Beyond Seasonal Bucket Lists: What It Actually Means to Live With the Seasons
Almost Grown...Up
What does it actually mean to live seasonally beyond pumpkin spice lattes and fall bucket lists? I've been noticing we've reduced the seasons to things we consume and curate, but what if there's a deeper invitation here? This episode explores seasonal living as a practice of attention, connection, and remembering that we're not separate from nature - we ARE nature. In this podcast: Iris Murdoch's "un-selfing," Hermann Hesse on wonder, Japan's 72 micro-seasons, and what happens when we shift from performing seasons to participating in them. Sources Iris Murdoch - Unselfing : ...
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Questions Over Resolutions: Finding Your Way Without a Map
Almost Grown...Up
Welcome back to a new year of Almost Grown...Up Today we are kicking off the season with the question: Are questions better than answers? If you have ever felt the desire to get on with something but the doubt that you're not quite sure what exactly that something is then this episode is for you. Let's figure it out together: Instagram → @lucie.lincoln Website → YouTube → / @lucielincoln
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Five Ways to Bring More Play Into a New Season
Almost Grown...Up
Seasonal change can feel like we’re losing the energy, curiosity, and joy of the last chapter, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I’m sharing five playful practices to help you carry the magic of summer (or any season) into what comes next. You'll hear: ✨ Why rituals like special meals can help us feel connected and grounded ✨ The simple end-of-day habit that supports rest, rhythm, and wonder ✨ How starting a “play project” keeps curiosity alive ✨ Creative ways to celebrate quirky days and make ordinary months more fun ✨ Why sending a postcard (yes,...
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Analog Summer: Thoughts on beating Screen Fatigue & Rekindling your Creative Spark
Almost Grown...Up
A month long digital detox turned into an analog creativity challenge - learn the habits that revived my imagination. In this episode of Almost Grown...Up I walk you through my month‑long analog summer experiment - a conscious screen‑free challenge designed to combat digital overload and spark fresh creative routines. What you’ll discover: Beginner mindset: How diving into new analog hobbies (photography, video making, collage) unlocked playful creative flow. Balanced screen breaks: Real‑world insights on managing screen time, recognizing digital fatigue, and building a...
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The Wonder of Moving Forward
Almost Grown...Up
Why does even good change feel so hard? In this episode, I’m unpacking (literally and emotionally) what it means to move forward, even when the change is something we’ve been hoping for. As I prepare to move home, I explore how play helped me cope, and how wonder helped me let go. You'll hear: Honest reflections on navigating positive change The emotional complexity of new chapters Why play sometimes feels like “toxic positivity”—and what to do instead How wonder helps us hold joy and grief at the same time Practical ideas like “Wonder Walks” and sensory rituals to help...
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My favourite Creative Reset when I'm feeling stuck
Almost Grown...Up
Feeling stuck, low on energy, or creatively meh? You're not alone. In this episode, Lucie shares her go-to creative reset for when everything feels a little too much. From three playful mini creative briefs to the unexpected power of a walk, this is your permission slip to step out of overwhelm and into momentum - one small action at a time. Whether you're navigating parenthood, burnout, or just the general messiness of life, this episode is a soft reset, full of ideas, wonder, and honest reflection. Featuring: A pep talk for anyone stuck in a creative fog Lucie's favourite creative...
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Is it too late to start over?
Almost Grown...Up
Ever feel like you’ve missed your chance? Like you’re too late to begin again? In this episode, we talk about the messy, magical truth of starting over - at any age, at any time. From the myths we believe about time, to the fear of the unknown, to the playful rituals that help us take that first step, we’re diving deep into the big question: Is it too late to start again? Spoiler: it's not. You’re right on time. Learn more about Almost Grown...Up and get the transcript here: Want to find a bit more everyday play? Join the 7 day Play & Wonder Challenge Each day...
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The everyday wonder of small pleasures
Almost Grown...Up
What if wonder wasn’t something rare or far away, but something you could feel today - right now? In this episode, Lucie explores the beautiful, everyday wonder of small pleasures. From your morning drink to the sound of birds, we talk about how simple joys can anchor us, soften life’s edges, and help us feel more alive. A gentle reminder that slowing down might be the most powerful creative act you can do. For anyone feeling overwhelmed, this is your permission slip to pause, notice, and find magic in the mess. Learn more about Almost Grown...Up and get the transcript here: Want to...
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Rethinking Productivity: Why Busy Isn’t Always Better
Almost Grown...Up
This week we are back in the blanket fort for the ultimate showdown -play versus productivity. I'm kidding (kind of). Play is often put in opposition to productivity and in this episode, we are going to dive into a few of my favourite play rituals to help boost productivity. And then explore how we can escape the productivity trap! Tune in to: -Explore how play can support your productivity rather than work against it - Get play ideas to help boost your productivity - including a few exercises to help stave off procrastination - Think on what we do once we have...
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Tiny Joys, Big Shifts: Rediscovering Hobbies
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Remember that thing you used to love doing… before life got so busy? In this episode of Almost Grown Up, we’re talking about the quiet magic of hobbies - not for productivity, not for monetization, just for the joy of it. Whether it’s painting, gardening, journaling, or dancing around your kitchen, those little creative acts can offer us the daily opportunity to play. We’ll explore the power of hobbies and how we can bring more of them into our lives. This is your permission slip to reconnect with joy, curiosity, and the playful parts of yourself you may have forgotten. Tune in...
info_outlineThis week we are back in the blanket fort to explore how wonder can be a tool to help us through low energy and burnout.
In this episode, Lucie shares:
- Her own moment of burnout and why she started using Wonder to help
- Why Wonder is such a great tool to help us track back from burnout
- 3 Rituals that you can use if you are feeling low on energy or burnout
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