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Kincraig CaresWhy local group Women Support Women is more important than ever in today's CRAZY worldI (Suzy!) co-run a group called Women Support Women locally - at our last hike I was asked about the idea behind the group, and why I feel so strongly about putting my time and energy into it.I answered that SO BADLY. In fact I went off on a rant about the brilliant polymath nun Hildegard von Bingen and female orgasms (they are, actually related... she was basically the Beyonce of the Middle Ages and wrote the first recorded account.... but that's for another podcast, eh!).Because I left more local women...2025-04-2428 min
Kincraig CaresMeet community superhero Ian Ash aka the Ashmeister: on life, loves and how old he really is…Well, the moment is finally here - the one the villagers of Kincraig have been asking for - community stalwart Ian Ash is on the pod!He’s been nominated by practically every guest before him. So integral to the running of the village is Ian that some people even believe he’s actually our Mayor. This is because wherever there is a community event, Ian is there, popping up with a smile like a (nice) whack a mole or teleporting ninja. You’ll find him on Cairngorm Mountain, in the Old Post Office...2025-02-211h 05
Kincraig CaresMeet army vet Tony Brown of Forces Manor: abandoned at birth, forgotten in care but saved by the care of KincraigToday’s guest is Tony Brown, an army veteran who runs the not for profit self catering facility in Kincraig Forces Manor - called as such because it’s primarily aimed at those who have been in the Forces, though anyone is welcome to stay there.
This majestic building in the centre of the village was formerly the celebrity and royalty attracting Hotel and Restaurant of its day, The Ossian.
His backstory, of how Kincraig Village changed/saved his life from the moment he came to visit as a 13 year old kid in care on holi...2025-02-061h 16
Kincraig CaresMeet 'MacYoda' Heather Hadden: on everything from empaths to anxiety to raunchy reads & turning Kincraig tribal!*Please note this episode contains adult themes so it’s not for little ears (or big ears that get offended easily!)*
I only have one house next to mine in my wee Scottish Highland village of Kincraig and today’s guest, Heather Hadden, has the mixed blessing of living in it.
As an empath who loves people and caring for them, but also gets exhausted by them, Heather has taught me a lot about how difficult this can be in our always-on, noisy, extrovert world.
She’s helped me understand how extroverts (like me) can...2025-01-031h 31
Kincraig CaresMeet author Merryn Glover: how creativity builds connection & communityToday’s guest is Merryn Glover, who is an award-winning writer, a poet, a creative teacher, the cocreator of Kincraig's open mic 'Storylands Sessions' and - most importantly, of course - my lovely neighbour!
This podcast is for anyone who loves to think deeply about life and what hurtling through space on a rock all means. Also brilliant for any creatives for her thoughts on how we create works of art that really resonate with others.
What I love about Merryn most is her magnetic intensity and capacity for connection - and how she embraces th...2024-12-151h 09
Kincraig CaresMeet supergran Ali Crompton: and how to NOT grow older grumpilyToday’s guest is Ali Crompton, who I really wanted on the podcast to ask her how she has so much energy, as well as patience (especially with kids), and to get inspiration on how NOT to grow older grumpily.
She’s my next door neighbour and I refer to her affectionately as ‘Supergran’ as I can see how loved she is by the many kids she has in her life - her own grandchildren as well as others she entertains, such as at Kincraig Friday Fun and various other voluntary roles.
In this wide ranging...2024-11-2848 min
Kincraig CaresMeet supergran Ali Crompton: and how to NOT grow older grumpilyToday’s guest is Ali Crompton, who I really wanted on the podcast to ask her how she has so much energy, as well as patience (especially with kids), and to get inspiration on how NOT to grow older grumpily.
She’s my next door neighbour and I refer to her affectionately as ‘Supergran’ as I can see how loved she is by the many kids she has in her life - her own grandchildren, as well as others she entertains, such as at Kincraig Friday Fun and various other voluntary roles.
In this wide ranging...2024-11-2849 min
Kincraig CaresMeet unsung community hero Shula: and how adventure, spirituality & compassion shape who she isShula Bayton will hate the title of this podcast and being described as a 'hero' because she's deeply uncomfortable with people making a fuss of her (you will be able to feel her discomfort after the intro!!).
However, as discussed in this podcast, I am like exposure therapy to emotions for her, and she is like the best grounding sheet in the world for me. And I am determined - regardless of how uncomfortable she feels - to sing her praises because she makes life better for so many people around her.
They say, after...2024-11-161h 03
Kincraig CaresMeet Fiona & Phil Hawkins: and why knitting, dipping, parties and flapjacks are key to communityToday's guests are the dynamo duo Phil and Fiona Hawkins who are the people behind local legendary initiatives such as the iconic Kincraig 'Post Box Topper' and 'Flapjack Fridays' at Loch Insh.
This episode is recorded in their 'posh room' while we are all knitting post dinner. We cover all manner of topics, like where they get their desire to not only get involved in community get togethers, but actually lead them.
Phil shares his wisdom on life which has helped me, such as how not to care what others think and be more comfortable...2024-11-0740 min
Kincraig CaresMeet No.1 nurturer Lenka: and why communities benefit so much from teachers like herToday's guest is Lenka Nagle. Lenka is Faculty Head of the Mathematics, Numeracy and Computing department at Kingussie High School, as well as being a good friend and my son's maths teacher.
Some people hate the idea of a small community where everyone knows everyone - and I wasn't sure how I'd feel. But I've found a real comfort in this.
Especially in knowing that there are teachers seeing my kids day in day out who know them, and know me, and our situation, so pick up on any changes or concerns.
This h...2024-11-0137 min
Kincraig CaresMeet sparkly singer Sarah: and why every community needs a character like herMy guest today is Sarah Wylie. One of the many things I love about Sarah is that her ethos in life is to treat every interaction as an opportunity to brighten and bring joy to someone else’s day.
And she has certainly done that for me, making me smile on even my darkest days. She has that rare mix of light and dark, which makes her so good at connecting with her fellow humans however they are feeling. In this chat, she shares her thinking behind this approach to life.
