In Ten Years Time

The hardest part of any creative journey is dealing with the realisation that our friends and family might not support, or even like, what we do. Tricia explores why this cuts us so deep, and how to rise above it all.    Book a one-to-one coaching session with Tricia here and create your own plan  here Listen to the original episode here  S4 Ep 2   Find Tricia on Instagram...

When we are rejected it feels personal and unfair. Especially when we feel like we’ve given our all, and nothing is going our way. So how can we use rejection to our advantage, and even help us make some creative breakthroughs? In this recap episode Tricia brings us in on the secret and asks how you can reframe rejection to boost your creativity  Book a one-to-one coaching session with Tricia...

So, you’ve hit a bump in the road and your inner critic is telling you that you can’t do it anymore. Tricia talks through the five types of imposter syndrome you might be experiencing, and offers ten ways to get out of your creative funk and overcome those moments of doubt. Book a one-to-one coaching session with Tricia here and create your own plan  here Listen to the full episodes here: Ser...

Deciding you would like to live a more creative life is step number one. A bold and scary one. But what about the more practical considerations of, how do I find the time? In this episode, Tricia looks at techniques for making the most of the precious time you have, as well as lowering the stakes to find your ‘minimal viable practice.’ How will the power of compound creativity help you master your...

Welcome to In Ten Minutes Time, a new miniseries giving you bitesize ideas on how to live a creative life.  In this episode, Tricia gives you a whistlestop tour of how to create your own plan for your creative future. Looking at four different areas of your life, what can you do now to bring yourself one step closer to the life you want to lead, and a balance of creativity that works for you....

In this episode Tricia hears from Ben Miller, neurodiversity advocate and social designer, who received a late-in-life diagnosis of ADHD. He talks about what this has meant for him, why our society can be so stifling for creativity, and explores the small question of what really makes us human? Ben recommended Dr Iain McGilchrist (find his website  here ) Find Ben on LinkedIn here Buy me a co...

Every brain works differently, a game-changing thought when it comes to our creative potential, abilities and talents. Whether you are diagnosed as neurodivergent or not, Tricia explores what we can all learn about our own unique preferences or conditions for creating, and how everyone can use that to their advantage. Take the Adobe Creative Types test Melissa Block’s article on the Myers-Briggs p...

While ageing is something we should embrace – it is inevitable, after all – it brings many worries about the unknown, especially around our health. In this episode, Tricia explores the benefits flowing from creative activity and the positive impact on our long-term cognitive health, potentially reducing the chance of developing dementia, as well as easing the symptoms. Daisy Fancourt study on the...

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 McGilch...

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 life Ellen Langer,...

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 he...

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 fi...

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...

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...

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 episode Gillian Welch’s Everything is Free Now  (Song) Inquiry on primary-aged financial education  (Parliamentary Rep...

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.&nbsp...

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 compl...

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...

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 busin...

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 Sawyer Listen to ‘It would be easier to miss you if...

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 disorder Messy: the power of disorder to transform our lives by Tim Harford Tim Harford’s TED Talk A perfect mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder by Eric Ab...

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 Rubin Read more about why the YMCA be...

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 o...

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 ne...