In this soul-expanding episode, I sit down with artist, composer, writer, and TEDx speaker Gregg Stewart to explore creativity as both a path of healing and a lifelong act of becoming. From music to novels, parenting to presence, Gregg invites us to step into our creative selves with curiosity, compassion, and the audacity to do it anyway.

We talk about the emotional labor of sharing your truth on a TEDx stage, the fear and joy of co-parenting, and the inner transformation that comes with giving yourself permission to create. Gregg's wisdom is both practical and poetic, and this conversation is a love letter to creative expression in all its forms.

You’ll also hear about:

• (01:55) The magic of sharing the TEDx stage and how Gregg ended up the “wild card”
• (06:00) Gregg’s journey through music, writing, film, and his upcoming novella
• (10:10) Creativity as a form of subconscious processing and personal truth-telling
• (13:45) The deeper value of creativity beyond capitalism and performance
• (17:05) Why you don’t need to be a professional to benefit from a creative life
• (22:30) How fear and curiosity helped Gregg stay connected to his daughter after divorce
• (29:20) The radical parenting lesson of meeting your child brand new each time
• (34:00) Creative expression as an antidote to self-judgment
• (37:40) Letting go of childhood wounds around singing, art, and voice
• (41:25) Reclaiming joy in creativity after years of disconnection
• (45:50) The power of community, reflection, and staying open to being surprised
• (50:10) Why presence, not polish, is the soul of all creative work
• (54:20) How art helps us mother ourselves and meet the moment with heart

Gregg's philosophy reminds us that creativity is not about perfection - it’s about presence, honesty, and the willingness to show up for ourselves and each other.

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• Watch his TEDXTalk

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