The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis Podcast

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  1. 2d ago

    Pause for Peace: A Meditation

    Episode Title: A Meditation: A Midweek Pause for Peace with Ursula K. Le Guin Episode Description:In this week's Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares "A Meditation," a poem by legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin. Laura pairs the poem with soothing imagery in her signature style, offering listeners a brief but powerful pause for reflection. Originally written during a turbulent political moment, this piece speaks to the quiet, persistent forces that shape lasting change. What Laura Covers in This Episode: ·       Laura introduces Ursula K. Le Guin's "A Meditation" and the context in which it was originally written and shared ·       Laura reflects on how natural imagery can hold space for difficult emotions during uncertain times ·       Laura explores the poem's meditation on patience and the slow, steady forces that create transformation ·       Laura offers listeners a moment of grounded reflection paired with peaceful imagery for the nervous system About Host Laura Davis Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience helping writers craft powerful, authentic stories. She is the author of seven books, including the award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars," which won the BookLife Prize in 2021. Laura is also co-author of the groundbreaking book "The Courage to Heal." Through her Midweek Pause for Peace podcast series, Laura pairs carefully selected poetry with peaceful imagery to support listeners' emotional wellness and nervous system regulation. Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our complex world. Perfect for: Anyone seeking Laura Davis' signature blend of poetry and peace, those managing stress and anxiety, and listeners who appreciate thoughtful, heart-centered content. About the Featured Poet Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was a celebrated American author whose body of work spans twenty-three novels, twelve volumes of short stories, eleven volumes of poetry, thirteen children's books, five essay collections, and four works of translation. Born in Berkeley, California, she was the daughter of anthropologist Alfred Kroeber and writer Theodora Kroeber, and went on to marry historian Charles A. Le Guin, with whom she raised three children in Portland, Oregon. She is best known for reshaping science fiction and fantasy into literary works of lasting depth, particularly through her Earthsea series and "The Left Hand of Darkness," which broke new ground in its exploration of gender. Her influence extended widely across the literary world, shaping writers such as Neil Gaiman, Salman Rushdie, and David Mitchell. Among her many honors were a National Book Award, seven Hugo Awards, six Nebula Awards, and the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Le Guin passed away in 2018, leaving behind a body of work celebrated for its imagination, moral clarity, and enduring relevance. Learn more about Ursula K. Le Guin and her work at: https://www.ursulakleguin.com/ CONNECT WITH LAURA DAVIS Join Laura's Community: Subscribe to Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace series for consistent, nurturing content that honors both your need for beauty and your nervous system's need for calm. The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully crafted reflections, prompts, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more. Subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Aug 12

    Pause for Peace: Thanks

    Episode Title: Thanks: A Midweek Pause for Peace with W.S. Merwin Episode Description:In this week's Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares "Thanks" by acclaimed poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin. Laura pairs the poem with soothing imagery in her signature style, offering listeners a moment of reflection on gratitude as a steady practice, even amid loss and uncertainty. This episode invites listeners to pause and consider thankfulness as a form of resilience. What Laura Covers in This Episode: ·       Laura introduces W.S. Merwin and the poem "Thanks," including its origins and publication history ·       Laura reflects on gratitude as a survival skill that persists through hardship and grief ·       Laura explores how the poem's rhythm and repetition mirror the instinct to give thanks even in dark moments ·       Laura offers listeners a grounded, imagery-paired pause for the heart and nervous system About Host Laura Davis Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience helping writers craft powerful, authentic stories. She is the author of seven books, including the award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars," which won the BookLife Prize in 2021. Laura is also co-author of the groundbreaking book "The Courage to Heal." Through her Midweek Pause for Peace podcast series, Laura pairs carefully selected poetry with peaceful imagery to support listeners' emotional wellness and nervous system regulation. Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our complex world. Perfect for: Anyone seeking Laura Davis' signature blend of poetry and peace, those managing stress and anxiety, and listeners who appreciate thoughtful, heart-centered content. About the Featured Poet W.S. Merwin (1927–2019) was a major American poet whose body of work spans more than fifty books of poetry, prose, and translation across five decades. He won two Pulitzer Prizes, for "The Carrier of Ladders" (1971) and "The Shadow of Sirius" (2009), and served as U.S. Poet Laureate from 2010 to 2011. His work evolved from early formal verse to spare, unpunctuated free verse shaped by his anti-war convictions, later turning toward themes of ecology and Buddhism after he settled on Maui, where he restored a former pineapple plantation into a palm forest. "Thanks" appears in "Migration: New & Selected Poems" (Copper Canyon Press, 2005). CONNECT WITH LAURA DAVIS Join Laura's Community: Subscribe to Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace series for consistent, nurturing content that honors both your need for beauty and your nervous system's need for calm. The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully crafted reflections, prompts, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more. Subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Aug 8

