Have A Kind Word With Yourself: The Podcast
Have A Kind Word With Yourself is a new podcast by Canadian poet and performer, Rose Condo.
In a time of doom and distraction, it feels hard to stay in touch with creativity and inner kindness. This podcast features fun and insightful chats about ways we can try to keep kind, creative and connected.
Join Rose as she speaks to amazing fellow creatives about how they find inspiration and kindness in their work.
Based in England, Rose is an award-winning spoken word poet who performs her work across the UK and internationally. She brings compassion and empathy to her encounters and - if you meet with her in person - she'll probably bring snacks too!
www.rosecondo.net
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Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
It's the very first episode! I speak with Kieren King, an acclaimed poet and producer. Kieren takes us through his journey from a filing clerk to a renowned poet, and the value of community and connection along the way. We talk about his new book, "Spit and Sawdust" as well as the importance of embracing messiness as creatives, the need to actively support the arts, and advocating for an inclusive creative community.
Below are links for organisations and projects that we discussed:
Kieren’s debut poetry collection, Spit & Sawdust: https://flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/spit-sawdust
Kieren’s collaboration project, Prequel to the Sequel: https://flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/the-prequel-to-the-sequel
Kieren performing Salford is a Broadway Musical: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pNRhxRcqWM
Slamchester tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/manchester/53two-theatre/slamchester/e-mjrpex
53Two theatre in Manchester: https://www.53two.com/
Sophie Willan’s Alma’s Not Normal: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09r3q71
Biz Bond: www.instagram.com/bizm.s/
Rose’s website: www.rosecondo.net
Rose’s website artwork is by Niamh Wood: www.etsy.com/shop/LittleBadgerArts
Have A Kind Word With Yourself podcast music was composed and recorded by Eleonora Rosca: www.instagram.com/eleonorarosca
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Coming to your ears soon, this podcast from Rose Condo explores how we can keep kind, creative and connected. In each episode, Rose chats with a fellow creative about how they keep thriving and connected in their work.