In this inaugural episode of the newly minted Faithfully Creative Podcast, Matt has a conversation with Merideth Hite Estevez. She is a Juilliard-trained oboist, Doctor of Musical Arts, author, coach, and speaker who helps self-identified artists and the creatively curious recover the joy of making. Merideth is host of the Artists for Joy podcast and author of The Artist’s Joy: a guide to Getting Unstuck, embracing imperfection, and loving your creative life.
We talk about:
Her journey from experiencing burnout as a musician and academic to supporting artists in rediscovering joy in creativity.
Creativity as a spiritual practice, and what it might mean to reframe creative practice as “devotion.”
Having a portfolio life and making room for regular creativity even when you are busy.
What a writing coach or creative coach does.
Resources / Books Mentioned
Merideth’s website, where you can find her podcast “Artists for Joy” and details about her excellent book.
Ann Kroeker’s website (Ann was Merideth’s writing coach)
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
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