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Creative RehabS3 EP10: I'm Going to Write a Book!After two busy weeks apart, Beckie and Rhianna finally have a chance to catch up!Beckie brings us up to speed on the progress of her kitchen renovation and the joys of terracotta floor tiles.Meanwhile, Rhianna delves into the fascinating world of her dreams, pondering whether their symbolism could be a sign that she should become an author!If you subscribe (it costs nothing) you get a little notification when our latest episode drops. Find us wherever you get your podcasts, just search Creative Rehab Podcast....2025-04-1150 minCreative RehabS3 EP 9: 5 Years Post Covid Lockdown Creative Rehab (mic drop)Beckie and Rhianna take a trip back to 23rd March 2020 - full Covid lockdown when nobody was able to leave their homes. We explore how this time really sparked creativity and we share stories of growing veg, new businesses, the making of PPE and how we helped to support the incredible efforts of those on the front lines. We understand that the pandemic was a period of immense hardship and loss. In this episode, we're sharing some positive memories from that time. Please know that this is not intended to minimise the difficulties, but rather to h...2025-03-2845 minCreative RehabS3: EP8: Neuro-spicy SistersIn line with Neurodiversity Celebration Week Beckie and Rhianna share their neurodiversity stories, talking about everything from school experiences and how this has shaped who they are today, their “best work blag” and how with the recent Instagram trend of having a coffee with your 15 year old self - they are more concerned about messing with the space time continuum than hooking up with their younger self! If you subscribe (it costs nothing) you get a little notification when our latest episode drop. Find us wherever you get your podcasts, just search Creative Rehab Podcast.2025-03-2152 minCreative RehabS3 EP7: IVF Fertility FriendsIn this deeply personal episode, Beckie and Rhianna open up about both of their journeys through IVF.They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of infertility, the importance of a positive frame of mind and the heartbreaks of multiple miscarriages. Their candid conversation offers a raw and honest glimpse into their experiences which were both very difficult but sometimes really powerful and heartfelt. There is also, as you might expect one or two unforgettable funny moments.We understand that these topics can be incredibly sensitive, and if this episode isn't right for you, we completely understand...2025-03-1444 minCreative RehabS3 EP6: Size is Just a SuggestionWe're BACK! Did you miss us? (We missed you!)After a little unexpected break, we're jumping right back in with a catch-up on the last few weeks. We've been battling a bit of illness, kids half term juggle and a house move but we're thrilled to be back in our happy place: recording for you! This week, get ready for: Beckie's kitchen renovation as her creative brain gets to work with some exciting upgrades with design and planning.Rhianna's ‘dangerous’ new business venture (yes, another one!), and a h...2025-03-0747 minCreative RehabS3 EP5: Preloved Finds and Dyslexic Minds with Sophie HarveyWhat would somebody who's dyslexic and who had a challenging upbringing do as a career? Become a writer, editor, lecturer, and creative consultant of course!This week we welcome Sophie Harvey to the podcast. This inspiring conversation reveals Sophie's path from difficulties at school during her GCSE's to finding an incredible art teacher who helped Sophie onto the amazing path she follows today.We also coverWhy she decided to write and publish her own magazine.How recording herself reading her own notes got her through...2025-02-0758 minCreative RehabS3 EP4: Declutter Snacking, Self-Builds, and Onitha Jarrold - Part TwoJoin Beckie and Rhianna for a round up of their week, which includes new creative ventures to a delightful working weekend away with the Umbrella Hub. Rhianna updates on week 2 of GLP-1 side effects which may still involve a few visits to the loo! We also join them for part 2 of their chat with Onitha Jarrold, Occupational Therapist and co founder of The Umbrella Hub. Onitha shares the journey of her second self-build home, what she has learnt, and what she she’s done differently second time round. AND Onitha turns the tables on Beckie & Rhianna wit...2025-01-311h 14Creative RehabS3 EP3: GLP-1 Side Effects and Onitha Jarrold, OT and Co-Founder of The Umbrella Hub - Part OneRhianna launches straight into talking about some recent GLP-1 side effects involving her close relationship with the loo. They also briefly revisit the conversation around how to speak to someone about weight loss. The girls welcome Onitha Jarrold as the first guest of 2025 - co-founder of The Umbrella Hub with our very own Beckie Batchelor. Onitha shares the story of her Occupational Heath career and how that, together with her own ADHD diagnosis helped her forge a thriving CIC business supporting women exploring their own neurodivergence. Follow along next week for part two…2025-01-2448 min