    Confessions of the Queen of Abundance

    Podcast Show Notes Episode Title So Much for Traveling Light: A Love Letter to the Suitcase I Swore I'd Leave Behind Episode Description In this episode, Laura Davis takes listeners inside her lifelong—and losing—battle with packing light. As she prepares for another Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, Laura shares the packing philosophy she's built over decades of travel, the unexpected lesson she learned from a fellow traveler in Peru, and why, at 70, her relationship with "stuff" has become more complicated than ever. What Laura Covers in This Episode The nickname a friend gave her decades ago that still fits perfectly A memorable lesson in minimalist travel learned from a poet on a trip to Machu Picchu The daily routine she adopted from that encounter and still uses today Her evolving gear obsessions, including a beloved travel tool she can't stop recommending The contrast between her packing style and her wife Karyn's minimalist approach How her packing list has shifted across three Caminos The new category of items that has changed her packing calculus in her seventies Her honest reckoning with whether "packing light" will ever be more than an aspiration Episode Highlights Laura describes the moment she earned the nickname "the queen of abundance" The story of a fellow traveler in Peru whose tiny suitcase changed how Laura thinks about packing A behind-the-scenes look at the handwashing method Laura adopted and still practices Laura's love affair with a compact travel gadget she insists isn't a paid endorsement A candid comparison between Laura's packing instincts and her wife's minimalism The evolution of Laura's Camino footwear choices across multiple pilgrimages Laura's honest reflection on a new category of travel necessities that's emerged with age Laura's ultimate surrender to—and acceptance of—the traveler she really is About Host Laura Davis Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with more than 35 years of experience helping people tell their true stories. She is the author of the award-winning memoir The Burning Light of Two Stars, winner of the BookLife Prize, and co-author of the bestselling The Courage to Heal. Laura is the founder of The Writer's Journey LLC, offering online writing classes, workshops, and international retreats for writers of all genres—not just memoir. She is the host of The Writer's Journey podcast and Substack, where she blends personal storytelling with practical writing instruction for a global community of readers and writers. Resources Laura Mentions The Writer's Journey Substack — Laura's newsletter and podcast home Laura Davis's website — classes, books, workshops, and retreats The Art of Memoir: Crafting Compelling, Vivid, True Life Stories – Baja, Mexico Retreat (May 14–22, 2027) — Laura's upcoming international memoir retreat in La Ventana, Baja The Burning Light of Two Stars — Laura's award-winning memoir The Courage to Heal — Laura's co-authored bestseller What’s on my Bedside Table Key Takeaways from This Episode The packing habits we develop often say as much about our values as our itineraries. Learning from a fellow traveler's system can transform a habit you thought was fixed. Simple daily rituals—like a handwashing routine—can become meditative rather than tedious. Growing older on the road means renegotiating what "essential" really means. Self-acceptance, even about something as small as a suitcase, is its own kind of freedom. Episode Call-to-Action Listeners preparing for their own travels—or simply curious about Laura's approach to life on the road—are invited to subscribe to The Writer's Journey for more personal essays and reflections, and to consider joining Laura on an upcoming retreat, including her memoir retreat in Baja, Mexico this coming May. Connect with Laura Davis Subscribe to The Writer's Journey Substack: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Explore classes, books, and retreats: https://lauradavis.net/ Leave a comment or share this episode to help new readers discover The Writer's Journey The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems and nature photos, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more. You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Aug 5

