Finding your voice through creativity – Maternal Journal’s 6th Podcast episode is out!

Have a listen to our brand new podcast episode, Finding You Voice Through Creativity with brilliant artist & writer Sarah Lightman In this episode Sarah talks about her journey into creativity through her childhood, and how she has explored her mothering experiences through text and images in her powerful graphic memoir, The Book of Sarah. She gives us an introduction into graphic narrative work and cartooning, particularly the powerful history of work by Jewish women.

So, join us for a deep dive into parenting, creativity and mental health hosted by Maternal Journal producer, artist, writer and midwife Laura Godfrey-Isaacs.

Our Maternal Journal podcast has had >1300 downloads, and we are so grateful to those who are taking the time to listen – thank you for the wonderful feedback!

So, grab your headphones, settle in and join us to explore these inspiring stories together – our first five episodes and pilot are available on all podcast platforms and via our website.

New episodes are released every two weeks and all previous episodes can be listened to wherever you have a spare 30 minutes, on the bus, going for a walk or anytime! – follow us @maternaljrnl on socials to find out about new episode releases.

Each episode includes a new journaling guide designed by our guests for you to try at home or follow along at one of our free online workshops.

Our podcast series is supported by Arts Council England, Art House Wakefield and University of Sheffield.

Original music composed by Kerry Priest and illustrations by Sophie Blinstrub.