The Poets' Table

Nicki Asamoah

Join me weekly as I explore my truths, share poetry (my own and my personal faves), laughs, guest conversations, and more! Take a seat, grab your journal & bring ya pen! You might even find yourself tapping into your own inner creativity. Can't wait to see you at the table!

  1. 12/31/2021 ·  Bonus

    We're Reflecting on 2021, Okayyy!?

    Hey Friends!! It feels like it's been a hot minute, but really it's been like 6 months since I've dropped a new episode. With 2021 coming to an end, I wanted to hop back on the mic and reflect a bit on the year. This year has given me a lot of revelations and clarity on my personal situations and choices that I need to make, and I wanted to share some of these gems with you, in case they resonate with you too. Looking forward to all that 2022 has in store for each and every one of us! Only claiming abundance in our lives moving forward. Welcome in the new year, by listening to Amanda Gorman's newest poem, "New Day's Lyric" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CYEpCgxBTAf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link *may need to log-in to view* Essence Website (First Look): https://www.essence.com/culture/amanda-gorman-a-new-day-lyric/   *no-login necessary* Happy New Year and cheers to 2022!!  Until next time, take care, stay safe and stay connected with me on social media (IG and Twitter: loving_breezy)! Love yall! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'd love to hear from you! Send a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast or send an email to thepoetstablepodcast@gmail.com. Check out my other episodes on a streaming platform near you! https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast/episodes/Welcome-to-The-Poets-Table-emhg22

    We're Reflecting on 2021, Okayyy!?

  2. 06/08/2021

    Let's Talk About Mental Health Resources/ Wrapping Up The Show

    Hey friends! We made it to Episode 10!!! This accomplishment alone deserves a whole celebration! It has been quite an exciting and interesting journey. A huge thank you to everyone that rocked with me from the beginning, joined along the way, and provided unconditional support for my vision. Words cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am for this experience. I know this is just the beginning of something great. I am looking forward to wrapping up this season and excited for what is to come in the future! Last month, many of us celebrated National Mental Health Awareness Month. Though it is no longer May, I want to remind you that it is NEVER too late to begin taking steps towards caring for your mental health. You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis mode before seeking support. In today’s episode, I'll share some valuable mental health resources that are available to you, as you embark on your own mental health journey.  Check out this week’s moving and powerful spoken word performance, Healing by Aniyah Smith on Youtube: https://youtu.be/roEgkJ8PoiQ  **Trigger Warnings: suicide, self-harm, depression ** Join me at the Poets' table! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Need help determining the best mental health care for you?  Check out Mental Health of America's Guide To Finding The Right Mental Health Care: https://www.mhanational.org/finding-right-mental-health-care-yuo To learn more about the resources mentioned in today's episode, view the links below: Therapist Directories and Mental Health Resources 11 Directories to Help You Find a Therapist Near You: https://blog.zencare.co/whats-the-best-therapist-finder/ Self-care/ Mental Health Resources for BIPOC: https://researchguides.library.tufts.edu/AntiRacismResourceGuide/ResourcesForBIPOC BIPOC/ AAPI Mental Health Resources (Therapist Directories): https://www.naminh.org/resources-2/bipoc/ Professional Associations and Organizations that provide treatment referrals: //www.mhanational.org/finding-therapy Explore Online Therapy Options Here: https://www.verywellmind.com/best-online-therapy-4691206 Helplines Treatment Resources ( including Helplines and Mental Health Tools and Resources): https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm Support Groups Find Support Groups here: https://www.mhanational.org/find-support-groups Find Support through NAMI Connection and NAMI Family Support Groups: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups For more mental-health-related information and resources, check out Episode 8! Until next time, take care and stay connected with me on social media (IG and Twitter: loving_breezy)! Love yall! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'd love to hear from you! Send a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast or send an email to thepoetstablepodcast@gmail.com. Check out my other episodes on a streaming platform near you!  https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast/episodes/Welcome-to-The-Poets-Table-emhg22

  3. 06/04/2021

    For the Graduates, Cheers to the Class of 2021!

