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. 1d ago

    Orange Aura Meaning: Creativity, Movement & Emotional Expression

    What if the restlessness, emotional heaviness, or creative block you’ve been feeling is actually your energy asking to move? In part 2 of the Energy of Color series, Jess explores orange aura energy — the vibrant energy connected to creativity, joy, emotional expression, movement, and the sacral chakra. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about reconnecting with yourself through creativity, intuition, and authentic self-expression. Jess shares personal stories and intuitive insights about how movement, art, and creative practices can help you process emotions, release stress, find clarity, and reconnect with your inner knowing during difficult seasons of life. You’ll also learn what orange energy looks like when it’s balanced, what happens when it becomes wounded or blocked, and why creativity can be such a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery. If you’ve been craving more inspiration, emotional freedom, playfulness, or creative flow, this episode is a gentle reminder that creativity isn’t just something you do — sometimes it’s the very thing that helps you come back to yourself. Tune in now to explore orange aura energy, sacral chakra healing, emotional wellness, and the healing power of creativity. Click here for FREE resources to support your creative healing, intuition, and spiritual growth. Connect with Jess at thejourneytohere.net

    25 min

  2. May 21

    Magenta Energy: Bold, Creative, and Fearlessly Authentic

    What if your creativity isn’t scattered… but expansive? In this episode, we’re diving into the vibrant, imaginative world of magenta energy—the aura of visionaries, dreamers, and deeply expressive souls. If you’ve ever felt like your ideas come faster than you can keep up with, or like your creativity doesn’t fit inside a box, this conversation is for you. Magenta energy blends intuition with imagination, allowing you to see possibilities where others see limits. But with that gift can also come challenges—like burnout, boredom, self-doubt, or feeling misunderstood. Inside this episode, we explore what it really means to live with magenta energy—both the beauty and the growing edges. You’ll hear reflections on:  What magenta energy looks like in your daily life and creative expression  Why you might jump between ideas (and why that’s not a flaw)  The emotional experience of being a deeply creative, non-traditional thinker  What happens when your creativity feels blocked or overwhelming  How to move from self-doubt and frustration back into flow  The difference between unbalanced vs. empowered magenta energy  Letting go of guilt when something no longer lights you up This episode is also a gentle reminder that your creative rhythm doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s—and that your uniqueness is not something to fix, but something to honor. If you’ve been craving permission to trust your ideas, follow your inspiration, and embrace your creative identity more fully… this is your invitation. Tune in and reconnect with the visionary within you. Resources mentioned in this episode: 🔗 A Guide to Reconnecting with Your Creativity 🔗 Aura Personality Quiz 🔗 Friendly Guide to Understanding Your Aura & Chakras

    21 min

  3. May 14

    Reconnect With Your Creativity

    There’s a part of you that has always been creative—even if it’s been quiet for a while. In this episode of Creative by Nature, you’re invited into a gentle, honest conversation about what it really means to reconnect with your creativity… not by forcing it, but by remembering it. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your creative self…  If you’ve told yourself you’re “not creative anymore”…  Or if creativity has started to feel like something extra instead of something essential… This episode is for you. Through seven foundational pillars—Remembering, Safety, Play, Sensation, Intuition, Expression, and Integration—you’ll be guided back to a version of creativity that feels natural, safe, and deeply your own. This isn’t about becoming someone new.  It’s about returning to who you’ve always been. You’ll hear reflections from real classroom experiences, insights from personal healing, and gentle prompts to help you reconnect with your own creative rhythm—without pressure or expectation. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, a teacher, or simply someone who feels deeply, this episode offers a supportive place to begin again. If something in this conversation resonates, you can download the free companion guide: (Just click here) Creative by Nature: A Guide to Reconnecting with Your Creativity Available in the show notes or on the free resources page at thejourneytohere.net. This is something you return to—at your own pace, in your own way. ✨ Creativity isn’t something you have to earn.  It’s something you remember. 🎧 Take a moment to listen, reflect, and reconnect.

    34 min

  4. May 7

    Trusting Your Inner Compass: How Travel and Energy Work Transform the Soul With Monique Teggelove

    What happens when you stop ignoring your intuition… and finally trust the quiet inner voice calling you toward something more? In this soul-expanding episode of the Creative by Nature Podcast, I sit down with intuitive healer, retreat leader, and world traveler Monique Teggelove to explore how following unconventional paths can lead to profound healing, spiritual awakening, and deep self-discovery. Monique shares her incredible journey from burnout and people-pleasing to selling everything, traveling the world, and ultimately being guided into the transformative world of energy healing, intuitive work, and spiritual retreats in Egypt. Together, we talk about: How travel can become a portal for healing and spiritual transformationThe difference between tourist travel and intentional, soul-led travelWhy slowing down in nature and sacred spaces can awaken inner wisdomHow intuition often speaks through nudges, synchronicities, and full-body knowingThe role of timing in healing and trusting when you’re ready for the next layerWhat it means to embrace being “different” and stop trying to fit into systems not built for youWhy your uniqueness may be the exact medicine the world needsIf you’ve been feeling the call to trust yourself more deeply, live more intuitively, or step outside the expected path to create a life that feels aligned with your soul—this conversation is for you. ✨ This episode is a beautiful reminder that your inner compass already knows the way. Connect with Monique: https://www.moniqueteggelove.com/

