The Real Is Always So Much More Beautiful Than a Perfected One

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I think a real is always so much more beautiful than a perfected one. The people whom we want to spend the least time with are those who have unacknowledged insecurity. And some people try so hard to hide that stuff, but it's actually what makes us connect with them and feel close to them. I would encourage everyone to break up with their inner critic for a short period of time.

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.