Onwards and Upwards

In this episode, Helen and Elizabeth explore the bittersweet subject of endings. Whether it's the final episode of a favourite TV show, the end of a relationship, or deciding whether to continue a project that no longer brings you joy, letting go can be difficult. Together they discuss why endings can feel so challenging, how periods of transition can create opportunities for growth, and the importance of embracing change as part of the creative process. Through personal reflections and creative examples, they explore how one chapter ending can become the beginning of another. In this episode: - Understanding the sunk cost fallacy - Navigating change with Bridges' Transitional Model - Creative becoming through life's transitions - How artists and collaborators approached endings - Collecting, curiosity, and autistic culture - Final reflections, lessons, and creative tips **Resources and Links** - Helen's graphic diary archive: https://arted.online/blog/diaries/ - Graphic diary template: https://arted.online/toolbox/resource-diary-template/ - The 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture: https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/the-10-pillars-revisited-episode - Bridges' Transitional Model overview: https://www.changequest.co.uk/resources/bridges-transition-model/ - Understanding the sunk cost fallacy: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how\the\sunk\cost\fallacy\can\drive\bad\decisions **Contact:** [creativebecomingpod@gmail.com](mailto:creativebecomingpod@gmail.com) **Support** If you are experiencing distress, please contact your GP or a relevant support service in your area. **Disclaimer** Creative Becoming is connected to Helen Shaddock's practice-based PhD, *"Welcome to My Messy World": A practice-based, messy auto-ethnographic artistic exploration into multimedia storytelling as an integral method towards creative becoming.* 🎨 Subscribe now to hear future episodes. 🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at AutisticCulturePlus.com 🌐 Learn more about the network at AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.