The Everyday Creative
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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Episodes
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
What 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
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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
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
What 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
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
As 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
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Imagine 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
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Ever 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
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
You’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
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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
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Welcome 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
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Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
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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
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Ever find yourself packing activities like snacks because the thought of being bored literally terrifies you? You're not alone! In this episode, Evie and Emily explore humanity's complicated relationship with boredom.
Discover how interesting the topic of boredom can be as they unpack why some cultures have mastered the art of doing nothing and reveal how boredom might actually be the secret sauce behind your next creative breakthrough. Plus, discover the difference between "I'm bored" and "I'm having an existential crisis about the meaning of life."
Episode Highlights:
Understanding boredom: What it is and how it works
Negative consequences of boredom
Benefits of boredom
Boredom: Embrace or prevent?
Actionable steps to embrace and prevent boredom
Helpful Links:
Boredom Proneness Scale
Boredom Susceptibility Scale/Sensation Seeking Scale
The Four Q’s
Question:
A common statement about boredom is: “If you are bored, you are boring.” Do you believe this is true?
Quest:
Try one strategy to embrace boredom and one strategy to prevent boredom.
Quality Creativity:
A two-minute dose of boredom
Quote:
“When you pay attention to boredom, it gets unbelievably interesting.”
Jon Kabat-Zin
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 52: Embracing Boredom
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To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Ever wonder why having fun feels so hard as an adult? Evie and Emily delve into the psychology of fun, exploring why we've convinced ourselves that enjoyment is only for kids or vacation days. They break down the difference between external fun (the stuff you buy or consume) and internal fun (the magical ability to find joy anywhere), reveal the sneaky barriers stealing your good times, and share practical strategies for injecting playfulness back into your daily grind.
Episode Highlights:
The fun-deficient life
What is fun, really?
Barriers to fun
Making fun a daily habit
The Four Q’s
Question:
What has stood in the way of your fun?
Quest:
Practice one of the practical strategies presented in the show to add a little fun to daily life.
Quality Creativity:
Appreciating the genius of stand-up comedians
Quote:
“Having fun is not a diversion from a successful life; it is the pathway to it.”
Martha Beck
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 51: How to Have Fun
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And if you’re ready, we have free guides!
To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Ever wonder why your Instagram feed is basically 50% ads for greens powder and mysterious wellness gadgets? Yeah, us too. This week we're diving deep into the wild world of health-related consumerism – because apparently we can't just eat vegetables and go for walks anymore without spending our life savings.
Evie and Emily kick things off by confessing their latest supplement purchases (because we’re all victims!), then take us on a journey through the rabbit hole of why we all feel like we need to buy our way to wellness. Spoiler alert: capitalism is involved. Shocking, we know.
Episode Highlights:
The Four Horsemen of Health Consumerism
Marketing manipulation
Social and cultural pressures
Economic factors
Psychological drivers
Can you be healthy without going broke?
Helpful Links:
Podcast: Maintenance Phase
Podcast: Fad Camp
Vetted AI app (for fact-checking health claims)
The Four Q’s
Question:
Did any of the drivers of consumption resonate with you? If so, which one and why?
Quest:
Try one of the free or cheap ways to benefit your health.
Quality Creativity:
Host-read podcast ads as a creative (and effective) way to sell products
Quote:
“The greatest wealth is health - yet we spend our health gaining wealth, then spend our wealth trying to regain health.”
Anonymous
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 50: Consumption & Health
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And if you’re ready, we have free guides!
To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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