    Pause for Peace: Made Anew

    Episode Title: Made Anew: A Midweek Pause for Peace with Danna Faulds Episode Description:In this week's Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares "Made Anew" by poet Danna Faulds. Laura pairs the poem with peaceful imagery in her signature style, inviting listeners to sit with the discomfort of a changing world while staying open to grace within it. This episode offers a moment of grounding for anyone feeling unsettled by uncertainty and loss. What Laura Covers in This Episode: ·       Laura introduces poet Danna Faulds and reflects on why her poetry resonates so deeply ·       Laura explores the poem's call to meet chaos and upheaval with openness rather than despair ·       Laura reflects on grief and suffering as sacred parts of a larger, unfolding whole ·       Laura offers listeners a grounded, imagery-paired pause for the heart and nervous system About Host Laura Davis Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience helping writers craft powerful, authentic stories. She is the author of seven books, including the award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars," which won the BookLife Prize in 2021. Laura is also co-author of the groundbreaking book "The Courage to Heal." Through her Midweek Pause for Peace podcast series, Laura pairs carefully selected poetry with peaceful imagery to support listeners' emotional wellness and nervous system regulation. Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our complex world. Perfect for: Anyone seeking Laura Davis' signature blend of poetry and peace, those managing stress and anxiety, and listeners who appreciate thoughtful, heart-centered content. About the Featured Poet A long-term practitioner of Kripalu Yoga, Danna Faulds is the author of seven books of poetry: "Go In and In," "One Soul," "Prayers to the Infinite," "From Root to Bloom," "Breath of Joy," and "What's True Here," as well as the memoir "Into the Heart of Yoga." Learn more about Danna Faulds and her work at: https://dannafaulds.com CONNECT WITH LAURA DAVIS Join Laura's Community: Subscribe to Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace series for consistent, nurturing content that honors both your need for beauty and your nervous system's need for calm. The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully crafted reflections, prompts, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more. Subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Aug 1

    Without the Brain I Am Used To

    Podcast Show Notes To comment on this post on Substack: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/p/a60c6926-4832-4ba7-b2a8-8bd552d92e03 Episode Title: Laura Davis on Aging, Memory Loss, and the Fear She's Carried for Decades Episode Description: As she approached her 70th birthday, Laura Davis found herself facing a fear she'd carried for the last twenty years. In this episode, the acclaimed author and writing teacher shares the personal essay she wrote in response, a piece that took her to some of the most vulnerable places she's ever gone on the page. Laura reflects on where the writing came from, what it cost her to share it, and why she ultimately decided to publish it now. What Laura Covers in This Episode: The family legacy she's spent decades afraid of repeating The writing prompt from her friend and colleague Nancy London that cracked the piece open Her process of writing into fear late at night and early in the morning What happened the first time she read the essay aloud Why she set the finished piece aside for a month before publishing it The connection between this essay and her memoir, The Burning Light of Two Stars Her invitation to readers and listeners to share their own fears around aging and memory Episode Highlights: The origin story behind the prompt "Without the brain I am used to" and the friend who gave it to her What it felt like to write about her deepest fear without holding back Laura's account of reading the piece aloud for the first time — and how that experience changed on the second reading Why she let the essay "lay fallow" in a folder before deciding to share it The unexpected response to an earlier essay that inspired her to publish this one How editing the piece changed her relationship to the fear itself Laura's closing reflection, drawn from the Buddhist Five Remembrances, on impermanence and what truly matters About Host Laura Davis: Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with more than 35 years of experience helping writers tell their truest stories. She is the author of the award-winning memoir The Burning Light of Two Stars (BookLife Prize Winner, 2021) and co-author of the groundbreaking bestseller The Courage to Heal. Laura is the founder of The Writer's Journey LLC, where she teaches the full spectrum of the writing craft — not memoir alone — through online classes, workshops, and international retreats. She hosts The Writer's Journey podcast and Substack, where she writes candidly about the writing life, aging, and the courage it takes to put difficult truths on the page. Resources Laura Mentions: The Burning Light of Two Stars — Laura's BookLife Prize–winning memoir The Ripening by Nancy London — the friend and colleague who offered Laura the writing prompt behind this essay Still Alice by Lisa Genova — the novel Laura references in reflecting on memory, identity, and choice The Writer's Journey Substack — home to Laura's essays, poetry, and reflections on writing Laura's writing classes, workshops, and retreats Key Takeaways from This Episode: A single, well-chosen writing prompt can unlock material that's been buried for decades. Writing into a fear — rather than around it — can loosen its grip, even before anything is resolved. Reading a difficult piece aloud, more than once, changes a writer's relationship to their own words. Letting a finished piece "lay fallow" before publishing can offer valuable distance and clarity. Sharing a vulnerable truth publicly can open space for others carrying the same silent fear. Episode Call-to-Action: Listeners are invited to read Laura's full essay on The Writer's Journey Substack and to respond in the comments with their own experiences, fears, or strategies around aging and memory. Writers wrestling with their own difficult material are encouraged to explore Laura's classes and retreats for support in bringing their stories to the page. Connect with Laura Davis: Substack: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Website, classes, and retreats: https://lauradavis.net/ The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems and nature photos, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more. You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Jul 29

