Where We Come Alive

About Where We Come Alive

What is it about certain places that makes us feel most alive? In this podcast, Louisa Peacock walks and talks with women in the outdoor spaces they love, exploring the landscapes that awaken them, ground them, and shape the way they move through the world.

Publisher

Louisa Peacock

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jun 2026

Latest episode

9 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Aug 2026

   We Are Enough, with Pari

   Slowing Down, Noticing More and Finding Belonging in Nature For the final episode of the first series of Where We Come Alive, I join abstract realism and mixed media artist Pari Aazami in her garden; a place that has become both a sanctuary and an important part of her creative process. Surrounded by birdsong, established trees and the scent of rain-soaked earth, we talk about what becomes possible when we slow down enough to truly notice. Pari shares how her eye is drawn to the smallest details in nature - from peeling silver birch bark and lichen to the changing colours of a butterfly rose - and how these observations gradually find their way into her art. We explore the relationship between stillness and creativity, the unexpected places where ideas arrive, and the almost irresistible urge to bring an artwork into being. Pari also reflects on the comfort she finds in remembering that the trees were here before us and will continue after us: a reminder to trust the journey, breathe, and recognise that all is well. It feels like a fitting place to end this first series, with the simple but powerful thought that we already belong, and that we are enough. Why Pari feels most at home in her own garden The restorative power of birdsong, wind and simply doing nothing What we miss when we move through life too quickly Whether nature communicates with us when we learn to pay attention Why some creative ideas arrive with an urgent need to be made The surprising role taking a shower plays in Pari’s creative problem-solving How the garden helps quiet and reset the mind Why nature reminds us that we belong; and that we are enough. Follow Where We Come Alive wherever you listen, and visit louisapeacock.com (https://www.louisapeacock.com) to join my monthly Studio Diaries newsletter for more reflections on art, nature and photography. -- Guest: Pari Azaami Instagram: ⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/fineanddandelion/)@pari.aazami (https://www.instagram.com/pari.aazami/) Website: ⁠https://www.pariaazami.co.uk/ (https://www.pariaazami.co.uk/) Produced and presented by: Louisa Peacock, fine art photographer from Whitstable, Kent. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisapeacockphoto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/louisapeacockphoto/) Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.louisapeacock.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://louisapeacock.com/) -- Royalty-free music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrii G⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/andriig-54059306/) Some royalty-free sound effects taken from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) -- nature, creativity, belonging, slow living, mindfulness, noticing, birdsong, gardens, artist interview, contemporary art, nature connection, wellbeing, stillness, inspiration, creative process, botanical art, silver birch, photography, mixed media, observation, presence, seasonal living, finding joy, calm, mental wellbeing, art and nature, creative inspiration, grounding, beauty in everyday life, Where We Come Alive, Pari Azaami

2. 

