{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/6a4d05157c0256f639562e16?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Creative Becoming: Catalyst For Creativity","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/1783432480808-000689f6-b543-4831-8e5c-3c40884a88cb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Creative Becoming, Helen and Elizabeth explore how life's unexpected disruptions can become catalysts for creativity. Elizabeth shares her progress in quieting her inner critic and finding joy in drawing flowers, while Helen reflects on how her graphic art diaries became a lifeline during some of her most challenging experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>Together they discuss how artists have used uncertainty, chance, and disruption as creative tools, and how adapting to unexpected circumstances can open new pathways for self-expression. The conversation also explores stimming, emotional regulation, and the ways creativity can help us navigate periods of change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Creativity through disruption and change</li><li>Artists who embrace chance and unpredictability</li><li>Helen's experience of creativity during a long hospital stay</li><li>Finding creative space while away from home</li><li>Turning setbacks into new artistic opportunities</li><li>Understanding stimming and emotional regulation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources and Links</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Helen's graphic diary archive: <a href=\"https://arted.online/blog/diaries/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://arted.online/blog/diaries/</a></li><li>Graphic diary template: <a href=\"https://arted.online/toolbox/resource-diary-template/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://arted.online/toolbox/resource-diary-template/</a></li><li>The 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture: <a href=\"https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/the-10-pillars-revisited-episode\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/the-10-pillars-revisited-episode</a></li><li>Information about stimming from the National Autistic Society: <a href=\"https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/about-autism/repeated-movements-and-behaviour-stimming\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/about-autism/repeated-movements-and-behaviour-stimming</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact: </strong><a href=\"mailto:creativebecomingpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">creativebecomingpod@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support</strong></p><p>If you are experiencing distress, please contact your GP or a relevant support service in your area.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>Creative Becoming is connected to Helen Shaddock's practice-based PhD, <em>\"Welcome to My Messy World\": A practice-based, messy auto-ethnographic artistic exploration into multimedia storytelling as an integral method towards creative becoming.</em></p><p><br></p><p>🎨Subscribe now to hear future episodes.</p><p>🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at <a href=\"http://autisticcultureplus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePlus.com</strong></a></p><p>🌐 Learn more about the network at <a href=\"https://acpn.base44.app/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}