Creative by Nature Podcast with Jess Madenford
Because creativity isn’t something you do — it’s who you are.
Creative by Nature blends self-expression, personal growth, and wellbeing in ways you can actually use. This podcast is for anyone ready to reconnect with their inner spark — whether you’re deeply creative or someone who has never considered themselves “creative.”
You’ll hear stories and guidance for those moments when you pause and catch yourself thinking things like: “I used to have such a big imagination as a kid — what happened?” Or when you wonder, “Can I really trust myself?” Maybe you notice how often you’ve been silencing yourself just to fit in, or feel that surge of inspiration but don’t know where to begin.
Each episode meets you in those moments of doubt and “where do I even start?” feelings, helping you reconnect with your spark, trust yourself, and take simple, practical steps to express who you really are. Whether you want to feel more confident in your creativity, explore your intuition, or bring a little more mindful, inspired living into your day, Creative by Nature offers practical guidance, gentle support, and ideas you can experiment with right away.
Subscribe now to reconnect with your imagination, explore self-expression, and cultivate a life of alignment, creativity, and joy. Visit thejourneytohere.net for free resources, guidance, and ways to connect with Jess. If this show resonates, share it with a friend and leave a review to help other creative souls discover a path to inspired living.
Episodes
47 episodes
Trusting Your Inner Compass: How Travel and Energy Work Transform the Soul With Monique Teggelove
What happens when you stop ignoring your intuition… and finally trust the quiet inner voice calling you toward something more?In this soul-expanding episode of the Creative by Nature Podcast, I sit down with intuitive healer, retreat lea...
Perimenopause, Healing & Reclaiming Your Power with Kym Stewart
What if the exhaustion you feel isn’t something to fix — but an invitation to come home to yourself?In this deeply healing and heart-centered episode of Creative by Nature, Jess sits down with intuitive guide, energy healer, and Reiki ma...
Inspiration Vs. Copying: Is Looking at Other Artists’ Work Cheating?
Creativity doesn’t happen in isolation.Some of the biggest breakthroughs in my artistic journey happened because I allowed myself to be inspired by other artists.In this week’s episode of Creative by Nature, I’m sharing how seeing...
Aura Colors & Their Meanings: Understanding the Energy Around You
Have you ever wondered what the colors in your aura mean?Maybe you’ve heard people talk about aura readings or energy fields and thought, Wait… what exactly is an aura anyway?In this episode of Creative by Natur...
How Creative Leaders Build Trust, Connection, and a Culture of Belonging with Brett Umbenhouer
What does it really mean to lead with heart?In this episode of Creative by Nature, I’m joined by elementary school principal Brett Umbenhower, whose leadership is rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that every perso...
Art, Witchcraft, & Self-Expression: Bringing Magick into Your Life with Jadzia Black
What if creativity wasn’t just something you did—but something sacred that could reconnect you with your inner magick?In this episode of Creative by Nature, Jess sits down with Jadzia Black, an Art Witch, magickal mentor, and former prof...
Creativity Begins with Feeling Safe: Embodiment, Healing, and Reconnecting with Yourself
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Creative by Nature, Jessica sits down with Candice Van Dertholen, holistic practitioner and founder of The Warrior Within Healing, to explore how grounding...
5 Signs You Need to Clear Your Energy (For Creatives, Empaths & Sensitive Souls)
Have you ever sat down to create — to write, paint, sing, or dream something into being — and suddenly felt heavy, foggy, or emotionally drained?Or had a great day… until one conversation, one crowded store, or one emotional interaction ...
How Art Helps You Make Sense of Life’s Hardest Moments
When a trusted colleague’s hidden truth shattered everything she thought she knew, Jess turned to art to process the pain, confusion, and grief that followed. In this deeply personal episode, she shares how creativity became a lifeline—a way to...
