There are seasons that unravel us and seasons that stitch us back together. For mother, writer, podcaster, and true creative spirit Miranda Bennett, that mending began quietly—in the soil of her backyard garden, in the stillness of early motherhood, and in the pages of a Substack that grew into a lifeline for so many.
Through her thoughtful dispatches in Creativity in the Time of Capitalism, Miranda explores the tension between care and control, creativity and commerce, burnout and rebirth. Hers is a voice rooted in truth-telling—gentle, yet unflinching. Whether reflecting on the practice of observation, the limits of productivity, or the radical act of making a home, she invites us to consider what it means to live a life guided by inner knowing rather than external demands.
In this edition of At Home With, Miranda shares how gardening has reshaped her creative process, what home means in the wake of transformation, and the rituals that help her stay tethered to her own worth. What follows is a conversation not about performance, but presence—an offering for anyone seeking to move more slowly, more honestly, more in tune with the world within. We love you, Miranda!
This At Home With was photographed at Miranda’s home in Austin, Texas. Photography and interview by Kelly DeWitt Norman.