Creative Rehab

After two busy weeks apart, Beckie and Rhianna finally have a chance to catch up! Beckie brings us up to speed on the progress of her kitchen renovation and the joys of terracotta floor tiles. Meanwhile, Rhianna delves into the fascinating world of her dreams, pondering whether their symbolism could be a sign that she should become an author! If you subscribe (it costs nothing) you get a little no...

Beckie and Rhianna take a trip back to 23rd March 2020 - full Covid lockdown when nobody was able to leave their homes. We explore how this time really sparked creativity and we share stories of growing veg, new businesses, the making of PPE and how we helped to support the incredible efforts of those on the front lines.  We understand that the pandemic was a period of immense hardship and lo...

In line with Neurodiversity Celebration Week Beckie and Rhianna share their neurodiversity stories, talking about everything from school experiences and how this has shaped who they are today, their “best work blag” and how with the recent Instagram trend of having a coffee with your 15 year old self - they are more concerned about messing with the space time continuum than hooking up with their y...

In this deeply personal episode, Beckie and Rhianna open up about both of their journeys through IVF. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of infertility, the importance of a positive frame of mind and the heartbreaks of multiple miscarriages. Their candid conversation offers a raw and honest glimpse into their experiences which were both very difficult but sometimes really powerful and heartf...

We're BACK! Did you miss us? (We missed you!) After a little unexpected break, we're jumping right back in with a catch-up on the last few weeks.  We've been battling a bit of illness, kids half term juggle and a house move but we're thrilled to be back in our happy place: recording for you!  This week, get ready for:  Beckie's kitchen renovation as her creative brain gets to work w...

What would somebody who's dyslexic and who had a challenging upbringing do as a career? Become a writer, editor, lecturer, and creative consultant of course! This week we welcome Sophie Harvey to the podcast. This inspiring conversation reveals Sophie's path from difficulties at school during her GCSE's to finding an incredible art teacher who helped Sophie onto the amazing path she follows today....

Join Beckie and Rhianna for a round up of their week, which includes new creative ventures to a delightful working weekend away with the Umbrella Hub. Rhianna updates on week 2 of GLP-1 side effects which may still involve a few visits to the loo!  We also join them for part 2 of their chat with Onitha Jarrold, Occupational Therapist and co founder of The Umbrella Hub. Onitha shares the journ...

Rhianna launches straight into talking about some recent GLP-1 side effects involving her close relationship with the loo. They also briefly revisit the conversation around how to speak to someone about weight loss.  The girls welcome Onitha Jarrold as the first guest of 2025 - co-founder of The Umbrella Hub with our very own Beckie Batchelor. Onitha shares the story of her Occupational Heath...

After recording our episode with Onitha Jarrold of the @_theumbrellahub, we received information about some very negative press around Access to Work. We decided to record a short episode discussing our positive lived experience of the Access to Work resource as a response to the media articles which are now online. Without this grant many people would struggle to access working. Please do get in...

We're back for Episode 1 of Season 3! We're kicking off the new year with a bang, recapping our festive celebrations and taking a look at those goals we set back in September in the ‘Odd Mother’ episode.  Is Rhianna a professional saxophonist? Is Marie headlining Glastonbury 2025? And has Beckie managed to tick any house goals off her list? We also talk health journeys and we catch-up with Rh...

Whilst we finalise our plans for the year ahead, we’ve put together another best bits of 2024 episode for you to enjoy. In this week's episode - we focus on friendship, some of the challenges of neurodiversity, how we’ve overcome some overwhelming situations, kinship, and the creative ways we can bring more joy to our lives!  This is a great way to catch up on some of the bits you might have...

What a brilliant year 2024 has been for Creative Rehab Podcast!  In this best bits episode we take a look back at some of the laughter, love, makes, tips, advice, chats, questions and surprises; from the very start of Episode 1 in June 2024 all the way up to the unwrapping of our hand-made gifts for each other in the final festive episode. We also feature some of our lovely guests and the joy...

