Ep.07: The Sacred and Mundane Across Life Stages w/ Megan Brady Moon

From the scooped out center of a cantaloupe to a bubblegum pink stack of hay in an Icelandic field, film photographer Megan Brady Moon’s work seeks out the sacred within the mundane. Through this exploratory conversation, Megan—who is based in Seattle— finds words for the ways in which photography was initially a place to mirror the intimate, solitary, and sometimes lonely experience of being single throughout her twenties and early thirties. Now married and a mother, Megan wonders at the ways in which her creative process is forever changed. Graciously, Megan however does NOT join in on the chorus of parents out there saying that you haven’t truly lived until you’re a parent. (And childless Carter adamantly agrees.) This episode provides a beautiful example of how the way we are asked to develop creatively is always the way we are asked to develop personally too, and vice versa...In this episode we also talk about…- the trip to a retirement community that inspired Megan’s first rolls of film- cultivating presence and the capacity to notice and respond- the calming quality to Megan’s photos- the art of mothering as a creative act in and of itself..Stay in touch with Megan Brady Moon!On Instagram: @megonfilm or https://www.instagram.com/megonfilmMegan’s website: mmbrady.com....This podcast is hosted by Carter Umhau--a therapist, artist, and writer who facilitates workshops and conversations at the intersection of healing and creativity. Beyond her own creative practice, this podcast, and her classes, Carter also works with clients one-on-one in creative mentorship and therapeutic coaching..Keep in touch with Carter and get a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast:Subscribe to the How To Be Alive newsletter: https://carterumhau.substack.com/Carter’s website: https://www.carterumhau.com/Get on the list to hear about Carter’s next classes and events: https://carterumhau.myflodesk.com/kwt3u8rfle...Original music by Aaron DavidsonEditing by Hans Anderson..DISCLAIMER: The opinions and views expressed in this episode and are not intended as mental health advice, nor as a replacement for therapy. Please seek mental health support if needed! Get full access to How to Be Alive at carterumhau.substack.com/subscribe