Author talks about finding yourself as youre have a big piece of your identity taken away. Describes how she tried to heal her voice by going on vocal rest in national park. Says that being in the story is the most interesting part, and all we can hope for is resilience when challenges arise.
What would happen if the thing that defined you disappeared overnight? Whether it’s our job, our abilities, or output—many of us meld our identities with the things we do, and often forget who we are in the process. Greta Morgan is a writer and musician whose musical projects include Vampire Weekend, Springtime Carnivore, and Gold Motel. In 2020, Greta was diagnosed with a disorder that completely changed her ability to sing. In this episode, she shares what her vocal loss and recovery taught her about her inner voice, and how we might find our voice and resilience in both art and the creative process.