Podcast
Right Time Write Now
Hosted by Nicola McDonald · EN
You know there’s a connection between your creativity and your emotions, but you just aren’t sure how to access it.
Join creative coach and published author Nicola McDonald each month as she explores the power of using the written word to reveal the joy of being human.
Be inspired as you hear a chapter written about Nicola’s recent life-changing trip to Australia and conversations that go deeper into each chosen emotion. Then it’s your turn to write guided by writing prompts, tips and gentle encouragement.
This is not a podcast about getting published. It is time for yourself to put your creativity into action and discover more about your thoughts and feelings than you thought was possible.
Join creative coach and published author Nicola McDonald each month as she explores the power of using the written word to reveal the joy of being human.
Be inspired as you hear a chapter written about Nicola’s recent life-changing trip to Australia and conversations that go deeper into each chosen emotion. Then it’s your turn to write guided by writing prompts, tips and gentle encouragement.
This is not a podcast about getting published. It is time for yourself to put your creativity into action and discover more about your thoughts and feelings than you thought was possible.
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PRESENT DAY: In conversation with hair stylist Paige Diamond
Sep 14, 202300:51:27Tap to summarizeAnd so we come to the present day in the Right Time Write Now journey, and the final episode in this season.In this episode author and creative writing coach, Nicola McDonald, encourages us to explore how the choices we have made have had an impact on where we are now.Nicola reflects on the themes covered over the last six months inviting us to think about how we find and recognise daily moments of joy, how we nurture self awareness and the importance of self care.We also hear the final chapter of Nicola’s story where she talks about her life with rosacea and how she has made peace with the woman in the mirror.In this episode Nicola talks to her hair stylist Paige Diamond about how the way we look influences the way we feel about ourselves.Paige Diamond bioPaige Diamond is based in Surrey. She started her mobile hairdressing business, The Glamour BnK in 2018 and has been professionally transforming looks through colour, cuts, extensions and styles for 15 years.Get in touch with Paige on Facebook: The Glamour Bnk or Instagram: @TheGlamourBnK***Over six monthly episodes Right Time Write Now encourages you to explore writing to reveal the joy of being human. Write 1250 words after each episode and complete your own novelette by the time the series ends.Nicola McDonald is a HSP, introvert friendly, Creative Writing Coach | Podcaster | Writer |Author of “Plain Janey” and “In Search of the Christmas Spirit”.Follow me…Instagram: @writeyourwaycoach_auth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolamcdonaldpersonaldevelopmentcoachFor more writing prompts and for information about my writing courses, sign up to my newsletter at https://nicolamcdonald.substack.comWork With Me:Website: https://writeyourway.co.ukIf you are enjoying Right Time Write Now, please rate or review it and don’t forget to share it too!This series is produced by Big Tent Media.
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STORY OF CHANGE: In conversation with award winning poet, John McCullough
Aug 17, 202300:58:16Tap to summarizeDoes the thought of change challenge or excite you? Does it make you fearful or full of energy?In this month’s episode of Right Time Write Now host Nicola McDonald considers how changes big and small impact our growth and how changing her outlook in Australia, led to clarity and freedom. Nicola talks about shedding her wardrobe, leaving the contents of her suitcase in an Australian charity shop, and the change that came over her after doing so.We also hear Nicola speak with award-winning poet and lecturer John McCullough. Sat in a Brighton cafe they talk about the change in her work and confidence as she embraced the journey from student to published author.We also hear ‘Winter Wonderland’, the story that changed how Nicola saw herself and after which she started to call herself a writer.Follow this month’s writing prompts to explore how change makes you feel and whether you can identify moments of clarity amid shifting situations.***John McCullough BioJohn McCullough lives in Hove. His third book of poems, Reckless Paper Birds, was published with Penned in the Margins and won the 2020 Hawthornden Prize for Literature as well as being shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Award. His poem ‘Flower of Sulphur’ was shortlisted for the 2021 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem. His fourth collection, Panic Response, was published by Penned in the Margins in 2022 and was a Book of the Year in The Telegraph as well as being included in The Times’ list of Notable New Poetry Books of 2022. John’s other awards include the Polari First Book Prize. He teaches creative writing at the University of Brighton and for organizations including the Arvon Foundation. ***Over six monthly episodes Right Time Write Now encourages you to explore writing to reveal the joy of being human. Write 1250 words after each episode and complete your own novelette by the time the series ends.Nicola McDonald is a creative coach and author of “Plain Janey” and “In Search of the Christmas Spirit”.Follow me…Instagram: @writeyourwaycoach_auth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolamcdonaldpersonaldevelopmentcoachFor more writing prompts and for information about my writing courses, sign up to my newsletter at https://nicolamcdonald.substack.comWork With Me:Website: https://writeyourway.co.ukIf you are enjoying Right Time Write Now, please rate or review it and don’t forget to share it too!This series is produced by Big Tent Media.