As well as sprinkling he...2024-10-2451 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 097: Be more dog, with coach and energy expert Michael Overlie, founder of Dogs and MenDogs are zen-masters and intrinsically know how to unconditionally love and live big, juicy and creative. So, having just got a puppy, I've invited a coach who uses dogs to help people grow personally, professionally and spiritually - especially men. Dogs and Men founder Michael Overlie is author of 'Let your dog lead -musings on how to create an exceptional life' and also describes himself as an energy healer. He thinks dogs are the perfect way to help men express themselves better, open up to their feelings and – wince -show some vulnerability. He talks very op...2022-07-011h 08
Big Juicy CreativeEp 095: Living the scarytale instead of the dream, and how to rewrite your story, with public speaking champ Verity PriceVerity Price beat 30,000 other aspiring speakers to become Africa’s first Toastmasters world champion, and the 6th woman in 80 years to win the prestigious accolade. In this funny, honest, sometimes toe-curling episode, Verity tells us her ‘scarytale’ of going from a ragged life, to a rich one. She explains how NOT ticking all the boxes society expected of her by 40 (husband, kids, career, own house, etc) was actually – eventually – the making of her… once she’d figured out how to build her resilience and find her voice. Oh, and ditch the dream of being a Hollywood actr...2022-04-221h 13
Big Juicy CreativeEp 094: How to be healthy & happy, with multi-creative GP Zain KapasiGPs have such a unique insight into what makes us healthy, and the state of a nation. And what I find so unique and fascinating about today's guest - Dr Zain Kapasi - is he couples this insight with huge self-awareness and desire to learn from his own experiences. I was feeling a bit bleurgh when I sat down to edit this episode and, afterwards, Zain totally cheered me up and inspired me to get back to chipping away at the habits I know help me. He also reminded me that happiness and contentment are, often, choices...2022-04-081h 06
Big Juicy CreativeEp 093: Writing to heal everything, from everyday frustrations to trauma, with author & coach Jackee HolderI was totally awestruck when I first heard Jackee Holder speak. You could hear a pin drop in the massive room, so compelling was the way she told her story. This generous, kind, beautiful soul refuses to let childhood trauma define her or damage her, but she constantly turns to creativity instinctively to heal. She helps others do this, and find their voices in general as she believes - as I do - that everyone has a story, their story, to tell, and has a right to do this. Jackee's words are like a warm...2022-03-241h 10
Big Juicy CreativeBack from the brink: why I fell off a creative cliff into a very large black hole & how I got out of it againYou know that way when women are described as a 'hot mess' and it's meant to convey that, while chaotic, there is still something a bit sexy about them? Yeah? OK. Well, that is NOT me in this episode. I am just fully a mess, with sadly not the hot bit. I describe this mental state I was in recently - which led to my falling off a creative cliff - in its full brutality and ugliness, with no glamourising. Why??! I'm hoping that you will feel better about your own particular flavour of messiness - because...2022-03-0441 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 091: how to have those big juicy tricky conversations, with psychologist Sarah RozenthulerAs well as a chartered psychologist, Sarah Rozenthuler is also a leadership coach and a motivational speaker and author –this episode is centred around her book 'How to Have Meaningful Conversations'. If you've ever struggled to express yourself in a tricky situation, especially where emotions run high, then this is a must-listen. As you’ll hear, she truly sees conversation as a creative process – or rather a co-creative process. She talks touchingly about why this subject is so close to her heart, particularly in relation to the conversations she had with her ex-husband, which she says she wouldn’...2021-12-0255 min
Big Juicy CreativeCulture loves to pit women against women & it's toxic. It's got to stop. Here's why and howCulture loves a good cat fight. Think Megan vs Kate. Angelina vs Aniston. It loves to make it seem like women are constantly hating on each other. Besides from being bulls**t, it's really damaging to peddle these narratives (but culture, as always, has a reason for doing it which is also toxic). I talk to comms expert Beth Collier about why and we plan our forthcoming Zoom brainstorm to creatively tackle this problem! (Join us - DM me/ suzy@bigjuicycreative.co.uk). Namely, the nasty narrative distracts from getting female voices heard - and, w...2021-11-1834 min
Big Juicy CreativeWhy and how good communications skills will make your entire life better, personally and professionally, with creativity campaigner Beth CollierBeth Collier believes that when you improve your communications skills, you’ll improve everything. Your performance. Your relationships. Your life. And she helps people do that. She even has her own special acronym to help people get their messages out more effectively – PACE. She's a curious creative soul whose curiosity has led her on many different paths and to many different countries from working in TV in Hollywood to, now, campaigning for more creativity in the financial services industry. She’s also a massive advocate of supporting other women. In fact, to tha...2021-11-111h 04
Big Juicy CreativeWhy (and how) we all need to slow down, for our own good, and the planet's, with pattern obsessive and designer Anna MurraySince I’ve come out of lockdown I’ve felt like life has ramped up so quickly. I’m exhausted. I know if I keep going as fast, burn out is around the corner. I know I’m not alone. There’s so much talk at the moment about people burning out. It’s obvious that our go-go-go more-more-more do-do-do lifestyles of crash and burn is killing us. Not to mention killing the planet. Today’s podcast guest Anna Murray of creative company Patternity, uses nature to influence the way she lives, and the way she creates, i...2021-10-281h 12
Big Juicy CreativeI get interviewed on my podcast (and it's probably my most honest interview yet - eek)I'm usually the one doing the interviewing, but in this episode I get interviewed on my own podcast - and I realise how easy it is to blurt out stuff you've never admitted before on air, when you're enjoying the banter.... I'm interviewed by the lovely Lizzie Benton who I met on LinkedIn (don't judge us, it's more fun than it sounds), who then came on my podcast and who then knitted me a fabulous rainbow crown to remind me of my worth. We cover some hardcore topics, as well as lots of amusing ones… li...2021-10-211h 37
Big Juicy CreativeEp 086: Be brave enough to embrace the chaos of who we really are, masculine & feminine, with 'genderfabulous' fashion designer RobRoy SWFashion designer and gender fluidity campaigner RobRoy SW admits that he is stubborn. He is chaos. He is weird. And he's learnt that, rather than fight all these different parts of himself, he's much better off embracing them and finding a way to express them all. Life got better when he fully embraced his feminine side, which he now expresses through his drag queen alter ego Sigh Wren. I loved his perspective on expressing our feminine and masculine sides to be ‘genderfabulous’ (this is a good episode if you want more clarity around terminology here, as I...2021-10-071h 04
Big Juicy CreativeWhy creating for creativity's sake has benefits way beyond just financial value (and why money can't buy some of them)The biggest thing that stops us from creating for creativity's sake - like no one's watching, as I always advocate in this podcast's jingle - is often money. We measure 'value' and 'payback' so much in exclusively financial terms in our culture. And I get it - I forget that creativity has a value way beyond financial sometimes. Doing this podcast reminded me of the huge payback this podcast has given me over the last year - some of these benefits are ones that money can't buy. And some of them really surprised me. For...2021-09-3043 min
