How to navigate grief through creative expression

Can creativity help us make sense of the chaos of parenting, or even the weight of grief? What does it mean to navigate life as both a creative and an educator?

In this first episode of the Summer Series, Liverpool-based artist and educator David Washington (@davidwashington.art) shares a deeply honest conversation about the realities of working in education, the messiness and magic of family life, and the healing power of art.

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Stay wild x

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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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