Creative RehabS3 EP2: Access To Work - Response to the HeadlineAfter recording our episode with Onitha Jarrold of the @_theumbrellahub, we received information about some very negative press around Access to Work. We decided to record a short episode discussing our positive lived experience of the Access to Work resource as a response to the media articles which are now online. Without this grant many people would struggle to access working.Please do get in touch and share with us your positive experience, we would love to hear it.https://www.theumbrellahub.org/@creativerehabpodcreativerehabpod@gmail.com2025-01-2012 min
Creative RehabS3 EP1: More Odd Mother and GLP-1We're back for Episode 1 of Season 3!We're kicking off the new year with a bang, recapping our festive celebrations and taking a look at those goals we set back in September in the ‘Odd Mother’ episode. Is Rhianna a professional saxophonist? Is Marie headlining Glastonbury 2025? And has Beckie managed to tick any house goals off her list?We also talk health journeys and we catch-up with Rhianna’s GLP-1 experience - which is, as always, open and honest. We would love to hear from you so please get in t...2025-01-1758 min
Creative RehabS2 EP18: Best Bits 2024 - Neurodivergence and UsWhilst we finalise our plans for the year ahead, we’ve put together another best bits of 2024 episode for you to enjoy.In this week's episode - we focus on friendship, some of the challenges of neurodiversity, how we’ve overcome some overwhelming situations, kinship, and the creative ways we can bring more joy to our lives! This is a great way to catch up on some of the bits you might have missed over the last couple of seasons. Rhianna and I will be back with you next week as us...2025-01-1025 min
Creative RehabS2 EP17: Best Bits - Now That's What I Call 2024 What a brilliant year 2024 has been for Creative Rehab Podcast! In this best bits episode we take a look back at some of the laughter, love, makes, tips, advice, chats, questions and surprises; from the very start of Episode 1 in June 2024 all the way up to the unwrapping of our hand-made gifts for each other in the final festive episode. We also feature some of our lovely guests and the joy and wisdom they kindly shared.We hope you enjoy hearing some of our best bits, and may we thank you for being p...2025-01-0330 min
Creative RehabS2 EP16: Christmas Gifts Just Like Smithy 🎁🎄In the last of these festive episodes Beckie, Rhianna & Marie ‘the producer’ unwrap their homemade gifts to each other, proving the most heart warming thoughtful gifts really are ones made by hand. 💝 From gifts wrapped in tin foil (a reference back to Rhianna and ‘Smiffy’ in a previous episode), homemade cakes and hot chocolate to polar bear stories and hand-stamped cards - it’s great episode to end our festive pods on!Hit the follow button and share with friends if you love our podcast - it really does help us get seen.@engl...2024-12-2018 min
Creative RehabS2 EP15: Morning Jack! Best Christmas GamesBeckie and Rhianna kick off with chatter about their busiest time of year work-wise. From a disheveled disco styling event to a ticketed shopping evening complete with delicious nibbles and creating your own Christmas decorations. They then share their favourite family games played over the festive season - ones for all the family. They both have to manage their Christmas plans with not only their own neurodivergence in mind but others too. This can be a very challenging time of year for so many. Details of the games can be found on their so...2024-12-1338 min
Creative RehabS2 EP14: A Homemade Christmas with Baskets, Bows and Babysham!How do you feel about giving and receiving preloved gifts at Christmas time? Beckie and Rhianna share creative gift ideas including, what goodies you can add into a Christmas hamper, making doorstops filled with cat litter and a tablecloth covered in years of embroidered names of Christmas guests which feels like the most perfect new tradition. Rhianna shares her new ADHD hypefixation of making yarn tinsel which is slowly covering her entire house!As always they are unapologetically themselves, bursting with Christmas excitement and filled with creative festive ideas, together, of course, with t...2024-12-0644 min
Creative RehabS2 EP13: Slay The Christmas ChaosBeckie and Rhianna chat about their week which includes some sensory overload. They share practical tips on how to manage this - particularly around Christmas time. They talk openly around some of the neurodivergent challenges they have experienced during this festive period and how they have overcome these as a family.They also discuss the recent revelation from Jude Law about the iconic house in "The Holiday" and how our supersonic eyes knew something wasn't as it seemed with the film.As always, Beckie and Rhianna start with a round up of what...2024-11-291h 05
