Creative Becoming

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Creative Becoming is a podcast for anyone curious about identity, creativity, storytelling and autistic culture. No experience required!  Join Helen, a late-diagnosed Autistic artist and Elizabeth, a neurotypical librarian, as we provide practical tools and tips to get you started on a journey of creative discovery, whether you're autistic or not.  We'll share strategies and methods for embedding creativity into your daily routine and discuss the trials and tribulations that you might encounter along the way.  So please grab yourself a drink, get yourself settled and join us on this adventure. Produced for the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. 🎧 Creative Becoming is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Episode 1

    Roots to Recording

    How do you turn an idea into a podcast — and what happens when the creative process changes more than you expected? In the opening episode of Series 2 of Creative Becoming, Helen and Elizabeth return to where it all began, reflecting on the friendship, conversations and creative experiments that brought their podcast to life. From Helen's PhD research and her search for new ways to develop ideas, to Elizabeth's initial doubts about stepping behind a microphone, they explore how an unlikely collaboration became a meaningful part of both their lives. Together, they discuss the challenges of finding confidence, navigating imposter syndrome and learning to work across different neurotypes. They also consider how creativity can provide connection, purpose and unexpected opportunities for personal growth — and why making something together doesn't have to mean getting everything perfect. Whether you're thinking about starting a podcast, beginning a creative project or simply looking for the confidence to try something new, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most important part of creating is simply getting started. Links & Resources: Helen's creative work: Helen's contribution to Northumbria University's What Are Words Worth 2U2? exhibitionDivergent Doodlers Symposium – information and ticketsHelen's Graphic Art Diaries – digital archiveHelen's Haiku ArchiveDownload Helen's Graphic Art Diary TemplateFurther listening and reading: Nadiya Hussain on We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonUnderstanding Top-Down and Bottom-Up Processing – Structural LearningCavendish Spaces – Stimpunks Get in Touch: Have a question, a creative project you'd like to share or something from the episode that resonated with you? Helen and Elizabeth would love to hear from you. Email creativebecomingpod@gmail.com — whether you've got a question, want to share your work or simply fancy saying hello. Produced for the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. 🎧 Creative Becoming is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Episode 2

    Editing to Endings

    What happens after you stop recording a podcast — and how do you learn to embrace your own voice when you hear it played back? In the second episode of Series 2 of Creative Becoming, Helen and Elizabeth continue their behind-the-scenes exploration of making a podcast, moving beyond the microphone to discover everything involved in bringing their conversations to listeners. From editing audio and choosing music to designing artwork and promoting the finished show, they reflect on the creative decisions, unexpected challenges and lessons they've learned along the way. Together, they explore the importance of authentic communication, particularly when editing autistic speech, and why the temptation to remove every hesitation or imperfection can mean losing something valuable. They also discuss navigating creative differences, learning to celebrate their own achievements and discovering how collaboration can lead to something neither person could have created alone. Whether you're considering starting a podcast, working on a creative project or learning to feel more comfortable sharing your work with the world, this episode explores why finding your voice is about more than simply pressing record. Links & Resources: Research and further reading: Flow state and creativity: Helen shares three research articles exploring the experience of flow and its relationship with creative practice:Research article – PubMedResearch publication – York St John UniversityResearch article – Emotion, Space and SocietySelf-reflection and storytelling: The Ethnographic I by Carolyn Ellis explores personal narrative and approaches to research.Difference, not deficit: Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism by Robert Chapman explores neurodiversity, disability and the social systems shaping our understanding of neurological difference.Helen's creative work: Helen's Graphic Art Diaries – digital archiveHelen's Haiku ArchiveDownload Helen's Graphic Art Diary Template Get in Touch: Have a question, a creative project you'd like to share or something from the episode that resonated with you? Helen and Elizabeth would love to hear from you. Email creativebecomingpod@gmail.com — whether you've got a question, want to share your work or simply fancy saying hello. Produced for the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. 🎧 Creative Becoming is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Episode 3

    Football & Fandom

    Why do we become football fans — and what makes us stay loyal to a club through the highs, the heartbreak and everything in between? In this episode of Creative Becoming, Helen and Elizabeth kick off a new exploration of football, creativity and culture. Drawing on their experiences as Sheffield United and Newcastle United supporters, they reflect on the childhood memories, family traditions and local connections that shaped their relationships with the beautiful game. Together, they explore how football becomes part of our identity, connecting generations, communities and entire cities through shared rituals, stories and experiences. From the familiar sounds of Saturday afternoon football coverage to the emotional rollercoaster of supporting a struggling team, they consider why fandom can create such a powerful sense of belonging — and what happens when supporting a club becomes part of who we are. They also explore the psychology of sporting loyalty, the changing ways fans connect with their teams and the relationship between football culture and autistic experiences of identity, community and passionate interests. Whether you're a lifelong supporter, a casual observer or someone who has never understood the appeal of football, this conversation explores why the beautiful game means so much more than the final score. Links & Resources: Football, identity and autistic culture: The Ten Pillars of Autistic Culture – Autistic Culture PodcastThe Origins of Football Fandom – La Liga — research exploring the influence of family on football allegiances.Research by Ian Jones on Football Fandom and Identity — exploring the experiences of Luton Town supporters.BIRGing and CORFing: The Psychology of Being a Football Fan — why we associate ourselves with sporting success and distance ourselves from defeat.The Philosophy of Athletic Club Bilbao — discover the Basque club's distinctive approach to identity, community and football.Football nostalgia: BBC Grandstand – Classic Theme Tune — a nostalgic trip back to Saturday afternoon sports coverage.BBC Final Score – Classic Football Results — relive the familiar rhythm of the football scores being read out.Helen and Elizabeth's football clubs: Newcastle United – Club HistoryNewcastle United's Carabao Cup Triumph — the greatest moment in football history, according to Elizabeth!Sheffield United – Club HistorySheff United Way – YouTube — fan-led coverage recommended by Helen.Blades Ramble – YouTube — more Sheffield United discussion and supporter perspectives.Helen's creative work: Helen's Graphic Art Diaries – Digital ArchiveHelen's Haiku ArchiveDownload Helen's Graphic Art Diary Template Get in Touch: Who do you support, and why? Was your football allegiance inherited through family, shaped by where you grew up or inspired by something completely unexpected? Helen and Elizabeth would love to hear your stories about football, fandom and belonging. Email creativebecomingpod@gmail.com — whether you've got a football memory to share, a creative project to show them or simply fancy saying hello. Produced for the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. 🎧 Creative Becoming is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creative Becoming is a podcast for anyone curious about identity, creativity, storytelling and autistic culture. No experience required!  Join Helen, a late-diagnosed Autistic artist and Elizabeth, a neurotypical librarian, as we provide practical tools and tips to get you started on a journey of creative discovery, whether you're autistic or not.  We'll share strategies and methods for embedding creativity into your daily routine and discuss the trials and tribulations that you might encounter along the way.  So please grab yourself a drink, get yourself settled and join us on this adventure. Produced for the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. 🎧 Creative Becoming is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Visit www.autisticculturepodcastnetwork.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @autisticculturepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Autistic Culture Podcast Network
  • Episodes
    10
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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