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In Ten Years Time
by Tricia Duffy
In Ten Years Time: How to live a creative life is a podcast and a philosophy. Tricia Duffy, the 'Fairy Godmother' of creativity, will guide and inspire you to achieve a creative balance that is right for you. Whether you have a passion for painting, pottery, metalwork, glass blowing, dancing, songwriting, fiction, poetry, photography, comedy, flower arranging, or anything else besides, you are welcome here. Find out more: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter |
Episodes
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The power of doing nothing
There comes a point in any creative lifecycle where there’s little left to give. You’re out of ideas and you have no energy left. In this final episode, Tricia revisits the idea of the ‘fertile void’, a time to ‘noth’ and, with that moment of pause, potentially surface some of your most creative...
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Why don’t my friends support me?
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…
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Why ‘no’ can supercharge your creativity
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...
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Telling the voices in my head to be quiet
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...
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In Ten 'Minutes' Time - Help! I have no time!
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...
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In Ten 'Minutes' Time - I don't know where to start!
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...
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The Interview: with Ben Miller
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?…
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What does neurodiversity mean for creativity?
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…
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Could creativity reduce the risk of dementia?
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...
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Has 'left brain thinking' taken over?
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...
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What do you believe in?
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...
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Creativity Might Save Your Life
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...
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The Science of Creativity - Series 6 coming soon!
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...
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The Interview: Creating alongside diagnosis with Dr Angela Chan
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...
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Why me? The Hero's Journey
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...
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Money and Creativity
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…
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Compound Creativity
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...
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Creative Inertia
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…
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The Why of Creativity
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...
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Series 5 coming soon!
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…
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The Interview: Finding Communion with Laura Edralin
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…
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The art of collaboration
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...
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The Organised Creative
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...
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Letting go of your art
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...
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Why your friends don't support your creativity
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...
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Creative Networking
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…
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Series 4 coming soon!
In Series 4 of the podcast we are looking at a theme of creative communion. Join Tricia Duffy as we explore how to build a creative network, how to manage the impact our creativity can have on our relationships, how we commune with our art itself and what to do when things don't go to plan.…
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The Interview: Amplifying Creativity with Satch
In the final episode we speak to ‘professional amplifier’ Satch. He's a creative human being, a songwriter, a genre queer artist, a singer, a podcaster, a dad, a footy fan, an educator, a vulnerability expert. How can we feel comfortable with the uncomfortable? Tricia and Satch talk about the…
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Combining Crafts, Skills and Medium
It’s a comfort to do more of that one thing we’re already really good at, but what if we branched out? By striving to be a polymath, by extending ourselves a little bit every day, we can continue to feel fulfilled. In this episode, Tricia discusses the power of mixing media or combining our…
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Researching a Creative Project
In this episode Tricia looks at the often-intimidating task of amplifying our creativity via embarking on a bigger project. But where do we even begin? From doing the initial research, to making a plan, to exploring some of our own internal motivations and interests for a project, this episode...
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The Creative Power of Sleep
We all know that getting enough kip is important for how we function day to day, but did you realise how integral it is to amplifying your creative practice? Tricia takes us through the science behind napping, the power of dreams and the lovely moment between sleep and wakefulness that could be…
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Reframing Rejection
Why is rejection so awful? As creatives, the pain of rejection can sometimes make us question why we’re even bothering to pursue a creative life. But Tricia thinks that there might be a different way. Can we harness this rejection into something more constructive, and amplify our creativity in…
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Embracing the Fertile Void
In series 3 of the podcast we are looking at the theme of amplifying. In this episode, Tricia discusses the ‘fertile void’. But what is it, and why is it so important? Often we get so caught up in the endless cycle of creating, that we forget that taking rest is crucial to creativity. Inspired by...
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Series 3 Trailer
In Series 3 of the podcast we are looking at the theme of amplifying. Join Tricia Duffy as we explore ways to extend our creativity and amplify our creative selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Interview: Overcoming with Sara Johnson
This series has been all about overcoming limitations and challenges to liberate ourselves and live a more creative life. Today Tricia is joined by access consultant, author and TV executive producer Sara Johnson. Alongside overcoming a number of personal challenges in her life, Sara’s work is...
