Shaun Nolan presents
WHAT I’M GRATEFUL FOR TODAY
As lockdown 2.0 endures in the UK, the mental health crisis faces another huge challenge. Writer and actor Shaun Nolan (Pickle, Paper Dolls) has created a new podcast, What I’m Grateful for Today, which highlights the importance of gratitude in these uncertain times.
Shaun believes that encouraging a positive mindset every morning is a vital remedy at times like these, so he decided to help get his dwindling mental health back on track by starting his fifth podcast, What I’m Grateful for Today, where he sits down with a different guest each week to each discuss three things they’re grateful for right now.
Speaking of the show’s healing power, Shaun says, “The exercise promotes a positive mental attitude and it’s a game I’ve played with my Grandma for years. When I started doing it with friends over the course of the past six months, I realized the positive effects it has on people, especially those who have never thought of doing it before. Turning this idea into a podcast has been healing for listeners, but it’s also been healing for me when I’ve been having some very low days.”
The first season has already seen guests like YouTuber Mikhila McDaid (known online as ‘Miss Budget Beauty’) and theatre critics The Break A Leggers join Shaun to talk about things like the forward motion of time, the endlessness of love, and making something out of nothing. Future guests include the actress Sinead Matthews (The Crown on Netflix, The Antipodes at the National Theatre, London), and playwright James Graham (Brexit: The Uncivil War for Channel 4, Olivier Award-winner for Labor of Love).
As well as What I’m Grateful for Today, Shaun Nolan was the host and producer of documentary podcast Opening Doors with Shaun Nolan, that finished production after three years in 2018, as well as host and producer of the podcasts Home or Away? with Abbie & Shaun, My Noughties Diary, and Nobody Puts Movies in an Order. All three of those podcasts have finished their runs. Shaun also created, starred in, and wrote the comedy web series Pickle. In December 2017, the show was selected as a semi-finalist for the Best Web Series prize at the Los Angeles Cinefest. He also wrote and starred in the one-man political farce Paper Dolls, which ran at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2018, and was the writer and producer of the Christmas audio play The Sugar Plum, released in December 2019. Shaun regularly writes essays and think-pieces for several publications and websites, most notably a regular column on arts and culture in Vale Life Magazine.
Shaun is available for interview upon request.
Synopsis of What I’m Grateful for Today:
Times are hard on all of us right now, but there’s always something to be grateful for. Join host Shaun Nolan as he sits down with a wide range of guests to discuss three things they’re grateful for today, and why.
ITUNES REVIEWS FOR ‘WHAT I’M GRATEFUL FOR TODAY’:
”This podcast is a welcome dose of positivity in these strange times. It is always fascinating to hear Shaun and his guests discussing three things they are grateful for in each episode and why they have chosen them – a little window into the lives of others that is so welcome when our social contacts are more limited than usual. It also acts as a great reminder to do this ourselves – a simple but beneficial practice, proven to boost our well-being. Another fab podcast series from Shaun that will leave you reflecting on the good things in life and feeling grateful!” Ctljenk
“Really love Shaun’s podcast. During these tough times, it’s easy to get caught up in a spiral of emotions but this beautiful podcast reminds us that there is so much to be grateful for. Uplifting, life-affirming and moving. Thank you Shaun for your gorgeous conversations with interesting people.” AmyLS3
Details & Information
New episodes: Every Wednesday morning at 7am
Season one: Until December 2nd (Season 2 starts January 27th)
Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
Episode running times: Between 25 and 40 minutes
Website: https://shaunnolan.com/
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/
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Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
