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After all that... Do we recommend The Artist's Way? Has it changed our lives? Yes, undoubtedly, but in ways we never imaginged.

This is a slightly more serious recap episode where we run through the highs, the lows, the changes and the tips and advice we have to share. As you'll hear from the introduction at the beginning, there's a trigger warning as we discuss topics in this episode around the use of language in the book that touches on eating disorders, suicide and miscarriage which we know are very upsetting topics. Although we don't share personal stories, we do mention the language used by Julia in the book. If you'd like to skip that part it's from approximately 37 minutes to approximately 40 minutes, and I've added support links below.

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Collated support links
Samaritans
The Miscarriage Association
BEAT Eating Disorders

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We made it! Slightly chaotic recording this week, but Hells and Rua are FINALLY finished the Artist’s Way. Tune in to hear what we thought of week 12. We also have a full summary of the artist’s way to come. 

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Week 11 of the legendary Julia Cameron helping us to sort our lives out. 

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Week 10 of the much acclaimed program created by Julia Cameron. This week Rua feels attacked, Hells looks into sociopathy whilst we become more sure than ever that Julia's on to something.

The theme of this week is Recovering a sense of self protection. We discuss the Dangers of the Trail, Workaholism, Drought and Fame & Competition. We also chat about our love for our Queen Dolly Parton and when Hells will be making a debut with her balaclava.

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In week 9 we're recovering a sense of compassion.. we talk fear, enthusiasm vs discipline (inconclusive btw) & creative U-Turns. 

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We had a slight pause on the artists way, but we explain all in this episode. Hells is painting and full of unstoppable inspiration, Rua is by the sea and trying to be calm and zen. 

We discuss starting new things and how the time is going to pass anyway, and how small steps inevitably lead to big changes. 

Rua gets an education on what an art school CRIT is (and it's a firm no thank you) and Hells learns what a Big Hairy Audacious Goal is. 

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In week 7 of us following the much Artist's Way program by Julia Cameron, Hells returns from living her best life in Tuscany and ends up locked in a toilet in London (which makes for some interesting audio quality and lack of oxygen). Meanwhile Rua gets surprises herself by getting on stage to perform at an event in Dalston. 

The energy in this one is a little chaotic.. but what else do you expect from us at this stage. Tune in to hear about our experiences with the morning pages, our artist dates and the tasks we took on this week. 

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Week 6 was a turning point where everything changed.. Julia came through on her promise of the morning pages changing everything. Tune in to hear some big life  decisions from Hells, while Rua tries to deal with being overstimulated whilst fuelled by nothing but Greggs vegan sausage rolls. 

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Phew, week 5. What can we say. A tumultuous week on the artists way for both Hells and Rua. This is week we felt ALL the feelings, and at times even wanted to quit the whole process. 

In week 5 of our journey following the steps outlined in the much acclaimed Artists Way book by Julia Cameron we talk about the power of a good cry, the impact the morning pages is having on us and dismiss the notion of having self imposed limits (limitless!). Rua finally gets around to setting some boundaries and Hells contemplates big decision that could change her life. Well, that is if she's actually real and not an imaginary friend...

Tune in to hear about the week that promised us highs and lows and delivered exactly that. 

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Welcome to week 4 of The Artist's Way, where we share the lessons we learned on this week of the highly acclaimed 12 week programme by Julia Cameron. 

This week is all about Recovering a Sense of Integrity and we discuss our take on the morning pages, artists dates and tasks outlined. Listen in to hear how we tackled the big challenge of reading deprivation - something that's not easy in the age of social media, especially when it's connected to your job. There's also chats about the moon, crazy dreams, cleansing and clearing and much more. 

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