Almost Grown...Up

Lucie Lincoln
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Almost Grown...Up is a podcast about approaching life's big questions, with a spirit of play. Hosted by writer and creative Lucie Lincoln, each episode explores what it means to grow up on your own terms. Think of this as your permission slip to play, get curious, make a mess, and trust your creative instincts — even if you're still figuring things out. From burnout and identity to rediscovering joy and trying new things, this show is your companion for navigating life with more wonder, creativity, and self-compassion. Because life isn't about having it all together — but enjoying the journey as we figure it out one playful step at a time.

  1. 7 MAY

    What It Takes To Become More Of Yourself (100 Episodes Later)

    What does it take to become more of yourself? Eight years and 100 episodes ago, I started this podcast because I felt like I was in a race I was going to lose - a race against aging, against "should," against what it meant to be a grown-up. I decided to redefine growing up for myself: with play, with wonder, with permission to not know. This is episode 100. And while I haven't found all the answers, I have found better questions and some things worth sharing about what it takes to become more of ourselves, and why that work matters. In this episode: Why permission to not know is the foundation of becoming yourself How play became my most powerful tool for exploration and growth The power of questions over answers in navigating adulthood Why community matters and why you're not doing this alone Covering the same ground over and over again—and why that's actually the practice Wonder as a daily practice for staying curious and human Recognizing seasons: when to push into discomfort, when to nurture yourself through change Why becoming yourself isn't selfish—it's how we create connection and change Questions I'm still exploring after 100 episodes Mentioned:   - Almost Grown...Up - Not knowing episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LrQ3VVOHD9eq82hrVNhNj?si=yhXuBJiSSySPNR1l7Uihzg - Almost Grown...Up - Play series: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ncd1E6Kb0Nb2E6eoS2hPg?si=42f5f9685adb49b2 - Almost Grown...Up- Questions Episode : https://youtu.be/pMlSIvM8f-Y?si=LfVWV5drMPvf1mLT - Letters to a Young Poet - Ranier Maria Rilke: https://share.google/bdDn59rA7X43nElOV - Instructions for Traveling West: Poems- Joy Sullivan: https://share.google/JXr8AGy6cN2fxu0aR - Hospicing Modernity- by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira: https://decolonialfutures.net/hospicingmodernity/ The truth: It's still a mess. I'm still figuring it out. But I love that there's so much left to discover. If you're trying to figure out your own way of growing up, your own way of showing up in the world, I hope this gives you permission to stay in the mess too. Because when you turn up as you, we all win. Thank you for being part of this 100-episode journey. Here's to the next 100 of still figuring it out.

    31 min

  2. 10 ABR

    Planting Seeds Without Knowing What Will Grow: Three Experiments in Play

    What if we stopped trying to control outcomes and instead focused on creating conditions for play, wonder, and silliness to grow? This spring, I ran three experiments: daily silliness, returning to stop-frame animation from childhood, and exploring personal style without fear of "trying too hard." I had no idea what would grow from any of them, and that was exactly the point. In this episode: Why gardening is the perfect metaphor for creativity, parenthood, and life Three spring experiments: silliness, stop-frame animation, and style exploration What happened when I carried a tiny figure in my pocket and skipped down city streets The patience required for frame-by-frame animation and what it teaches about creative work How the fear of "trying too hard" keeps us from self-expression Dropping the performance and showing up honestly Creating conditions for hope when the world feels heavy Why we can nurture the seeds but can't control what blooms Mentioned: "Art and Fear" by David Bayles and Ted Orland, childhood talismans, Polly Pockets, stop-frame animation What seeds are you planting this spring?  Let's me know! Instagram → @lucie.lincoln Website → www.lucielincoln.com YouTube →   / @lucielincoln Substack → https://creativemumsclub.substack.com

    28 min

  3. 13 MAR

    The Pursuit of Imperfection: On Creativity, Flaws, and Finding Beauty in the Mess

