Clare Barry is a Londoner, writer and founder of Urban Curiosity - a creativity and wellness company that helps busy people slow down and see things differently. Clare writes about creativity and human connection in a digital world and London in the real one. She leads international retreats and Urban Curiosity Walkshops in her hometown; these two-hour sessions are are part digital detox, part creativity class - on foot.

By changing her lifestyle after experiencing burn out, Clare fell back in love with London and found solace within the hustle and bustle of the big city. I loved talking to her about ideas for navigating a busy, overwhelming city in a slower, more mindful way, being mindful of when and how we use our smartphones, and periods of consuming information vs. periods of creation.

In this episode we discuss:

How rediscovering her passion for creative expression, chronic pain, and grief ultimately led Clare to transform her life
The changes that Clare made that led to her falling back in love with London
Ideas for navigating a busy, overwhelming city in a slower, more mindful way
Being mindful of when and how we use our smartphones
Being in periods of consuming information vs. periods of creation
Learning the rules so that we can decide when we want to break them

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