In the last of these festive episodes Beckie, Rhianna & Marie ‘the producer’ unwrap their homemade gifts to each other, proving the most heart warming thoughtful gifts really are ones made by hand. 💝  From gifts wrapped in tin foil (a reference back to Rhianna and ‘Smiffy’ in a previous episode), homemade cakes and hot chocolate to polar bear stories and hand-stamped cards - it’s great e...

Beckie and Rhianna kick off with chatter about their busiest time of year work-wise. From a disheveled disco styling event to a ticketed shopping evening complete with delicious nibbles and creating your own Christmas decorations. They then share their favourite family games played over the festive season - ones for all the family.  They both have to manage their Christmas plans with not only...

How do you feel about giving and receiving preloved gifts at Christmas time?  Beckie and Rhianna share creative gift ideas including, what goodies you can add into a Christmas hamper, making doorstops filled with cat litter and a tablecloth covered in years of embroidered names of Christmas guests which feels like the most perfect new tradition. Rhianna shares her new ADHD hypefixation of mak...

Beckie and Rhianna chat about their week which includes some sensory overload. They share practical tips on how to manage this - particularly around Christmas time. They talk openly around some of the neurodivergent challenges they have experienced during this festive period and how they have overcome these as a family. They also discuss the recent revelation from Jude Law about the iconic house i...

This is the first part of our festive series where Beckie, Rhianna and Producer Marie talk about favourite films, (Producer Marie shares details of her Love Actually wedding) favourite Christmas songs, simple craft ideas for all budgets, wrapping tips and the perfect homemade food gifts for a hamper - all whilst making an angel decoration from toilet roll innards! Are you someone who has to colour...

Get ready to jingle all the way into the festive season with Beckie, Rhianna and Creative Rehab! In this episode, we jump headfirst into the magic of Christmas, starting with Stir-Up Sunday. We'll explore the history and traditions of this special day and share some delicious recipe ideas from Christmas Cake to Christmas morning muffins. From there, we'll delve into the festive traditions that mar...

In this episode, we chat with Becky Wash from Retro From Scratch about her inspiring journey of turning old classic books and board games into beautiful refillable notebooks for all. We chat about how Becky started her creative business, and made the leap from archeology to a profitable creative career. Becky shares her experiences as a member of the Brentwood Belles WI and her exciting onscreen C...

Our sensory systems are fascinating and help guide us to engage with the world. Each sensory system plays its part and together they communicate with our brain and help us to navigate how we react and interact with our environment around us. This week Beckie and Rhianna take a light hearted deep dive into their own sensory systems which can sometimes be very challenging - from the sounds they find...

Beckie and Rhianna talk to Millie from Highlight Bookkeeping and discuss some of the key problem areas for a small business when trying to manage their own accounts. This is often a generic issue especially for those with neurodivergence. Many entrepreneurs and small business owners experience fear and procrastination when it comes to their accounts… but it really doesn't have to be this way. Mill...

Get ready for a burst of colour and creativity!  In this episode, we chat with creative powerhouse Joanne Mooney, a former dental nurse turned punch needle extraordinaire. Joanne's vibrant and bold style is as infectious as her passion for crafting. Join us as we dive into the world of punch needle embroidery, and discover how Joanne's love for colour and unique handmade pieces are an importa...

In this episode, we dive deep into the bloody rollercoaster ride that is running a small creative business on social media platforms. We delve into the scary reliance we have with these beautiful squares and how sometimes the best things happen when faced with disaster, especially when you tap into that neurodivergent brain. We share our firsthand experiences and discuss the importance of diversif...

In this episode producer Marie asks Beckie and Rhianna some “ask us anything” questions from listeners which allows them to delve into procrastination and ADHD overwhelm. We also learn how they both have their own built-in VR goggles when it comes to designing their homes! Links: @frankieceramics  @kinship_creativedc  @madeperfecttv  @thelostgardenretreat #watercolours #creativereha...

This is an honest, open episode where we chat about our life long challenges with food. We talk about our own experiences in navigating the world of neurodivergence and nutrition, and we share some thoughts around 'flicking the switch'. We share some of @dominiqueludwig_nutrition Instagram tips, which we both LOVE, her amazing chopper gadget and delicious Twix recipe. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B...