    What if instead of pursuing perfection, we did the complete opposite—and pursued imperfection instead? In this episode, I share what happened when I got stuck in creative fear and decided to try something counterintuitive: deliberately making bad art, chasing mistakes, and embracing the mess. I explore the philosophy of wabi-sabi, why our flaws show our humanity, and how deliberate imperfection can unlock creative flow. In this episode: Why perfectionism keeps creative people paralyzed at the blank page The sketchbook experiment: filling a notebook in 10 days without second-guessing How music exists because of silence (and what that teaches us about creativity) Making a zine with a typo on the front page, and why that's actually ok Why imperfection is a superpower in an AI-generated world Finding poetry in everyday moments and messy parenting Practical experiments to try: making bad art, poetry watching, and chasing imperfection The question I'm left with: What would you make if you had permission to get it wrong? I'd love to hear your thoughts on pursuing imperfection, reach out on Instagram, TikTok, or in the Spotify Q&A. Get a copy of the pursuit of imperfection zine here.  Sources Tatiana Hopper: The Japanese Philosophy that makes better photographers : https://youtu.be/9fr26i3a7C8?si=e4veorD8EfGRIv7- Art & Fear By David Bayles and Ted Orland: https://share.google/5IJ2dR9k5QoOM3fhp Poetry Watching on Anna Corrine Substack: https://annacorinne.substack.com/p/poetry-watching Wabi Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets and Philsophers : https://share.google/7QzaxirCxmppyIQQJ Let's figure it out together: Instagram → @lucie.lincoln Website → www.lucielincoln.com YouTube →   / @lucielincoln

    26 min

  4. 20 FEB

    Beyond Seasonal Bucket Lists: What It Actually Means to Live With the Seasons

    What does it actually mean to live seasonally beyond pumpkin spice lattes and fall bucket lists? I've been noticing we've reduced the seasons to things we consume and curate, but what if there's a deeper invitation here? This episode explores seasonal living as a practice of attention, connection, and remembering that we're not separate from nature - we ARE nature.  In this podcast: Iris Murdoch's "un-selfing," Hermann Hesse on wonder, Japan's 72 micro-seasons, and what happens when we shift from performing seasons to participating in them. Sources Iris Murdoch - Unselfing : https://www.themarginalian.org/2019/1... Butterflies Reflections Tales and Verse by Hermann Hesse https://share.google/oCY4RfzncLwjbO1TH Ebb and Flow: a Guide to Seasonal Living by Tiffany Francis-Baker: https://share.google/o6mrYAK0hNqq1boAx Museguided Substack - The Grace in Withering: https://museguided.substack.com/p/the... The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally by Natalie Leon : https://share.google/xc3PCYVRlPgAlvFW0 Let's figure it out together: Instagram → @lucie.lincoln Website → www.lucielincoln.com YouTube → / @lucielincoln

    31 min

  5. 28 ENE

    Questions Over Resolutions: Finding Your Way Without a Map

    Welcome back to a new year of Almost Grown...Up Today we are kicking off the season with the question: Are questions better than answers? If you have ever felt the desire to get on with something but the doubt that you're not quite sure what exactly that something is then this episode is for you.  Let's figure it out together: Instagram → @lucie.lincoln Website → www.lucielincoln.com YouTube → / @lucielincoln

    36 min

  6. 19/09/2025

    Five Ways to Bring More Play Into a New Season

    Seasonal change can feel like we're losing the energy, curiosity, and joy of the last chapter, but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, I'm sharing five playful practices to help you carry the magic of summer (or any season) into what comes next. You'll hear: ✨ Why rituals like special meals can help us feel connected and grounded ✨ The simple end-of-day habit that supports rest, rhythm, and wonder ✨ How starting a "play project" keeps curiosity alive ✨ Creative ways to celebrate quirky days and make ordinary months more fun ✨ Why sending a postcard (yes, really!) is a surprisingly joyful ritual If you're moving from one season to another, whether in nature or in life, this episode is your invitation to bring some attention, creativity, and play along for the journey. Learn more about Almost Grown...Up and get the transcript here: https://www.lucielincoln.com/episodes 🧡 Join me for Playgroup on October 2nd: https://lucielincoln.kit.com/a85a4668ed 📬 Get regular updates on living a creative life: lucielincoln.substack.com

