Creativity is more than art—it’s self-expression, power, and even activism. In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Deirdre Murphy, a multidisciplinary artist who weaves music, theater, movement, and storytelling into thought-provoking performances. We talk about the role of creative freedom, how nature and culture shape artistic expression, and why trusting your voice is an act of courage. This conversation is a powerful reminder that art can challenge, inspire, and connect us all.
Topics Covered:

• How Deirdre blends music, dance, theater, and activism in her work.
• The role of nature and culture in shaping creative expression.
• The balance between spontaneity and structure in the creative process.
• Why creative expression is a birthright, not just a talent.
• How fear and vulnerability play a role in sharing art with the world.
• The inspiration behind Capitalism: The Musical and art as social commentary.
• The power of trusting your voice and creative instincts.
• How to make space for play and discovery in creative work.

Here are some actions you can take whether you have 5 minutes or 50:

• If you have 5 minutes, I found a cool organization called Rock and Art, with a great article on creative expression and reimagining self-care.
  • https://www.rockandart.org/mental-health-and-creative-expression-self-care/
• If you have 50 minutes, I have an episode of the podcast Find Creative Expression with host Sara Crawford called “Art is the only place we can be our genuine selves”.
  • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-is-the-only-place-we-can-be-our-genuine-selves/id1524849246?i=1000513531720

Connect with Deirdre!
Website: https://deirdremurphy.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deirdremurphymusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deirdre.murphy/

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