What happens when you put Holly and Thea in the same room to talk about mood swings as a creative? No, it’s not the setup for a dramatic plot twist… It's this episode of The Creative Life Podcast! We dive into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with making art—how creative highs can feel euphoric, and how the inevitable lows can make you want to quit altogether. Holly and Thea share their go-to strategies for riding out the waves (spoiler: naps and notebooks are involved), while also asking why mood swings are an inevitable part of the creative life and if there is such a thing as a ‘right mood’ for making art. Also featuring: Thea channeling her BBC mode, the Hollyverse striking again, and poorly timed giggles ruining a poetic moment. Let’s dive into it!

Thea recommends: Jojo Rabbit, comedy film available on Channel 4 (UK) and Disney +

Holly recommends: Miss Austen, period drama available on BBC iPlayer (book by Gill Hornby)