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The Velvet Revolution
Join us as we illuminate the weird and wildly complex world of human emotion. From joy and jealousy to love, rage, and everything in between, TVR unpacks the why behind our feelings, behaviours, and the often-surprising outcomes that follow.
Episodes
- The Velvet Revolution
OVERWHELMED or just prideful?
Overwhelmed — Orangutans, Gigolo Santas and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Is your life a pleasant idealistic haven or a horror show in the making? Do we feel…
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How’s your NARCISSIST?
Narcissist — Cavemen, Penguins and The Chippendales. Do we all have a tendency in the modern world to self obsess and seek recognition? Have we lost the…
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Just another MANIC Monday?
Manic — Tom Jones, Bullet trains (again) and Sourdough. Is there an impulsive urge to be manic when all we need is calm? Are we all teetering on the edge but…
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Power of LOVE
Power — Odyssey, Meerkats and Eskimos. Do we realise the true potential of love? Is it just a feeling? Or an unconditional dedication to a cause? And… will we…
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Get KUDOS
Kudos — Marcus Aurelius, Harvey Keitel and Day of the Dead. Do you seek a little praise for your efforts? Are we relying on external factors to boost our sense…
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Feeling JITTERY?
Jittery — Wham, Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Crocodile Dundee. How do we respond to the world around us? Does extreme nervousness and apprehension fuel unnecessary angst…
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Where’s our INSPIRATION?
Inspiration — Blue Zones, Snakes and Ladders. Do we inspire or be inspired? Can we know the full range of human experience and fulfil our potential without it?…
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Why so HURTFUL?
Hurtful — Marilyn Monroe, Baby Cows and Mosquitoes. Hurt people hurt people. Does this mean we are powerless over the unskilful behaviour of others? Is…
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Finding GRACE
Grace — Sex Pistols, Green Tomatoes and Huggy Bear. Are we born with grace? Do we act with compassion and humility towards ourselves or our fellow earthlings?…
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Why the FURY?
Fury — Drones, Baseball bats and Hippies. What’s our part in extreme anger? Is there a storm brewing which we have no control over? Or can we withstand the…
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How do you get your EUPHORIA on?
Euphoria — Ringo Starr, China and Skull Tattoos. What stimulates you to get out of bed each day? Is your happiness determined by external factors? Or, do you…
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Do we have an appetite for DESTRUCTION?
Destruction — Jeff Buckley, Volcanos and Charles Manson. Is there an extraordinarily exceptional force of nature in us waiting to be unleashed? If so, does…
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What is this CATASTROPHIC nonsense?
Catastrophic — Axe throwing, Stag do’s and the Jesus nut. Why do we take ourselves and life so seriously? Is it possible that something far greater lies…
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Are we in BONDAGE?
Bondage — Punk, Braveheart and Ninjas. How are we enslaved? Where’s our power gone? Do we give it away or do we feed it? Let’s find out.Any thoughts, emotions…
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Is ACCEPTANCE that simple?
Acceptance — Vicky Pollard, Tai Chi and Custard. Can I accept where I am in this moment in time? Do I feel good enough? Whose role is it to make me feel…
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Season 3 TRAILER: RETURN OF The Velvet Revolution!
Join us as we reflect on the past, present and future of the TVR. What have we achieved? What have we learnt, and where are we going…? Any thoughts, emotions…
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Have we any ZEST left?
Zest — Bananas, Tortoises and Iggy Pop. What’s our motive for getting out of bed in the morning? Are we clocking in with zero fuel in the tank? Or can we…
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Do we understand YIN and YANG?
Yin and Yang — Peanuts, Pilgrimages and Carl Jung. How do we find a sense of balance in the world? Can we see ourselves from a number of perspectives or are we…
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Where does XENOPHOBIA land with us?
Xenophobia — Black Panther, Astronauts and British Bulldogs. Is it possible to not feel alienated in a world which appears to be highly xenophobic? Do borders…
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Am I WILLING to accept change?
