Episode 44

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16th Jun 2025

Embracing the power of neurodiversity

Welcome to this week's episode of The Wilderness of Creativity with fellow podcast guest and speaker, Tara Pratt (@adhdfest on Instagram)

Tara is a podcast host and Speaker from Yorkshire. An explorer of late diagnosed ADHD, personal development and the law of attraction, she has over 20 years experience in television and stage. Tara has delivered goal setting workshops for over 200 women in the UK and runs her online presence, ”ADHDFest” providing a weekly podcast of the same name with great response from listeners. Most recently, Tara published her first book "The Burnout Bible" - a workbook and guide for Neurodivergent adults navigating burnout. Outside of work, Tara spends most of her time with husband Peter and their two children Sofia (15) and Theo (7).

Key discussion points:

  • the challenges Tara has faced and the inner strengths she has uncovered since her diagnosis of ADHD
  • launching the ADHDFest podcast and why Tara is motivated to share simple, easy to implement strategies with her community
  • insights into how our current education system could better serve our neurodivergent children and young people

The Burnout Bible is available here: https://amzn.eu/d/dWrft3c

Thank you for listening!

Stay wild x

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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.