Today I am talking about the value and magic of anger, about how I am trying to be intentional with where I am directing it and about how I am trying to get comfortable with this feeling. Feel free to send me questions here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowM Sending blessings and love to your day, Yarrow…

Hello my fellow grievers and soft folks, here is another chapter for you - this one is about building your whole life around your nervous system and what that looks like for me at the moment. Also, feel free to send me a little voice note if you want to say hi and/or wish to request a topic for the podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowM Love, Y…

Welcome to a new format on here - little weekly check ins about grief, process and slow seasons. I promise it wont all be sad, it will also be weird, expansive and sometimes wonderful. I know a lot of people who lost really significant loved ones this year and I know that we all need to feel less alone in that strange adventure. I hope these episod…

In this episode I am chatting about a few simple ways in which I am staying connected with creativity while my brain is adjusting to the loss of my mum. In short, it's about lowering the bar, being realistic and appreciating a wider net of expression. I hope it feels helpful! Love, Yarrow

This episode is dedicated to my mum Marina, who passed away suddenly at the end of July. She was incredible - resilient, creative, full of life and hands down the most loving person I know. She taught me how to live a good life full of pleasure and connection even in late stage capitalism. I had 38 years with her and am so proud to call her my mum.…

The world is a lot, but then what's new? In this episode I wanted to share a few ways in which I am staying grounded this summer, including excellent book selection, gentle rituals and activism that is doable and kind on my nervous system. I hope it's a helpful space for you to think about your own summer and orient towards the pleasure & joy that …

Patient and appreciated listeners, I am bring you another wonderful conversation with Lara Irene Vesta. I hope this find you well, with a bit of sunshine on your face and a quiet moment to dive in. Here is some of what we talked about: Writing beautiful books from bed Growing wild gardens that tend to themselves Rites of passage and spiritual sinkh…

This episode is such a heartfelt deep dive into grief, creativity & enchantment with the wonderful Narinder Bazen. Here is some of what we talked about: The space that death awareness inhabits in our lives Making simplicity & minimalism our own Thresholds & finding a place in the world Meaning making and ritual through hard times Narinder Bazen is …

I've been such a fan of Christi's work and especially her book Mystical Stitches for ages and so it's a real joy to bring this beautiful interview to you! Here is what we talked about: Finding one's own voice with shapes, colours and composition Rituals and creative process Writing books and sharing skills The beauty, magic and resilience of textil…

In this episode I am sharing five sweet & simple things I'll be doing to make the month ahead more beautiful. Think home spa, love letters, self-commitment and flowers. I hope you'll feel inspired! You can join my monthly Spark Sessions for extra ritual support via my Substack here: https://yarrow.substack.com/ and here is more info about the upcom…

This episode is a dream come true for my nerdy heart - I had a chance to talk to Dr. Isabella Rosner, whose podcast Sew What? I've been a fan of for years. We talked about how she got into textile histories, her PhD research and work at the Royal School of Needlework, about what textiles can teach us about what it means to be human and making time …

This episode is my first interview with a guest in about eight months and I could not feel more excited & honoured to speak to Chaney Williams. There was so much in this conversation that was a balm to my soul - we talked about life-changing moments and accidents, listening to the whispers of your ancestors and our bodies, quiet spaces to create an…

In this episode I'm sharing more about an oral history project I'll be running this year - I want to find out how people with disabilities, like myself, used needlework to explore a sense of place and heritage during lockdown. I'm excited to explore topics like resilience in isolation, material and making vs consumption, connection with family stor…

Happy new year! In this episode I'm talking about how I am centring mental health & wellbeing in my creative practice this year - removing barriers, creating space for accessible participation & dreams, finding the sweet spot of gentle accountability and indulging wildly in flow states! More info about my web design work is here: https://pinkwellst…

Perhaps an odd day to publish a new episode, but I thought this might be nice to share today for anyone who also feels a little overwhelmed with the festivities at a time of so much uncertainty and upheaval. Finding and exploring one's creative voice is something I have been thinking about a lot this year - I explored stripping back the media overw…

If you're like me, having gentle accountability to slow down & be creative makes it much more likely for you to do things that bring you joy. Maybe you too feel that you need it more than ever. After a bit of a break I am bringing my Patreon back, because I miss our creative time together and also because I am excited to share my research on radica…

In this episode I am talking about what slowness means to me in my practice right now and how I've learned to still appreciate the process when chronic illness and disabilities slow me down. I'm taking a longer view on things, thinking about how slowness makes space for observations and stories to be woven into my work and how stitching and carving…

