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.
Want to learn more about today’s guest? Check out their full bio and links below!
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.
