Artists for Joy Merideth Hite Estevez

In today’s episode, I give you a sneak peek into the overarching structure of my new book, The Artist’s Joy, and share a bit about the meaning behind its central metaphor. I also chat with Rebe Huntman, author and multi-passionate artist, who shares her Artist’s Oath. 
 
Links:
The original Artist's Oath podcast
Pre-order Merideth’s book “The Artist’s Joy”
Connect with Rebe on IG
Pre-order Rebe’s book, “My Mother in Havana”
Join “The Artist’s Joy” Launch Team
 
Rebe quoted the following artists in her Artist’s Oath: Elizabeth Gilbert, Emily Dickinson, Rumi, Buckminster Fuller, Maira Kalman, Ocean Vuong, & Rachel Held Evans.

Today’s episode encourages us all to “mind the gap” between our dreams and reality, between the current state of a creative project and where we long for it to be.
Listen for encouragement to keep going despite all the gap's perils! 
See the first Call for Art submission created by Elmer Perry
Join “The Artist’s Joy” Launch Team
Citytransportinfo video of the London tube
BBC article about Oswald Laurence
 

Season 5 Premiere!  
What if inside every creative block is an invitation?
 
Today on the show: a story about what a chance traffic encounter taught me about responding to block.
 
Links:
The Instrument Is You Episode
Mental Health Resource Page
Book Launch Call for Art
Book Launch Team Sign-Up Form
Pre-Order The Artist's Joy
Submit your Sounds of Joy video to the show

SEASON 4 Finale! 
This openhearted, vulnerable conversation with author and knitter Sarah Bessey is the perfect way to tie a bow on Season 4 of Artists for Joy. 
In this interview, Merideth and Sarah discuss: 
The spiritual nature of creative practice The important difference between self-care and self-comfort Processing the grief of losing friend and fellow author Rachel Held Evans What Sarah does when she's creatively blocked  Merideth shares some of what she'll be doing during the upcoming podcast hiatus and how you can stay updated on what's new with Artists for Joy, so listen all the way to the end!
Buy Sarah’s new book, Field Notes for the Wilderness 
Connect with Sarah
Evolving Faith Conference
Book Merideth to speak
Become a paid subscriber on Patreon
Artists for Joy IG 
Artists for Joy Substack
 
 

Emily P. Freeman is a writer and spiritual space-maker. She is the author of six books, including the Wall Street Journal Bestseller "The Next Right Thing: A Simple Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions" and "How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away."
In this episode, Emily joins host Merideth Hite Estevez to discuss discernment, creativity, and joy. They talk about how to make every aspect of life creative, how to overcome people-pleasing (the answer will surprise you!), and the most valuable creative inspiration Emily's received lately. 
This episode is perfect for anyone looking to create a more soulful and intentional life. Whether you're struggling with decision fatigue, feeling stuck in your creative process, or simply want to learn more about how to live with more joy, Emily’s insights and advice are sure to be helpful.
How to Walk Into a Room (Emily’s newest book)
Emily’s Substack: The Soul Minimalist
The Artist’s Joy: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Embracing Imperfection, and Loving Your Creative by Merideth 

This week, Merideth offers a self-coaching exercise to help you create your path.
1. Name what’s on your mind before we begin: Is there a fork in the road you see coming around the bend? Is there a question you’ve been asking yourself about your creative practice or life that you want to explore with gentleness and grace?  Or take a cue from Emily P. Freeman, in her new book, "How to Walk Into a Room," and ask, "What are the primary rooms of my life right now?" Spend some time naming whatever comes up.
2. Choose one line of inquiry to explore in this creative reflection session. Write the question down on a sticky note or note card and put it somewhere you can see it while creating. 
3. Create in whatever medium sounds fun. You are not necessarily setting out to answer the question you’re holding; you are just creating and reflecting alongside this inquiry. Let your mind wander, and invite whatever thoughts that show up move through. Set a timer for half an hour or more if you can spare it. 
4. When you finish this session, look at the question again. What came up? Pretend your very best friend wrote that question. What would you like to tell that friend now? How did the creative process help you hold space for the uncertainties and complexities of your life? 
5. Email Merideth at hello@artistsforjoy.org or post your creation on IG and tag @artistsforjoy