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Almost Grown...Up

Almost Grown...Up

Written by: Lucie Lincoln
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 Almost Grown...Up is a podcast about approaching life's big questions, with a spirit of play. Hosted by writer and creative Lucie Lincoln, each episode explores what it means to grow up on your own terms. Think of this as your permission slip to play, get curious, make a mess, and trust your creative instincts — even if you're still figuring things out. From burnout and identity to rediscovering joy and trying new things, this show is your companion for navigating life with more wonder, creativity, and self-compassion. Because life isn't about having it all together — but enjoying the journey as we figure it out one playful step at a time. Philosophy Self-Help Social Sciences Success
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  • Beyond Seasonal Bucket Lists: What It Actually Means to Live With the Seasons

    Beyond Seasonal Bucket Lists: What It Actually Means to Live With the Seasons
    Feb 20 2026

    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 : https://www.themarginalian.org/2019/1...
    Butterflies Reflections Tales and Verse by Hermann Hesse https://share.google/oCY4RfzncLwjbO1TH Ebb and Flow: a Guide to Seasonal Living by Tiffany Francis-Baker: https://share.google/o6mrYAK0hNqq1boAx
    Museguided Substack - The Grace in Withering: https://museguided.substack.com/p/the... The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally by Natalie Leon : https://share.google/xc3PCYVRlPgAlvFW0

    Let's figure it out together:
    Instagram → @lucie.lincoln
    Website → www.lucielincoln.com
    YouTube → / @lucielincoln
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    31 mins
  • Questions Over Resolutions: Finding Your Way Without a Map

    Questions Over Resolutions: Finding Your Way Without a Map
    Jan 28 2026

    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 → www.lucielincoln.com
    YouTube → / @lucielincoln
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    36 mins
  • Five Ways to Bring More Play Into a New Season

    Five Ways to Bring More Play Into a New Season
    Sep 19 2025

    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, really!) is a surprisingly joyful ritual

    If you're moving from one season to another, whether in nature or in life, this episode is your invitation to bring some attention, creativity, and play along for the journey.

    Learn more about Almost Grown...Up and get the transcript here: https://www.lucielincoln.com/episodes

    🧡 Join me for Playgroup on October 2nd: https://lucielincoln.kit.com/a85a4668ed
    📬 Get regular updates on living a creative life: lucielincoln.substack.com
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    14 mins
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