   2 Aug 2026

   The Land That Raised Me, with Dandy

   What if the landscapes we return to aren't just places we visit, but places that have quietly shaped us all along? In this episode of Where We Come Alive, I wander through Dane Valley Woods in Margate with artist, filmmaker and storyteller Dandy from Fine & Dandelion. Together we explore the hidden stories held within woodlands, the role of folklore and imagination, and how nature can offer belonging, healing and perspective in times of change. From childhood memories and magical thinking to disability, grief and the importance of staying connected to the more-than-human world, this is a thoughtful conversation about what the land can teach us when we're willing to slow down and listen. In this episode: • Why Dandy believes nature played as much of a role in raising her as the people around her. (We delve into Dandy's short film, The Land That Raised Me, which pays homage to the amount of love and nurture she received from her local woods as a child growing up.) • The surprising abundance hidden within Dane Valley Woods and why foraging became her gateway into a deeper relationship with nature. • How folklore, imagination and science can exist side by side, and why we've lost some of our sense of enchantment. • The powerful idea that landscapes hold memory just as much as homes, photographs and treasured objects. • Dandy's experience of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and how nature has become a source of resilience alongside conventional medicine. • What disability has taught her about grief and appreciating the changing relationship we have with the places we love. • The quiet wisdom the woods offer: that nothing stays the same, and that change can bring hope as well as uncertainty. Enjoying Where We Come Alive? If this episode resonates with you, I'd love it if you shared it with someone who might enjoy listening too. And don't forget to follow Where We Come Alive so you never miss an episode. -- Guest: Dandy Instagram: @fineanddandelion (https://www.instagram.com/fineanddandelion/) Website: https://www.fineanddandelion.co.uk/ (https://www.fineanddandelion.co.uk/) Produced and presented by: Louisa Peacock, fine art photographer from Whitstable, Kent. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisapeacockphoto⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/louisapeacockphoto/) Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.louisapeacock.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://louisapeacock.com/) -- Royalty-free music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrii G⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/andriig-54059306/) Some royalty-free sound effects taken from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) -- nature podcast, woodland walks, nature connection, slow living, creativity and nature, folklore, storytelling, British woodlands, Dane Valley Woods, Margate, Kent podcast, artist interview, Fine and Dandelion, Dandy, foraging, belonging, wellbeing, mindfulness, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, disability and nature, grief and healing, imagination, seasonal living, nature therapy, connection to place, rewilding, enchantment, environmental storytelling, creative inspiration, Where We Come Alive

3. 

   26 Jul 2026

   Where Wonder Grows, with Clare

   Clare Redman of Gingerly Green Flower Farm, on the art of flower farming, the changing seasons and finding wonder every day. What happens when you spend your days growing flowers? This week, I'm at Gingerly Green Flower Farm in Kent with its founder Clare Redman. As we wander through rows of blooms alive with birdsong and bees, Clare shares what it's taught her to live and work with the seasons, why flowers can never be rushed, and how years spent close to nature have deepened her sense of wonder. It's a gentle conversation about slowing down, paying attention, and finding joy in watching something grow. In this episode: Growing flowers in rhythm with the seasons Why flowers can't be rushed The changing beauty of the flower farm throughout the year Finding wonder in everyday moments Living and working closely with nature, especially the variety of birds - from red kites to yellowhammers - that live and swoop around the farm while she works Why growing flowers has changed the way Clare sees the world Clare's very convincing yellowhammer impression :) ------ Guest: Clare Redman, owner of Gingerly Green Flower Farm, a sustainable flower farm winning Best New Business in Kent, 2026. Instagram: ⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/kimoneilstudio/?hl=en)@gingerlygreenflowerfarm (https://www.instagram.com/gingerlygreenflowerfarm) Website: ⁠⁠https://www.gingerlygreenflowerfarm.co.uk/ (https://kimoneil.com/) Produced and presented by: Louisa Peacock, fine art photographer from Whitstable, Kent. Instagram: ⁠⁠@louisapeacockphoto⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/louisapeacockphoto/) Website: ⁠⁠https://www.louisapeacock.com⁠⁠ (https://louisapeacock.com/) -- Royalty-free music by ⁠⁠Andrii G⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/andriig-54059306/) Some royalty-free sound effects taken from ⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠ (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) -- Flower farming, flower farmer, British flowers, seasonal living, nature podcast, slow living, Gingerly Flower Farm, gardening, countryside, Kent, birdsong, nature connection, wellbeing, mindfulness, sustainability, creativity, wonder, living with the seasons, outdoor podcast, flowers, Where We Come Alive.

4. 