Big Juicy CreativeCreativity to stop the spiral into depression or low(er) moodExhaustion and stress in personal relationships are two things that probably have the biggest detrimental effect on my creative mojo - and both of these things have been a feature in my life recently. As no stranger to depressive illness, I know how important it is to manage emotions (rather than repress them) and creativity is the best way I've found to process difficult feelings. I share a few ways creativity helps me move my feelings on, so they don't spiral. I hope you find it helpful and if you think it could help someone...2021-09-2227 min
Big Juicy CreativeStop talking about it, and JUST. DO. IT. Like I try to in this episode....Artist Claire Macdonald (last week's episode - 82)'s work has really inspired me. She talks about how art is a gateway, for all of us, for understanding, empathy, connection, joy, play, meaning- so many benefits! I want to experience these benefits so, inspired by Claire, I decide in this episode to create an art installation (even though I don't really have a scoobie how to do this) in the woods. She advises me on how to go about doing this, believing that art installations, and art in general, are definitely not just for people that...2021-09-1621 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow we can ALL create in a way that boosts our wellbeing, with artist Claire MacdonaldClaire has spent hours and hours researching the effect of art, and particularly creating art in collaboration with others, on wellbeing. But you just have to listen to this one hour to reap all the benefits of her wisdom! Clue: creativity is really good for our health. Especially if we do it in our communities. In this episode she pulls out her key takeaways so we can all benefit, and create spaces around us where we thrive. She explains how, and why, art can be a gateway to understanding, empathy, connection, joy, play and meaning.2021-09-091h 08
Big Juicy CreativeDon't judge me! But you will... here's how to handle judgement better We all judge people. It's human. And it's increasingly encouraged in our digital world. But being judgmental is not good for us, for others or for our creativity. We can learn how to be more open & less judgy. Here's what I'm doing to address my judgy-ness - especially when it comes to a certain group of women that I judge particularly harshly (and makes me a bit of a hypocrite). To follow Big Juicy Creative for loads of inspiration on living creatively, see: Instagram: @bigjuicycreativeliving Facebook @bigjuicycreativeliving LinkedIn: @suzybashford Twitter: @suzybashford co...2021-09-0221 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow creativity can help you heal, find your identity & live bigger, with professional dancer & (my!) teacher James MontgomeryWithin a few minutes interviewing dancer James Montgomery we are talking about sexual fluidity, bullying and vulnerability - and how creativity can help you build your confidence and be who you really are. That gives the measure of this no holds barre-d episode! James is someone with the confidence to be who he really is, which he credits to dance. From a little boy who had a penchant for shaking his booty and wearing heels, to a teenager who identified as bisexual (before it was trendy) to a grown man running a B&B with his partner...2021-08-2656 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow to get over procrastination, so it doesn't steal your time or your dreams, with my mate Claire Merrick who has written a plaProcrastination is not only the thief of your time, it also robs your creative dreams and is associated with low self worth. I am a massive procrastinator. That's why for this episode - another 'on location' broadcast - I quiz my mate Claire Merrick on how she overcame procrastination and achieved her lifelong dream to write a play. Loads of great advice here if you are struggling to just do it, whatever 'it' is. This is also a poignant episode because it traces Claire's journey and shows what can happen if you put...2021-08-1933 min
Big Juicy CreativeThe courage to put yourself out there & how true friends will help you do that even if they're jealous, with my multi-creative mate Eva LongThis is different from any other I've done because 1) it's Prosecco-fuelled and I've never hosted a podcast while tipsy 2) it's with one of my best mates, Eva Long, so there are no holds barred. In editing I was tempted to cut out the bits where I sound a bit ranty and, well, a bit of a dick. But I've kept it all in because my intentions are good: I'm trying to be as honest as I can about the complexity of (female) friendships and what sometimes gets in the way of supporting each other put ourselves out...2021-08-121h 01
Big Juicy CreativeHow to connect with the land, your innate creativity & your spiritual self, with theatre-studies-grad turned crofter Stefanie RothgeldardStefanie is a fascinating, formidable woman who has so much wisdom to share on feeding your creative soul, while also feeding many other mouths that depend on her - not only the many Croft animals, but also her 3 kids, one of which is a 4.5 month old lockdown baby! If anyone has the excuse of 'no time for creativity' it's Stefanie. But she weaves creativity, and connection to the land, into her busy day to day life in ingenious ways. Why? Because she deeply understands the need, value and catharsis of doing so. She lives an...2021-08-0533 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow 25 years in prison helped me build my self-worth & identity, with Sheena Renea, author, speaker & leader of Prison Did Not Break MeSheena Renea was sentenced to life imprisonment at 17 for murdering her ex-husband. She talks openly and honestly about what led up to the crime, her darkest times and how she transformed her self-worth, sense of identity, confidence and purpose in prison; how creativity was a key part in this process and finding her voice. This is a hugely uplifting conversation, particularly for anyone who feels they are currently in a hopeless situation. If you know someone who feels they are, why not share this episode with them? Trigger warning: we talk about sexual a...2021-07-2949 min
Big Juicy CreativeBroadcasting from the beach, so you can experience a bitesized creative retreatFor the first time, Big Juicy Creative goes on location to bring you creative inspiration, broadcasting directly from the beach, so you can feel for yourself what it would be like to go on a creative retreat. Following on from last week's episode with photographer and creative mentor Kim Grant, Suzy meets up with Kim on a beach in Moray Speyside, in the north of Scotland. Kim will guide you on this creative 'Random Act of Living' (RAL), involving mindfulness, writing and taking pictures, which you can try anywhere (beach optional!). Do get...2021-07-2231 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow nature & creativity can give you a sense of belonging & confidence, with landscape photographer Kim GrantHave you ever felt like you don't fit in? You don't belong? Or like an outsider in your life? Landscape photographer Kim Grant knows these feelings well and, in this podcast, explains how creativity and nature - which she believes go hand in hand - helped give her a sense of true belonging, happiness and gratitude (not the forced type!). She shares her story generously and honestly, with lots of tips to follow her lead. She's also a creative mentor, helping others find their creative voice so has lots to say on this - especially wh...2021-07-1552 min
Big Juicy CreativeUsing social media so it works FOR your wellbeing, not AGAINST it, solo episode with Suzy BashfordI’ve heard a lot of people complaining that social media is draining them, especially if they're using it for work as well as personal stuff, and particularly as the world gets busier again. I’ve felt these feelings too recently. Fact is though, social media ain’t going away. So let’s focus on how we can work it to our advantage, work it for our wellbeing, use it as a force for good in ourselves, in others and in the world generally. And it CAN BE. I tell you...2021-07-0834 min
Big Juicy CreativeFaith, friendship, love, loss & friendly differences of opinion, with trainee minister Ruth KennedyToday’s a really special episode because it’s with a friend I went to school with – Ruth - who is training to be a Church of Scotland minister. Because of our familiarity, we go deep quickly into potentially taboo topics; like the fact I don't believe in God, and she's dedicated her life to him. We also cover her expertise on dealing with loss, whether that's through death, divorce or the fizzling out of a friendship. We also cover her uber creative creative tools which she uses in everyday life to see new perspectives and squeeze the ju...2021-07-011h 15
