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What happens when we stop seeing change as something to fear and start seeing it as an invitation to listen and learn?

Andrea Clare describes herself as an eternal optimist, someone who, even when things are uncertain, difficult or not going to plan, can’t help but wonder: what if this turns out better than I imagined? I love this about her! Andrea's story is one of curiosity and resilience. Her upcoming event the 'Scottish Pause Summit' continues to open doors and into conversations about women's health, menopause and the importance of understanding our own bodies.

In this episode, we talk about the physical and emotional impact of hormones, the challenges women can face when navigating healthcare and support systems, and why education makes such a difference to helping young women prepare for periods of change. Underneath all of this, is a creative mindset: the ability to imagine that there might be another way. Creativity isn't always about making something, sometimes it's about being willing to ask a different question, to stay curious when you don't have the answer and to look at a difficult situation and think, there must be another possibility here.

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Stay wild x

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About the Host:

Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.

She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.

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Andrea is an artist and menopause educator , helping women navigate midlife creatively. Andrea’s mission is to empower women with knowledge and, with this in mind, she is founder and host of a ground-breaking menopause event - the Scottish ‘Pause Summit - taking place in Glasgow City Centre on Sunday 18th October. The Scottish ‘Pause Summit is a holistic wellness day featuring 15 experts and workshops in a supportive and caring environment. The event is all about the audience; supporting them in a caring and inclusive environment. Everyone will leave with a simply to implement strategy that will change their life.

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For more information and tickets for the Scottish pause Summit visit the website here

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