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.

  1. How Art Helps You Make Sense of Life’s Hardest Moments

    2D AGO

    How Art Helps You Make Sense of Life’s Hardest Moments

    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 traumaThe connection between intuition, trust, and healingThe transformative role of forgiveness in finding peaceWays 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.

    24 min

  2. MAR 5

    Creativity, Consciousness, and the Wisdom That Guides Us

    In part two of this conversation, we go deeper into the unseen layers of creative work. Building on our first episode, this dialogue explores how creativity can become a bridge — not just to self-understanding, but to intuition, collective consciousness, and deeper forms of guidance. We talk about what it means to receive ideas rather than force them, how creatives access wisdom beyond the logical mind, and why storytelling, imagery, and creative practices can open doors to profound inner knowing. This episode also explores a more expansive aspect of Maryann Bell’s work: how intuitive guidance and ancestral wisdom inform her coaching and creative processes, and how practices like automatic writing offer clarity, compassion, and perspective for those seeking direction or alignment. This is a conversation for creatives, healers, and intuitive leaders who are curious about mystery, trust, and the subtle ways wisdom moves through us — and who want to listen more deeply to what’s already trying to come through. 🎧 If you haven’t listened to Soul Work: Finding Purpose Through Visual Storytelling with Maryann Bell yet, I recommend starting there to ground this conversation. Learn more about Maryann, the Ancestors, & Soul Work:  🌿 Website: maryannbellcoaching.com

    1h 2m

  3. FEB 26

    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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.

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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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