S1E1: Welcome to Dear Balladeer! In this inaugural episode of Dear Balladeer myself (Sadie Gustafson-Zook) and Eliza Edens discuss a letter about creative dry spells and grief. This episode features Eliza's song "Julia"! Follow Eliza on instagram, buy their music, and learn more at their website!

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Other references:

• The Slow Down Podcast with Ada Limón (daily poetry moments)
• Getting to Center by Marlee Grace (focusing on yourself during transition)
• All There Is podcast with Anderson Cooper (around grief)
• The Artist’s Way by Juila Cameron (rekindling creativity)