Willingness — Jesus Christ Superstar, Amadeus and Popcorn. At what point do I become willing to make any significant changes in my life? Am I prepared to go to…
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Is my VULNERABLE unutterable?
Vulnerable — Squirrels, Uri Geller and Jiu-Jitsu. Am I able to ask for help, or even recognise that I need it? Does my inner voice sabotage any efforts to move…
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UPTIGHT… is everything alright?
Uptight — Smoking, Stevie Wonder and Sourdough. How do we find healthy ways of letting go? Are we walking around ready to implode at the slightest thing? Or…
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How THOUGHTFUL am I really?
Thoughtful — Neighbours, Buddhist Monks and Jason Donovan. Do we give careful consideration to how we treat our own lives and how we treat others? Or, are we…
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Does us being SHY stop us being?
Shy — Elvis, Sharks and Batman. How do we accept ourselves in a world full of competitiveness and doubt? Do we value ourselves enough to not compare our lives…
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Are we RELIABLE enough?
Reliable — Hot dogs, Zombie apocalypse and the Karate Kid. Can we trust ourselves to make the right choices? Do we place short term pleasures ahead of long…
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Are we able to QUELL appropriately?
Quell — Pink Panther, Asylums and James Bond. How do we discern our response to the world? Are we blindly repeating old patterns due to suppressing our truth?…
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Can we be more PATIENT?
Patience — Roger Moore, Jaws and grab machines. In a world filled with immediacy, do we find the time to be patient with ourselves and others? Can we get off…
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Am I OPTIMISTIC about myself?
Optimistic — Baked beans, black beetles and Monty Python. How do we maintain being empowered whilst the world appears to be so broken? Is it easier to stay…
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How do we NOURISH ourselves?
Nourish — Frank Zappa, Ram Dass and Formula 1. Does our quest to pursue the ‘good stuff’ hinder our search for happiness? Can we feel peace and contentment in…
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Why can we feel MISUNDERSTOOD?
Misunderstood — Disco balls, Kung fu and desert islands. Do we get led astray misrepresenting ourselves in a world where prestige, power, and success are…
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Are we LETHARGIC for a reason?
Lethargic — Mad Max, drag racing and ET. Does our lack of energy and enthusiasm for a cause mean we are failing? Or can we transform this into positive change…
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Can our KINDNESS be the answer?
Kindness — Cary Grant, Bob Marley and the Titanic. Kill’ em with kindness? Is it really possible to transform ourselves and the world we live in simply by…
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Where does JOY sit in our lives?
Joy — Alan Partridge, Little Mix and shooting stars. How do we cultivate a sense of Joy? Are we able to experience moments of happiness and pleasure alone? Or…
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Is our INTUITION accurate?
Intuition — Halos, black cabs and SAS. How do we know our instincts are coming from a place of authenticity? Should we always follow that impulsive feeling?…
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Where’s our HUMILITY at?
Humility — Spices Girls, B movies and Vinny Jones. Does a healthy dose of honesty lead us to the promised land of humility? Or do we need to practice the art…
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Do we worship the cult of GRANDIOSITY?
Grandiosity — Ronnie Corbett, Leopard print leggings and The Beastie Boys. Join us as we explore the pretentiousness and absurdity of a grandiose world. What…
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Is FORGIVENESS the key to set us free?
Forgiveness — Glastonbury Tor, Gillian Anderson and narcissist Directors. How do we find harmony in opposition to people who have contrasting viewpoints? Is it…
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How do we ENABLE?
Enable — Clockwork orange, UFO and strip inventory. Join us as we explore the endless ways we give ourselves permission to conduct our lives. Can we stay true…
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Are we DISHONEST about who we are?
Dishonest — Burnt toast, Peter Pan and Gilbert the alien. Is it possible to be truly honest in our everyday lives when we are not fully conscious? Join us to…
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Does COMPULSIVE behaviour rule our lives?
