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.
Creative by Nature Podcast with Jess Madenford
How Art Helps You Make Sense of Life’s Hardest Moments
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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 release emotion, rebuild trust in her intuition, and begin to heal after witnessing betrayal and loss.
You’ll hear Jess open up about the power of the creative process to help us move through life’s hardest moments—when words fall short, and our hearts are desperate to make sense of what happened. This story isn’t about revisiting pain, but about honoring it, transforming it, and finding peace through expression.
✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How art and creative expression can help you process complex emotions and trauma
- The connection between intuition, trust, and healing
- The transformative role of forgiveness in finding peace
- Ways to support children and families navigating emotional aftermath through creativity
⚡ If you or someone you know has been impacted by abuse or misconduct:
Please seek professional guidance and support. You can contact:
- The National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) at 1-800-656-4673 or visit rainn.org
- A licensed therapist or trauma-informed counselor for emotional support
🎧 Tune in to this episode of Creative by Nature to discover how creativity can be a sacred bridge between heartbreak and healing.