    Hey Friends! May kicked off graduation season for the Class of 2021! I recognize that the journey has been far from what anyone could have expected. Nonetheless, you all deserve to be recognized and celebrated. This episode is dedicated to this year's graduates. Tune in for a message from me and few poems that remind you to chase your dreams and set your mind on pursuing all of your heart desires. See below for the poems included in this week's episode: It Couldn't Be Done - Edgar Guest: https://poets.org/poem/it-couldnt-be-done Dreams - Langston Hughes: https://poets.org/poem/dreams Also,check out this amazing spoken word performance, from Commencement Poet, Carina L.' 21. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VcDDzIbxDU Until next time, Love yall and take care! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'd love to hear from you! Send a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast or send an email to thepoetstablepodcast@gmail.com. Check out my other episodes on a streaming platform near you! https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast/episodes/Welcome-to-The-Poets-Table-emhg22

  4. 05/28/2021 ·  Bonus

    Quick Announcement: No new episode this week! I’ll be back on 6/3!

    Hey Friends, I wanted to give you a quick update. There will not be a new episode this week. I am hoping to be back next Thursday, 6/3 with double episodes, Episodes 9 and 10. Thanks for understanding and allowing me the space to take my time with the show. Love y’all & take care!

  5. 05/14/2021

    Mental Health Awareness Month

    Hey friends! Welcome to a new month! May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The conversations about mental health have become more prevalent in today's world. As you can imagine there has been a huge increase in the number of people dealing with and seeking support for their mental health conditions.  In today's episode, I'll give you some background information on National Mental Health Awareness Month, a snapshot of the state of mental health in America, & share powerful and raw spoken word performances from artists who are brave enough to share their own mental health journeys (which will be available on Youtube. Access the playlist below). Join me at the Poets' table! To access my curated playlist of this week's spoken word performances about living with mental health conditions, click below: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL29MvIA5tNIy8puVgdS74qnY6MqoE7fQH Here are the poems included in the playlist and their trigger warnings : Patron Saint of Manic Depressives – Clementine von Radics (TW: Manic Depressive/Bipolar Disorder) Mental health Barz – Ebony Stewart  Living With Mental Illness – Ronald L. Banks (Suicide Ideation/Suicide, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression) Healing - Nayo Jones (TW: Suicide Ideation/Suicide Attempts, Self-harm, Disorders, Anxiety, Depression) Friends With Benefits – Jae Nichelle ( TW: Anxiety) And the Psych Ward Says- Anita D (TW: Suicide Ideation) When the Fat Girl Gets Skinny - Blythe Baird (TW: Eating Disorder) Explaining My Depression to My Mother - Sabrina Benaim (TW: Depression, Anxiety) Drowning Fish - Rudy Francisco  (TW: Depression) Unsaid - Amin Drew Law ( TW: Overdose, Addiction) A Beautiful Life Beyond (Powerful Spoken Word Poetry About Addiction- Recovered On Purpose (TW: Addiction) Drug Addiction: My Goodbye Letter to Drugs Spoken Word by David Sigal  (TW: Addiction) Bipolar Disorder (Spoken Word) - Rage Almighty (TW: Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Self -Harm) Love yall and take care of yourselves! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about national mental health awareness month here: https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month)  https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month Find mental health-related resources here: https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/NAMI-HelpLine/Top-HelpLine-Resources https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health-resources Access The State of Mental Health in America 2021 Report here: https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america Find additional stats and fact sheets here: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-by-the-Numbers/Infographics-Fact-Sheets ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'd love to hear from you! Send a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast or send an email to thepoetstablepodcast@gmail.com. Check out my other episodes on a streaming platform near you! https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast/episodes/Welcome-to-The-Poets-Table-emhg22

  6. 05/07/2021 ·  Bonus

    Quick Announcement: Postponing this week's episode. Be back next Thursday!

