35: Balancing Act: Juggling Family, Creativity, and Boundaries with Seth Schaeffer 05.31.24

NOTE: This week, Carrie is hosting the podcast as Emily is gone. But don’t fret! She’ll be back next week!On this week’s episode of Honestly, Dear Listener, I’m sitting down with none other than my husband, Seth Schaeffer. He’s an artist, songwriter, musician, filmmaker, director, and father to our two boys. First, we discuss how we attach our worth to our identity and what we do and make as well as how we make things both when we’re supposed to be good at it and when we’re not.Next, we dive deep into the chaotic world of maintaining a household as creatives. We touch on the perpetual juggling act between our work and domestic responsibilities, the significance of establishing healthy boundaries, and the necessity of giving ourselves grace. Seth talks about his own podcast, Behind the Act, interviews with other artists and inspired by the unfiltered conversations during his film projects.Join us as we unpack what we’ve learned in our nearly 20-year marriage; if you’ve ever felt the weight of expectations or the struggle of balancing a creative career with family life, this one’s for you.Where to find Seth:Website: behindtheact.comInstagram: @behindtheactYouTube: @behindtheactFacebook: @behindtheactTikTok: @behindtheactpodcastReferences: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, book by Elizabeth Gilbert