Join Nadia Ayliffe Robinson and Laura Purcell on the Creative Rumble podcast as they dive into an inspiring conversation with Tanya Maxwell, a soft tissue manual therapist and art and health specialist. Tanya shares her 22-year journey from Tasmania to the Northern Territory, combining natural therapies, remedial massage, art and theatre with her innovative contributions to healthcare and chronic health management in Australia.

Discover her impactful work as a clown doctor, therapeutic clowning in hospitals, and wider collaborations. Tanya discusses the importance of spaciousness and connection in creativity, her profound experiences traveling through Australia's deserts, and the unique woven art projects that helped her cope during tough times. Tanya also shares her insights on creating space for artistic expression, the therapeutic power of hands-on creativity, and the profound connection between health and art.

This episode is a journey of healing, community, and creative freedom that will leave you deeply moved and inspired.

00:00 Welcome to the Creative Rumble Podcast

00:14 Introducing Tanya Maxwell: A Journey of Healing and Creativity

02:15 Tanya's Recent Adventures and Storytelling

03:24 The Therapeutic Power of the Desert

07:06 Clowning and Community Work in Remote Areas

15:58 The Intersection of Soft Tissue Therapy and Clowning

20:31 Integrating Health and Art

21:21 The Journey of Self-Discovery

23:45 Therapeutic Weaving

27:47 The Healing Power of Creativity

31:47 Creating Space for Creativity

36:32 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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