Episode 31

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Published on:

3rd Feb 2025

How does your garden grow?

Can creativity heal us from the inside out?

In this gentle yet thought-provoking episode, we explore how artistic expression, nature, and community connection can become essential tools for supporting mental health and holistic wellbeing.

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Stay wild x

Copyright 2025 Lucy Colgan

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled' in creative life, combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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Jane Prewett is the owner of Soapy Jane. She creates handcrafted aromatherapy soaps, lip balms, and personalised clay face mask kits that can be enjoyed at home, through one-on-one Zoom sessions, and fun group pamper evenings. Just last October, she starting leading in-person natural skincare workshops at her new workshop at home. Jane grows many of the botanicals used in her products in her beautiful garden, and she has found that gardening has significantly helped her mental health, as she deals with depression and anxiety.

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Lucy Colgan

Lucy's career spanning two decades has seen her excel as a versatile freelance artist, project manager, and director within the dynamic world of the creative industry. Armed with a PGCE in Drama and Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, she effortlessly imparts her boundless energy and expertise to budding talents. Lucy crafts bespoke training sessions for educators and non-specialists working across various educational sectors and community platforms. Currently holding the position of Head of Dance and Drama at a leading independent school in Derbyshire, Lucy continues to inspire and empower the next generation of artistic trailblazers.