{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"the Henny Flynn podcast","title":"Boredom is the Mother of Creativity (S18E3)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2248,"description":"In this episode I explore the often-undervalued benefits of boredom - how allowing our minds to soften and wander makes space for curiosity, creativity and unexpected connections. I share stories from a week in London, a valuable lesson from my mum, thoughts from the tube, a surprising chat with an Uber driver, and why choosing boredom over distraction can be a simple experiment worth trying. This is a gentle invitation to be curious about being bored.REFERENCESHelping people change: Coaching with compassion for lifelong learning and growth by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten*****Would you love to find A piece of quiet?Every Wednesday, take a moment to pause and find A piece of quiet with this calming reflective practice and Flow Journaling prompt. A private podcast sent straight to you. Use the code PEACE for 20% off your first year.Immerse in The Heart of Change - a year-long programme of compassionate self-enquiryThere are just 2 spaces left for this beautiful, gentle, powerful journey. We begin 10 October 2025.Join the mailing listSign up to stay connected - I'd love to welcome you to our community! Sign-up here to receive everyday compassionTiny email reminders of self-love and presence, delivered (free) three times a week. See what’s onExplore free events and small group courses in a supportive space. Solo Retreats at Bach BrookRest, reflect and reconnect – fully supported in a place of deep natural beauty.Visit the libraryExplore tools for inner connection and compassionate growth. Books, Journaling Resources & Self-paced Courses Free 60-minute Discovery CallExplore whether working 1:1 with Henny could be what will most support you in taking your next steps.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/8XmYGzkmh8Boy41jD_hAySUGDTURQQCqP4F2ePYjLxQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNmYz/ZDlkYzQzNTRiYmZm/Yjg4Zjg5ZDkyOGJj/ZGZkNi5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}