    14 min

  7. 04/09/2025

    Analog Summer: Thoughts on beating Screen Fatigue & Rekindling your Creative Spark

    A month long digital detox turned into an analog creativity challenge - learn the habits that revived my imagination. In this episode of Almost Grown...Up I walk you through my month‑long analog summer experiment - a conscious screen‑free challenge designed to combat digital overload and spark fresh creative routines. What you'll discover: Beginner mindset: How diving into new analog hobbies (photography, video making, collage) unlocked playful creative flow. Balanced screen breaks: Real‑world insights on managing screen time, recognizing digital fatigue, and building a sustainable tech‑free routine. Create what you consume: From reading Mary Oliver's Upstream to a whimsical Korean novel, I explain how mindful reading inspired me to start writing tiny scenes and sensory portraits. Practical tools & tips: A Play book set‑up for idea capture Sensory‑portrait exercise for immersive memory‑keeping Analog scrapbook techniques for lasting keepsakes Quick weekend analog projects you can start today (collage, cooking, star‑watching, etc.) Why it matters: A digital detox doesn't have to be an all‑or‑nothing proposition. By pairing intentional screen‑free periods with purposeful creative projects, you can reduce mental clutter, improve focus, and nurture mindful productivity. Resources mentioned: Mary Oliver – Upstream (essay collection)  Hang Bo Reun – Welcome to the Hyunam- Dong Bookshop (Novel) Upcoming Creative Mornings field‑trip (Sept 18th 3pm EST/ 8pm BST) Click here to register. Join the conversation: I would love to hear what analog experiment your trying or ideat on how to tailor a screen‑free challenge to your interests. Let's bring tactile creativity back into our lives- one sketch, one collage, and one mindful habit at a time. Learn more about Almost Grown...Up and get the transcript here: https://www.lucielincoln.com/episodes 🧡 Grab my 7-Day Play & Wonder Challenge: https://lucielincoln.kit.com/c68ddfc764 📬 Get monthly notes on living a creative life: lucielincoln.substack.com

    30 min

  8. 24/07/2025

    The Wonder of Moving Forward

    Why does even good change feel so hard? In this episode, I'm unpacking (literally and emotionally) what it means to move forward, even when the change is something we've been hoping for. As I prepare to move home, I explore how play helped me cope, and how wonder helped me let go. You'll hear: Honest reflections on navigating positive change The emotional complexity of new chapters Why play sometimes feels like "toxic positivity"—and what to do instead How wonder helps us hold joy and grief at the same time Practical ideas like "Wonder Walks" and sensory rituals to help you find footing in the in-between If you're in a moment of transition - starting something, ending something, or just feeling the shift, this episode is your permission slip to pause, feel it all, and find a bit of magic in the mess. Learn more about Almost Grown...Up and get the transcript here: https://www.lucielincoln.com/episodes 🧡 Grab my 7-Day Play & Wonder Challenge: https://lucielincoln.kit.com/c68ddfc764 📬 Get monthly notes on living a creative life: lucielincoln.substack.com

    23 min
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Almost Grown...Up is a podcast about approaching life's big questions, with a spirit of play. Hosted by writer and creative Lucie Lincoln, each episode explores what it means to grow up on your own terms. Think of this as your permission slip to play, get curious, make a mess, and trust your creative instincts — even if you're still figuring things out. From burnout and identity to rediscovering joy and trying new things, this show is your companion for navigating life with more wonder, creativity, and self-compassion. Because life isn't about having it all together — but enjoying the journey as we figure it out one playful step at a time.

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  • Creado por
    Lucie Lincoln
  • Años en activo
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodios
    100
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Almost Grown...Up