • Episode 4: Nickie, Cat and John

    Episode 4: Nickie, Cat and John
    May 7 2026

    In this episode, Dave talks to Professor Nicola Shaughnessy about comedy and performance; Cat Papastavrou Brooks, a research assistant in the eating disorder clinic at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; and comedian John Ryan about comedy and mental health.

    Questions about eating disorders or looking for support? Please refer to ⁠⁠The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat⁠
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    31 mins
  • Episode 3: Tom, Robyn and Eshika

    Episode 3: Tom, Robyn and Eshika
    May 7 2026

    In this episode, Dave talks to Tom Rebnar, who took the Comedy for Coping course; comedian Robyn Perkins, who does the Comedy for the Curious show; and Eshika Kafle, a psychologist who worked with Dave on the evaluation of the Comedy for Coping course.

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