Creativity, Consciousness, and the Wisdom That Guides Us
In part two of this conversation, we go deeper into the unseen layers of creative work.Building on our first episode, this dialogue explores how creativity can become a bridge — not just to self-understanding, but to intuition, collectiv...
Soul Work: Finding Purpose Through Visual Storytelling with Maryann Bell
What if the answers you’ve been searching for aren’t out there… but already within you?In this episode of Creative by Nature, I’m joined by intuitive coach, creative facilitator, and former Fortune 500 creative leader Maryann Be...
The Soundtrack to Spiritual Awakening And The Creative Process With Tyler Street
What does it mean to honor your creativity while living inside roles that feel practical, responsible, or expected?In this episode of Creative by Nature, Jess sits down with writer and musician Tyler Street for a soulful convers...
5 Powerful Ways to Stop Comparing and Start Creating
In this episode of Creative by Nature, Jessica explores how to move from self-doubt to creative empowerment by releasing comparison and reconnecting to your natural flow of creativity. If you’ve ever felt frozen by fear, worried...
How a Conversation with Lee Harris Inspired the Creation of This Podcast
What happens when a single conversation confirms what your soul already knows?In this episode, I share how a coaching conversation with Lee Harris inspired the creation of this podcast and helped me reconnect with my creative truth. What...
3 Proven Ways to Add More Creativity to Your Day Without Extra Time
Unlock your creative spark — even on your busiest days. In this episode of Creative by Nature, I share three science-backed micro-moments you can weave into your everyday life to access presence, inspiration, and joy in under five minu...
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Creative by Nature blends self-expression, personal growth, and wellbeing in ways you can actually use. This podcast is for anyone ready to reconnect with their inner spark — whether you’re deeply creative or someone who has never conside...
She Grew Herself: A Journey Through Trauma, Truth, and Chosen Family
She didn’t just survive—She grew herself. 🌱In this raw and powerful episode, She Grew Herself: A Journey Through Trauma, Truth, and Chosen Family, we meet a courageous young woman under 25 who has already faced what many spe...
Intro to Crystal Reiki with My Go-To Crystal Expert
Have you ever wondered: ✨ What do I even need to know about crystals? ✨ How can a little stone help me heal? ✨ What’s the difference between Reiki and Crystal Reiki? ✨ Ho...
Naming the Weight We’re Carrying: The Emotional Toll of the Political Climate
“I’m going from zero to 60 and don’t know why.” “I’m burned out — I don’t know what’s happening.”If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.In this episode of The Journey to Here Podcast, we name the hea...
Thinking About Seeing a Medium? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to connect with a loved one through a medium? Maybe you have questions lingering in your heart—Did they make it to the other side? Do they see you now? Did they hear the goodbye you never got to say?...
The Body Remembers: Healing Trauma & Breaking Generational Cycles with Courtney Crawford
In this episode, I’m joined by Courtney Crawford, a Licensed Massage Therapist with 18 years of bodywork experience, a newly certified Trauma Touch Therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, Reiki Level II, and a student of Shamanic Medicine. C...
The Sacred Power of Creativity with Raine Dawn Valentine
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Raine Dawn Valentine, an Indigenous intuitive artist whose mantra, art is life, speaks to the profound connection between creativity, spirituality, and authenticity.Raine shares ho...
What It Means to Come Out of the Spiritual Closet
In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of fear, judgment, and conditioning to explore what it truly means to “come out of the spiritual closet.” For those experiencing a non-religious spiritual awakening, the path can feel lonely and un...
Welcome to The Journey to Here: A New Chapter Begins
Welcome to The Journey to Here Podcast! In this short trailer episode, I share the story of how this podcast evolved from The Intuitive Teacher Podcast into this fresh new chapter, a reflection of my growth, authenticity, and ...
Navigating Family Dynamics: Tips for a Peaceful Holiday Season
SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE!This episode is for anyone feeling stress or anxiety about upcoming family gatherings, especially with challenging dynamics that can arise over the holidays. My guest, Bailey Shawley, is ...
