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Welcome to this week's episode with special guests Heidi Cross and Marielle Molette (@dementiatalkwithmandh on Instagram)

Heidi Lee Cross is a copywriter and poet with a background in media. She worked as a producer for many years before focussing on writing. She has helped care and advocate for her mum who has Alzheimer’s for the last 8 years. She has self published two books, the second a mix of personal stories, poems, and tips about her experiences of dementia caregiving. She loves with her partner and 12 year old son in North London. Marielle Molette has a background in the NHS and social care and is fluent in French. She is passionate about dementia advocacy and has helped care for her mum who has Alzheimer’s for 10 years. She appeared in a video for Royal Free Trust about outcomes for dementia patients in hospital - and talked passionately about her mum. She lives in North London with her husband and two teenage sons. We set up @dementiatalkwithMandH to help us process our feelings on this difficult and challenging journey and to help others.

Key discussion points:

• Recognising early signs of Dementia and navigating the emotional landscape of caregiving
• The impact of trauma on cognitive decline
• Creative expression as a coping mechanism and writing as a form of healing
• The role of art and music in Dementia care settings

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Copyright 2025 Lucy Colgan

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Wilderness of Creativity with dear friend, John Darvell (@nocturn_dance on Instagram)

John Darvell is a dynamic professional with a truly inspiring journey that bridges the worlds of art, technology, and community. As the founder and director of NOCTURN, he’s led innovative dance projects that fuse digital technology with interactive storytelling, all while championing inclusivity and co-creation. With a background spanning creative arts direction, web and graphic design, and project management, John brings a versatile and insightful perspective to every conversation.

Key discussion points:

• John's decision to ditch the routine of 9-5 and pursue his professional dance training
• The impact of social media on creativity
• The many challenges individuals in the LGBT community face and the importance of allyship
• Childhood dreams, the power of community dance and future creative aspirations

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Wilderness of Creativity with special guest, Tara Jackson (@empathpreneurs on Instagram)

Tara is a creativity coach. She supports leaders to unlock creative ideas, nurture their unique gifts and skills, solve problems and identify areas for growth (with improved wellbeing as a side effect). She is also the author of four books (so far) – the Embodied series, and wrote and painted the Embodied Wisdom oracle deck.

Key discussion points:

• What is a Creativity Coach?
• Learning from the natural cycles of creation and honouring each phase, including the need to rest and recharge
• Practical tips, strategies and daily routines that can help us stay in creative flow for longer

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