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STORY OF LOVE: In conversation with Nicola’s husband, Graeme, on love
Jul 20, 202300:41:06Tap to summarizeWhat’s love got to do with it?That’s the question host Nicola McDonlad muses on as she leaves her husband and family behind and flies to Australia.In this episode of Right Time Write Now we join Nicola and her husband Graeme on a trip to the romantic capital of the world, Paris. We hear how Nicola sent love letters home as she embarked on her life-changing trip to Australia, and hear about the importance of self love.Follow this month’s writing prompts to write a love letter to yourself and discover or rediscover self love.Graeme McDonald bioAn IT professional of 25 years, working across varied industries in a variety of roles from analyst programmer, through product development to consulting and finally consulting management.Passionate about extracting as much fun out of life, within carefully constructed and constrained parameters.***Over six monthly episodes Right Time Write Now encourages you to explore writing to reveal the joy of being human. Write 1250 words after each episode and complete your own novelette by the time the series ends.Nicola McDonald is a creative coach and author of “Plain Janey” and “In Search of the Christmas Spirit”.Follow me…Instagram: @writeyourwaycoach_auth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolamcdonaldpersonaldevelopmentcoachFor more writing prompts and for information about my writing courses, sign up to my newsletter at https://nicolamcdonald.substack.comWork With Me:Website: https://writeyourway.co.ukIf you are enjoying Right Time Write Now, please rate or review it and don’t forget to share it too!This series is produced by Big Tent Media.
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BONUS: Full length conversation about High Sensitivity with Barbara Allen and Nina Khoo
Jul 6, 202301:43:09Tap to summarizeThis bonus episode takes us deeper into the conversation between Nicola, Barbara Allen and Nina Khoo, featured in the last episode.In episode 3 of Right Time Write Now, Nicola revealed what it means to be an empowered Highly Sensitive Person. Now you can hear the full conversation focused around this natural temperament trait also known scientifically as Sensory Processing Sensitivity, and listen as Nicola, Barbara and Nina self-reflect on how they navigate and synchronise their daily lives by tapping into the gift of intuition, observation and self-awareness.The conversation covers…What is sensory processing sensitivity? (1 min)How do you start a conversation about being sensitive? (11 min)Nature vs nurture (22 min)Paying attention to what you need (31 min)The importance of music (41 min)HSP values (1 hr 04)Introverts, extroverts and sensitivity (1 hr 16)Famous HSPs (1 hr 20)Intuition (1 hr 26)Relationships (1 hr 40)***Barbara Allen, based in the U.K, founded Growing Unlimited Therapeutic Consultancy (2002) and the National Centre for High Sensitivity (2010-19). In 2013. She retired as a qualified integrative therapist, group worker and supervisor after working in the therapeutic field for 20 years. Barbara has received training on high sensitivity directly from Dr Elaine Aron in the USA. She is a founding member of International Consultants in High Sensitivity. Contact via email at hspsensitive@icloud.com or visit www.growingunlimited.co.uk for more information.Nina Khoo, Highly Sensitive Woman, Coach & Mentor, learnt to stifle her voice and stay small after a humiliating incident as a child. Many decades later, ululating to the full moon, she reclaimed her voice and remembered her purpose. She now dedicates her life and work to helping other High Sensitive women find anduse their voices to make a positive difference in the world Book a call with Nina: https://meet-with-nina.appointlet.com/s/befriend-your-inner-wild-womanLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nina-khoo-coachingforhswomenInstagram: ninakhoohspFB: @ninakhoocoachingOver six monthly episodes Right Time Write Now encourages you to explore writing to reveal the joy of being human. Write 1250 words after each episode and complete your own novelette by the time the series ends.Nicola McDonald is a creative coach and author of “Plain Janey” and “In Search of the Christmas Spirit”.Follow me…Instagram: @writeyourwaycoach_auth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolamcdonaldpersonaldevelopmentcoachFor more writing prompts and for information about my writing courses, sign up to my newsletter at https://nicolamcdonald.substack.comWork With Me: https://writeyourway.co.ukIf you are enjoying Right Time Write Now, please rate or review it and don’t forget to share it too!This series is produced by Big Tent Media.
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STORY OF EMPOWERMENT: In conversation with Barbara Allen and Nina Khoo about high sensitivity.
