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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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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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Welcome to this month's episode with guest Maria Terry (@mariaterrydesign on Instagram )

Maria is a performance designer for live arts. She completed an MA Performance Design at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2021, during which time she was awarded the John Elvery prize to recognise Excellence in Stage Design. Previously Maria studied at the University of York, before finding her feet as a scenic artist, designer and maker, working with a variety of companies across the UK. She is part of East Midlands collective B Team, who create theatre about the environment that provokes conversation and change. Maria is a regular speaker and workshop facilitator at UoD, NTU, University of the Arts London and for schools, youth and community groups. Maria is currently the Design and Technology Technician at a local Community School which enables her to focus on building her creative career, including renting her studio at Banks Mill Studios. Maria was Shortlisted for the coveted emerging stage design Linbury Prize in 2021 for her integrated approach towards sustainability.

Key discussion points:

• Navigating the post-Covid theatre landscape as a freelance designer
• Creating sustainable designs for live theatre, film and TV productions
• The challenges we face as creatives in this ever-evolving world

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Wilderness of Creativity with fellow podcast guest and speaker, Tara Pratt (@adhdfest on Instagram)

Tara is a podcast host and Speaker from Yorkshire. An explorer of late diagnosed ADHD, personal development and the law of attraction, she has over 20 years experience in television and stage. Tara has delivered goal setting workshops for over 200 women in the UK and runs her online presence, ”ADHDFest” providing a weekly podcast of the same name with great response from listeners. Most recently, Tara published her first book "The Burnout Bible" - a workbook and guide for Neurodivergent adults navigating burnout. Outside of work, Tara spends most of her time with husband Peter and their two children Sofia (15) and Theo (7).

Key discussion points:

• the challenges Tara has faced and the inner strengths she has uncovered since her diagnosis of ADHD
• launching the ADHDFest podcast and why Tara is motivated to share simple, easy to implement strategies with her community
• insights into how our current education system could better serve our neurodivergent children and young people

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Welcome to this week's episode pf The Wilderness of Creativity with fellow podcaster and polymath, Tricia Duffy (@Intenyearstime on Instagram)

Tricia Duffy is a polymath! She’s a media consultant, podcaster, public speaker, songwriter and singer. Based in West London, and originally hailing from Portsmouth, Tricia Duffy started her career working as an entertainer on cruise ships in the United States. After several years at sea, she began a second career in TV, working at IMG, Sky, BBC and 2012 she founded strategy consulting firm Lily Grey. In 2017 she began writing and performing her own songs first with Americana duo Duffy & Bird and later via her solo project Little Lore. In 2023 she became the United Kingdom Chapter Coordinator for NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International). Alongside her solo artist project Little Lore, Tricia writes with other artists and for television and film. In Ten Years Time was created when Tricia was seeking to encompass the duality of her consulting identity with her songwriting.

Key discussion points:

• The 10 year philosophy and the importance of planning for a creative future
• Celebrating achievements and surprises along the way
• The journey of creativity and the influence of family and friends

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Welcome to this week's episode with special guest, Joy Coach Leah Evans (@Leahevansfindyourjoy on Instagram)

Mum of 3, dancing enthusiast, feeder, over sharer, energy bringer. I was a teacher for 20 years, until last year I handed in my resignation to be a Joy Coach. Now I’m on a joy mission, reminding people they matter and so does their joy. In essence I’m a ‘joy spreader.’ Encouraging people to love loudly and live life with the lid off!

Key discussion points:

• Finding joy in everyday moments and the reality of navigating motherhood
• The importance of authentic connections and the power of dance
• Creating joyful habits that support personal growth

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Welcome to the first episode of Series 2 with linocut artist, Heather Moore (@thepeacockandtheprintmaker on Instagram)

Heather Moore initially began creating linocuts as a form of therapy, but her passion for the process grew so strong that she decided to pursue it professionally. She left her teaching career to establish her own art business as a self-employed artist in 2022. Inspired by nature, memories, and the wonders of the world, Heather produces vibrant artworks designed to lift your mood and provide space for reminiscence and dreaming. Her recent work celebrates the dynamic waves of the North East coastline, as well as family trips through forests and around lakes. Deeply intrigued by how colour influences mood, Heather creates images that blend observation with imagination, playing with colour manipulation to evoke emotion. Her artistic process involves combining uplifting colours with textures and lines derived from her sketches, layered through multiple stages of lino reduction print - each piece uniquely created and impossible to reproduce exactly again.

Key discussion points:

• Rediscovering creativity through printmaking and the art of printmaking techniques
• The importance of investing in creative community spaces
• Balancing creativity with our other commitments
• The role of creativity in schools and access to Arts education

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