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The Wilderness of Creativity

If you are looking for fast hacks or viral growth tips, this is not the place! However, if you’re looking for depth, vulnerability and a sense of belonging while feeling lost or "in between", then you have finally found your tribe! The Wilderness of Creativity is the platform for creatives, thinkers and dreamers to share their stories of survival. Through meaningful conversations with inspiring guests and gentle solo reflections, we will brave the wilderness of creativity together as a means to gain

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28:13

What are you searching for?

The Wilderness of Creativity ·

2026/03/05

Have you ever felt like you should be more creative than you are? In this honest and reflective solo episode of The Wilderness of Creativity, Lucy shares what really happened when she sat down to record… without a clear plan. After noticing what people are searching for online - questions like “Can creativity be taught?”, “How do I build creative confidence?” and "is it passion or persistance that sets you apart" - Lucy signposts you to powerful past conversations that speak directly to those

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48:40

Let's talk about sex, baby!

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2026/02/26

*Trigger warning: This episode contains explicit discussions about sex, including references to sexual experiences, intimacy, consent, and adult themes. Listener discretion is advised, especially for those who may be sensitive to sexual content. This episode is intended for mature audiences only.What if the key to better sex isn’t performance, but presence?In this rich and thoughtful conversation, host Lucy Colgan sits down with psychotherapist Nadine Pittam to unpack how shame, silence and unspoken

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08:29

What's shame got to do with it?

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2026/02/26

Trigger warning: This episode contains explicit discussions about sex, including references to sexual experiences, intimacy, consent, and adult themes. Listener discretion is advised, especially for those who may be sensitive to sexual content. This episode is intended for mature audiences only.What if the thing you’re most embarrassed about… isn’t actually yours to carry? In this bonus episode, we spend seven minutes unpacking shame: where it comes from, why it sticks, and how it quietly shapes our

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52:51

What happens when we finally choose vulnerability?

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2026/02/12

Could your garden be the safest space to cultivate your story?In this conversation, Kendall Marie Platt discusses how she has rediscovered herself through the creative and restorative art of horticultural therapy. With honesty and vulnerability, she shares her the impact of a late ADHD diagnosis, bullying and why cultivating safe and nurturing spaces for women matters so deeply to her. Kendall reflects on gardening as both a therapeutic practice and a creative process, one that invites patience,

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11:24

How do you define your relationship with time?

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2026/02/05

Are we measuring ourselves against a clock that doesn’t reflect our true experiences?In a world that often glorifies productivity and success, this conversation about time can feel overwhelming and even shaming. In this episode, first time podcast host Lucy Colgan invites you to consider the complexities of the 24 hour myth. Lucy shares her own experience of juggling a full-time job and motherhood, highlighting how busy lives can distort our perception of time: the busier we become, the quicker our

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22:54

Stories beyond borders

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2026/01/29

What happens when a corporate finance career meets creativity, culture and courage?Urmi’s journey reveals how creativity can redefine leadership and why women’s voices matter now more than ever. In this episode, we explore the themes of inner strength, work-life balance and the importance of storytelling in leadership. Urmi shares how she embraces her multifaceted identities as a corporate finance professional, creative mentor and podcaster, emphasising the need for women in leadership roles and the

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11:54

Do ideas find us, or do we find them?

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2026/01/21

What inspires you? Inspiration may not always arrive with a fanfare; often, it is the quiet persistence of an idea that demands our attention. By creating an environment that nurtures imagination, embracing discomfort, and engaging with our communities, we can unlock our creative potential.I’d love to hear from you! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube - be sure to subscribe here so you never miss an episode - and check out our FREE Substack newsletter!Enjoying the show? You can rate

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32:28

How one idea became an innovative Safeguarding platform

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2026/01/15

What happens when real-life challenges spark creative change? Karean Carr shares how lived experience, community, and courage led her to create a safeguarding tool childminders truly need: Little Link IDIn this conversation, Karean shares her journey as a childminder and the inspiration behind her innovative product, Little Link ID. The discussion explores the importance of child safety, the evolution of her idea from a bracelet to a comprehensive ID solution, and the challenges of overcoming

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26:11

Reconnect with your why

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2026/01/08

What if the reset you’re craving doesn’t require starting over, just remembering why you started in the first place?This episode is an invitation to gently reset your creative vision without burning everything down. I share five grounding reflections to help you reconnect with the why behind your work, not what you’ve built, not what it’s become, but what first felt alive when you began. We talk about naming what feels heavy without judgment, redefining success on your own terms, and choosing a pace

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02:08

Trailer 2026

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2026/01/01

Not all paths are clear. Sometimes, we are simply invited to wander. This year, the podcast unfolds as a mix of solo episodes, guest conversations, short mini-series, reflective pauses and listener voices gathered from the Lost & Found workshops which will be running throughout 2026. Together, we are going to trace the beautiful mess of making, becoming, and continuing even when the path isn’t clear.This is a space for the messy middle of creativity - for taking the road less travelled,