   19 Jul 2026

   The Places That Hold Us, with Maxine

   Maxine Russo, founder of Contemporary Kent Artists, on belonging, creativity, grief and finding community by the sea What if the places we return to again and again aren't just landscapes, but companions? In this episode of Where We Come Alive, I join Maxine Russo beneath the wide skies of Tankerton Slopes on the Kent coast. As sailing boats drift on the horizon and waves lap against the shore, we explore the places that shape us, hold us through life's biggest transitions and help us reconnect with who we are. For Maxine, this stretch of coastline is woven through some of the most significant moments of her life: a place of grief, love, reinvention and renewal. Following divorce, relocation and loss, it became somewhere she could rediscover herself and begin again. Together we talk about the role creativity plays in building community, why artists help us see the world differently, and what the sea can teach us about letting go of control. We also explore the story behind Contemporary Kent Artists, the thriving creative community Maxine founded to champion artists across the county. This is a conversation about belonging, not just to a place, but to yourself. In this episode: • Why Tankerton near Whitstable in Kent became a place of healing, reflection and renewal after divorce and loss • How the sea helps Maxine quiet self-doubt and gain perspective on life's challenges • The connection between creativity, community and feeling rooted in a place • How Contemporary Kent Artists grew from conversations overlooking the coast • What artists have taught Maxine about authenticity, trust and letting life unfold • Why nature can be such a powerful companion for mental wellbeing • The surprising parallels between looking at art and looking at the sea • How to find balance between life's worries and the things that bring us joy If you've ever had a place that feels like home, a landscape that helps you think more clearly, or a corner of the world that seems to hold your memories, this conversation will resonate deeply. It's a gentle reminder that creativity isn't always about making things, it can also be about connection, belonging and learning to trust where life is taking you. "Look at this landscape. It's been here hundreds of years, thousands of years, millions of years in one shape or other. It survived. So you will survive too." - Maxine Russo Enjoying Where We Come Alive? Follow the podcast and explore the rest of Season One, featuring conversations with artists, florists, gardeners, makers and storytellers in the outdoor places that help them feel most alive. 🌿🎙️✨ ------ Guest: Maxine Russo Instagram: ⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/bracken_and_bloom/)@contemporary_kent_artists (https://www.instagram.com/contemporary_kent_artists/) Website: Contemporary Kent Artists (https://www.contemporarykentartists.co.uk/) Produced and presented by: Louisa Peacock, fine art photographer from Whitstable, Kent. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@louisapeacockphoto⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/louisapeacockphoto/) Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.louisapeacock.com⁠⁠⁠ (https://louisapeacock.com/) -- Royalty-free music by ⁠⁠⁠Andrii G⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/andriig-54059306/) Some royalty-free sound effects taken from ⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) -- Nature podcast, creativity podcast, belonging, community, creative living, mindful living, Whitstable, Tankerton, Kent coast, Maxine Russo, Contemporary Kent Artists, coastal walks, personal growth, reinvention, life transitions, nature and wellbeing, creative community, sense of place, finding yourself, connection to nature.

5. 

   12 Jul 2026

   What the Flowers are Teaching Us, with Kate

   Kate Henshaw-Hughes on creativity, seasonality and finding beauty in the everyday Standing beside her little shepherd's hut (Bracken & Bloom) in the Kent countryside, surrounded by wildflower meadows, birdsong and rolling fields, independent florist Kate Henshaw-Hughes shares how flowers became far more than a creative outlet; they became a way of seeing the world. Together, we explore seasonality, sustainability, the beauty of fleeting moments and why slowing down might help us notice what's already blooming around us. In this episode: • Why Kate was always drawn back to the landscape she calls home • How a lockdown floristry course unexpectedly changed the direction of her life • What working with seasonal British flowers has taught her about patience, creativity and letting go of control • Why flowers are at their most beautiful when we allow them to belong to the season they're meant for • The surprising connection between floristry, community and bringing people together • Why taking off our shoes and reconnecting with the natural world can instantly ground us (you can even join us barefoot walking!) • What flowers might be trying to teach us that we're not fully listening to yet If you've ever found yourself longing to slow down, notice more and reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world, this conversation is for you. Enjoyed this episode? Explore the rest of the Where We Come Alive series, where I spend time outdoors with inspiring women in the places that mean the most to them—from canals and coastlines to flower farms and wild landscapes—discovering how nature shapes the way we live, create and feel most alive. 🌿🌸🎙️ ------ Guest: Kate Henshaw-Hughes Instagram: @⁠⁠bracken_and_bloom (https://www.instagram.com/bracken_and_bloom/) Facebook: ⁠⁠ (https://kimoneil.com/)Bracken & Bloom (https://www.facebook.com/brackenandbloomkent/?locale=en_GB&checkpoint_src=any) Produced and presented by: Louisa Peacock, fine art photographer from Whitstable, Kent. Instagram: ⁠⁠@louisapeacockphoto⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/louisapeacockphoto/) Website: ⁠⁠https://www.louisapeacock.com⁠⁠ (https://louisapeacock.com/) -- Royalty-free music by ⁠⁠Andrii G⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/andriig-54059306/) Some royalty-free sound effects taken from ⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠ (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) -- nature podcast, wildflowers podcast, mindful living, creativity and nature, wellbeing, slow living, outdoor podcast, nature connection, creativity, birdsong, braebourne, wildflowers, meadows, birdsong, , landscape, Kent, living seasonally, mindfulness, sheep, geese