Creative RehabS2 EP12: I Had A Love Actually WeddingThis is the first part of our festive series where Beckie, Rhianna and Producer Marie talk about favourite films, (Producer Marie shares details of her Love Actually wedding) favourite Christmas songs, simple craft ideas for all budgets, wrapping tips and the perfect homemade food gifts for a hamper - all whilst making an angel decoration from toilet roll innards!Are you someone who has to colour coordinate your tree, ensure all the decs are perfectly positioned and can’t wait to re-decorate after the kids have ‘had a go’?Or…. are you full on maximalist and happy to...2024-11-2248 min
Creative RehabS2 EP11: Stir Up For ChristmasGet ready to jingle all the way into the festive season with Beckie, Rhianna and Creative Rehab! In this episode, we jump headfirst into the magic of Christmas, starting with Stir-Up Sunday. We'll explore the history and traditions of this special day and share some delicious recipe ideas from Christmas Cake to Christmas morning muffins.From there, we'll delve into the festive traditions that mark the beginning of the Christmas season - and we’d love to hear yours!! Get in touch and share your favourite traditions….We also give a sneaky peek into...2024-11-1539 minCreative RehabS2 EP10: Retro From ScratchIn this episode, we chat with Becky Wash from Retro From Scratch about her inspiring journey of turning old classic books and board games into beautiful refillable notebooks for all.We chat about how Becky started her creative business, and made the leap from archeology to a profitable creative career.Becky shares her experiences as a member of the Brentwood Belles WI and her exciting onscreen Christmas experience with a famous celebrity and Instagram legend! We all bond over our shared love of stationary from the days of smelly rubbers a...2024-11-081h 01Creative RehabS2 EP9: I'm A Neurodivergent...Get Me Out of Here! Our sensory systems are fascinating and help guide us to engage with the world. Each sensory system plays its part and together they communicate with our brain and help us to navigate how we react and interact with our environment around us.This week Beckie and Rhianna take a light hearted deep dive into their own sensory systems which can sometimes be very challenging - from the sounds they find most annoying to intolerable smells. Join them to explore the workings of ‘Rhianna’s World’ and how Beckie can’t bear the smell of tumble-dried clothes. Hit 'pla...2024-11-0137 minCreative RehabS2 EP8: Can I Claim For That?Beckie and Rhianna talk to Millie from Highlight Bookkeeping and discuss some of the key problem areas for a small business when trying to manage their own accounts. This is often a generic issue especially for those with neurodivergence. Many entrepreneurs and small business owners experience fear and procrastination when it comes to their accounts… but it really doesn't have to be this way. Millie shares valuable insights on how to find a neuro-affirming bookkeeper that can almost body-double along side you and they discuss the importance of choosing the right accounting software to streamline your financial processes. Through hu...2024-10-251h 07Creative RehabS2 EP7: Punch Needle Power With Joanne MooneyGet ready for a burst of colour and creativity! In this episode, we chat with creative powerhouse Joanne Mooney, a former dental nurse turned punch needle extraordinaire. Joanne's vibrant and bold style is as infectious as her passion for crafting. Join us as we dive into the world of punch needle embroidery, and discover how Joanne's love for colour and unique handmade pieces are an important part of her family and life. From dental drills to punching needles and tufting guns, it's a conversation filled with inspiration, funny stories and artistic flair....2024-10-1850 minCreative RehabS2 EP6: Social Media StrugglesIn this episode, we dive deep into the bloody rollercoaster ride that is running a small creative business on social media platforms. We delve into the scary reliance we have with these beautiful squares and how sometimes the best things happen when faced with disaster, especially when you tap into that neurodivergent brain. We share our firsthand experiences and discuss the importance of diversifying your marketing efforts.But it's not all about business - we also chat about finding creative fulfilment in supporting others at social events and share our mutual OBSESSION with the Netflix series...2024-10-111h 00Creative RehabS2 EP5: Ask Us AnythingIn this episode producer Marie asks Beckie and Rhianna some “ask us anything” questions from listeners which allows them to delve into procrastination and ADHD overwhelm. We also learn how they both have their own built-in VR goggles when it comes to designing their homes!Links:@frankieceramics @kinship_creativedc @madeperfecttv @thelostgardenretreat#watercolours#creativerehabpod#creativepodcast#adhdpodcast#under5k#pottery#strepsils#asmr#yourhomemadeperfectAs ever, please like, share, downloa...2024-10-0449 minCreative RehabS2 EP4: Flick The SwitchThis is an honest, open episode where we chat about our life long challenges with food. We talk about our own experiences in navigating the world of neurodivergence and nutrition, and we share some thoughts around 'flicking the switch'.We share some of @dominiqueludwig_nutrition Instagram tips, which we both LOVE, her amazing chopper gadget and delicious Twix recipe.