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Creative Coffee

Emma Gannon
Substack
Creativity
Emma Gannon
Burnout
Writing
Creative Burnout
Cooking
Memoir
Book Tour
Mental Health
Digital Media
Solo Dining
Elizabeth Gilbert
Gardening
Community Building
Creative Processes
Em and Friends
Legacy
Self-Care
Podcasting

Author Emma Gannon chats to guests about living a creative life over a coffee. thehyphen.substack.com

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Latest Episodes

I went on Freya Bromley’s new podcast called Character Study and she asked me to read a favourite passage from my new book A Creative Compass which launches officially into the world on June 25th 2026. She is kindly letting me share this passage with... more

One of the joys of my creative life is knowing other creative women, and growing alongside them. I’d followed Lydia Pang’s work for years before we finally met in person in 2019—back when she was creative director at Refinery29, about to move to Port... more

Amy Suto’s book Write for Money and Power has an arresting cover. It’s bold. It’s not messing around. It asks: can you be an artist — and want money and power? Inside a system that doesn’t often grant artists much power? How many of us have been sold... more

After reading Kathy Slack’s Rough Patch: How a Year in the Garden Brought Me Back to Life, I immediately wanted to speak with her. I had a feeling we’d have a good conversation, not least because her book shares so many themes with my own, A Year of ... more

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Recent Guests

Kathy Slack
Author of 'Rough Patch: How a Year in the Garden Brought Me Back to Life'
Episode: What happens when you spend a fallow year underground?
Elizabeth Gilbert
Author known for her bestselling memoirs and novels.
Episode: Why do we write memoir? (with Elizabeth Gilbert)
Leyla Kazim
Food writer and presenter known for A Day Well Spent on Substack
Episode: How do you create everyday joy?
Haley Nahman
Writer of the Substack Maybe Baby and former editor at Man Repeller
Substack
Episode: Can a newsletter be a full-time job?
Emily McDowell
Writer and illustrator known for her viral greeting cards and founder of Em and Friends
Em and Friends
Episode: How do you know when to quit?
Lucy Jones
Writer on culture, science, and nature, author of 'Matrescence'
Episode: How do we embrace childlike wonder?
Jennifer Romolini
Author and co-host of the podcast Everything is Fine, she writes about work, ambition, and life over 50.
Extended Scenes (Substack)
Episode: What's an 'ambition monster'?
Farrah Storr
Award-winning magazine editor and writer, recognized for her work in the media and contributions to social mobility.
Substack, formerly editor in chief of Elle and Cosmopolitan
Episode: Do you need a writer 'brand'?

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Emma Gannon
Author and Host, who engages in discussions about creative living and personal stories.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • I love Emma Gannon

    I was so thrilled to see that a new episode of this sweet, gentle, comforting, interesting, thoughtful, heartfelt podcast had dropped (the conversation with the author of “Rough Patch”). It did not disappoint. Like sitting with two friends. And getting a hug from them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eabk718
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the chilled vibe of these episodes

    I so enjoyed listening to Emma and Farrah natter about work, friendship, joy and Farrah’s garden! Yes to more women getting in their gardens- it really is the key to quieter minds, lower stress levels and the antidote to burnout 🌱 💓

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adventures with Flowers
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Woohoo

    it’s live!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    em_gan
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Many enjoy the focus on self-care and creativity, especially in relation to overcoming challenges such as burnout.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and relatable discussions, particularly highlighting the supportive atmosphere created by the host's conversational style.

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#236
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#230
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A food memoir about ambition, burnout and ugly feelings
Q: Can you explain the idea of slow, deliberate craft versus fast, iterative output in creative work?
Both modes have value: slow, deliberate craft deepens meaning and quality, while fast, iterative output allows experimentation and momentum. The key is choosing the right pace for the moment and allowing space for both accumulation and release in the creative cycle.
A food memoir about ambition, burnout and ugly feelings
Q: What was it like to write about your family with real names, and how did you navigate boundaries?
The process was deeply challenging and emotional. Working with family required honesty and care; initial versions risked idealizing them, but revision brought more honesty and friction, which ultimately strengthened the work and brought the writer closer to her family.
A food memoir about ambition, burnout and ugly feelings
Q: How did the book's structure and the use of food as memory help you communicate difficult experiences?
Food as memory provided a tangible, sensory anchor that allowed intimate stories to feel universal. The meals and rituals became symbols for love, care, and cultural identity, helping readers sit with uncomfortable truths in a accessible way.
A food memoir about ambition, burnout and ugly feelings
Q: Talk openly about how ambition derailed your personal life and how you learned to make room for other important relationships.
Ambition was often intertwined with self-advancement, but over time there was a conscious shift to nurture the marriage and family while still pursuing creative goals. The approach changed from a single-minded drive to a more integrated, collaborative path where partners grow together and space is made for both individuals to evolve.
What happens when you spend a fallow year underground?
Q: Do you ever feel like people want a narrative from you of like, and now everything's fixed?
Yes, I think it's really disingenuous to say that, because for me, it's not.

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Conversations center around living creatively, with topics spanning mental health, self-care, and the challenges of balancing personal fulfillment with societal expectations. Noteworthy discussions include experiences of overcoming burnout, the therapeutic nature of gardening and cooking, and the intricacies involved in writing memoirs and content creation. The guests frequently share personal anecdotes, offering listeners relatable insights on creativity's role in recovery and self-exploration. This approach fosters a supportive environment that encourages sharing stories and embracing one's individuality within the creative process.

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