6. 

   5 Jul 2026

   Walking through the Sea, with Kim

   Abstract and environmental painter Kim O'Neil on creativity, texture and listening to the landscape What happens when we stop trying to control the landscape and start listening to it instead? In this episode of Where We Come Alive, I join environmental artist Kim O'Neil on the shoreline at Seasalter, Kent. Together we wade through shallow water, get stuck in the mud, watch crabs scurry across the sand and discover how the sea has become both inspiration and collaborator in Kim's creative practice. As we walk, Kim shares why touching a surface can be more powerful than simply looking at it, how motherhood transformed the way she experiences the natural world, and why she trusts the landscape more than her own plans. This is a conversation about texture, creativity, imperfection and what happens when we allow nature to guide us rather than trying to shape everything ourselves. A walk through the sea that becomes a reflection on how to live. This is a conversation about texture, creativity, trust and the beauty of becoming part of the landscape rather than standing apart from it. In this episode: • Why the sea became the catalyst for a profound shift in Kim's artistic practice • How texture, touch and immersion shape the way she creates • Why she trusts the landscape more than her own plans • What nature can teach us about imperfection, uncertainty and change • How motherhood transformed the way she sees both art and the natural world ------ Guest: Kim O'Neil, artist mother, art tutor, curator and paint technologist. Instagram: ⁠@kimoneilstudio (https://www.instagram.com/kimoneilstudio/?hl=en) Website: ⁠https://kimoneil.com/ (https://kimoneil.com/) Produced and presented by: Louisa Peacock, fine art photographer from Whitstable, Kent. Instagram: ⁠@louisapeacockphoto⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/louisapeacockphoto/) Website: ⁠https://www.louisapeacock.com⁠ (https://louisapeacock.com/) -- Royalty-free music by ⁠Andrii G⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/andriig-54059306/) Some royalty-free sound effects taken from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠ (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) -- nature podcast, sea podcast, mindful living, creativity and nature, wellbeing, slow living, outdoor podcast, nature connection, creativity, birdsong, seasalter, sea, landscape, Kent, living seasonally, mindfulness, painting outdoors, painting in sea, textures

7. 

