Raising a teen who loves the performing arts is a wild ride - from audition anticipation to exhausting rehearsal schedules to the adrenaline of tech week, all culminating in a whirlwind series of shows… If you know, you know!

This week’s episode in our Meet the Artists series is an interview with cohost Jennifer’s daughter. Now a high school freshman, Lucy shares with Gretchen and her mom how early exposure to the arts helped shape her aesthetic tastes. Some of her earliest memories include attending local performances of the Nutcracker ballet, traveling Broadway shows including Annie and The Sound of Music, and creating miniature performances at home with handmade clay figurines.

Although her first musical theater performance wasn’t until age nine, Lucy had a knack for captivating audiences since toddlerhood. Whether at family gatherings, homeschool functions, or cul-de-sac performances with the neighbors, the world has always been her stage.

As Lucy’s passion for performing grew, so did her awareness of the emotional complexities that come with it. How do you handle disappointment in casting decisions? What’s it like to hold personal excitement in one hand and a friend’s sadness and confusion in the other? Where is the intersection between theater and reality? Lucy opens up with listeners about her personal encounters with these scenarios and much more.

Whether you love being in the audience, backstage, or in the spotlight, this conversation levels the field with honesty, encouragement, and a healthy perspective on ideals and everyday life. Lucy’s childhood has been enriched by the undeniable spirit of community theater, and if you’re a parent and you’re wondering how to support the artistic pursuits of your children, she has words of wisdom for you. If you’re a young person who desires a life of performance and creativity, you'll feel encouraged to keep reaching for the stars! We hope you’ll find a moment to listen!

Show Notes: www.medicinemotherhood.com/blog/artists

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From physician to interior designer, this episode with our friend Dr. Kricia Palmer explores the purpose and power of creativity in every season of life.

Our conversation traces the intersection of personality, creative gifts, professional ambition, personal healing, and the evolving stages of family life.

Parents will find particular encouragement as Kricia reflects on how playfulness and a spirit of fun became essential ingredients in nurturing creativity within her children. She also shares the deeply personal story of how a complex medical diagnosis for one of her children prompted her to reconsider her path as a physician and ultimately reshaped her professional endeavors.

No matter your creative preferences or stage of life, this conversation will move you and remind you that artistic expression can be enjoyed by the masses, but it can also bring quiet healing to the one who creates. We hope you’ll find a moment to listen.

Show Notes: www.medicinemotherhood.com/blog/artists

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If you’ve ever been curious about the inner workings of a young artist’s mind, this episode is for you. Meet our friend Simon Wood, who shares some of his earliest childhood memories as an artist and musician, and how those experiences have shaped who he is and what he hopes to pursue in the future.

This would also be a great episode to share with young people in your home. Simon offers practical, relatable experiences and advice for artists who may be hindered by fear of failure or making mistakes. Interestingly, his perspective on mistakes applies not only to the arts but to all areas of life.

While Simon is an accomplished drummer, pianist, guitarist, and saxophonist, his favorite instrument is vocals. He recently won a songwriting contest through Lipscomb University and shares the process of writing that particular song in this episode.

We hope you’ll find a moment to listen and be equipped, encouraged, and inspired in your pursuit of creativity and beauty.

Show Notes: www.medicinemotherhood.com/blog/artists

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