Big Juicy CreativeDo these 4 things and you will thrive through the pandemic and beyond, solo episode with Suzy BashfordIn this episode, I ask a stranger the meaning of life and have an epiphany on the back of it, about the 4 main things I've learnt from doing a podcast series on getting our mojo back. The '4 pillars' I identify will get you thriving through this pesky pandemic and far beyond. Tune in to find out what they are, and how they can help you lead a bigger, juicier, more creatively contented life. To follow Big Juicy Creative for loads of inspiration on living creatively, see: Instagram: @bigjuicycreativeliving Facebook @bigjuicycreativeliving...2021-06-2421 min
Big Juicy CreativeBe more Socrates & less headless chicken; why regular self-reflection will make you happier & healthier, with Suzy BashfordSolo episodes are back! After 25 interviews over 2 months for the Spring Series on getting our mojo restored, I'm back talking to myself. This episode is about the power of reflection. Did you know regular reflection of 15 minutes daily can actually change the structure of your brain? There are SO many reasons why self-reflection is a good idea. For health. For happiness. For productivity. For being a better human generally. But how to fit it in, especially as life gets busier again? Never fear, Suzy is here with some ideas that you c...2021-06-1721 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 069: [Spring(back) Series] Why power and money don't bring you fulfilment, with top entrepreneur Edwina Dunn OBEToday is the grand finale of the Spring Series! I wanted to save Edwina Dunn OBE until the last slot because she has been there, done that, and has the t-shirt (and wisdom) to show for it. She, along with her husband, is the brains behind the hugely successful, game changing Tesco Club Card - starting the revolution to use 'big data' to understand people better. This entrepreneurial genius move, plus the brains obviously, made her a very, very rich lady as a result. But in this podcast, what fascinates me most is that she...2021-06-0326 min
Big Juicy Creative[SpringBack Series] [SpringBack Series] A no-BS brainstorm on getting our mojo back, a special episode with a trio of Scottish lasses! 🎉This podcast I’m doing something I’ve never done: interviewing three guests at once. So who is this special trio? Well, being Scottish and living in Scotland (not that you’d know it from my Somerset tones) I’m a big advocate of celebrating Scottish creativity – and I wanted to make sure we had some Scottish creative female voices on this Spring series. Asking around the Scottish creative industry scene, these 3 lovely lasses were recommended to me: Jane Strachan – who is the owner of creative agency PUNK Jessica Mullen – who is the cofounder...2021-05-3143 min
Big Juicy Creative[SpringBack Series] fully explore your sexuality & you'll live bigger, juicier & more creative, with Skirt Club founder Genevieve Le JeuneGenevieve Le Jeune thinks we'd all live bigger, juicier lives if we (but especially women) talked about sex more, were honest about what we want and asked for it. As the founder of female sexual empowerment network Skirt Club, she's learnt alot about sex. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the link between sexual and creative energy (and how you can tap it); why we should masturbate more, especially at 4pm in the work day (again, especially women); and why empowering women sexually, & ditching the shame around sex, is a key part of the feminism jigsaw. ...2021-05-2932 min
Big Juicy Creative[SpringBack Series] Why you shouldn't fear the foodbank or think it's the end of your 'success' story, with creative/activist Jane EvansJane Evans has always been radical. If something gets on her goat, she turns her creativity to it and tackles it head-on, making people think differently. And she makes me think differently about the pandemic and its stresses. Jane in this podcast feels like the big sister I never had, giving me that reassuring wisdom that I need to hear right now. She made me really chill out and see my life in a longer perspective (fingers crossed). As she says, we're often driven by short termism and fear. She tells the touching story of h...2021-05-2720 min
Big Juicy Creative[SpringBack Series] Finding your true voice is one of the hardest, but most fulfilling, things you can do in life, with creative & podcaster Rebecca RowntreeRebecca Rowntree is a creative director & hosts a podcast telling the stories of women in the creative industries, and the challenges they've met on their way up the career ladder. She talks about how everyone is, obviously, individual but the common thread between many stories is a lack of confidence in finding a voice - something she has personally experienced, too. But, in her opinion, this difficult, but ultimately extremely worthwhile, journey to express yourself truly gives more meaning and connection to your life. However, as she says, there are no shortcuts to doing 'the...2021-05-2431 min
Big Juicy Creative[SpringBack Series] Why you should think differently about parenting and question the 'traditional' way, with psychologist Susie DavisSusie Davis is one of the co-founders of The Family Space, which is a parenting coaching company on a mission to help families connect and thrive. And boy! Did I need her at some points in lockdown.... Susie is a psychologist, with counselling and systemic family therapy expertise. Bereaved as a child, divorced, remarried, a stepmother and a mother to her own 4 children - one of which she had in lockdown – she knows the reality and challenge of modern parenting. I did a 6 week coaching course with the Family Space which included much appreciated one to...2021-05-2232 min
Big Juicy CreativeTaking small actions to create a better world, even when you're knackered, with activist Ale LariuAle Lariu was named in Fast Company’s “League of Extraordinary Women” along with the likes of Hillary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, and was also included in the publication's "Most Creative People in Business" list. So, she's the perfect person to ask how to get our creative mojo back and feel more inspired again. Having lived in the Amazon jungle when a toddler, she has a fearless streak, which she encourages in others - especially women - in order to create a better world. Her expertise is making businesses stronger and more creative and to take p...2021-05-2025 min
Big Juicy CreativeWhat story are you telling yourself about the pandemic? with psychotherapist & actor Andre RadmallAndre Radmall is a psychotherapist and life coach, who has worked at the Priory, and on Harley Street. He specialises in helping clients rewrite their life story, so they feel good about their lives, and so they can then create a new, better future. He draws on his experience as a therapist and actor to help people break out of stuck patterns. A lot of us have got into a few ruts this pandemic.... He has lots of practical ideas to get me (and you) out. He is also ‘THE’ go-to guy on pivoti...2021-05-1718 min
Big Juicy CreativeWhy society tells us to be 'good girls' and why it's so damaging to our self-esteem, with authors Jane Cunningham & Philippa RobertsAuthors & researchers Jane Cunningham and Philippa Roberts are difficult women and proud of it. They're especially proud of their new book 'Brandsplaining', written during the pandemic, which lifts the lid on how culture purposely makes us feel crap sometimes, so that we buy stuff. Especially women. And how it does this very sneakily. This podcast made me realise how damaging this idea that females need to be 'good girls' has been in my life, and how to deal with it. If you've ever not felt good enough (and I know from many messages a...2021-05-1031 min