In this episode I am talking about taking a specific question into the darker time of the year, thinking about what spiritual practices I want to commit to this season, trying something new & gathering tools that are meaningful to me. You can join my Substack here if you like: https://yarrow.substack.com/ Love, Yarrow…

In the second instalment of my Getting Ready for Winter series I am sharing things that have helped me pay more attention to what I love - making, cooking, wandering and having conversations. As the days grow shorter many of us feel we want more of those things, but it can be so so hard to make time. If you feel the same I hope this episode will of…

Hey friends, I'm so excited to be back here with a little series on getting ready for winter, seasonal rituals & living a soft & creative life. In this first episode you'll hear more about how I inhabit my home and make it a place of easy, playful and accessible creative expression. You can join my Substack & the Spark sessions I mentioned over her…

This episode is such a wonderful note to end on before I am heading into a little break - it was a true joy to talk to Justine & Larisa who wrote the wonderful book called The Grieving Therapist. I hope listening will feel as comforting as it did for me. Here is some of what we talked about: Diving deep into collaborative creative projects Processi…

For this episode I had the honour of talking to Joelle of Butch Yoga again - we had a great first chat for episode #159 and so in this one we got to dive a little bit deeper. Here is some of what we talked about: Finding time for stillness in one's body Bringing in joy, self-compassion and playfulness Letting things move through our bodies Joelle i…

Hi sweet listeners, I am delighted to bring you a charming, inspiring and joyful conversation with the wonderful Melissa Word. I have loved her Grief Threads program so much and could listen to her talk about bodies, grief and art forever. Here is some of what we explored: Approaching dance & movement in a totally new way Listening and learning fro…

In this episode I am sitting by the river with you to think about the summer ahead. Three different ideas made me feel that approaching it as a season of creative recovery would be a really good idea on so many levels. I am also sharing two practices that might help you get intentional about the next few months in your own way. I decided not to sta…

I recorded this episode by the river this morning and talked about the why & how of small ritual quilts. My little waffle includes thoughts on the meaning of ritual and what has changed for me three years after publishing my book Rituals, what I love about working with reclaimed materials and how I use these small ritual quilts in my day to day for…

This is an episode I recorded by the river this morning, I am talking about what might happen when we die - why I think it's an important question, what dreams have to do with it and what I love about not actually knowing. I hope it gives you some food for thought! Here is the Create & Launch program: https://pinkwellstudio.com/create-launch/ Thank…

Happy spring or autumn to you, dear listener! This episode is a really wonderful one to help us dive into a new season - I spoke to Phelicia of Queen and Crow about such wonderful things like: Being called to be tender in all we do Letting flowers hold us through periods of grief Being polyamorous with the plant world Finding small everyday rituals…

This episode feels like it was really touched by the beautiful full moon I saw rising over the Scottish sea yesterday! I was chatting to my friend Rowan Walker earlier today, who was also on episode #126 recorded back in 2021. We caught up on creative practice, building intimacy with the tarot and overcoming road blocks and perfectionism. It was a …

It's been about three years since shit hit the fan, can you believe it? I wanted to record this little reflection waffle to mark this milestone - tune in to hear me chat about how the pandemic has changed my relationship to home, work, creativity, landscape and people. Here is the Finding Movement podcast I mentioned: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.co…

This conversation was the first interview I did in a while and it was such a beautiful way to drop back into conversation! I spoke to the wonderful fellow Venus in Scorpio Joelle of Butch Yoga. Their practice and way of being in the world is so joyous, I really hope you'll love listening as much as I did. Here is some of what we talked about: Sitti…

What a beautiful start to the podcast year! I am delighted to send a conversation with the insightful and generous Gabriela De Golia your way, which I hope will offer you some comfort on a cold January day. This was truly balm for my soul. Here us some of what we talked about: Finding out what spirit and spirituality means to us Liminal space, drea…

I'm sending this episode from my little winter cave to yours! It's been such a joy to speak to A.J. Bond again, who was also my guest on episode #137. We covered a lot of tender ground and there was so much there that really touched and delighted me. I'm wishing you a gentle transition into 2023 and hope you'll enjoy listening to our reflections on…

Hey friends, deepest exhale. Winter is here! I am sending this from a snowy Scottish landscape on a sleepy Monday evening. My guest Monique Francis is so dear to me, I love the way she embodies creativity and all the care and intention she brings to community. I hope this conversation will bring some joy you too. Here is some of what we talked abou…

Hey friends, welcome to Sagittarius season. I can't believe we're here, but what even is time anymore? To celebrate I am sending you an episode with one of the literally dreamiest Sagittariuses your way. We covered a lot of fertile ground and, amongst other things, talked about the following: The intersection of queerness, creativity and spirituali…

