In Ten Years Time

Creativity is often sidelined in society for more analytical, narrow thinking, something that can be explained by our privileging of ‘left brain’ thinking. But what are the myths we have internalised? And what should we try and unlearn if we are to become more open-minded about our own creative potential? Mentioned in this episode:The Master and his Emissary, book by Professor Iain McGilchristSlow down, it’s what your brain has been begging for by Teodora StoicaEdinburgh Handedness QuestionnaireInterview with Sara JohnsonEmma Jane Lefebvre’s YouTube channel and the video of her creating with her non-dominant handStudy about chopstick use with non-dominant handA summary of the Master and his Emissaryhttps://www.intenyearstime.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking a leap of faith can be daunting, but sometimes it can lead us to our best creative work yet. In this episode Tricia looks at the role of chance, the idea of ‘synchronicity,’ which might just help you find the inspiration you need to set you on the right creative path. Mentioned in this episode:Article from Anna Yusim about Carl Jung’s perspective on the purpose of lifeEllen Langer, Professor and author of MindfulnessJames Redfield’s Celestine ProphesyEssay on James Redfield’s Celestine Prophecy by Misha Hoo Embracing Uncertainty by Margaret HeffernanThe fantasy of the saved folder, Maybe Baby newsletter by Haley Nahmanhttps://www.intenyearstime.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all instinctively know that being creative is good for us in the moment - it calms us down, it makes us feel good. But now the cold, hard evidence is in! Creativity is really good for our health and for our brains in the long term too. In this episode Tricia finds out what’s really going on up there when we create, and why creating might just be the most important thing you could do for your health. Mentioned in this episode:Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transforms Us by Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen Series 3 Episode 3 of In Ten Years Time about the importance of sleepThree studies about the importance of daydreaming and distraction: New York Times, Psychological Science Journal, Psi RepGrowth Mindset Article, Harvard Business SchoolMindset, Book by Carol DweckWe need your art, Book by Amie McNeeSecrets of the Superagers, TV showTricia’s creativity finderDonate to keep the show ad free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new year! Are you looking to live a more creative life in 2026? Tricia is back with a new series of the show to inspire you, and this time science meets art. In Series 6 Tricia goes deep on what is happening in our brains when we engage in our art or craft, about how we might be able to use our creativity to improve our health and what neurological differences mean for our creativity.The first episode, landing in your feeds on 15th January! Subscribe now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a terminal diagnosis means you might not have ten years? In the final episode of this series Tricia interviews academic, researcher, singer and most importantly, close friend, Dr Angela Chan. After being diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in early 2025, Angela faced the question most of us hope never to confront: what do I do with less than a year left on this planet? In this moving and unmissable episode Tricia and Angela talk about overcoming your fears, the evolution of a creative practice and the healing potential of creativity. What could you achieve in ten months, ten days, or even ten minutes?Mentioned in this episodeSeries 3, episode 5  of ITYT where Tricia discusses writing her River StoriesTrust the process: an artist’s guide to letting go by Shaun McNiff (Book)On Not Being Able To Paint by Marion Miller (Book)Angela Chan’s art websiteAngela’s Breathe Blog: A blog for people living with secondary cancerSupport me with a donation https://www.intenyearstime.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wizard of Oz is, obviously, a fantastic film and a compelling story. But what can we learn from it? In this episode Tricia introduces us to The Hero’s Journey, which sets out the twelve phases of any creative quest: from the ordinary world to great rewards, all via the spooky sounding ‘innermost cave.’ Have you received your call to adventure yet? Follow me on Instagram @intenyearstimeofficialMentioned in this episodeThe hero with a thousand faces by Joseph Campbell (Book)The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler (Book)Combining Crafts, Skills and Medium - Series 3, episode 5 of In Ten Years Time (Podcast episode)Every person has a unique brain anatomy (Scientific research, University of Zurich)Support me with a donation https://www.intenyearstime.