    Hi Friends! This is a quick announcement that I will be postponing this week's episode (5/6).  I look forward to being back at the poets' table with yall next Thursday! Hope you'll join me! :)

  7. 04/29/2021

    Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day!!

    Hey friends!  We are wrapping up the fun, as April comes to an end. It has been an honor to celebrate National Poetry Month with you all!  Today is National Poem in your Pocket Day, so it is only right that I will be sharing a few poems from my back pocket: the most read poem in 2020 (as per poets.org) and few dope pieces from my personal collection of work. To learn how to participate in this special day click here: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day  Join me at the Poets' table! Poems included in today's episode: 2020's most-read poem:  Kindness - Naomi Shihab Nye   The poem can be found here: https://poets.org/poem/kindness My Poems : Dear Black People (2020) This Ones For You (2017) stop (2017) *I will post my poems on my Instagram: @loving_breezy. They will likely be on my story and will be saved to my TPT Podcast highlights on my page * If you join the fun and decide to share any poems on social media today, use the hashtag #PocketPoem and tag me! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about national poetry month, visit: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month Interested in joining the celebration? Check out some great ways to celebrate national poetry month: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/30-ways-celebrate-25th-annual-national-poetry-month-home-or-online April 29th is Poem in Your Pocket Day. Learn how to participate here: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day Check out my list of FREE virtual poetry events for the Month of April: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XDTALtGZ4UqCMJxM6G3WMPSOK773U7rdRxUDXeTYZeU/edit?usp=sharing Until next time, Love yall and take care! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'd love to hear from you! Send a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast or send an email to thepoetstablepodcast@gmail.com. Check out my other episodes on a streaming platform near you! https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast/episodes/Welcome-to-The-Poets-Table-emhg22

  8. 04/22/2021

    Celebrating National Poetry Month Pt 2: Poet's Spotlight - Billy Chapata

    Hey friends! The celebration of National Poetry Month continues! In this week's episode, I will be spotlighting another talented poet and writer, Billy Chapata. His words connect our souls to the universal experiences and truths of love, heartbreak, healing, and growth. I cannot wait to share some of my favorite poems from his book, Sour Honey & Soul Food.  Join me at the Poets' table! Poems included in today's episode: **A moving poem written by a sixth-grade class reflecting on the devasting loss of Adam Toledo** Shared by @octo_page on Twitter Billy Chapata's poems: things heartbreak taught me  we were made for each other, temporarily revelations about women #1 your insecurities, have nothing to do with me your weak days don't define you letters to royalty her beauty is in her strength  honeymoon phase know the love you deserve love is a risk worth taking they ask me how do you write a poem for a woman? Keep up with Billy on social media and his personal website: Twitter:@iambrillyant  Instagram: @iambrillyant * Website: https://www.iambrillyant.com/ Check out Billy's book collection on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Chapata/e/B078YLTT7F?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1619068759&sr=8-4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about national poetry month, visit: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month Interested in joining the celebration? Check out some great ways to celebrate national poetry month: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/30-ways-celebrate-25th-annual-national-poetry-month-home-or-online April 29th is Poem in Your Pocket Day. Learn how to participate here: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day  Check out my list of FREE virtual poetry events for the Month of April: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XDTALtGZ4UqCMJxM6G3WMPSOK773U7rdRxUDXeTYZeU/edit?usp=sharing Until next time, Love yall and take care! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'd love to hear from you! Send a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast or send an email to thepoetstablepodcast@gmail.com. Check out my other episodes on a streaming platform near you! https://anchor.fm/thepoetstablepodcast/episodes/Welcome-to-The-Poets-Table-emhg22

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Join me weekly as I explore my truths, share poetry (my own and my personal faves), laughs, guest conversations, and more! Take a seat, grab your journal & bring ya pen! You might even find yourself tapping into your own inner creativity. Can't wait to see you at the table!

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  • Creator
    Nicki Asamoah
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicki Asamoah
  • Show Website
    The Poets' Table