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C1T6J3CS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_shareSo stay tuned for episode 4 of series 2 of Creative RehabAs ever...2024-09-2750 minCreative RehabS2 EP3: Are We Still Friends?Join us as we delve into Rhianna's captivating dream about Beckie 🤣The pre uni packing and organisation is real in the Batchelor household and we've both been getting creative with the wonderful artist @hannabuck.To wrap this episode up, we'll chat through the relatively unknown support available through the access to work scheme and how to apply.Tune in for this "are we still friends" episode which we hope will leave you feeling inspired and connected.As ever, please like, share and download and ASK US ANYTHING with the lin...2024-09-2043 minCreative RehabS2 EP2: Odd MotherJoin us as we dive deep into our ambitious plans for the next 12 months. Find us wherever you get your podcasts, or join us on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@CreativeRehabpodcastIn this episode, we'll share our goals, some of which may surprise you, we certainly surprised each other! From personal challenges to professional aspirations, we'll discuss the dreams we're striving to achieve in the next 12 months.We're also thrilled to welcome a very special guest who doesn't often appear this side of the podcast... So get ready for a...2024-09-1357 min
Creative RehabS2 EP1: Summer Shenanigans!Creative Rehab is back, so get ready to dive back in!Season 2 of Creative Rehab kicks off with a summer catch-up extravaganza. We've missed you and we can't wait to share our summer adventures, hilarious mishaps, and exciting new plans for this series.In this episode, you'll get:A scoop of summer - we'll dish on everything from school ending to new beginnings..Volcanic tales? You won't believe what erupts during Beckie's summer!A sneak peek at Season 2 - get ready for inspiration...2024-09-0643 minCreative RehabWe Forgot To Say!We forgot to say…..📍 First series was 4 episodes as a taster…📍We’re planning and recording in August.📍Ep1 series 2 will be out September 6th.📍Send in your questions, creative dilemmas and funny stories - we are planning a listeners feature.Contact us via email creativerehabpod@gmail.comOr insta @creativerehabpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2609 min
Creative RehabS1 EP4: Beckie's Blue Back DoorWe're taking a deep dive into the world of creativity and community. We're joined by the inspiring Kay Prestney, the mastermind behind The Kinship Creative. We'll be chatting with Kay about how she made the brave leap from the corporate world to pursue her creative passion, the magic of kinship gatherings and how it’s been instrumental for so many local female lead business connections. And the ridiculously exciting news about the release of Kay’s first book.Episode Highlights: In this episode of Creative Rehab, we are chatting to Kay Prestn...2024-07-0540 min
Creative RehabS1 EP3: We've Had A Breakthrough! Rhianna's got a major update on her car keys, and did she finally get sorted for the Fashion Reboot event?Beckie’s prepping for a family night out with none other than Taylor Swift! And a hilarious story about her friend's epic local-love misunderstanding. You won't believe what they thought "love local" was all about! Episode Highlights: In this episode of Creative Rehab, we cover a range of topics that blend creativity with real-life challenges:A breakthrough with keys might just be the answer to Rhianna's problem.Beckie gets creative with...2024-06-2846 min
Creative RehabS1 EP2: I Found Them In A Paper Cup!Rhianna shares her wardrobe chaos, a familiar story about some lost keys, and how misplacing bankcards is a regular occurrence - can anyone relate? Beckie chats about the glorious gleam of copper pipes in her veg patch, the never-ending war with those adorable-but-destructive bunnies, and the soul-warming community of the Umbrella Hub.Join us for an engaging episode filled with daily life challenges, creative solutions and of course, plenty of laughs! Whether you’re a garden or fashion enthusiast, in need of some useful ideas to manage your life, or sim...2024-06-2147 min
Creative RehabS1 EP1: The One With The Stalker And The Yellow Coat!"This episode dives into the quirky beginnings of our friendship, sparked by Rhianna's (slightly stalkerish) intuition!"Join Beckie Batchelor and Rhianna Essex as they embrace neurodiversity and celebrate being their unapologetic selves, all thanks to a fateful meeting in a yellow coat!Highlights:Beckie and Rhianna recount how they first met, their love of creativity and awareness of their own neurodivergence.How creativity is at the core of their lives, both personally and in their careers.How embracing neurodivergence can release the shame attached to feeling like we...2024-06-1729 min