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. 1H AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. APR 2

    Art, Witchcraft, & Self-Expression: Bringing Magick into Your Life with Jadzia Black

    What if creativity wasn’t just something you did—but something sacred that could reconnect you with your inner magick? In this episode of Creative by Nature, Jess sits down with Jadzia Black, an Art Witch, magickal mentor, and former professional 2D animator who worked with major studios like DreamWorks and Disney. After experiencing profound personal and professional shifts—including the loss of her animation career and navigating family health challenges—Jadzia found herself reconnecting with the mystical practices that had quietly lived within her all along. Through creativity, shadow work, and intuitive exploration, she began to redefine witchcraft—not as something distant or mysterious—but as a deeply personal and creative expression of truth, empowerment, and healing. In this conversation, Jadzia shares how everyday moments—stepping outside, lighting a candle, singing your favorite song, or simply sitting in silence—can become powerful portals back to yourself. She reminds us that magick isn’t something you need to learn from the outside—it’s something you remember from within. Whether you identify as an artist, a creative, or simply someone longing to reconnect with yourself, this episode will remind you that your creativity is not separate from your healing—it is the pathway to it. Your magick has always been there. Sometimes, creativity is how you remember. Where to find Jadzia: Website: https://thesisterhoodofthehallows.com Instagram: Sisterhood of the Hallows Facebook: Sisterhood of the Hallows Free gift: Sign up for her newsletter to receive a free video and guide on finding your magick!

    1h 19m

  7. MAR 26

    Creativity Begins with Feeling Safe: Embodiment, Healing, and Reconnecting with Yourself

    In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Creative by Nature, Jessica sits down with Candice Van Dertholen, holistic practitioner and founder of The Warrior Within Healing, to explore how grounding into the body, healing from the root, and reconnecting with our inner truth can completely transform the way we live, create, and lead. Candice shares her deeply personal healing journey — from surviving profound mental health struggles and burnout to discovering the embodiment-based practices that helped her feel safe in her body again and fall back in love with life. Together, Jessica and Candice talk about how creativity, energy work, and grounded spirituality become pathways home to ourselves during life’s hardest transitions. You’ll hear about:  ✨ Why embodiment is the foundation of healing and alignment  ✨ How creativity and play reconnect us with our inner wisdom  ✨ Healing generational patterns and emotional wounds stored in the body  ✨ Grounded spiritual practices you can use in everyday life  ✨ Why alignment creates clarity in life, creativity, and business Candice also shares simple tools — like heart-centered energy practices and micro moments of stillness — that anyone can begin using today, even in a busy life. This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t need to fix yourself. You simply get to come back to yourself. Whether you’re a creative, healer, sensitive soul, or someone navigating change, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, grounded, and inspired. 🎧 Listen now and reconnect with the wisdom already inside you. Connect with Candice: Website: (Booking) https://heal.me/candice Instagram: https://instagram.com/candice_elizabeth.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicevandertholen YouTube: YouTube: @TheWarriorWithin_Candice

    58 min

  8. MAR 19

    5 Signs You Need to Clear Your Energy (For Creatives, Empaths & Sensitive Souls)

    Have you ever sat down to create — to write, paint, sing, or dream something into being — and suddenly felt heavy, foggy, or emotionally drained? Or had a great day… until one conversation, one crowded store, or one emotional interaction completely shifted your energy? If you’re a creative, empath, intuitive, or highly sensitive person, this episode of Creative by Nature is for you. Inside this episode, we explore: -Sudden mood shifts after being around certain people -Social exhaustion and energetic overwhelm -Carrying other people’s emotions and ruminating -Brain fog and creative disconnection -Physical tension and how emotions can settle in the body You’ll hear real-life stories from teaching, parenting, marriage, people-pleasing, and healing — along with grounding practices, energy clearing techniques, and nervous system regulation tools you can use immediately. Clearing your energy doesn’t have to be complicated or mystical. It’s about listening to your body. Honoring your limits. Releasing what isn’t yours. When you learn to work with your sensitivity instead of against it, your creativity flows, your emotions balance, and your body feels safer. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, foggy, tense, or energetically drained — this episode will help you reset. 🎧 Press play and let’s clear your energy together.

    40 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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