Big Juicy CreativeWhy creativity makes you a better person & parent in a pandemic, with performer Jennifer BlaineJennifer Blaine is a writer, performer, comedian and life coach, known for her one-woman shows which have the knack of delving into serious and socially relevant issues with humour. She's the only guest so far I've invited back to the podcast. Why? Because after speaking to her at launch she really sparked my creativity with her rallying cries. She's back to do the same this Spring and, again, has reminded me of WHY I need to make more time and space for my creativity. Also, this time, we discuss the relationship between creativity and money...2021-05-0821 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow to use creativity to not give a fuck, with Amy Charlotte KeanAmy Charlotte Kean, in this podcast, explains to me how she WAS the girl giving all the fucks but how writing her book - The Little Girl Who Gave Zero Fucks - helped her heal, be proud of herself again and find her voice. Writing this book followed the most traumatic time in her life (think awful bullying bosses and anti-anxiety meds addiction) and she now channels her creativity to ensure she NEVER feels like this again. Amy is the epitome of a creative polymath. As well as working in innovation in the advertising industry...2021-05-0657 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 057: [Spring(back) Series] how to shine, with Anna Baréz-BrownAnna co-founded a company called Shine. And, like it says on the tin, it helps people - women in particular - shine, and she has plenty of tips here to help us do that. She makes a compelling case for why now, coming out of the pandemic, is the perfect time to step into the light. The name 'Shine' reminds me of the brilliant Marianne Williamson quote that: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that...2021-05-0325 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 056 [Spring(back) Series]: how are dads feeling about the pandemic? with the Fatherhood Institute's Jeremy DaviesJeremy Davies is head of communications at the Fatherhood Institute, which promotes the importance of hands-on dads. So far in this series I've explored a lot about how mums are feeling about the pandemic and what we can do about the fact Covid has led to a weird 1950s timewarp for many. But - what about the dads? How are dads feeling? I've seen very little coverage of this. Jeremy gives me a fascinating, research-backed insight into this topic. Some of what he said was surprising, and he really made me see the pandemic from...2021-04-2925 min
Big Juicy Creative[Spring(back) Series]: Don't waste your precious life sorting your spouse's odd socks, says campaigner Nicola KempNicola Kemp wants to live in a world where everyone's creative voice is equal and we all have the right to tell our stories and be listened to. That's what she spends a lot of her professional life, as a writer and speaker, campaigning for, and she has lots of ideas about how we call all contribute to making this better world. She's particularly passionate about the voices of women and minority groups being heard. So much so, in fact, that her 7 year old son Joseph tells people her job is 'feminist', which she's quite happy with. 2021-04-2627 min
Big Juicy Creative[Spring(back) Series]: Love don't loathe your body, with body confidence coach Astrid LonghurstHas the pandemic pushed you to love or loathe your body more? With many of us hitting the biscuit tin to comfort ourselves (surely not just me?!), many of us have fallen out of love with our bodies. But don't worry! Former GMTV fitness presenter & body confidence coach Astrid is on hand with LOADS of practical advice. Having struggled with body confidence and eating disorders from a young age, Astrid knows what it takes to overcome the all-too-common feeling of being unhappy with how we look. She is living proof that you can g...2021-04-2421 min
Big Juicy Creative[Spring(back) Series]: Finding confidence in your voice, with podcast guru & coach Lynsay-Anne GouldAre you confident speaking up? In a meeting? Doing a presentation? In a difficult conversation with family? Lynsay-Anne Gould helps people find the confidence to speak out and get their voice out into the world. As a podcast coach, she's helped loads of people (including me) do it and so knows a load about what holds people back. And what holds us back is - *generally* - different depending on gender. Surprise, surprise women are more held back - *generally* - by mindset and by playing small. Lynsay's passionate about overcoming...2021-04-2227 min
Big Juicy CreativeWhy LinkedIn is more fun than you might think, with visibility coach Mildred TalabiMildred Talabi is a coach who specialises in helping people be more visible, particularly on LinkedIn and particularly women. If you've ever felt that LinkedIn isn't for you.... that it's a bit boring, or full of self-promoting ego-fuelled types after purely transactional relationships, then this episode will make you think differently. Mildred is successfully building her tribe on LinkedIn, doing things differently, and she's urging you to join in, too, and embrace your wild and your rebel on there, too. She's got some tips about how you get started - so, see you there :) 2021-04-1921 min
Big Juicy CreativeWhy so much comes back to feeling not good enough, with radio presenter Janey Lee GraceJaney Lee Grace is best known for her job presenting BBC Radio 2 alongside Steve Wright in the afternoons. But she's also a best selling author, an eco campaigner, a visibility coach, and a podcaster, hosting the Alcohol Free Life. She draws very honestly on her experiences revealing that, despite the successful facade, underneath it she was struggling hugely with self-worth. She says this lack of self-worth, which leads to a lack of self-care, is at the core of so many problems, including a reliance on alcohol to feel better - and she has lots of practical advice...2021-04-1725 min
Big Juicy CreativeDitch the good girl (or boy) and be a rebel, with culture change expert Lizzie BentonThe deliciously rebellious Lizzie Benton is the founder of Liberty Mind, a consultancy specialising in creating good, inclusive company cultures where everyone feels they can be themselves. Sound good huh? To make work better for all of us, she reckons we all need to be causing more 'good trouble' at work and having more thought-provoking, culture-changing conversations at the watercooler... (ah, the watercooler, remember that?!) This episode is full of tonnes of ideas to help us all thrive by empowering us to change company culture for the better. It's the audio equivalent (for m...2021-04-1520 min
Big Juicy CreativeAdulting is way more fun with play, both at work & home, with creativity campaigner Allison ArdenAllison Arden quickly scaled the ranks in publishing, finding herself with the top job, alongside raising young kids. She says she was living a "very full life and juggling many balls, but often feeling like I was running too fast and going through the motions without any meaningful end. And that didn’t feel like living – at all’. To feel like she was living again, she went on a mission to reconnect with her creativity and playfulness, ending up writing a book about this. That book changed her life and outlook, and inspired her to set up...2021-04-1242 min
Big Juicy Creative[Spring(back) Series] Find the everyday adventure, with executive coach Nicki BassNicki Bass is an executive coach who helps people build their resilience, and their leadership skills, through outdoor adventure. She’s also a fellow podcaster, hosting The Everyday Adventure podcast. Before coaching and workshops, she spent 17 years as an officer in the British Army, working in high stress situations, where she learnt, in her words’ ‘that it’s by facing situations outside of our comfort zone, that we grow our internal resources and improve our ability to face uncertainty and challenge'. Nicki is full of great advice for how we can spring back amid so much unc...2021-04-1023 min
Big Juicy Creative[Spring(back) Series]: Kids, creativity, love, sex, mojo, money & more with entrepreneur Lea Jovy-FordLea Jovy-Ford is one of the cofounders and COO of online learning programme Beyond School. She’s an ex management consultant, qualified NLP Practitioner, former personal trainer and holistic health coach and pioneer of the digital nomad movement. She has a blended, multi-racial family with 4 children – 2 sons and 2 daughters – and her wife Becky. All four are home educated. I invited her on because I'm worried I may have scarred my kids for life attempting to home school them and wanted some advice to recapture the love of family learning. But I got so much more than just this! ...2021-04-0823 min
Big Juicy Creative[Spring(back) Series] Don't be afraid to push less hard, do stuff you enjoy & knit! with PR knitting guru Juliet BernardJuliet Bernard is the owner of Bluebear PR & former editor of a knitting magazine. She 'pivoted' (yes, that word!) her PR business from specialising in marketing agencies to service craft-related clients. As well as her job and her passion, knitting has also helped her through some anxious times in her life... all of which she talks about in this big juicy chat. Her 40% tip is currently helping me.... For more on Juliet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietbernard/ To follow Big Juicy Creative for loads of inspiration on living creatively, see:2021-04-0517 min
