Episode notes
Rachael has a craving that could bring about a big lifestyle change. She discusses with Lauren coming to a realization that she no longer feels at home in the environment she’s settled into— and the choice between staying the course or starting a new adventure. The hosts share how they have gained clarity, direction, and the courage to embrace the unknown in the quest to continually live creatively.
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Chaotic Creatives
Lauren Hom, Rachael Renae · Arts & Books · English
A show about embracing the chaos that comes from pursuing a creative life hosted by your friends Lauren Hom and Rachael Renae
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E38 · 13 Apr 2026 · 42 min
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E37 · 30 Mar 2026 · 38 min
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E36 · 16 Mar 2026 · 50 min
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E35 · 2 Mar 2026 · 44 min
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