09 Oct

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Why is it important to have a creative practice? What might stop you developing one? During my early 30s when I was suffering with postnatal depression and anxiety I stopped thinking of myself as a creative being. This was not good. I discovered creativity was essential to maintaining my mental health and wellbeing.  Hear my story of how I have learnt to incorporate creativity into my life on a daily basis. Encouragement and practical tips for getting the creative juices flowing. And if you think this episode is not for you because you 'are not a creative person' - I want to...

02 Oct

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Does the idea of self-care make you feel icky or entitled or indulgent? Me too. And yet I have needed to learn to care for myself. Self-care isn't a nice optional extra, it is essential. But while taking a bubbly bath or booking a massage is lovely, it isn't the place to start. If you want to learn to care for yourself and to do it consistently, you have to begin with curiosity.  Additional information: The book I refer to in this episode is: Emotional Agility by Susan David. It is a fantastic insightful read, highly recommended.      ...

01 Oct

Posted at 18:04h in Podcast
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I am a beginner. This is my first episode. It isn't easy to be a beginner and there seem to be so many reasons not to start. What if I fail? What if I don't know how? What if it feels too difficult? But if you don't start, you will never do anything. Here I discuss why and how to start when you aren't sure how. Covering ideas including imposter syndrome, living with a scarcity mentality, and how to be okay with being a bit crap to begin with.  Podcast mentions and links: The course I took where I learnt the basics...