Creative by Nature Podcast with Jess Madenford

Jessica Madenford
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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.

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    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 Bell, whose work helps people return to themselves through creativity, visual storytelling, and deep reflection. Maryann shares her powerful process called Soul Work—a creative, heart-led approach that uses imagery, storytelling, and community reflection to uncover your core values, strengths, and life themes. This isn’t about fixing yourself or becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been. Maryann also shares her own journey—from decades leading creative teams and building award-winning brands, to being laid off and answering a deeper calling to guide others through periods of transition, uncertainty, and growth. This conversation is for you if you’re: Feeling stuck, burned out, or disconnectedQuestioning your path or purposeCraving clarity, alignment, and self-trustA creative, intuitive, or soul-led human navigating change Learn more about Maryann & Soul Work:  🌿 Website: maryannbellcoaching.com 🌿 Workshops & 1:1 Soul Work sessions available throughout the year If this episode resonates, share it with someone who might need a reminder of just how remarkable they truly are.

    1h 3m
  2. The Soundtrack to Spiritual Awakening And The Creative Process With Tyler Street

    FEB 19

    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 conversation about creativity as identity, the courage it takes to come home to yourself, and what happens when your calling refuses to stay quiet. Tyler shares his journey of balancing life as a practicing physician with his deeper creative calling to music and writing, offering wisdom for anyone who feels torn between who they are and who they’ve been told they should be. Together, Jess and Tyler explore parenting as a creative act, releasing the need for external validation, and reconnecting with creativity later in life—not as performance, but as truth. This episode is for you if: You feel pulled between a “responsible” career and a creative callingYou’ve hidden parts of yourself to fit into a role or identityYou’re rediscovering creativity after burnout, grief, or life transitionsYou believe creativity is about self-connection, not perfection We’ll be diving into… Creativity as a path to self-knowledgeParenting and nurturing as creative energyLetting go of comparison and validationMaking art from joy, not fearHonoring your creative voice at any stage of lifeConnect with Tyler: Website: https://tylerstreetmusic.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tylerclaytonstreet/ 🎧 Listen now and explore what it means to create from who you truly are.

    1h 15m
  3. 5 Powerful Ways to Stop Comparing and Start Creating

    JAN 29

    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 that everyone else is ahead, or struggled with perfectionism, this episode will help you reclaim your confidence and creative rhythm. Jessica shares her own story of battling comparison in art school and how those experiences shaped her work today as an Intuitive Guide for Healing, Expression, and Spirit Connection. You’ll learn 5 powerful ways to shift from judgment to curiosity, transform comparison into connection, and rediscover the joy of creation — even when fear whispers that you’re not enough. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to move from self-doubt to empowerment — and start creating from the truth of who you are. 🔗 Connect with Jess and check out resources to help you on your journey!

    12 min
  4. 3 Proven Ways to Add More Creativity to Your Day Without Extra Time

    JAN 29

    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 minutes. Tune in to discover how you can bring more flow, ease, and creativity into your world — without carving out extra time. Listen to Breathe, Stretch, Imagine: A Meditation For All Ages Know someone feeling stuck in their creativity or needing a spark? Share this episode with them. If you found value here, leave a review and subscribe — your support helps Creative by Nature reach more everyday creators like you.

    12 min
  5. How a Conversation with Lee Harris Inspired the Creation of This Podcast

    JAN 29

    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 began as a business conversation became a powerful moment of reflection — revealing that my path is not fragmented, but deeply integrated. We explore creativity as a soul-aligned life force, not a side hobby or artistic label. I open up about my evolving identity after more than two decades as a public school art teacher, how burnout became the doorway to healing, and why my tolerance for misaligned systems and expectations began to shift. This episode is an honest reflection on being a multifaceted creative, healing the mother wound, and reclaiming creativity as our birthright — beyond boxes, job titles, or traditional definitions of art. If you’re a creative, educator, healer, or sensitive soul who feels like you’re outgrowing old roles and craving deeper alignment, this episode will resonate. Resources & Links: Read the blog: An Open Love Letter to Every Educator Thinking of Leaving the ClassroomExplore more episodes, offerings, and creative resources: thejourneytohere.netDownload the Creative by Nature freebie (link in the show notes, website, and social media) to begin reconnecting with your creativity — or share this episode with a fellow creative who loves Lee Harris’s work as much as you do.

    33 min
  6. Creative by Nature | Podcast Trailer

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    Creative by Nature | Podcast Trailer

    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.

    3 min
  7. She Grew Herself: A Journey Through Trauma, Truth, and Chosen Family

    06/26/2025

    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 spend a lifetime untangling. From growing up around addiction and absent parents to navigating intergenerational and sexual trauma in a small rural town—she chose healing, self-discovery, and a future rooted in purpose. Now a Clinical Mental Health Counseling grad student, Aaliyah McGowan's not only rewriting her story—she’s manifesting a life that honors her spirit, advocacy, and truth. This is a journey of breaking cycles, embracing chosen family, and becoming who you were always meant to be. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio or your favorite podcast platform! Follow Aaliyah on Instagram: aaliyah.mcgowan Find affordable mental health care at Open Path Collective Missed an episode? Click this link and listen now!  Connect with Jess: Thejourneytohere.net Stay Connected & Inspired! ✨ Want more insights on intuition, energy healing, and spiritual growth? Join my email list for exclusive content, guided practices, and deep reflections to help you stay aligned on your journey. Plus, be the first to know about upcoming workshops, offerings, and new podcast episodes! I want on the email list!

    57 min
  8. Intro to Crystal Reiki with My Go-To Crystal Expert

    06/12/2025

    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?  ✨ How do I know what crystal is right for me? You’re not alone — and today’s episode is going to give you some clarity, insight, and a little sparkle ✨ I’m sitting down with my go-to crystal expert, Monica Stout, a certified Crystal Reiki Master whose own healing journey began after the pandemic. What started as an intuitive reiki session turned into a deep calling to work with energy and the earth's natural gifts. Now, she helps clients heal through remote and in-person sessions and offers beautiful custom crystal packages. We talk about: Her personal journey with awakening, energy work, and healingHow crystals can support physical, emotional, and spiritual alignmentWhat Crystal Reiki is (and how it differs from traditional Reiki)Practical tips for choosing your first (or next) crystalWhy crystals are like “quiet little friends” on your healing journey 💎Whether you're crystal-curious or already building your collection, this episode will ground you, inspire you, and maybe even open up your energy a bit more. 👉 Grab your journal and your favorite stone — you’re going to want to take notes for this one. Connect with Monica: Website: www.reikiwithmo.com IG: mojomuze Bluesky: mostout.bsky.social TikTok: @mo_can_do_it  Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio or your favorite podcast platform! Missed an episode? Click this link and listen now!  Connect with Jess: Thejourneytohere.net Stay Connected & Inspired! ✨ Want more insights on intuition, energy healing, and spiritual growth? Join my email list for exclusive content, guided practices, and deep reflections to help you stay aligned on your journey. Plus, be the first to know about upcoming workshops, offerings, and new podcast episodes! I want on the email list!

    43 min
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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.

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