“Happiness is a choice. It is something I've been working on for a while, because we aren’t programmed for happiness as human beings, we’re programmed for survival.”

Tessa Cobb, the founder of The Happy Book Company, is dedicated to creating children's books centred on choosing happiness.

Through her stories and illustrations, she imparts profound wisdom about choosing happiness, regardless of life's challenges. Her characters embark on journeys that unveil the transformative power of human connection, the unwavering strength of perseverance, the importance of self-pride, the beauty of trust, and the necessity of self-love.

This episode offers remarkable insights for anyone. Whether you're interested in writing or illustrating for children, seeking inspiration, or grappling with a creative rut, this episode is for you.

Sponsored in-kind by @emergeinbath creative studio and @radiobathofficial

In this episode, originally recorded in 2021, Lex & Doug invite us to harness the power of theatre to reshape the world around us.

They guide us through the complete journey of bringing a theatrical production to fruition, spanning from conception to the grand stage. They dive deep into the fusion of social insights and performance and highlight how art can be a catalyst for change and a mirror to society's complexities, offering a captivating exploration of the intersection between creativity and social consciousness. 

During this period, the company was gearing up for their production of "The Fish Cage." This play was conceived out of a passionate response to the dearth of discourse surrounding toxic masculinity. 

As an added treat, we're delighted to present an extract from "The Fish Cage," brilliantly performed by Patrick James Withey. 

Sponsored in-kind by @emergeinbath creative studio and @radiobathofficial

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