   28 Jun 2026

   Peace in the Heart of a City, with Chelvi

   Finding stillness, perspective and presence with Chelvi beside the Canterbury canal. When you think about the place where you feel most grounded, you might imagine a quiet beach, an ancient woodland or a mountain view. Chelvi Mailvaganan, a Buddhist meditation teacher, chose the heart of Canterbury. In this episode of Where We Come Alive, I join Chelvi for a walk beside the city's bustling canal. Surrounded by tourists, flowing water and everyday life, we explore why peace isn't always found in silence and how learning to be fully present can transform the way we experience the world around us. Along the way, Chelvi shares how meditation has helped her navigate life's challenges, why being amongst people makes her feel more connected rather than overwhelmed, and how perspective can soften even life's most difficult moments. Part way through our walk, Chelvi also invites us to pause for a gentle 90 second, guided meditation, offering listeners the chance to experience the calm we've been talking about rather than simply hearing about it. This is a conversation about presence, compassion, connection and discovering that perhaps the peace we're searching for has been within us all along. In this episode: Why Chelvi feels most alive in the heart of Canterbury Finding stillness in the middle of a busy city How meditation helps us respond rather than react Why connection with other people can be deeply grounding A guided 90 second meditation to experience during the episode The surprising relationship between nature, mindfulness and everyday life ------ Guest: Chelvi Mailvagan, Buddhist meditation practitioner Instagram: ⁠@chelvi_mailvaganan (https://www.instagram.com/chelvi_mailvaganan/) Website: ⁠https://full-life.co.uk/about (https://full-life.co.uk/about) Produced and presented by: Louisa Peacock, fine art photographer from Whitstable, Kent. Instagram: ⁠@louisapeacockphoto⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/louisapeacockphoto/) Website: ⁠https://www.louisapeacock.com⁠ (https://louisapeacock.com/) -- Royalty-free music by ⁠Andrii G⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/andriig-54059306/) Some royalty-free sound effects taken from ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠ (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) -- nature podcastgardening podcastmindful livingcreativity and naturegarden designwellbeingslow livingoutdoor podcastnature connectioncreativitybirdsonglandscapeKent gardensliving seasonallymindfulness

8. 

   21 Jun 2026

   The Art of Noticing, with Sarah

   What makes a place feel magical? In the first episode of Where We Come Alive, I join gardener and garden designer Sarah from The Garden Creative for a walk through the beautiful gardens of Mount Ephraim in Kent. Together we explore wild grasses, birdsong, scent, texture and atmosphere, and ask what it is about certain places that helps us slow down, reconnect and notice more deeply. Along the way, Sarah shares how she creates gardens designed not just to look beautiful, but to make us feel something — and why nature may be one of our greatest teachers when it comes to living well. In this episode: • Why Sarah is drawn to wild, naturalistic landscapes • How gardens can be designed around feeling, not just appearance • The role of scent, texture and atmosphere in shaping our experience • Why we may have forgotten how to notice the natural world • What gardens can teach us about slowing down • Creativity, intuition and designing from feeling rather than logic • Birdsong, grasses, insects and the small moments we often miss Recorded at Mount Ephraim Gardens, Kent. ------ Guest: Sarah Morgan, The Garden Creative Instagram: @thegardencreative (https://www.instagram.com/thegardencreate/) Website: https://thegardencreative.com/ (https://thegardencreative.com/) Produced and presented by: Louisa Peacock, fine art photographer from Whitstable, Kent. Instagram: @louisapeacockphoto (https://www.instagram.com/louisapeacockphoto/) Website: https://www.louisapeacock.com (https://louisapeacock.com/) -- Royalty-free music by Andrii G (https://pixabay.com/users/andriig-54059306/) Some royalty-free sound effects taken from Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) -- nature podcastgardening podcastmindful livingcreativity and naturegarden designwellbeingslow livingoutdoor podcastnature connectioncreativitybirdsonglandscapeKent gardensliving seasonallymindfulness

9. 

   13 Jun 2026

   Trailer: Where We Come Alive

   Put on your headphones and come for a walk. Each episode immerses you in a place that matters, inviting you to slow down, notice more, and reconnect with what makes you feel most alive. From coastlines and gardens to woodland paths and city canals, Where We Come Alive explores the places that matter to us the most. Join fine art photographer and host Louisa Peacock as she spends time outdoors with women whose lives and creativity are undeniably shaped by nature. Together we explore stories of connection, wonder and belonging. Come join us. Produced and presented by Louisa Peacock https://www.louisapeacock.com

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