Honestly, Dear Listener

Honestly, Dear Listener
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Honestly, Dear Listener

Being a creative person is tough.  We want to make cool things, but then life hits us with insecurity, rejection, schedules, etc. How do we push past all the noise and make the things that light us up?  Welcome, Dear Listener, to a space where it's okay to ask questions and dive deep into the world of fear, creativity, and the roadblocks that get in the way of us busting forth with creativity energy. We're a couple of weirdos who want to talk about the hard things with you, so welcome to our living room--pull up a chair, cover up with a cozy blanket, and let's get started.  Honestly, Dear Listener is a weekly podcast hosted by Emily Hatch and Carrie Schaeffer.

  1. 73: The Art of Reinvention: Because Artists Get Unlimited Costume Changes 02.21.25

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    73: The Art of Reinvention: Because Artists Get Unlimited Costume Changes 02.21.25

    Who says artists have to pick one identity and stick to it forever? Creativity is about curiosity, exploration, and—let’s be honest—trying on new looks like an unhinged fashion season. In this episode, we’re talking about reinvention—not as a brand strategy, but as an artist’s natural evolution. Your creative identity isn’t a fixed logo—it’s a closet full of possibilities. Some seasons, you’re all about red bows and high-waisted belts; next season, maybe it’s neon crocs and mismatched socks. The point? You get to change. So, let’s embrace the freedom to evolve and celebrate the endless costume changes that come with making art. References: Beyonce Wins Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammys “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles Lizzo Declares a New Era Follow Us on Spotify! Please Consider Giving Us 5 Stars on Apple Podcast TIMECODES: 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Artists as Brands 6:03 - How do we know ourselves without having experimented with ourselves? 7:40 - Artist’s have to have freedom 8:02 - Reinvention as fashion seasons 20:41 - Art is playing dress-up Check out our episodes about spiritual deconstruction/fundamentalism: 21: How Fundamentalism STILL Affects How We Create PART 1 02.09.24 22: How Fundamentalism STILL Affects How We Create PART 2 02.16.24 59: Fundamentalism, Mental Health, and Creativity 11.15.24 64: Panic, Prayer, and Prozac: Our Mental Health Adventures! Part 1 12.20.24 65: Panic, Prayer, and Prozac: Our Mental Health Adventures! Part 2 12.27.24

    30 min

  2. FEB 14

    72: We're All Biased--Now What? 02.14.25

    In this episode of Honestly, Dear Listener, we dive into the uncomfortable but necessary conversation about bias—the ones we know we have and the ones we don’t always notice. Carrie shares a personal story about confronting her own snap judgments in a dive bar, and we explore how biases show up in politics, social media, and everyday interactions. No matter what side of the aisle we’re on, at the core, most of us want the same things—we just disagree on how to get there. So how do we recognize when we’re dehumanizing others? How can we create space for grace, empathy, and self-awareness? Let’s talk about it.

    43 min
  3. 71: Art as Resistance with Olivia K 02.07.25

    FEB 7

    71: Art as Resistance with Olivia K 02.07.25

    In this episode of Honestly, Dear Listener, we sit down with Olivia K of Olivia K & the Parkers of Brooklyn, NY, to explore the power of art as resistance. We discuss how artists can be activists by using their craft as an act of rebellion and inclusion, carving out their place in the movement toward equality. Olivia shares insights on balancing artistic passion with self-care, reminding us that burnout helps no one. True, sustainable activism starts with taking care of our mental and phy...

    53 min
  4. 70: Oops, I Messed Up…What Now? 01.31.25

    JAN 31

    70: Oops, I Messed Up…What Now? 01.31.25

    Today on Honestly, Dear Listener, we dive into a candid performance story from Emily’s gig at a renowned bar where she faced two stage disasters but managed to turn it around with a fresh mindset. Plus, Emily shares why you should always irrigate your sinuses with distilled water. Tune in for the this week's chat about performance, health, and the art of consistency—even when things don’t go as planned.References:GO SEE EMILY PERFORM LIVE! GET TICKETS HERE!The Bitter End - classic New York Ci...

    19 min
  5. 69: No Bad Ideas: A Guide to Creative Collaboration 01.24.25

    JAN 24

    69: No Bad Ideas: A Guide to Creative Collaboration 01.24.25

    In this episode of Honestly, Dear Listener, we dive into the magic of creative collaboration and how making art with others can be an act of rebellion and resistance. With over 30 years of creating together, we share insights on what makes a great artistic partnership: trust, filling in each other’s gaps, and finding that creative flow. This week, we filmed a music video to Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic,” complete with middle school choreography—a joyful reclaiming of the secular music we wer...

    39 min
  6. 68: Deconstructing Devotions: the Magic of Me Time 01.17.25

    JAN 17

    68: Deconstructing Devotions: the Magic of Me Time 01.17.25

    In this episode of Honestly, Dear Listener, we’re talking about the magic of making time for ourselves and how vital it is to nurture that connection. From our evangelical days of “doing devotions” to discovering sacredness in meditation, mindfulness, and even tarot, we reflect on how these practices—though seemingly worlds apart—both invite us to pause and connect with something deeper. Carrie shares about a recent therapy mishap involving jammies, donuts, and an accidental business m...

    45 min

  7. JAN 10

    67: Rewind & Reset: What We're Making Now 01.10.25

    This week on the podcast, we're getting specific about what we’re creating. Every quarter, we want to do update episodes like this to revisit what we’ve made in the past three months (what worked, what didn’t, and to celebrate our forward movement) and also to set goals for what we want to accomplish in the next quarter. So today, we’re talking about Quarter 4 of 2024 (the “rewind” part) and Quarter 1 of 2025 (the “reset” part). We hope you’ll follow along with and do your own Rewind and Rese...

    32 min

  8. JAN 3

    66: New Year's Intentions vs. Resolutions 01.03.25

    Happy New Year, dearest and darlingest Listener!This week on the podcast, we're talking about the difference between New Year's resolutions versus intentions. We're also talking about Emily's intentions and how we can expect the resistance (aka: embracing the suckage). We're also talking about how we can set realistic expectations for ourselves, how to stop overthinking and start doing, and how we can afford to let ourselves get a little weirder in the coming new year. Let's let the magic int...

    36 min
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Being a creative person is tough.  We want to make cool things, but then life hits us with insecurity, rejection, schedules, etc. How do we push past all the noise and make the things that light us up?  Welcome, Dear Listener, to a space where it's okay to ask questions and dive deep into the world of fear, creativity, and the roadblocks that get in the way of us busting forth with creativity energy. We're a couple of weirdos who want to talk about the hard things with you, so welcome to our living room--pull up a chair, cover up with a cozy blanket, and let's get started.  Honestly, Dear Listener is a weekly podcast hosted by Emily Hatch and Carrie Schaeffer.

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  • Creator
    Honestly, Dear Listener
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    86
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    Explicit
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    © Honestly, Dear Listener
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