Hey friends, this episode is not a long waffle - just a little reminder that now is the time to put some nourishing and creative winter wellbeing resources in place. If you're nesting and thinking about time to rest and dream I am right there with you. Here is the creative retreat I mentioned: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/creative-winter-retreat…

Hey friends, I am thinking of you and am sending you some love from my deep chill Sunday sofa. Also, a wonderful episode with Caroline Scruggs, whose creative energy is nothing less than otherworldly and delightful! Here is some of what we talked about: Crafting a sustainable, inspired creative practice Tuning into the landscape and the seasons The…

Hey friends, in this solo episode I am taking you along today's stream of consciousness about just wanting to play - exploring how I relate to responsibility, curiosity and adaptation through deeply uncertain times and wondering why we often make playfulness and responsibility another useless binary. What I've come to feels simple and beautiful, li…

Hey friends, happy belated full moon! I hope this new episode finds you well, safe and warm. I interviewed the wonderful, generous and wise Daphne Cohn earlier this year and loved listening back to our conversation just now. Daphne weaves community, lives in such devotion to creative practice and has a lot to say about being in the world. Here is s…

Hey everyone, happy equinox! I hope you're doing okay and welcoming the shift into a new season. For this episode I was delighted to speak to Jamee Pineda again, who was also on episode #106. He is such a generous and kind guests and we covered a lot of ground, for example: Integrating pandemic lessons & centring public health Finding new ways to p…

Hey everyone, it's that time of the year again. My favorite time. Leafs turning, waves growing, candles lighting but also the sense of returning home to practice and learning and ritualised coziness. As part of that I am offering 50% off all my courses as well as longer payment plans for the Livelihood Community and pay what you can access to the C…

Hey everyone, if like me you have been thinking about self-trust, belonging and landscape this year this episode Loraine Van Tuyl will have a lot to offer to you. I loved hearing her perspectives and ideas and am excited to hear hear what you think. Here is some of what we talked about: Working with inner and outer elements Understanding the ways i…

Hey everyone, this episode is just a short & sweet invitation to my upcoming virtual retreat weekend in September. It’s free, packed with workshops & co-working time and a great chance to meet like minded people. You can sign up here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/free/ Hopefully see you there! //If you enjoy listening and would like some support for …

Hey friends, I'm so glad to be back here reconnecting with you via podcast magic. This episode features the wonderful Lara Veleda Vesta, who was also a guest on episode #81. There is so much about Lara I appreciate - her wisdom around chronic illness and disability, her incredible story telling skills, her kindness and generosity and her willingnes…

Hey friends, it's an honour to bring another episode with Nancy Antenucci to you - she was also on episode #56, way back in the before times, and it was so cool to reconnect and see what Nancy has been up to. We covered a lot of beautiful ground and I love how generous and creative Nancy is in the ways she practices with the tarot and is creative i…

Hey friends, happy almost summer solstice! This episode with Tara Leaver is inspiring and uplifting, so I hope it adds to all the light around us <3 Here is some of what we talked about: Finding inspiration in the landscape “Making it” as an artist and re-defining what that means Finding the courage to share your work Committing deeply to your prac…

Hey friends, this episode is an invitation to join me for the Summer Creative Portal - a sweet group with weekly creative co-working sessions on Sundays. If you're are an existing Patreon you're already IN and if you're not you can join us for the season ahead, no ongoing commitment. See if it works for you, come practice with us & meet some new fo…

Hey friends, ah, I am so proud to bring this conversation your way, I truly loved talking to Laura Mae Northrup, whose worked has been important on my journey in lots of different ways. We covered a lot of ground and I hope you'll feel inspired to check her book and podcast out after listening to this. Here is some of what we talked about: Psychede…

Hi friends, I'm sending a beautiful follow up episode with Darcy Leigh (who was also on #105) and Harry Josephine Giles your way. These two dreams so generously shared about their lives, visions, creative practice and their trans healthcare fundraiser. It's been a joy of a conversation covering much ground and I hope that you'll love it as much as …

Hey friends, it seems like this was a week of many solo episodes (I also talked about embracing upper and lower limits around money over on my business podcast: https://pinkwellstudio.com/2022/05/19/77-embracing-upper-and-lower-limits-around-money/). - in this one I wanted to talk about the darker parts of the last few years and how loss can really…

Friends! Hello from the other side of this epic eclipse magic. While the dust is settling I wanted to share this beautiful, beautiful conversation I've had with Madeleine Keller, who is such a skilled and thoughtful folk herbalist. I really loved listening to them and I hope you will too. Here is some of what we talked about: Finding our way back t…