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The Everyday Creative
Hosted by Evie and Emily Soape · EN
At The Everyday Creative we believe that everyone is creative. Our creative acts often go unacknowledged and dismissed as daily problem-solving, but here they are celebrated.
The Everyday Creative has two goals: to help you tap into creativity with actionable steps and advice. And we aim to help you (and ourselves) consume less.
We believe that overconsumption affects happiness and the ability to thrive. Creativity, on the other hand, can increase happiness and lead to a more fulfilling life.
So join us for biweekly episodes where we tackle a topic relating to creativity and consumption.
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Episode 62 | Six Pillars of Mental Health
Mar 2000:15:28Tap to summarizeExplore a refreshing perspective on mental health — not about fixing what’s broken, but about creating a life where you can thrive. Drawing from art therapy, positive psychology, and neuroscience, Evie and Emily introduce six core pillars of mental well-being. Through personal stories, clinical insights, and actionable steps, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate framework for cultivating everyday mental wellness. Episode Highlights: Rethinking Mental Health Creativity as Foundation Silence as Self-Discovery True connection begins with yourself Learning to bring your mind and body back to balance Contribution as purpose Progress as small wins and steps forward Helpful Links: Episode 61: Foundations of Brain Health Quick Win: This week, pick one small action for each pillar: Creativity: Doodle for five minutes. Silence: Take two minutes of quiet before bed. Connection: Text a friend or journal about your own needs. Self-Regulation: Try a quick breathing exercise. Contribution: Share something you’ve made with someone else. Progress: Write down one thing you’re proud of today. For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 62: Pillars of Mental Health Ready for more? Get your free Assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Transcribe →Episode 61 | Foundations of Brain Health
Mar 600:21:55Tap to summarizeYour brain is the control center of your life — but most of us treat it worse than our phone battery. When it hits 2%, we grab another coffee instead of recharging. In this episode, Emily and Evie explore the six foundational pillars of brain health — nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, social connection, and creativity — and how they work together like the legs of a sturdy table. When one wobbles, the whole system falters. You’ll learn practical, compassionate ways to support your brain, from rethinking your relationship with food to weaving creativity into your daily life. Episode Highlights: The 6 Pillars of Brain Health Nutrition as brain fuel Movement for your mind Sleep as your brain’s housekeeping shift Stress: the silent drain The social connection factor Creativity as brain training Helpful Links: Episode 35: Social Environment & Mental Health Episode 38: Movement & Creativity Episode 40: How to Build Social Connections Quick Win: This week, pick one small, doable action - or one thing that sounds fun - and begin there. For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 61: Foundations of Brain Health Ready for more? Get your free Assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Transcribe →Episode 60 | Benefits of Creativity
Feb 2000:13:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Evie and Emily explore how creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s essential for everyone’s mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. They discuss how everyday acts of creativity boost your mood, build self-trust, sharpen your mind, improve your relationships, and support overall mental health. Drawing from Evie’s work as an art therapist and personal stories, they show that creativity truly is medicine for your mind, body, and soul. Episode Highlights: Creativity improves mood Creativity builds confidence and self-trust Creativity sharpens your brain Creativity deepens connection Creativity supports mental health Quick Win: This week, pick one small creative act—sing in the shower, doodle, try a new recipe, or rearrange a space in your home. Notice how you feel afterward. That’s your brain thanking you. For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 60: Benefits of Creativity Ready for more? Get your free Assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Transcribe →Episode 59 | Why You Should Care About Brain Health
Feb 600:17:28Tap to summarizeWhat if the endless quest to shrink your body, hit your step count, or “get motivated” has been pulling your focus in the wrong direction? This episode reframes health and wellness through the lens of brain health — the operating system that powers everything from your energy and mood to your creativity and resilience. Learn why brain health is the missing piece in women’s wellness and how simple daily shifts can help you feel focused, grounded, and strong again. Episode Highlights: Why brain health isn’t just one pillar of wellness The three biggest misconceptions keeping women stuck The five areas where modern women are chronically undernourished The “filter question” inspired by the British rowing team: Why brain health is especially critical for women — as both patients and caretakers. How improving your brain health naturally uplifts your mood, focus, energy, and confidence. Quick Win: Start asking yourself: Will this support my brain? For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 59: Why You Should Care About Brain Health Ready for more? Get your free assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Transcribe →Episode 58 | What is Creativity?
