How to use your creativity to support your health and wellness
Can creativity heal?
This inspiring episode explores the therapeutic power of art and how creativity can support mental health, emotional expression and personal growth. We hear the story behind Art for Wellness CIC, a community-driven initiative helping to combat social isolation and bring people together through creative activity. Debbie shares her experience of reconnecting with creativity as an adult and the empowering process of contributing a chapter to Mandy Nicholson’s Amazon #1 best-seller, Beyond the Ordinary.
It’s a powerful conversation about healing, hope, and the courage to create - no matter where you’re starting from.
Thank you for listening!
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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Debbie Crouch from Art for Wellness CIC. Creative Healer & Art Therapist: Passionate about using creativity for personal growth and emotional healing. Founder of Art for Wellness: A platform dedicated to helping others discover their true selves through art and journaling. Inspiring Speaker: She empowers others to embrace their unique stories by sharing her journey of overcoming adversity and learning to love herself. Advocate for Self-Care: Beliefs in the power of rest, self-reflection, and setting boundaries for a balanced life. Community Builder: Dedicated to creating safe spaces where women can connect, express vulnerability, and find their creative tribe.
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