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
Have You Lost Yourself? How Creativity Helps You Come Back Home With Dr. Staci Braun
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Have you ever looked around at the life you've built and quietly wondered...
How did I lose myself?
Maybe you've spent years achieving, caring for everyone else, checking every box, or becoming who you thought you needed to be. From the outside, everything looks successful. But somewhere along the way, you stopped hearing your own voice.
In this deeply meaningful conversation, I'm joined by physician, musician, and creative thinker, Dr. Staci Braun, as we explore what happens when we stop separating pieces of ourselves and begin living as a whole person.
Together we talk about the surprising connection between medicine and music, why creativity never actually leaves us, and how many of us unknowingly use our creativity to survive before learning how to use it to truly live.
We also dive into the difference between nervous system regulation and nervous system capacity, why identity often keeps us stuck, how storytelling becomes medicine, and what it really means to trust your inner compass.
If you've ever felt like you've outgrown an identity, questioned who you are becoming, or longed to reconnect with the version of yourself that felt most alive, this conversation will remind you that nothing has gone missing.
You're simply remembering who you've always been.
This episode is an invitation to stop asking, "Who am I supposed to be?" and begin asking,
"What part of me is ready to come home?"
If this conversation resonates with you, I'd love to hear what stood out. Share the episode with someone who needs this reminder, leave a review, or send me a message on Instagram. Every conversation helps us reconnect with ourselves—and each other.
Connect with Staci, her music, and her supportive practice:
Work with Staci: Lumen Health
Learn about your health on YouTube by clicking here.
Instagram: @lumenhealthmd
Staci's on Substack - connect there by clicking here!
Learn more about the Expressed Fall '26 Cohort by clicking here, or join the waitlist!
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