Big Juicy Creative[Spring(back) Series] Don't put pressure on yourself to be Tigger suddenly, says creativity coach Claire BridgesClaire is an award-winning consumer PR & brand reputation expert with oodles of experience working in top PR agencies. She also holds an MSc in Innovation, Creativity & Leadership from City University London, and she’s written a book to boost your creative mojo called In Your Element. She’s now founder of Now Go Create, which helps individuals, teams and leaders up the creative ante in their business. But what I’m most drawn to about Claire, as well as her many brilliant creativity hacks, is her humour and honesty and the way she keeps it real. Last time w...2021-04-0322 min
Big Juicy CreativeSpring Series heads up! Why I'm doing it & who's on it 🌱So, if you've listened to last week's episode about my recent burnout experience (Ep 43), you'll know I've been busting my gut to bring you this Spring Series. Now is the time you get to taste the sweet fruits of my labour! And I, ironically, have over-worked on it and made myself the perfect listener for this series - which is all about how we can get our mojo back after a tough year, without burning out (again, in my case!). Here I explained why I've done it, outlined the main themes and introduced the main...2021-04-0119 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow I burnt out creating a series on how not to burn outThis episode does exactly what it says on the tin. After Hollie Newton's brutally honest burnout story last week, this is another cautionary tale - this time, mine. It's about how I pushed myself too hard, didn't listen to my body (or anyone) and stubbornly refused to rest... and what it cost me. And what I learnt. The happy accident of being such a numpty (Scottish word for plonker) is that I have now, fortuitously, made myself the ideal listener to benefit from my forthcoming Spring series on how to restore your mojo after a t...2021-03-2528 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow to regrow your broken, burntout creative soul, with creative director Hollie NewtonHollie Newton was one of Europe's youngest executive creative directors, a feat she achieved in a very male dominated industry. But then she 'ran away' from advertising in London to live by the sea, where she writes books, scripts and wild swims. This the tale of why she did that (clue in the title: her creative soul had withered) and all the many learnings about the importance of nurturing our creativity she's gleaned. It's a cautionary tale - yes - but ultimately uplifting because it shows the human capacity for resilience and growth. It also s...2021-03-181h 06
Big Juicy CreativeThe courage to tell your storyWe live in a world where everyone is telling stories, whether it be brands trying to sell us stuff, entrepreneurs trying to get their new product off the ground or individuals documenting their lives to friends and family on Facebook. That’s how humans connect. But it’s actually really scary (certainly at first) putting yourself out there. However, while it may feel more comfortable being silent in the shadows, it’s much bigger and juicier to take ownership of your story, rather than letting other people tell it or make assumptions, or never telling it at all. E...2021-03-1124 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow to stop procrastinating & get your bum on the seat, with publishing ace Alison JonesIf you have a tendency to faff around and wait for the muse or the mood (err, me!) before you start a project, then Alison Jones, and this episode are for you. With a rich career in publishing behind her, latterly in innovation roles, she now runs her own consultancy. She's coached hundreds of people to write books, as well as having written her own bestseller and hosts her own podcast, too. She's also just finished a 1,000 day running streak (she gets her best ideas running) for the Literary Trust, so she is a woman w...2021-03-0451 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 39: Girl Night In (A Campervan)This week I (Suzy) go to extreme creative lengths to get some headspace in lockdown round 3 in the UK.... In a desperate bid to hear my own thoughts again, I pack my suitcase with goodies and I drive 2 minutes around the corner, to the edge of the forest. These goodies include, of course, lots of creative materials to get my mojo going again - including pink gin, tiffin, random make up, a boom box, a massive pad, glue and sexy underwear. Missing my girls night outs, here I share my top 6 learnings from my Girl N...2021-02-2521 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 38: How to create when you're in pain, emotional or physical, with artist/writer AmanToday’s guest is the indomitable chronic pain sufferer, writer, artist and activist, Amani. This is a very real, very raw conversation where both of us are in pain as we podcast; Amani due to severe physical symptoms and me (your host, Suzy Bashford) due to the emotional pain of just losing my beloved dog Bramble (episode 37 is on that). Nevertheless, true to form, Amani is able to find the fun and feistiness in the present moment, no matter what she is feeling. Creating through pain is the norm for her... as is smashing taboos....2021-02-181h 16
Big Juicy CreativeEp 037: Getting the good from grief, on the death of my beloved Bramble dogThis episode is dedicated to the death of my beloved Bramble dog. My wee furry friend has taught me a lot about living big, juicy and creative through her fearless life, and death. I've learnt so much from her 15 years with me and her heart-wrenching recent death at home, while surrounded by the rest of her pack. That's what this episode is all about - good grief - and how to creatively reframe loss, so you recognise the gains too, even amidst the pain. At 43, I'm privileged that this is in my first...2021-02-1125 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 036: Creative outlets to fuel your job/life/soul, with plumber Keith CummingsToday’s guest is Keith Cummings – plumber by day, skateboard maker and artist by night. Far from suffering the angst of 'not good enough', he is very content in his creativity which he puts down to not putting pressure on it; he extols the virtues of having a job which you can do while your creative ideas are brewing in the background. He explains why this combination is so powerful for our mental health and how having a creative outlet has also really helped his wife, who is a nurse on the frontline. His creative attitude to life...2021-02-0446 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp034: Ever feel you're not doing as well as you 'should' be? Eleanor Ross has written a whole book about this pervasive feelingToday's guest, award-winning journalist Eleanor Ross has spent a lot of time not feeling good enough. It's taken her (and many others, yours truly included) to some very dark places. She writes about all this with brutal honesty in her new book 'Good Enough; the myth of success and how to celebrate the joy in average'. Eleanor wonders how many of us are just tolerating the lows to reach the fleeting highs, and are actually missing all the big, juicy, creative stuff along the way. This wide-ranging, sometimes humourous, sometimes serious conversation covers wh...2021-01-2149 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 033: How to channel your angst & top tips from interviewees so farThis solo episode of the Big Juicy Creative podcast is the second part of summing up the main AHA moments Suzy has had from her brilliant interviewees so far. You’ll find the first part in episode 31 – covering learnings from farmer Lynn Cassells, artist Ann Vastano, composer Ella Jarman-Pinto, performer Jennifer Blaine and entrepreneur Kelly Pietrangeli. In this episode, Suzy pulls out the main gems extracted when talking to chef Kirsten Gilmour, coach Lucy Sheridan, clown Holly Stoppit and actress Claire Merrick. As usual, she shares what she's been doing to nurture her crea...2021-01-1423 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 032: How to emerge from adversity thriving, with make-up artist & positivity coach KSAVIIf you’re looking for someone who will inspire you to get through a difficult time and come out the other end thriving (particularly pertinent if you’re in the UK and just gone back into lockdown) then today’s guest – the make-up artist KSAVI - is that someone. She has overcome huge loss and sadness in her life yet – without falling into fake forced jolliness – has managed to see her experiences as routes to growth, rather than defining her. Creativity, first through make-up which started as a hobby, has been absolutely fundamental to this process. Not...2021-01-0756 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 031: what I've learnt most from my interviewees this yearIn this shorter episode, Suzy shares 5 of the most important things she's learnt since starting the Big Juicy Creative podcast since launch in September. She draws on quotes and conversation highlights with her interviewees. As well as this there's also a section on things to do to nurture your creativity quickly and easily now, especially if you are also recovering from over-indulging during the festive period... The perfect pod to get you geared up for a New Year!2020-12-3130 min
