Breaking the Blocks
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Thanks for stopping by! Life is tough, and I think this podcast might offer you some relief. My aim? To inspire you to overcome some of your own blocks through the inspirational, honest, and at times, downright raw conversations with some wonderful guests, not huge celebrities, regular people like you and I. Let’s see how they have overcome the difficulties in their lives and offer you some advice and more importantly hope.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 40 episodes
Breaking the Blocks
Latest Episodes
The Art of Resilience: Mackenzie Thorpe's Creative Journey
Mackenzie Thorpe shares his extraordinary journey from a dyslexic child in working-class Middlesbrough to a globally celebrated artist whose work touches hearts worldwide.• Born with an innate urge to draw on anything available—stones, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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56:18
Finding Your True North When Life Shifts
Janet Clare joins Rachel to explore the journey of creative growth and authenticity in a world that often feels chaotic and judgmental. Together they reflect on how the pandemic reset their perspectives, helping them realize what truly matters ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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31:15
Breaking Through: Art, Healing, and Redemption in Women's Prison
Sarah Humphreys transforms lives teaching arts and crafts in a women's prison, helping incarcerated women rebuild their identities through creativity. Working with individuals who've experienced trauma and abuse, she creates a sensory sanctuary...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:05:37
The Art of Imperfection
Rachel Pierman sits down with textile artist Judy Martin for a profound conversation about creativity, mortality, and finding healing through art. They explore the spiritual quality of handmade quilts and how creative work can become a sanctuar...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:08:27
Finding Your Voice as a Full-Time Carer Requires Immense Inner Strength
Resilience emerges as the central theme when textile artist Caz Holmes shares her journey as a full-time carer for her husband following his debilitating stroke. She offers profound insights into finding balance between caring for others and ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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57:56
