artists — Episodes

171 - Creativity, Recovering from Burnout, & Joy-Based Education (feat. Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez)

To kick off season 8, we’re joined by Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez. Dr. Estevez talks to us about using creativity to reconnect with spirituality, recovering from burnout, and why inspiration should replace shame as the basis of education. Dr. Estevez is a professional oboist, founder of The Artists Joy, and author of The Artist's Joy: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Embracing Imperfection, and Loving Your Creative Life.

Main EpisodesRobert VoreSeptember 25, 2023creativity, creative, burnout, shame, art, artists, Merideth Hite Estevez, Dr. Merideth Hite EstevezComment

Bonus! "Witness" by Morgan Harper Nichols

Morgan Harper Nichols reading her poem “Witness.” This clip is from our recent episode, 158 - Peace as a Practice (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols).

Main EpisodesRobert VoreMay 18, 2022Morgan Harper Nichols, poetry, peace, artists, bonusComment

90 - Small Beginnings, Other People's Stories, & Being Made to Make (feat. Morgan Harper Nichols)

This week, artist and internet phenomenon Morgan Harper Nichols stops by the show. We talk about small beginnings, finding inspiration in the day-to-day, hearing other people’s stories, creativity, and how her artwork reflects faith & mental health. Morgan also shares with us some brand-new poems from her new book All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about freedom and structure in daily rhythms.