Artists for Joy
Artists for Joy is a space for creative people to reconnect with that joy that made them want to be an artist in the first place. Join host Merideth Hite Estevez and special guests as they debunk the "tortured artist" stereotype and explore how the creative life can be sustainable...how being an artist needn't be a life of pain and turmoil...that we can choose joy. New episodes go live every Friday!
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3 ways to cultivate abundance in your life today: Enjoy what you have. Say out loud what you're grateful for and what delights you. Give more than you get. Believe in benevolence. Feed Life's algorithm and watch what happens. Support Artists for Joy on Patreon Subscribe to our email list
Where is the line between the power of positivity and foolish denial? How do we become more comfortable asking for more, hoping for more, believing there’s more? Merideth lets us in on some of her inner chatter this week as she launches a big project, and she'll answer a listener's question about the spiritual nature o
This week on the podcast, Merideth helps you choose your word(s) of the year. Grab your journal and earbuds and explore the prompts paired with meditative music to craft an intentional, creative year with joy. Reflect on 2023: looking through your phone at photos of the last year, ask yourself: what do I wish there had
What if all your feelings were welcome this season? This week on the podcast, Merideth offers a meditation on persistent joy, an invitation to a wholehearted holiday where grief + excitement or sorrow + joy can coexist. She'll share a story of when joy appeared in the most unlikely place and answer a listener's questio
Have you felt a spiritual stirring during a long walk or a workout? What connection do creativity and movement have? Why did so many famous artists throughout history take long walks in the afternoon? This week, Merideth explores how movement helps us connect to something larger than ourselves and invites us to pract
This week on the podcast Merideth offers 3 ways to thrive this month. "Gigmas," or the holiday creativity vortex that hits freelancers like a polar express, is upon us. Listen for things you can do to keep your head above water during "the most wonderful time of the year."