    48 min

  5. Apr 30

    Perimenopause, Healing & Reclaiming Your Power with Kym Stewart

    What if the exhaustion you feel isn’t something to fix — but an invitation to come home to yourself? In this deeply healing and heart-centered episode of Creative by Nature, Jess sits down with intuitive guide, energy healer, and Reiki master teacher Kym Stewart — the soulful woman behind Heart & Soul Woman. Together, they explore what happens when women reach those life-altering crossroads moments — burnout, perimenopause, grief, identity shifts — and begin hearing their soul whisper (or shout) that there must be another way to live. Kym shares her powerful personal journey from running a successful construction business in a masculine industry to answering her calling to support women in reconnecting with their hearts, intuition, and authentic selves. Through sacred circles, Reiki, and gentle feminine practices, she helps women remember they are not broken — they are becoming. In this episode, you’ll hear about:  ✨ Why burnout is often the soul’s wake-up call  ✨ Perimenopause as a sacred rite of passage (not a problem to fix)  ✨ How birth stories shape our power and self-trust  ✨ The healing power of sacred circles and holding space  ✨ Reiki as a tool for self-empowerment and intuition  ✨ Simple rituals that help you begin a new chapter with compassion This conversation is raw, emotional, nurturing, and deeply affirming — especially if you’re feeling sensitive, exhausted, or ready to stop living in survival mode. If you’ve ever thought:  “There has to be more than this,”  “I don’t recognize myself anymore,”  or “I’m tired of pushing and proving,” this episode will feel like a warm exhale for your soul. Connect with Kym and her work at heartandsoulwoman.com (linked below) 🔗 https://heartandsoulwoman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intuitiveguidekym Instagram: https://instagram.com/heartandsoulwoman

    45 min

  6. Apr 23

    Inspiration Vs. Copying: Is Looking at Other Artists’ Work Cheating?

    Creativity doesn’t happen in isolation. Some of the biggest breakthroughs in my artistic journey happened because I allowed myself to be inspired by other artists. In this week’s episode of Creative by Nature, I’m sharing how seeing other artists’ work can spark new ideas, help you explore new materials, and open unexpected creative pathways. I also share a personal story about how another artist helped me completely transform my creative process — shifting from a structured approach to one guided by intuition, energy, and trust. This journey eventually led me to begin creating aura paintings, a process that allows art to unfold over time through energetic layers and intuitive guidance. If you’ve ever wondered whether looking at other artists’ work will influence your creativity, this episode might help you see inspiration in a whole new way. Connect with Jessica at thejourneytohere.net Grab your FREE resources to support your creativity, healing, and spiritual growth by clicking here! Remember to subscribe so you can be part of every creative conversation 🫶

    15 min

  7. Apr 16

    Aura Colors & Their Meanings: Understanding the Energy Around You

    Have you ever wondered what the colors in your aura mean? Maybe you’ve heard people talk about aura readings or energy fields and thought, Wait… what exactly is an aura anyway? In this episode of Creative by Nature, we’re exploring the beautiful and fascinating world of aura colors and how they reflect what’s happening in your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual energy. Your aura is the energy field surrounding your body, and it’s constantly shifting and changing as you move through life. Your thoughts, emotions, experiences, healing, and growth can all influence the colors that show up in your aura. In this episode, I’m walking you through the most common aura colors and their meanings, starting with red and moving all the way through violet, gold, white, and more. I also share everyday examples of how these energies might show up in real life so you can start noticing them in yourself. You might hear a color and think, Oh wow… that sounds like me. And then five minutes later, another one resonates too. That’s completely normal. Your aura isn’t fixed. It evolves as you evolve. This episode is meant to be a gentle introduction to understanding your energy field, and it can also serve as a little audio refresher if you’ve had an aura reading before or if you’re exploring your own intuitive awareness. If you'd like to read about the colors, check out this blog post: Aura Colors Meaning: A Friendly Guide to Understanding Your Energy and Your Chakras. It’s also a helpful companion if you’ve picked up one of my Creative Energy Ritual Kits and want to better understand the colors you were intuitively drawn to during your creative process. Inside this episode we talk about: ✨ What the aura actually is ✨ How the aura connects to the chakra system ✨ The meanings behind common aura colors ✨ How aura colors can show up in everyday life ✨ Why your aura changes over time And most importantly, this conversation is really about learning to trust your intuition when it comes to energy. Because no two aura readings are ever exactly the same. Your energy is unique, and the way you experience color and energy will deepen as you become more aware of it. If something in this episode resonates with you and you’d like to explore your aura more deeply, you can visit my website to learn more about my aura readings, group aura experiences, and intuitive guidance sessions. And if you’re someone who loves creativity and self-expression, be sure to explore my creative and artistic offerings that support your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Your energy holds so much wisdom. Sometimes we just need a little space to slow down, listen, and reconnect with it.

    35 min

  8. Apr 9

    How Creative Leaders Build Trust, Connection, and a Culture of Belonging with Brett Umbenhouer

    What does it really mean to lead with heart? In this episode of Creative by Nature, I’m joined by elementary school principal Brett Umbenhower, whose leadership is rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and loved. Brett shares the powerful experiences from his childhood that shaped the way he leads today—including a moment when someone doubted his potential and another when a teacher believed in him enough to help change the trajectory of his life. Together, we explore how creative leadership can transform workplace culture, build trust, and create environments where people feel psychologically safe enough to share their voices. You’ll hear how simple practices—like greeting people by name, listening deeply, and inviting collaboration—can foster belonging, empowerment, and genuine connection within teams. We also talk about the importance of supporting the human side of leadership: holding space for difficult conversations, encouraging healthy boundaries, and remembering that the people we work with are carrying real life experiences beyond the workplace. Whether you lead a classroom, a business, a creative team, or a community, this conversation offers inspiring insights on how to lead with empathy, creativity, and heart. Because when people feel truly seen and heard, they thrive. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who leads with heart—or someone who could use this reminder today.

    45 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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