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Lindsay Lou on rebuilding the self, generational visibility, and 1am baby sets.

The Other 22 Hours··25 September 2026·42 min

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What does it mean to witness ourselves transform? Singer-songwriter and bluegrass powerhouse Lindsay Lou, a frequent collaborator with artists like Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, and Sierra Hull, as well as a member of the Sweet Water Warblers and a festival staple in her own right, joins us to explore the tender, high-stakes choreography of modern artist-parenthood. Celebrating her landmark all-women project, Bluegrass Women, Lindsay reflects on giving historical weight to the women who shaped roots music. She also gives unvarnished clarity about postpartum identity, surviving festival chaos with a 15-month-old strapped to her chest on stage, and the quiet revelation that comes when we stop trying to compartmentalize who we are. This episode is a deep dive into creative endurance, presence, and why artists pursuing their craft is a gift to their family rather than a subtraction.In This Episode:Lindsay Lou The Sweet Water Warblers Rolling Stone Stateside Festival Grand Targhee (Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival) Sam Grisman Ep 145 Derek Trucks Ep 12 Leyla McCalla Ep 39 Joe Henry Meshell Ndegeocello The Stanley Brothers Keith Whitley Ricky Skaggs Ola Belle Reed Tim O'Brien Ep 147 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Bluegrass Album Band David Grisman Scott Vestal Shani Gandhi Ep 11 Lucius Rachael Price Fran's Eastside Tavern (Fran's) Rachel Baiman Ep 85 Caroline Spence Go Deeper:Watch: View this entire conversation on YouTube.Explore: Find similar conversations in these themed playlists.Connect: Join the conversation on Instagram.The Hosts:The Other 22 Hours is hosted by Aaron Shafer-Haiss (Producer/Mixer) and Michaela Anne (Songwriter/Creative Coach).More about Aaron’s work.More about Michaela Anne’s work.Credits: Produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Original music written, performed and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Part of the Bluegrass Situation Podcast Network.