UK Health Radio Podcast

UK Health Radio Podcast

UK Health Radio Podcast

  • 104: The Good Listening To Show with Chris Grimes - Episode 104

104: The Good Listening To Show with Chris Grimes - Episode 104

Saturday 18th January 2025

Explore the world of intimacy coordination with Eta O'Brien as she shares her journey and insights into creating safe and respectful intimate scenes.
47 minutes
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The Art of Intimacy Coordination with Eta O'Brien

Episode Overview

  • Importance of open communication, transparency, and consent in intimate scenes.
  • Emotional and psychological impacts of poorly managed intimate scenes.
  • Role of intimacy coordinators in creating a safe environment for actors.
  • Anecdotes from Eta O'Brien's career.
  • Behind-the-scenes processes in film and TV production.
It's about making those connections...allowing everybody to be listened to and heard.
Ever wondered what it takes to choreograph those intimate scenes in your favourite TV shows and films? This episode of The Good Listening To Show with Chris Grimes is a fascinating deep dive into the world of intimacy coordination. Chris chats with Eta O'Brien, a renowned intimacy coordinator who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman.
Eta shares her journey from being a dancer and actor to becoming a pivotal figure in ensuring safe and respectful intimate scenes on set. She discusses the importance of open communication, transparency, and consent in her work, and how these principles help create a safe environment for actors. Eta also touches on the emotional and psychological impacts of poorly managed intimate scenes and how her role helps mitigate these issues.
With anecdotes from her career and insights into the behind-the-scenes processes, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intricacies of film and theatre production. So, if you're curious about how intimacy coordinators help actors perform their best while maintaining their boundaries, this episode is for you.