Welcome to the debut episode of Originate Now, the podcast all about creativity and intentionality. In this first episode, host Jessica Higgins Chapman (storyteller, entrepreneur, and founder of the media company: The Happy Kind) dives into the essential connection between creativity and well-being. With National Creativity Day on Friday, Jessica shares how creativity isn't just fun, it’s vital for mental health, joy, and balance… especially in busy seasons of life!
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
- How creativity is scientifically linked to better mental health, lower stress, and more joy
- Why intentionality is the secret ingredient to a more balanced, creative life
- Three science-backed ways to add creative moments to your week (even if you're busy!)
- How Jessica redefined her creative process as a new mom, entrepreneur, and storyteller
- The mindset shift of starting now, instead of waiting for the 'perfect time'
Download the FREE COMPANION PDF GUIDE: Get your free guide on how to weave more creativity into your week, backed by science, plus a creative well-being check-in! Grab it now! Episode 1 Companion Guide
References & Links:
- Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky - (Book mentioned) Get your copy here!
- Listen to the audiobook for FREE on Audible, with a 30-day free trial here!
- Dr. Valorie Salimpoor on the Brain and New Music
- Journal of Positive Psychology Study on Creative Hobbies
Quote of the Week: “Creativity is not optional... it’s literally linked to your mental health, your longevity, and your redemptive narrative for how you heal.” — Eve Rodsky
Join Our Newsletter: Sign up for The Happy Kind Newsletter for weekly joy notes, creativity tips, creative must-haves, blog rundown, and podcast extras. Join us!
Connect with Jess, The Happy Kind, & the show:
- Instagram: @thehappykind | @thehappykindofficial | @originatenowpodcast
- Facebook: thehappykindofficial
- Email the show: podcasts@thehappykind.com
If You Loved This Episode: Please leave us a five star rating (it's super easy, just tap the five stars!), follow our show, and share the podcast! Send it to a friend who needs a reminder that their...
Popular Podcasts
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.