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IN TEN YEARS TIME TRAILER
Welcome to the In Ten Years Time podcast, whether you are already living a creative life and looking for inspiration and motivation or you want to change the balance of your creativity you are in the right place. Long term planning coupled with small daily steps will enable you to create magic. I...
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Creative Blocks
All creative people will experience blocks. But how do we overcome them? Tricia talks through strategies to deal with the challenges we face when coming up with new ideas, progressing a project or working with other people. Episode Transcript Mentioned in this episode: Kapu Lewis’ website The…
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Creativity for Wellbeing
Did you know that creativity is not only good for us as individuals, but it can also benefit those around us too? From our own health, to the health of the planet, Tricia explores the innumerable benefits that flow from being more creative. How can you draw meaning from your creativity? Episode...
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Imposter Syndrome
Creative people are particularly susceptible to imposter syndrome and it can strike at any stage of the creative journey. It’s likely you’ve questioned the legitimacy of your own successes at some point in your life! But how do you tackle your own inner critic? In this episode, Tricia delves into...
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Giving yourself an A
“Every block of stone has a sculpture inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it,” Michelangelo said. But how can we set our creative selves free? Tricia delves into one technique that invites us to evaluate our successes from the perspective of future you, without the…
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How to find your creative identity
Songwriter, media consultant, singer and podcaster Tricia Duffy returns for series 2 of In Ten Years Time: How to live a creative life. For Tricia, it felt like a big step to shout about all these parts of her identity, but why? We explore how you can you identify the parts of your creative self...
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Series 2 Launches 12th September
Join Tricia Duffy for the second series of In Ten Years Time: How to live a creative life weekly from the 12th September. We will work together to overcome our challenges to fulfil our creative destiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The interview: Grief, Loss and Creativity with Richard Cranefield
In the final episode of the series, Tricia talks to friend and photographer Richard Cranefield about his relationship with creativity following the death of his wife. In this candid and honest interview, Richard opens up about how losing his wife to cancer three years ago changed everything....
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Perfectly imperfect
One of the scariest parts of producing creative work is showing it to other people. Fear no more. Tricia talks through how to graciously receive and compassionately give feedback to help you improve your creative practice. Mentioned in this episode: Daring Greatly, Brené Brown and her interview...
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Why it's not all about the end result
This episode breaks down one of the biggest obstacles to creativity: fixating on the outcome. Why can letting go of all our expectations about the end result be liberating? Tricia takes us through how focussing on the process might be more satisfying and rewarding than fretting about the outcome....
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How to make your ten year plan
This week, we reach the heart of what it means to live a creative life, that is, making your ten year plan. Tricia takes you through what it takes to start thinking long term, allowing you to take the small, daily steps you need to make your creative dreams a reality. You too can live with a…
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Finding your passion
Many of us have learned to suppress our creativity over many decades. In this episode Tricia Duffy - the fairy godmother of creativity - will help you think like a child again and dream big. Find out why taking a brave step towards your passion will make you instantly happier. Mentioned in this...
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Making Time
Join Tricia Duffy, the fairy godmother of creativity, as we start our journey towards living a more creative life. Do you feel like you’re too busy to be creative? In this episode, Tricia explores the power of long term thinking, and how to make time for your creative pursuits. Start by putting...
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In Ten Years Time: How to live a creative life
Welcome to In Ten Years Time: How to live a creative life, Tricia Duffy (AKA singer-storyteller Little Lore) is the Fairy Godmother of creativity, here to enable you to live a creative life by combining long term thinking with small daily steps. Follow and subscribe to catch new episodes as they...
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In Ten Years Time: How to live a creative life is a podcast and a philosophy. Tricia Duffy, the 'Fairy Godmother' of creativity, will guide and inspire you to achieve a creative balance that is right for you. Whether you have a passion for painting, pottery, metalwork, glass blowing, dancing, songwriting, fiction, poetry, photography, comedy, flower arranging, or anything else besides, you are welcome here.
Find out more: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter |
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