Summary
In Episode 54 of Stories Sustain Us, host Steven Schauer has a heartfelt and deeply inspiring conversation with Broadway star, author, producer, and podcast host Meredith Patterson. From dancing in her childhood living room to starring on Broadway, Meredith shares the highs and lows of her remarkable journey, and she opens up about her early ambitions, professional triumphs, and personal struggles. She shares how those difficult years became the catalyst for transformation, sparking a powerful journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal empowerment.
Now living in Montana with her family and producing her own show, The Meredith Patterson Podcast, Meredith talks about the importance of self-care, therapy, mental health awareness, and radical acceptance. Meredith and Steven explore how self-compassion and curiosity can be game-changers in a society often driven by perfectionism, comparison, anxiety, and burnout. This episode is a powerful reminder that rewiring our minds for gratitude and love is not only possible—it’s necessary!
About the Guest
Meredith Patterson is a Broadway actress, singer, dancer, writer, producer, holistic & mindset coach, and keynote speaker whose career spans Broadway, television, film, and beyond. Recognized as a true triple-threat performer, she has been praised by critics as “exquisite,” possessing a “lit-from-within radiance” as a dancer and a “rich, glowing voice” that captivates audiences. Whether starring on Broadway, appearing on network television, recording jazz music, writing her memoirs, or hosting her own podcast, Patterson’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and unwavering passion for storytelling.
Show Notes
Website: https://meredithpatterson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithPattersonActress
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merpatterson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-patterson/
Takeaways
•Grit, Gratitude, and Growth: Meredith’s early struggles in New York taught her the value of resilience and staying focused on her dreams.
•Self-Worth Beyond Success: A powerful message that personal value is not tied to fame, awards, or career milestones.
•The Power of Exfoliation: She reframes her hardest years (divorce, bankruptcy, loss) as a metaphorical "exfoliation" of the old layers that no longer served her.
•Manifestation in Action: Meredith shares how visualizing her ideal life partner helped her meet and marry her husband.
•Mental Health and Self-Care: Therapy, mindfulness, daily gratitude, and self-compassion practices became the foundation for her healing.
•Curiosity as a Gateway: Whether it’s being "sober curious" or "gratitude curious," Meredith advocates for openness and exploration in personal development.
•Ripple Effect of Compassion: Choosing love, even in the face of hate or division, has the power to transform the world around us.
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