Big Juicy CreativeHow to bring your clown to Christmas and live a little lighter, with clown-o-therapist Holly StoppitRight now (in the UK, anyway) it feels like we're living in a Grinch-like tale called 'The Year That Cancelled Christmas'... which is why I'm so excited to bring you today's guest, clown, drama therapist and theatre director Holly Stoppit. She offers up such hope, and joy, about how we can find a lightness amid adversity, by tuning into our inner clown (we all have one, she says). Listen to this and you'll be inspired to approach this Christmas (and life, in general) with your inner clown in tow, with curiosity and questions rather than an...2020-12-241h 04
Big Juicy CreativeEp 029: How to meet yourself, warts & all, & why you even shouldKnowing yourself, say some, is the key to many things in life, including creativity. So in this solo episode, Suzy shares her top 5 tips for getting to know yourself better; the good, the bad and the very ugly (and, in the hope it might make you feel better about yours, she shares some of her particularly warty bits). This episode is inspired by Suzy’s experiences this week hosting a Zoom Christmas party playing different characters representing different parts of her personality: Chardonnay the WAG, WorryMamma & 50 Pence. So the Big Juicy Creative podcast can reach an...2020-12-1726 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 028: Creativity to embrace your difference & find belonging, with composer Ella Jarman-PintoCritically-acclaimed composer Ella Jarman-Pinto is a fiery, feisty, funny force of nature who, in this chat, doesn't pull any punches. She talks candidly about growing up feeling very different as a mixed race, super creative little girl being raised by a fiercely feminist and supportive single mum... but how she then had to rein herself in to 'fit in', when she got out into the 'outside' world, experiencing ups and downs in her relationship with creativity. But it was creativity that returned her to joy in life after the trauma of losing a child, and...2020-12-1050 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 027: Handle anxiety so it doesn't mess with your flow, creativity & healthAnxiety can be a right pesky, pain-in-the-backside block to living a creative, flowing life. Suzy wants to be clear & honest in in this episode that - while she does live a big, juicy, creative life which you might see the highlights of on social media - managing her anxiety is an ongoing process. She shares 7 of the best ways she's found to do that (and she's, unfortunately, a bit of an expert on this topic!). Anxiety is really common amongst creative, imaginative, empathetic people and it's also hardwired into the caveman part of o...2020-12-0329 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 026: Find your brave & bonkers and screw what others think, with actress Claire MerrickClaire Merrick is an actress and voiceover artist and one of the most creatively brave people I know. Why? Because she ditched a very comfortable, successful career in innovation at 41, to pursue her dream of being an actress, despite people thinking she was bonkers. The thing I admire most is that she keeps putting herself out there, and being vulnerable, not letting her fear (or judgement from others) stop her. She does this because, as she explains, knows the value of feeding her creativity, and the huge personal cost of not. She’s also done a Master’s in...2020-11-2654 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 025: Are you living connected or zombified? What I'm doing to live sparkyIn this shorter solo episode, Suzy reflects on the biggest learnings from her just-finished How-to-Thrive-Winter series, in which she interviewed loads of awesome experts. In fact, making the series led to an epiphany, which this episode is all about: connectedness is the key to the meaning of life and happiness. Big, huh? Well, listen in and you'll get some ideas on how you can connect better to your self, others and nature in order to live a bigger, juicier, more creative life, full of sparks not zombies. So the Big Juicy Creative people c...2020-11-1927 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 023: the art of really listening to loved ones, with Shona Macpherson | How to Thrive Winter SeriesThis episode with Shona Macperson, outdoor therapist and coach, is 13th in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers to help you creatively reframe winter! Shona will get you thinking differently about how this winter - actually because of the absence of our normal whirlwind of festive parties and group celebrations - is the perfect opportunity to really connect with our loved ones, in ou...2020-11-1316 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 022: [FULL LENGTH EPISODE]: Cooking through many a storm, with chef Kirsten GilmourThis is a special episode in the How to Thrive Winter series because it's a full length one (rather than bitesize) for those of you missing the in-depth interviews that Big Juicy Creative usually puts out fortnightly on a Thursday. It's with the fabulous, formidable award-winning chef Kirsten Gilmour (known as KJ); a straight-talking Kiwi living in the Cairngorms, in the Scottish Highlands. She founded the Mountain Café in Aviemore, which quickly became an institution in Aviemore & Scotland, with tourists flocking from all round the globe to queue on her stairs to get a seat. In...2020-11-1256 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 021: photography to reframe winter, with Cat Parmenter | How to Thrive Winter SeriesThis episode with Catriona Parmenter, photographer, is 11th in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers to help you creatively reframe winter! Cat really caught Suzy's attention on Instagram (check out her account! Details below) because of her gorgeous photographs of people, usually with their loved ones, which capture simple moments with such beauty. She has lots of advice and tips on...2020-11-1116 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 020: The joy of winter rivers, with fish biologist Chris Conroy | How to Thrive Winter SeriesThis episode with Chris Conroy, director of Ness District Salmon Fishery Board, is 10th in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers to help you creatively reframe winter! Chris, a fish biologist and a regular on BBC Winter Watch, will get you thinking differently about the rain, as well as looking at rivers in a totally way. References: For your...2020-11-1011 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 019: Stargazing with astronomer Paul Haworth | How to Thrive Winter SeriesThis episode with astronomer Paul Haworth is the ninth in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers and Paul's love of, and curiosity about, star gazing will rub off on you. As he says, you don't need fancy equipment or to be in a particular location in the world, you just need a clear sky and a bit of enthusiasm. As he also explains...2020-11-0916 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 018: Do this winter visualisation, with hypnotherapist Shaeron Gordon | How to Thrive Winter SeriesToday’s episode, the 8th in the How to Thrive Winter series is a special one – it’s not an interview, it’s a guided winter visualisation to reprogramme your brain to pick up on all the