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.
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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.
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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 moving and unmissable episode Tricia and Angela talk about overcoming your fears, the evolution of a creative practice and the healing potential of creativity. What could you achieve in ten months, ten days, or even ten minutes?
Mentioned in this episode
Series 3, episode 5 of ITYT where Tricia discusses writing her River Stories
Trust the process: an artist’s guide to letting go by Shaun McNiff (Book)
On Not Being Able To Paint by Marion Miller (Book)
Angela’s Breathe Blog: A blog for people living with secondary cancer
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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?
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Mentioned in this episode
The hero with a thousand faces by Joseph Campbell (Book)
The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler (Book)
Combining Crafts, Skills and Medium - Series 3, episode 5 of In Ten Years Time (Podcast episode)
Every person has a unique brain anatomy (Scientific research, University of Zurich)
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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 Report, 2021)
Deepak Chopra’s 21 Days of Abundance Meditation Series (Podcast Series)
How to price your art by Art Connect Magazine (Article)
National Association for the Visual Arts Policy
Why creatives deserve to be paid by Eric Thomas (Post and cartoon)
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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.
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Mentioned in this episode
Mastery by Robert Greene (Book)
How musical training affects cognitive development by Ewa A Miendlarzewska & Wiebke J Trost (Academic Study)
The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Book)
Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting by Mary Gauthier (Book)
Your Brain on Art: How the arts transform us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross (Book)
Attend one of the London Writers’ Salon online writing hours
Tricia’s Rejection Tracker https://www.intenyearstime.com/free-resources
A picture of my whiteboard https://www.instagram.com/reel/DODqBGxDMKz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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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 completely upturning our lives.
How can you continue to surprise and delight your creative self?
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Mentioned in this episode:
One of the biggest mistakes today is confusing inertia with loyalty by Colin Shaw (Article)
How to overcome the everyday battle against inertia by Bertrand Wong (Article)
Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Book)
How monitoring your mood can help your mental health (Blog by Calm)
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (Book)
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If you require mental health support please contact Samaritans on 116 123
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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 mindsets is quite right? Tricia is here to guide you towards finding new inspiration, help you build good habits and identify the non-negotiable 'why' that will feed your creative engines with the fire you need to keep going, even when times are tough.
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Success Myth by Emma Gannon (Book)
Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday (Book)
Mindset by Carol Dweck(Book)
The Grief Cure: Looking for the end of loss by Cody Delistraty (Book)
Interview with Patti Smith (Dazed Digital Magazine)
Drawing on the right side of the brain by Betty Edwards (Book and Website)
Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger (Book)
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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 business, Laura tells Tricia about how her love of letters has transformed her life and many others. What can we gain from slowing down? From trying something new with others? From vulnerability?
Mentioned in this episode:
Follow Laura on Instagram on @lauraletterslife and her podcast @thelifeofletters
Check out Alphabetical by Michael Rosen
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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 you’d died’ by Little Lore
Find support at Help Musicians and Safe to Create in Ireland
Read Leti’s Substack on finding collaborators
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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
A perfect mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder by Eric Abrahamson and David H. Freedman
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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 became an unlikely anthem here and here
Chris Gallego’s tips for selling your art
Dancing with the Gods: Reflections on Life and Art by Keith Nerburn
Show your work!: 10 ways to share your creativity and get creative by Austin Kleon
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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 on how friends influence your relationships
Alina Cohen’s article on Tracey Emin’s ‘My Bed’
Harvard Business Review: Even women think men are more creative
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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 networking and why is it so important?
Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws for Success
Summary of Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws for success
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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 power of vulnerability, unlocking inspiration and finding community to grow your creative passion.
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Hospital Parking by Stephanie Lambring watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BsJiCjDf0 (YouTube)
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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 skills to amplify our creativity. Resulting in something truly original and unique, this may lead you down the road less travelled.
Mentioned in this episode:
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad One by James Clear (Book)
Therapeutic Songwriting: Developments in Theory, Methods, and Practice by Felicity A. Baker (Book)
Alexander Ananasso’s Method Campus
How to use your five senses to stimulate your creative flow (Article in Psychology Today)
Abstract: The Art of Design (Netflix Show)
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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 breaks down the steps of taking the kernel of an idea and bringing it into the world, without it feeling overwhelming.
Mentioned in this episode:
Autoethnography as Method by Heewon Chang (Book)
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (Book)
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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 the secret to flourishing creativity.
Mentioned in this episode:
50 Secrets of Magic Craftmanship by Salvador Dali (Book)
This is why you dream: what your sleeping brain reveals about your waking life by Rahul Jandial (Book)
Brain activity and connectivity during poetry composition (Study in Human Brain Mapping Journal)
That moment when you’re nodding off is a sweet spot for creativity (Study by MIT)
"Why don't I remember my dreams?" Here's why and what to do (Blog)
Just One Thing Podcast with Michael Mosley – Sleep Special with Professor Russell Foster (Podcast)
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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 the process? Inspired by her ‘one hundred rejections for Christmas’ idea, it turns out that trying really hard to get rejected might just be the secret to success.
Mentioned in this episode:
Does Rejection Hurt? An fMRI Study of Social Exclusion
Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz
Don’t keep your day job: how to turn your passion into a career by Cathy Heller
Download the In Ten Years Time Rejection Tracker
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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 Gestalt theory, Tricia talks through the different stages of the process, and why the in-between moments are a must for living a creative life. How do we resist the pull of everything that demands our attention every day? And is it really that easy to do nothing?
Mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about Gestalt theory
A Squash and a squeeze by Julia Donaldson
How to do nothing by Jenny Odell
Donothingfor2minutes.com website
Join the London Writers’ Salon
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