Finding Light in Darkness: Amelia Aldred on Creativity and Mental Health
What if I talked to other people who were also navigating creativity and terror, or creativity and sadness, or all the other tough situations we have to navigate? And I could ask people what made a good day for them?
Ever wondered how creatives manage to keep their spark alive while dealing with the heavy clouds of mental health issues? Amelia Aldred's podcast, 'The Labyrinth and the Thread', is your go-to for these deeply human stories. In this episode, Amelia shares her own journey—how writing became a struggle and how she found solace in talking to others who were also navigating their creative paths amidst depression, grief, addiction, and anxiety.
She discusses the inspiration behind her podcast, drawing from the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, where a hero finds his way through a maze using a thread. For Amelia, each conversation is a thread that helps untangle the complexities of mental health and creativity. While the podcast takes a short break before Season 2, Amelia reflects on the meaningful connections she's made with her guests and listeners.
She leaves us with a gentle reminder to take care of ourselves and each other. Tune in to 'The Labyrinth and the Thread' for heartfelt conversations that might just make your own labyrinth a little easier to navigate.