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Between Two Curtains

Between Two Curtains

Written by: RED NOSES International
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 "Between Two Curtains" is a podcast by RED NOSES International that explores the vital intersection of arts, humour and mental health. We move beyond the ‘red nose’ to host deep, meaningful dialogues with artists, researchers and global experts and examine why humour and the arts are essential tools for emotional wellbeing, especially in difficult times. Whether you are a professional in the healthcare sector, a supporter of social impact or simply someone looking for hope-driven narratives, join us as we pull back the curtain on the serious side of laughter. Based in Vienna, Austria, RED NOSES International has spent more than three decades bringing moments of joy and human connection to those facing challenging circumstances. What began as a local initiative has grown into the world’s largest healthcare clowning organisation, with 11 local RED NOSES organisations delivering expert artistic interventions. Together, we provide critical psychosocial support in hospitals, care homes, rehabilitation centres and displacement settings.RED NOSES International Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Are the arts a missing link in European Mental Health Care?

    Are the arts a missing link in European Mental Health Care?
    May 5 2026
    Welcome to a new 'Between Two Curtains' podcast episode, produced by RED NOSES International as part of our activities for European Mental Health Week 2026 – this year under the theme Stronger Together: Prioritise Mental Health in a Changing Europe. Are the arts a missing link in European Mental Health Care? That is the question we are putting on the table today; and to explore it, we are joined by Ameer Shaheed, an arts and health consultant based in Switzerland, working with the World Health Organization, the Jameel Arts and Health Lab, and the European Commission. He combines a PhD in public health with a passion for music and is intrigued by how shifts in culture and attention can help address individual, environmental and societal challenges.
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    36 mins
  • A different view on leadership: International Women’s Day special

    A different view on leadership: International Women’s Day special
    Mar 7 2026
    Is leadership in the humanitarian sector just about strategy, or is it also about the heart? For International Women's Day, we’re joined by RED NOSES International CEO, Natalie Porias. We’re diving into what it means to lead an international organisation at the intersection of arts and health, and why staying 'human' is the most professional thing a leader can do. This is Episode 1 of "Between Two Curtains".
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    26 mins
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