Honestly, Dear Listener
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94: Straight Out the Vag: Our Inner Child
94: Straight Out the Vag: Our Inner Child
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- 94: Straight Out the Vag: Our Inner Child · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 94A lot of us didn’t get what we needed as kids, so we adapted—squeezed ourselves into shapes that kept us safe. As adults, our nervous systems still remember those shapes. This…
- 93: "The Inside Girl" by Carrie King (Schaeffer) 10.25.25 · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 93Carrie tried smoking grass at 14. It's not what you think. It didn't go well. Today, we’re doing something a little different: Carrie is sharing a finished thing—a non-fiction…
- 92: Play & Rest & Why They're Not Stupid 10.03.25 · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 92This week on the show, we talk about play and rest and how they’re kind of important parts to our creative practice. We talk about giving our minds a rest and letting our bodies…
- 91: Rewind (Q3) & Reset (Q4): Writing, Grief, and What's Next 09.19.25 · 35 min · Season 4 Episode 91In this Rewind & Reset episode, we look back at Quarter 3—Carrie stepping into her writing and performance dreams, and Emily navigating grief while still creating music and…
- 90: God's Glory or Ours?: Reclaiming the Joy of Performance Part 2 with Melissa V. Cartwright 09.05.25 · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 90NOTE: This is part 2 of our two-part series talking with Singer/Songwriter Melissa V. Cartwright. If you haven’t already, go back and listen to part 1 and then come back here for…
- 89: God's Glory or Ours?: Reclaiming the Joy of Performance Part 1 with Melissa V. Cartwright 08.22.25 · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 85Have you ever felt guilty for enjoying the spotlight? This week we talk with singer, songwriter, and voice coach Melissa V. Cartwright about what it means to grow up evangelical…
- 88: When Expectations Die With Them 08.08.25 · 47 min · Season 4 Episode 88Hey, Dear Listener, A quick heads- up before we begin: Today's episode involves the death of a parent. If you're navigating any kind of loss--whether someone is truly gone or…
- 87: The Creative Pivot: When Comfort Stops Being Comfortable with Trishawna Quincy 07.25.25 · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 83What happens when the work that once gave you life starts to feel like a cage? In this episode, we talk with designer, teacher, entrepreneur, (and Carrie’s former sewing program…
- 86: I Didn’t Do Any of My Sh*t This Week: A Goal-Setting Confessional 07.11.25 · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 86This week, we were supposed to record an episode about a totally different topic—but then real life (and a weed whacker) happened. So instead, Carrie and Emily get honest about…
- 85: The Tender Artist's Goal Toolkit: Building Habits without Crushing Your Soul with Allie Moss 06.27.25 · 1 h 1 min · Season 4 Episode 85If you’re an artist with big dreams and a limited amount of energy (hello, real life), this episode is for you. We’re joined by singer/songwriter, vocal coach, and…
- 84: Money Wounds: Why Does Money+Art Feel Gross? 06.13.25 · 46 min · Season 4 Episode 84Money—just the word can trigger a storm of guilt, shame, confusion, or scarcity. In this episode, we crack open our complicated histories with cash: growing up with little, being…
- 83: We're Not Tide Pods: On Finding Our Creative Identity with Lizzy McAvoy 05.30.25 · 55 min · Season 4 Episode 83Have you ever felt like everyone around you seems to have a creative identity—but you’re just… a bunch of puzzle pieces that don’t fit into any one box? Maybe you’re…
- 82: Envy & Jealousy – Who’s Comparing? (We Are!) Part 2 05.16.25 · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 82LISTEN TO PART 1 HERE (then come back and listen to part 2) You’re vibing at an art show. Then it hits you: someone else already made the thing you wish you’d made. Suddenly…
- 81: Envy & Jealousy – Who’s Comparing? (We Are!) Part 1 05.02.25 · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 81You’re vibing at an art show. Then it hits you: someone else already made the thing you wish you’d made. Suddenly, your joy nose-dives into insecurity. Welcome to the complex…
- 80: Let the Bodies Keep the Score 04.18.25 · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 80This week on Honestly, Dear Listener, we’re talking about bodies—how we ignore them, how they yell at us when we do, and what it actually means to be embodied (especially for…
- 79: Rewind & Reset: When the Suck Fights Back - Q2 Goals 04.04.25 · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 79📣 Big Fat Announcement! 📣 Starting Friday, April 18, Honestly, Dear Listener will be moving to a bi-weekly release schedule—that’s every other Friday instead of every single one…
- 78: From the Archive: How the Patriarchy Hurts Artists with Rachel Darden (Originally aired 01.26.24) · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 78Today on Honestly, Dear Listener, we are unpacking what the heck “the patriarchy” even means, how it hurts artists, and what YOU can do to dismantle it. Joining us today is…
- 77: From the Vault: Can We Motivate Ourselves without Kicking Our Own Butts? with Amber Mogg Cathey (Originally aired 10.04.24) · 48 min · Season 4 Episode 77We’re diving into our vault and pulling out episodes we want to make sure you don’t miss! Here’s a gem from October 2024 talking with our friend, Amber Mogg Cathey of Evolve…
- 76: From Christian Cubicles to Cosmic Manifestation: Asking for More than Permission 03.14.25 · 48 min · Season 4 Episode 76Ever been stuck in a tiny cubicle, staring at a fluorescent light, memorizing alternative history while yearning for human connection? Welcome to our private Christian school…
- 75: "Love Yourself, Asshole" and Other Mysteries 03.07.25 · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 75Ever feel like the world is on fire, your creative energy is on life support, and the certainty you once clung to—faith, government, the idea that adults know what they’re…
