In this deeply personal episode, Monica chats with actor and Traitors presenter Alan Cumming, who shares his story of surviving an abusive childhood with a father obsessed with his hair and the lasting impact it left on him. He reflects on the power of speaking openly about his trauma, how sharing his story has helped him heal, and why he still struggles wit ... Show More
Oct 2021
Alan Cumming | Making Peace & Claiming Joy
<p>Surviving what he describes as a tormented childhood riddled with abuse, Alan Cumming turned to acting, before he knew it was acting, as a way to step out of the world he inhabited and into one of his own creation. One that was safe, where he made the rules. That impulse event ... Show More
46m 51s
Nov 2021
Alan Cumming 🦄
Alan Cumming (Spy Kids, Golden Eye) and Justin discuss Alan’s relationship with Tonka the chimp, the nuances that surround his Scottish identity, and Alan shares a story about his first encounter with acclaimed director, Stanley Kubrick.Alan’s new book, Baggage, is available ever ... Show More
1h 35m
Mar 2021
trauma & generational healing: are you actually wise or is it the childhood trauma?
<p>it's the trauma talking. in this week's episode of Goes Without Saying, sephy & wing are unpacking childhood trauma, generational imbalances, and the desire to heal from the past. from problematic parenting styles to trauma bonding, we're deep diving into personal traumas ... Show More
57m 27s
Feb 2024
change, trauma, & moving on: rip freud u would've loved this ep
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on change, knowing when to move on, childhood trauma and relationship breakdowns, conflict, closure, communication, insomnia, and jamie laing. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61 ... Show More
42m 26s