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does talking about money and creativity make you feel a bit…icky? But how can we expect to live a creative life if we can’t make a living from it? In this episode Tricia asks whether we should expect to be paid from our work, and if so, how much?Mentioned in this episodeGillian Welch’s Everything is Free Now (Song)Inquiry on primary-aged financial education (Parliamentary Report, 2021)Deepak Chopra’s 21 Days of Abundance Meditation Series (Podcast Series)How to price your art by Art Connect Magazine (Article)National Association for the Visual Arts PolicyWhy creatives deserve to be paid by Eric Thomas (Post and cartoon)Support me with a donation https://www.intenyearstime.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you find yourself lacking time or motivation for your creative practice, just thinking about the compounding effect of a tiny investment can sometimes be just what we need to get going and keep going. This week Tricia explores how this approach can get you through the ‘difficult middle’ and before long you'll be looking back, amazed about how much you and your creative practice have grown. Follow me on Instagram @intenyearstimeofficialMentioned in this episodeMastery by Robert Greene (Book)How musical training affects cognitive development by Ewa A Miendlarzewska & Wiebke J Trost (Academic Study)The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Book)Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting by Mary Gauthier (Book)Your Brain on Art: How the arts transform us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross (Book)Attend one of the London Writers’ Salon online writing hoursTricia’s Rejection Tracker https://www.intenyearstime.com/free-resourcesA picture of my whiteboard https://www.instagram.com/reel/DODqBGxDMKz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Support me with a donation https://www.intenyearstime.com/donate  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s an inevitable moment in any creative’s journey where the juices stop flowing and we reach a state of inertia. Maybe you’ve noticed it, or maybe – even more dangerously – you haven’t! Either way, acting before we hit rock bottom is critical. Tricia explores how to avoid inertia creeping into our craft and how we can empower ourselves to make a change to embrace more creativity without completely upturning our lives.How can you continue to surprise and delight your creative self?Follow me on Instagram @intenyearstimeofficialMentioned in this episode:One of the biggest mistakes today is confusing inertia with loyalty by Colin Shaw (Article)How to overcome the everyday battle against inertia by Bertrand Wong (Article)Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Book)How monitoring your mood can help your mental health (Blog by Calm)The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (Book)Support me with a donation https://www.intenyearstime.com/donate Emotions Tracker Template https://www.intenyearstime.com/_files/ugd/90f963_dd0ff6dfb12c48d387c8ae5c014713cf.pdf If you require mental health support please contact Samaritans on 116 123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer is over and Tricia is back with a fifth series of the In Ten Years Time podcast all about maintaining your creativity. It's not unusual to set out on your creative journey and find that sustaining the momentum is actually pretty hard. Some people wonder why they don't feel happy all the time, and others get disappointed if they don't hit the big time straight away. What if neither of these mindsets is quite right? Tricia is here to guide you towards finding new inspiration, help you build good habits and identify the non-negotiable 'why' that will feed your creative engines with the fire you need to keep going, even when times are tough.Follow me on Instagram @intenyearstimeofficialMentioned in this episode:The Success Myth by Emma Gannon (Book)Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday (Book)​Mindset by Carol Dweck(Book)The Grief Cure: Looking for the end of loss by Cody Delistraty (Book)Interview with Patti Smith (Dazed Digital Magazine)Drawing on the right side of the brain by Betty Edwards (Book and Website)Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger (Book)Support me with a donation https://www.intenyearstime.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In series 5 of the podcast we are looking at a theme of Maintaining our Creativity. Join Tricia Duffy as we explore how to keep up the momentum of our creative practice, how to manage the economics of our art and what to do when the going gets tough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of the series Tricia speaks to calligrapher, artist, creative coach and community builder Laura Edralin. Growing up in an artistic household Laura has always had creativity in the blood, but it wasn’t until later in life and leaving a well-established career that she discovered calligraphy. First as a form of recovery and healing, and second as a passion that grew into a business, Laura tells Tricia about how her love of letters has transformed her life and many others. What can we gain from slowing down? From trying something new with others? From vulnerability?Mentioned in this episode:Follow Laura on Instagram on @lauraletterslife and her podcast @thelifeoflettersCheck out Alphabetical by Michael