The Curated Nest Podcast

In this episode:* The joy of a chaise longue * The simple joy of comfort * How views affect our wellbeing * Art that documents stages of life * The importance of nostalgia Anke Rainbow creates quirky & unique art & jewellery inspired by Bonnie Scotland and amazing  Northumberland. Reloving, repurposing and up cycling materials where possible play a big part in Anke’s practice. Her work lovingly portrays her admiration for beloved & cherished Scottish & Northumbrian

In this episode:* The importance of space and quiet * The idea of a forever home * Living in a gallery * The joy of walled gardens * How visualising her happy place helps with sleep Today’s guest is Brenda Kilgallon — a change strategist, coach, and champion for women over 50 who are ready to stop putting everyone else first and finally live life on their own terms. With a career spanning corporate sales, training, lecturing, and running her own consultancy, Brenda has

Kimberli Werner is an abstract expressionist artist inspired by the textures, colours, and forms in the natural world, and specifically by decaying and eroding surfaces. She paints intuitively using a variety of mixed media. Her self-taught technique focuses on spontaneous creativity and not being tied to any one particular outcome. Her many-layered paintings emerge as bursts of spirited energy and colour and can be found at kimberliwerner.com. In this episode: * Moving across the

Aoife was born in Dublin and has lived in the North East for over 20 years. She studied History of Art in University and worked in PR for 25 years until she launched her own business last year. Aoife decided to lean into her passion for creativity and creating and become a professional gift wrapper. Her dream is to one day have a customised ice-cream van and be a mobile gift wrapper! In just one year, Aoife has launched a number of themed corporate workshops, worked with many private clients

Lauren Deakin is the designer and founder of Dopamine Design Co, a brand fuelled by colour, character, and a love of all things vintage. A self-confessed upcycling and colour addict, Lauren creates bold, dopamine-boosting prints and homeware that bring big personality into everyday spaces. With a background in textile print design, she handcrafts seasonal collections and one-of-a-kind pieces — from painted vintage lampstands to botanical prints — as well as bespoke commissions for homes and

In our very first episode, Heather sits down with Jill Whitehouse, Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and founder of Inspired to Change Newcastle. Jill has spent over 30 years as a teacher and senior leader in primary schools across Newcastle and North Tyneside before retraining in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy — a modern, positive talk therapy rooted in neuroscience. Today, she runs a thriving private practice in Gosforth, Newcastle, as well as working online, helping clients aged 7–107 take

Coming Autumn 2025! The Curated Nest Podcast — the place where creativity, colour, and home come together. I’m Heather Moore, a printmaker and lifelong lover of joyful, expressive living spaces. I believe our homes are more than walls and furniture - they’re nests we curate, fill with meaning, and share with the people we love. Each week, I’ll be sitting down with creative business owners, artists, and makers to uncover the stories behind their spaces: their favourite rooms and objects, the