When Tom approached us a few months ago, he had a slightly unusual take on recovery in mind. Tom is a "cosplayer" - someone who roleplays in costume as a hobby - and it's a lot more popular than we realised. As word about Tom's idea got out, more and more people agreed that cosplay had helped them, and asked to join in. With a whopping seven people in the final Zoom room, it's been our best-attended podcast so far!
Our chat includes cosplayers Tom, Kev, and Erin, live-action roleplayer Anne, and specialist cosplay photographer Jo of Fab Fantasy UK (who was kind enough to photograph some of our cosplayers for our website - thank you Jo!). Hosted by Jody and Em from the Recovery Devon team, the gang explores why stepping into costume can be magical for mental health. It's a great way to connect with emotions, get creative, and find your tribe. The fun really shines through!
Links mentioned in the podcast:
Fab Fantasy UK
Article - "The Neuroscience of Game of Thrones"
Dumnonni Chronicles
UK Cosplay Community
AniMangaPop Club
London Super Comic Con And Beyond