RosenWintering by Katherine MayYou’re Dead to Me podcastRebel Ideas by Matthew SyedSupport me with a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While we’d like to think that creative communion is always a positive experience, there are times when it can go drastically wrong. Tricia explores they most effective strategies for building a productive collaboration, and how to extricate yourself if need be.Mentioned in this episode:Group genius: the creative power of collaboration by Keith SawyerListen to ‘It would be easier to miss you if you’d died’ by Little LoreFind support at Help Musicians and Safe to Create in IrelandRead Leti’s Substack on finding collaboratorsSupport me with a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative people thrive in chaos, right? Tricia looks at the evidence and invites us to adopt a more logical and organised approach to our creative practice. What she finds might surprise you.Mentioned in this episode:2019 Study on workplace disorderMessy: the power of disorder to transform our lives by Tim HarfordTim Harford’s TED TalkA perfect mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder by Eric Abrahamson and David H. FreedmanStakeholder TrackerSupport me with a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it so hard to let go? Creating communion with your own art is magnificent, but it makes the act of saying goodbye so much harder.  Having poured your heart and soul into your painting, song, book, Tricia explores how and when it’s time to let go, via a stay at the YMCA. Mentioned in this episode:The Creative Act: A way of being by Rick RubinRead more about why the YMCA became an unlikely anthem here and hereChris Gallego’s tips for selling your artDancing with the Gods: Reflections on Life and Art by Keith Nerburn Show your work!: 10 ways to share your creativity and get creative by Austin KleonSupport me with a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it them, or is it me? This is the question many creatives ask themselves as they advance on their creative journeys. Tricia explores the reasons why your friends might not be giving you their undying support and how to navigate that tension. Is there any way to overcome the hurt it causes? And does it really matter if you love what you’re doing?Mentioned in this episode:Dr Seidman’s article on how friends influence your relationshipsAlina Cohen’s article on Tracey Emin’s ‘My Bed’Harvard Business Review: Even women think men are more creativeThe Tao of Pooh BookSupport me with a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tricia is back for a fourth series of the podcast, and this time we are thinking about the theme of communion. Being surrounded by people who get you, get your art, and amplify the best parts of you is one of the greatest joys of living a creative life. But how can we effectively build a community around our art, and what do we stand to gain by doing so?Mentioned in this episode:Blog: What is networking and why is it so important?Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws for SuccessSummary of Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws for successTen Year Plan Templatemake a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Series 4 of the podcast we are looking at a theme of creative communion. Join Tricia Duffy as we explore how to build a creative network, how to manage the impact our creativity can have on our relationships, how we commune with our art itself and what to do when things don't go to plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode we speak to ‘professional amplifier’ Satch. He's a creative human being, a songwriter, a genre queer artist, a singer, a podcaster, a dad, a footy fan, an educator, a vulnerability expert. How can we feel comfortable with the uncomfortable? Tricia and Satch talk about the power of vulnerability, unlocking inspiration and finding community to grow your creative passion.Find Satch’s work, including Present in the Post here: https://www.therealsatch.com/Follow Satch @therealsatch on InstagramHospital Parking by Stephanie Lambring watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BsJiCjDf0 (YouTube) Full transcript available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a comfort to do more of that one thing we’re already really good at, but what if we branched out? By striving to be a polymath, by extending ourselves a little bit every day, we can continue to feel fulfilled. In this episode, Tricia discusses the power of mixing media or combining our skills to amplify our creativity. Resulting in something truly original and unique, this may lead you down the road less travelled.Mentioned in this episode:Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad One by James Clear (Book)Therapeutic Songwriting: Developments in Theory, Methods, and Practice by Felicity A. Baker (Book)Tara WinonaAlexander Ananasso’s Method CampusHow to use your five senses to stimulate your creative flow (Article in Psychology Today)Abstract: The Art of Design (Netflix Show)Full transcript available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.