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More than a hobby or a hustle, creativity can be a deeply resonant spiritual practice that connects us to ourselves, to each other, and to the sacred. If you're stuck or uninspired or if you're curious about how the creative life might bring you deep satisfaction, healing, and even joy, pull up a chair. Juilliard-trained oboist, author, and coach Merideth Hite Estevez helps the self-proclaimed artist and the creatively curious discover (or recover) the joy of making. New episodes go live every Friday!
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Kutter and Merideth explore what fear has to teach us about creative courage, plus the root of the word amateur (from the Latin for love) and why protecting spaces to create just for the joy of it—outside of commercial pressure—is essential for every artist. They reflect on our shared experiences in the academic world, the current pivot point facing the humanities, and why learning deep thinking is a life-changing foundation for creative work. Why algorithm-generated content falls flat compar...
The long-awaited Season 6 finale of Artists for Joy! In this episode, I share my fall roundup of what’s bringing me joy this fall, from breaking made-up rules and hair product discoveries to daily writing practices and big news about the future of the podcast. What’s Bringing Joy This Fall: Oribe Supershine Smoothing Wax Stick: A quick fix for calming flyaways on the go. Find it here: https://link.amazon/B00amokr0Just Ingredients Protein Powder: Simple ingredients that are gentle on the stoma...
Today on the podcast, a quick peek behind the door… Art's Open Door, my new show, which launches tomorrow! To celebrate, I'm dropping a short sample of Episode 1 right here today. (I'm giving you about half of the full-length episode!) Take a listen to this short preview, and get ready for the full episode tomorrow. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Substack I'd love to hear your thoughts on the new vibes. Head over to artsopendoor.com to comment on the episod...
Well, hello friends! I'm back from a summer hiatus with our quarterly roundup episode. I'm reflecting on our whirlwind summer book tour, unexpected moments of joy, and the big and small things making my life richer right now. For all the photos and links mentioned, plus a full read-along version of today's show, click here to read on Substack. Other Resources Mentioned: Join our updated Patreon Community Join us live or watch the replay of the CRAFT Goals Workshop Listen to the Ar...
Today on the podcast, I welcome author Sarah Westfall, a writer, perpetual question-asker, and contemplative at heart. Her work explores communal life, the intersection of faith, belonging, and, as she says, "being a human person." Sarah and I talk about belonging, creativity, and the courage it takes to show up as your true self. Sarah shares her journey of moving from the broad, often noisy online space into the "smaller circles" of deep, local community. We discuss what ...
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