positive cues about winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, and it's really important we take time to relax and restore. This gorgeous, winter warming meditation comes to us courtesy of Shareon Gordon, who is a clinical hypnotherapist at Cairngorm Hynotherapy. Shareon is not only qualified in hypnother...2020-11-0810 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 017: Winter is a parenting opportunity, with early years lecturer Emma Sinclair | How to Thrive Winter SeriesThis episode with Emma Sinclair, lecturer in early years, is 7th in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers to help you creatively reframe winter! Emma will get you thinking differently about how winter is a great parenting opportunity with all its offers to build your child’s resilience, as well as give them valuable skills while they don’t feel like they’re learni...2020-11-0714 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 016: Take a winter whisky voyage, with whisky reporter Federica Stefani | How to Thrive Winter SeriesThis episode with Federica Stefani, newspaper reporter with a specialism in whisky, is 6th in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers to help you creatively reframe winter! Federica will surprise and delight you with her way of thinking about the traditional winter warming tipple that is whisky. This fun, passionate 27 year old Italian living in (and loving) the highlands will definitely help you...2020-11-0615 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 015: Find your movement mojo, with fitness coach Louize Macklin | How to Thrive Winter SeriesThis episode with Beachbody & Clubbercize coach, Louize Macklin, is the fifth in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers and Louize will definitely help you get into a big, juicy exercise routine. She is full of enthusiasm and positive vibes and is a huge inspiration and encouragement to those that are lucky enough to be part of her fitness tribe. Louize – come ra...2020-11-0509 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 014: Swim wild & buzz your body & mind, with water adventurer Alice Goodridge | How to Thrive Winter SeriesThis episode with founder of swim adventure company Swim Wild, Alice Goodridge, is the fourth in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers to help us through. Alice is a formidable force in the wild swimming world; she's completed solo channel swims, set up international winter swimming competitions and other events and regularly appears on TV talking about her passion. One of...2020-11-0415 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 013: 'Live micro' this winter, with daring doctor Tash Pirie-Burley | How to Thrive in Winter SeriesThis episode with anaesthetist and hardcore amateur athlete Tash Pirie-Burley is the third in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers and Tash will definitely help you get into a big, juicy mindset with her endless practical ideas of things to do, but also her inventive creative reframes about how to think differently about winter. Her energy and enthusiasm and grateful perspective on life...2020-11-0319 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 012: Winter is an adventure and you're an explorer, with ranger and wildlife guide Duncan Macdonald | How to Thrive in Winter SeriesThis episode with guest Cairngorms National Park ranger & wildlife guide Duncan Macdonald is the second in our series on how to thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers and Duncan will definitely help you get into a big, juicy mindset with his poetic descriptions of winter and all the opportunities it holds. He's also full of practical tips for wildlife spotting, and supporting, during these tough winter months, as...2020-11-0216 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 011: Build your resilience this winter, with Olympian and coach Lesley McKenna | How to Thrive in Winter SeriesThis episode with guest Olympian Lesley McKenna kicks off our series on How to Thrive this coming Covid winter. We know winter can be tough at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic, but mindset is everything. So to give you the best chance of having a big, juicy winter rather than a winter of discontent, Suzy has rounded up a gaggle of inspirational winter-lovers full of tips to ensure you fall into the former camp, not the latter. The first is the awesome, inspiring Lesley McKenna. She has competed in 3 Winter Olympics for...2020-11-0115 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 010: How to Thrive this Covid Winter - introducing a new series kicking off Sunday 1st NovemberAre you dreading this coming Covid winter? Don't. Big Juicy Creative podcast has your back. Suzy has created a special mini-podcast series to get you through (at least) the first two weeks of 'misery month' November. All the research shows that your mindset is key to your winter wellbeing, so this episode will help you creatively reframe winter, so you are looking forward to it. Suzy is surrounded by people in the Cairngorms, in the Scottish Highlands, who love winter and know how to thrive through it. So she's interviewed them on their a...2020-10-2919 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 009: Playdates aren't just for kids; the joy and benefit of giving yourself permission to do an 'artist date'Suzy, here, does her very best to persuade you to take time out of your busy schedule to go and have a playdate with yourself. Yes, just yourself. Ditch the dog / husband / kids / friends/day job (OK... you can take the dog!). And she explains why this is so valuable and so good for feeding our creative souls, so we can live bigger and juicier. She gives you ways to allow yourself permission for these playdates and plenty of ideas for what you could do to enliven your life, and your creativity. She also gives...2020-10-2218 min
Big Juicy Creative7 ways to boost your creativity, from resting bitch face to talking to yourselfSuzy shares 7 things she's been doing to nurture her creativity. These shorter, solo, fortnightly episodes, interspersed between interview episodes, will motivate you to get creative too. They're often inspired by recent interviewees on the podcast and are often quick and easy to fit into a busy life. She's calling them 'Random Acts of Living' because they make you feel alive. Practical tips in this episode range from understanding the 'resting bitch face' phenomenon to talking to yourself to ditching Instagrammable forced fun. References: To get hold of the free resources mentioned from Project...2020-10-0824 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 005: Your creative journey starts HERE; ways to boost your creativityIn this shorter solo podcast episode, Suzy shares the 7 top things she’s been doing to nurture her creativity. These fortnightly episodes, interspersed between interview episodes, are intended to motivate you to get creative too, inspired by her recent podcast interviewees. She’s calling them ‘Random Acts of Living’ because they make you feel alive. They range from foraging for your dinner and relying on your natural resources to ditching pesky ‘FOMOOK’ to avoiding baby killers. In addition to giving loads of practical tips, this episode explains why it’s so important that ideas are acte...2020-09-2423 min
Big Juicy CreativeEp 001: The Unofficial Trailer!You may have listened to the ‘official spiel’ about this podcast but this is where you hear the real, warts-and-all version from behind the scenes, with all the gory details. You see, just a few years ago, suffering from severe postnatal depression and being hospitalised, I felt my life wasn’t worth living. Embracing my creativity again showed me that it was. This episode tells the story of what these experiences have taught me about creativity, its power and value, and how I’ve set up the podcast so I never forget aga...2020-09-1112 min
Big Juicy CreativeTrailerWelcome to the Big Juicy Creative Podcast, the show which nurtures your busy creative soul, so you thrive personally and professionally. In this episode you’ll meet your host, freelance journalist Suzy Bashford, and learn about her mission to encourage you to give yourself permission to nurture your innate creativity, so it’s as routine as brushing your teeth. It will explain how, and why, I’m doing this through this podcast and in what format. For more info: www.bigjuicycreative.co.uk IG: @bigjuicycreativeliving FB: @bigjuicycreative 2020-09-1104 min