Wild Words Podcast
1) 57. Revisiting Ep. 40 | Searching for White Space
Closing out this batch of episodes and heading into summer, I'm re-releasing one of my most popular shows from last year: Searching for White Space. Because we’re conditioned to link our productivity ...Show More
2) 56. The Best Questions I've Been Asked on Book Tour
Seven years ago this spring, I was in Brooklyn on book tour for my literary cookbook, Eat This Poem. I was there for a live radio spot and a bookstore event, and had time to find the cutest coffee sho...Show More
3) 55. Are We Ever Really Finished?
Today I’m answering a listener question: How do you know when you’re done? It seems straightforward on the surface—you’re done when the essay is published, when the book comes out, or when the worksho...Show More
4) 54. A Cyclical Approach to Social Media
Because of social media’s shape-shifting nature (hello, algorithms) it’s useful to check in a few times a year to see if it’s still serving you, and if there’s anything you’d like to change about how ...Show More
5) 53. Let's Plan a Writing Retreat!
If you’re ready to give yourself the gift of space, time, and rest, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the highs and lows of a recent writing retreat I took with a friend, plus lots of takeaways to ...Show More
6) 52. Micro-Shifts to Prioritize Writing
Writing in the margins isn’t just the actual time captured, it’s also the belief that these micro-moments add up to something. In Part 1 of our liminal space series, we discussed the “sacred pause,” P...Show More
7) 51. How to Take a Vacation from Writing
After spending three weeks away from home this winter (more on why in the episode), it got me thinking about how we spend time off from our writing routines, and how to approach it when we do. This ep...Show More
8) 50. “Make Space, Not Time” and Other Insights from the Sacred Pause
In a world driven by doing, pausing can feel lazy, inaccessible, and scary. Most of us know that rest is important, but often find ourselves caught between what our bodies are telling us and the cultu...Show More
9) 49. Seasonal Reflection Ritual: Spring 2024
Welcome to a new season of Wild Words! I’ve recently completed my seasonal reflection ritual, and am sharing my process to support your writing practice too. We’re covering what came up in winter, the...Show More
10) 48. 6 Ways to Soothe Your Nervous System
Learning what makes your brain and body feel supported and safe is an act of self-love. With a spirit of experimentation, this episode offers a variety of ways to soothe your nervous system, tune in t...Show More