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12:30

Leave life at the door

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2025/12/15

What if nothing is actually wrong with you… what if you’ve just lost touch with your natural cycle?The next '[Lost] and Found' workshop is on 15th January 2026 with Accredited Menstrual Cycle Coach Amy Blakeman. This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering yourself. Through cycle awareness, reflection and practical tools, Amy will guide you to understand how your menstrual cycle influences your energy, emotions, creativity, and capacity, so you can stop working against your body and

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12:48

How to go with the festive flow

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2025/12/08

This is an episode for anyone feeling lost in their creativity, especially around this time of year - and is a reminder that you’re not alone! In this last-minute-but-perfectly-timed episode, Lucy invites listeners into the wilderness to reflect on creativity, change and the unexpected guidance that seems to arrive just when we need it most.Lucy explores how tiny energetic shifts in our living spaces can open the door to new opportunities, manifestation and the deep wisdom gathered from a year of

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20:01

Stop worrying about being 'good'

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2025/12/04

What happens when your creativity starts to feel heavy, exhausting or even impossible?in this bonus episode with this week's guest, Jenny Leigh Hodgins, we talk about reconnecting with creativity in a ways that feels less pressured, and how creative expression can become a powerful anchor during major life transitions. We also talk about learning how to accept praise, celebrate your work, and the messy and imperfect nature of the creative process. I’d love to hear from you! You can find us on

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39:12

Your inner critic isn’t your enemy

The Wilderness of Creativity ·

2025/12/01

What if your greatest creative breakthrough isn’t about mastering technique, but learning to quiet the voice that says you’re not enough?In this conversation, Jenny Leigh Hodgins discusses the essence of creativity, emphasising that true creativity transcends skill and technique. She advocates for silencing the inner critic to connect with one's authentic voice and intent, fostering a more genuine creative expression.I’d love to hear from you! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube - be

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27:15

How to create a sense of belonging when life uproots you

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2025/11/27

What does it mean to belong when life keeps uprooting you? In part 2 of this week's episode, Bex opens up about how her business has been shaped by displacement and re-rooted through creativity. Through poetry, storytelling and values-driven action, we explore how identity is not just inherited but 'designed' over time. This is an invitation to reclaim your voice and discover what belonging really means for you. I’d love to hear from you! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube - be sure

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37:28

Accidental moments of togetherness

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2025/11/24

Home is a human right. Last year over five million people turned to Shelter for advice. New research shows at least 354,000 people in England, including 161,500 children, will spend Christmas without a home (stats from Dec 2024). In this conversation, Bex shares her personal journey, reflecting on how her experiences of moving homes and becoming a mother have shaped her identity and career in advertising. She discusses the emotional connection to home and the challenges she faced as a single mother

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41:25

Feel the fear and do it anyway

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2025/11/17

What if the real power of creativity simply lies in showing up? In this episode, host Lucy Colgan continues her conversation with Sarah McDowell about where it all began, inviting listeners behind the scenes of her own creative journey, and reflects on what it really means to take the road less travelled. Drawing from the experience of launching the podcast just over 18 months ago, Lucy shares the laughter, vulnerability and unexpected insights that come from just starting, long before feeling like

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53:31

Leading from the heart

The Wilderness of Creativity ·

2025/11/10

What if the true strength of owning a small business lies not in scaling fast, but in leading with heart, sensitivity and genuine human connection?In this inspiring episode, we explore the essence of conscious entrepreneurship and the power of embracing sensitivity as a vital component of creative leadership. Discover how building authentic communities and fostering human connections can revolutionise the way you approach your business, transforming collaborations and workshops into deeply

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55:17

You'll never influence the world trying to be like it

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2025/11/03

When life uproots you, what if it’s not the end, but the beginning of a slower kind of 'becoming'?Rosie’s story is one of creation in the midst of chaos. In this episode, she shares the birth story of The Triplet Tree, where Rosie combines three strands of her work - dance, massage and volunteering as forms of connection and healing. We explore how global disruption sparked not just adaptation, but transformation: a move to Bavaria, the building of a survival cabin, and the deep questioning of

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40:40

Show up and the magic will happen

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2025/10/27

Can you see the invisible line that shapes your creative journey so far? Through the gentle guidance of nature, Elizabeth has discovered the invisible line that connects us all between the joy and sorrow, self-expression and self-care. She encourages us to understand how artistic practice becomes a form of inner resilience, revealing moments of beauty and meaning even in the depths of grief. This soulful conversation offers a reminder: creativity isn’t just an outlet, it’s a lifeline. I’d love to

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