Compulsion — Conkers, hot porridge and Kate Bush. Compulsion, addiction, obsession… are we blindly attaching to unskilful responses due to irresistible urges?…
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Are lack of BOUNDARIES draining us?
Boundaries — Adam and the Ants, sex robots and butterflies. Join us in a quest to establish what boundaries we may or may not have. Can we go through life with…
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Where is our AWE coming from?
Awe — Rusty Lee, sugar rushes and Some Mothers Do Ave ‘Em. Do we need to be cautious about where we place our focus and energies? Can distraction lead us…
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Season 2 TRAILER: The Velvet Revolution STRIKES BACK!
We try to do a serious script. Let’s see what happens…Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at…
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What are we ZEALOUS about really?
Zealous — Tornadoes, Nick Cave and infinity pools. Do we need to be cautious about where we place our time and energies? Is it possible to be over zealous in…
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How did we arrive in the land of the YAHOO?
Yahoo — Bounty hunters, Porky Pig and the Death Star. Join us as we discover yahoo’s definition - in layman’s terms the rude and obnoxious voices that dominate…
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Are we living in an X-RATED phenomenon?
X-Rated — Houdini, acid trips and brown paper bags. Join us as we unpack the shadow side of our nature and how it can effect our experience. Does feeding the…
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Can we find WONDER in our everyday?
Wonder — Viking drummers, Kurt Cobain and Lakota Inipis. Where do we find splendorous wonder in our lives? Or are we disconnected and bored with just being…
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What on earth is VICARIOUS living?
Vicarious — Monty Python, turbo dads and blue pills. Do we always end up regretting the way we spend our lives or are we making positive choices that leave us…
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How does UNGRATEFULNESS lead to negativity?
Ungratefulness —Beatrix Potter, stormtroopers and crocodile loafers. Does a lack of appreciation make us fill the void with “stuff” that is not fulfilling? Is…
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Is TOLERANCE about acceptance?
Tolerance — Burning rituals, road rage and the Maldives. Is tolerance a sign of weakness or a sign of strength? Join us as we explore how tolerance can either…
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Can feeling SAFE be hard to find?
Safe — Tom Cruise, lullabies and king cobras. How do we cultivate a strong sense of safety in a world of turbulence and uncertainty? Is it possible to create…
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Does being RAUCOUS hide authenticity?
Raucous — Banksy, Basil Fawlty and The Beatles. Join us to explore whether loud and harsh behaviours may be covering up a massive need to be heard and seen. Do…
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How do we find QUIET amongst chaos?
Quiet — Big muffs, condors and Camden market. Where do we find the inner peace we seek in a world full of noise? Is it possible to tune out in order to dial…
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Is PROCRASTINATION born out of fear?
Procrastination — Festival toilets, Yoda and elastic rubber bands. Can procrastination prevent us from moving forward in life? How do we overcome it in order…
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Can OBEDIENCE be productive?
Obedience — Rats tails, pub gardens and Ewoks. Does the current world we inhabit influence our desire to subscribe to unskilful behaviours, or do we need to…
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Where does NEUROTIC behaviour come from?
Neurotic — Feral dogs, Charlie Brown and voodoo magic. Join us as we figure out the nature of being neurotic. Do we all embody signs of neurosis in our lives…
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Are we MASKING our truth?
Masking — Spinal tap, toy guns and breakdancing. Is it possible to go out into the world and be ourselves, or do we need to create an alternative reality to…
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Is LONELINESS just part of life?
Loneliness — Cuban heels, hot pants and superheroes anonymous. Is the framework of the world leaving us undernourished and disconnected? Join us as we explore…
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How does KARMA effect us?
Karma — Blood smoothies, Al Capone and unicorns. Is karma a superstition or is it having a truly profound effect on how we live our lives? Join us to explore…
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Is JEALOUSY sitting in us all?
Jealousy — Plastic dinosaurs, cult leaders and 1970s porn. Join us as we explore where in our lives jealousy may sit. Can it be problematic? And if so, does it…