Jun 22, 202300:40:41Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to be an empowered HSP?In the third episode of Right Time Write Now, host Nicola McDonald talks about her innate trait, scientifically known as Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), more widely addressed as High Sensitivity (HS). This highly responsive, natural temperament trait, exists in 20% of the population. We hear about the beauty of Australia, the wildlife, the landscape and more from Nicola’s point of view; an experience lived, felt and processed deeply. This month Nicola is joined by Barbara Allen and Nina Khoo, who mentor and coach HSP’s, by facilitating workshops, coaching programs, retreats and as Speakers. They discuss how, self aware, empowered, HSP’s practice self-care and how to lead as a sensitive person.This month’s writing prompts focus on feeling empowered and finding your voice.Binaural Beat 7Hz Creativity by Didier Poglio via Tera Mangala Meditation Music available from Pond5.**Look out for a bonus episode this month. The full interview between Nicola, Barbara and Nina will be released on Friday, July 7.*****Barbara Allen, based in the U.K, founded Growing Unlimited TherapeuticConsultancy (2002) and the National Centre for High Sensitivity (2010-19). In2013. She retired as a qualified integrative therapist, group worker and supervisor. Barbara has received training on high sensitivity directly from Dr Elaine Aron in the USA. She has written and presents continuing professional development workshops (CPD) for professionals on the trait of sensory processing sensitivity. She facilitates the empowerment of individual HSPs as a mentor 1-1, plus groups and workshops nationally and internationally. She is a founding member of International Consultants in High Sensitivity. Contact via email at hspsensitive@icloud.com or visit www.growingunlimited.co.uk for more information.Nina Khoo, Highly Sensitive Woman, Coach & Mentor, learnt to stifle her voice and stay small after a humiliating incident as a child. Many decades later, ululating to the full moon, she reclaimed her voice and remembered her purpose. She now dedicates her life and work to helping other High Sensitive women find and use their voices to make a positive difference in the world. Her latest program 'Befriend Your Inner Wild Woman' is a 9-month journey to becoming sensitive and powerful.Visit www.ninakhoo.com for more informationNina’s ‘5 Keys to High Sensitivity’ guide & newsletter sign-up: http://bit.ly/5KeystoHighSensitivityBook a call with Nina: https://meet-with-nina.appointlet.com/s/befriend-your-inner-wild-womanLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nina-khoo-coachingforhswomenInstagram: ninakhoohspFB: @ninakhoocoachingOver six monthly episodes Right Time Write Now encourages you to explore writing to reveal the joy of being human. Write 1250 words after each episode and complete your own novelette by the time the series ends.Nicola McDonald is a creative coach and author of “Plain Janey” and “In Search of the Christmas Spirit”.Follow me…Instagram: @writeyourwaycoach_auth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolamcdonaldpersonaldevelopmentcoachWebsite: https://writeyourway.co.ukFor more writing prompts and for information about my writing courses, sign up to my newsletter at https://nicolamcdonald.substack.comIf you are enjoying Right Time Write Now, please rate or review it and don’t forget to share it too!This series is produced by Big Tent Media.
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STORY OF COURAGE: In conversation with Suze Cooper about anxiety.
May 18, 202300:46:03Tap to summarizeCourage and anxiety sit side by side.In this episode of Right Time Write Now, host Nicola McDonald explores her own fear of traveling and what it took for her to take a life-changing trip to Australia.She also speaks with friend and fellow creative Suze Cooper about how travel-related panic attacks have impacted her life.Find out more about your courage by following this month’s writing prompts and spending time considering where this emotion has shown up for you.***Over six monthly episodes Right Time Write Now encourages you to explore writing to reveal the joy of being human. Write 1250 words after each episode and complete your own novelette by the time the series ends.Nicola McDonald is a creative coach and author of “Plain Janey” and “In Search of the Christmas Spirit”.Follow me…Instagram: @righttimewritenowNicola McDonald on LinkedInFor more writing prompts and for information about my writing courses, sign up to my newsletterIf you are enjoying Right Time Write Now, please rate or review it and don’t forget to share it too!This series is produced by Big Tent Media.
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STORY OF JOY: Start your story with creative coach Nicola McDonald
Apr 20, 202300:20:42Tap to summarizeWhen did you last experience joy? Were you with others? Alone? Did you feel it in your stomach? Your chest? Did you laugh out loud? And have you ever thought about capturing that moment through creative writing?In episode one of Right Here Write now, you’ll hear how a trip to Australia and a chicken called Missy created a surprising moment of joy for host Nicola McDonald. Listen as she recounts her experience, then work through the prompts to explore joy through your own creative writing.***Over six monthly episodes Right Time Write Now encourages you to explore writing to reveal the joy of being human. Write 1250 words after each episode and complete your own story, novelette length by the time the series ends.Nicola McDonald is a creative coach and author of “Plain Janey” and “In Search of the Christmas Spirit”.Follow Nicola…Instagram: @righttimewritenowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolamcdonaldpersonaldevelopmentcoachFor more writing prompts and for information about my writing courses, sign up to my newsletter at https://nicolamcdonald.substack.comIf you are enjoying Right Time Write Now, please rate or review it and don’t forget to share it too!This series is produced by Big Tent Media.
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Apr 4, 202300:02:07Tap to summarizeHave you always wanted to explore the magic of creative writing but haven’t been sure where to start?Complete the prompts and write between each monthly episode of Right Time Write Now and in six-months you will have written your own story, novelette length.Hosted by author and creative coach Nicola McDonald, this six-part podcast series features writing prompts and tips encouraging you to explore your emotions through creative writing.This is not about journaling, and it isn’t about getting published. It’s about claiming time and space to explore your thoughts and feelings.Subscribe to the podcast now so you never miss an episode.
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