#109 Merideth Hite Estevez [Overcoming Anxiety with Creativity]

Did you know you can use creativity to access joy? Would you call yourself an artist? I wouldn't have said that about myself. But my guest, says we're all artists, and that by being creative we're reminded "of the goodness and the peace, and the purity with which God created us." I'm talking with Merideth Hite Estevez, formally trained oboist and creator of Artists for Joy, about how making something you care about can connect you with God and ease your anxiety. You'll hear us talk about… Merideth's story of perfectionism, anxiety and burnout Creative practices to release anxiety and access joy How creativity intersects with our faith Ideas for creative practices you can try Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez is a spiritual space-maker for artists as an oboist, writer, coach, and educator. Her podcast Artists for Joy was an Award of Excellence Winner in the 2022 Communicator Awards and is in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide. She has served thousands of artists in communal creative recovery with her popular support groups around Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way and serves artists of all disciplines through her writings, workshops, and one-to-one coaching services. She holds degrees in oboe from The Juilliard School and Yale University and is a Certified Start with Heart Facilitator through Graydin.   CONNECT WITH MERIDETH Instagram | Facebook | Website   GET ALL THE SHOW NOTES   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR Hide and Seek Scriptures Get 15% off your first order with promo code: GTL15