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Mar 2025
55m 29s

The Dynamo mask protected me: Steven Fra...

Fearne Cotton
About this episode

Dynamo brought epic magic into a lot of people’s lives, but now Steven Frayne is taking off the mask and choosing to notice the moments of magic he’s experienced around him. In particular, that’s the people – friends, family, doctors, strangers – who’ve helped him find joy again after hitting rock bottom.

 

In this chat with Fearne, Steven talks about the devastating reality of trialling different medication for Crohn’s and the effect this has on mental health, as well as what he’s learnt from experiencing so much physical pain. Can we choose to connect over pain rather than isolating ourselves from others?

 

Steven also explains how being an easy target for bullies at school meant he learnt how to problem solve and hustle, but what do you do when success comes and you don’t know how to cope with it?

 

Steven’s show, Up Close and Magical, is at The Underbelly in Soho, and is opening on the 28th March.

 

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank chat about suicidal ideation so do take care while listening.

 

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