Blair's Blues And Other News

Presenter of Music to Survive By Blair Chadwick, and our producer Elizabeth Mizon, interview each other to introduce you to the podcast! Through an examination of their own love of music, and their journeys through mental health and fitness, Blair and Elizabeth outline how the podcast came about and what they are hoping to deliver for their audience. Blair discusses some of the misconceptions people have around the experience of being bipolar, and Elizabeth talks about Dr. Elaine Aron’s research around High Sensitivity and its links to anxiety and depression in young people. They also touch on the concept of the ‘problematic fave’, long-distance relationships during COVID, and the grief of losing a parent.Listen along to Elizabeth’s and Blair’s songs at this Spotify playlist. Discussions begin:Barwick Green (BBC’s The Archers theme) (14:42)She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals (16:22)Fire Brigade - The Move (18:28)On and On - The Longpigs (20:42)The Leak - Nikitch (28:09)Giant Steps - Coltrane (32:08)Doo