Jan 2300:22:01Tap to summarizeWhat if creativity isn’t about talent at all—but about connection? Connection to yourself, your body, and your life. In this episode, Evie and Emily unpack what creativity really is, why it matters, and how you can start using it as a daily practice for connection and healing. They share The Everyday Creative Method—a simple yet powerful framework for bringing conscious creativity into your life. Episode Highlights: Creativity isn’t about talent or art—it’s about connection, expression, and problem-solving. Creativity can be a tool for self-discovery, integration, and healing. The three pillars of creativity: Mindset, Process, and Practice. The Everyday Creative Method Small, consistent acts of creativity can shift everything. Quick Win: End your day by reflecting—write one word or phrase that captures how you felt or what you learned today. For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 58: What is Creativity? Ready for more? Get your free Assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Transcribe →Episode 57 | Clarity in the New Year
Jan 900:16:01Tap to summarizeAs the year comes to a close, Emily and Evie explore what it really means to gain clarity — not through resolutions or rigid goal-setting, but through self-awareness, reflection, and intention. They unpack common blocks that cloud clarity (like fear, busyness, and self-neglect), share personal stories about regaining focus, and offer simple “clarity resets” you can use to realign with what matters most. It’s time to reflect on your year, recognize patterns that no longer serve you, and step into 2026 with a renewed sense of calm and confidence. Episode Highlights: What is clarity? Common blocks to clarity Quick clarity resets Looking back & forward Quick Win: Take the Clarity Compass Assessment to identify your clarity block and discover your next action step. For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 57: Clarity in the New Year Ready for More: Get your free assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Transcribe →Episode 56 | Social Prescribing
Dec 1200:46:51Tap to summarizeImagine walking into the doctor’s office with a list of symptoms and walking out with a prescription for an art class. This week, we dive into the world of social prescribing — a healthcare model that treats people, not just symptoms. Evie and Emily explore how non-clinical, community-based prescriptions are transforming lives worldwide. Whether you're a healthcare worker, a policymaker, or just someone looking for more joy and meaning in your life, this one’s for you. Episode Highlights: What social prescribing is and how it works The UK’s journey from grassroots to national policy Barriers to social prescribing in the U.S. and how they’re being addressed Programs making a difference: CultureRx, Art Pharmacy, Walk With a Doc, NatureRx, and Unite Us How to write your own social prescription (yes, really!) Advocacy tips for making social prescribing a bigger deal in your community Helpful Links: The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz Tiny Experiments by Ann-Laure Le Cunff CultureRx tech platform Arts of Prescription Field Guide Social Prescribing USA For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 56: Social Prescribing Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Transcribe →Episode 55 | Managing Overwhelm
Nov 2800:39:42Tap to summarizeEver feel like your brain is juggling 47 flaming to-do lists while someone shouts reminders in your ear? Yeah… us too. In this episode, Evie and Emily get real about overwhelm—what it looks like, why it happens, and what we can actually do to stop drowning in it. From cognitive overload to creative recovery, this is your toolkit for reclaiming clarity. Episode Highlights: The science of stress: cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms Common overwhelm triggers (think: family, work, time, trauma) A guided cognitive exercise to categorize and budget your emotional/mental energy Grounding techniques & mindfulness practices Creative expression (like art-making!) as a tool to reduce stress Helpful Links: StressMart Tool - a guided cognitive exercise to manage overwhelm Insight Timer For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 55: Managing Overwhelm Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Transcribe →Episode 54 | Insulin & The Brain
Nov 1400:44:30Tap to summarizeYou’ve heard insulin is about blood sugar. Cool. But what if we told you it’s also steering your mood, memory, and hunger—and might even have something to do with Alzheimer’s? In this brain-boosting episode, Evie and Emily crack open the insulin-black-box to show it’s way more than just a diabetes hormone. From food to memory, fat to focus—we’re connecting the dots. Episode Highlights: What insulin actually is—and why it’s more than just about sugar How insulin resistance develops and why it's not always caught early The brain-insulin connection The surprising link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s How insulin impacts cortisol, stress, and fat storage Inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin: The trio behind many mental health issues Lifestyle interventions to improve insulin sensitivity Helpful Links: Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind – Dr. Georgia Ede Brain Energy – Dr. Chris Palmer For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 54: Insulin & The Brain Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Transcribe →Episode 53 | The Dark Side of Creativity
Oct 3100:56:06Tap to summarizeWelcome to the shadowy side of creative genius! In this thought-provoking episode, Evie and Emily chat about the lesser-discussed dark side of creativity — where intention, energy, and expression collide. Creativity isn’t always sunshine and inspiration. Sometimes it’s manipulation, destruction, and ego in disguise. Buckle up, because we’re exploring it all — from narcissistic inventors to weaponized bees. Episode Highlights: The definition of negative creativity and why it's not always “bad” Why you are what you create — and what that says about your inner energy A breakdown of four negative energy drivers The concept of unintentional negative creativity — when well-meant ideas go wrong Reflections on creative responsibility and how to harness your energy positively For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 53: The Dark Side of Creativity Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest Have a creative week! Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
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