    Pause for Peace: What to Do

    Episode Title: Pause for Peace: What to Do — featuring a poem by Joyce Sutphen Episode Description: In this Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares a poem that arrived as a personal reminder: that even in a world spinning toward chaos, one thing remains in our hands — what we choose to pay attention to. Joyce Sutphen's "What to Do" is a poem that wanders gently through uncertainty and arrives somewhere luminous. Paired with peaceful imagery, this episode offers a midweek breath and an invitation to notice what is still worth seeing. What Laura Covers in This Episode: Why this poem landed for Laura as a reminder of what remains within our control, even now How Sutphen moves from restlessness and searching toward a single, clarifying moment of attention The quiet power of paying attention as an act of resistance, renewal, and soul-keeping An introduction to Joyce Sutphen — former Poet Laureate of Minnesota and author of more than ten books of poetry About Host Laura Davis: Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience helping writers craft powerful, authentic stories. She is the author of seven books, including the award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars," which won the BookLife Prize in 2021. Laura is also co-author of the groundbreaking book "The Courage to Heal." Through her Midweek Pause for Peace podcast series, Laura pairs carefully selected poetry with peaceful imagery to support listeners' emotional wellness and nervous system regulation. Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our complex world. Perfect for: Anyone seeking Laura Davis' signature blend of poetry and peace, those managing stress and anxiety, and listeners who appreciate thoughtful, heart-centered content. About Joyce Sutphen: Joyce Sutphen grew up on a farm in Minnesota and earned a PhD in Renaissance drama from the University of Minnesota. She is the author of more than ten books of poetry and served as Poet Laureate of Minnesota from 2011 to 2021. Her honors include the Barnard Women's Poets Prize, the Minnesota Book Award, and a McKnight Artist Fellowship. Learn more about her work at: http://www.joycesutphen.com/ CONNECT WITH LAURA DAVIS Join Laura's Community: Subscribe to Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace series for consistent, nurturing content that honors both your need for beauty and your nervous system's need for calm. The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully crafted reflections, prompts, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more. Subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Jul 25

    Join Me in Baja: A Memoir Retreat on the Sea of Cortez

    Episode Title Join Laura Davis in Baja: A Memoir Retreat on the Sea of Cortez Episode Description Laura Davis invites writers to step away from daily life and into nine transformative days on the shores of Baja, Mexico. In this episode, Laura shares the vision behind The Art of Memoir: Baja — a retreat blending generative writing, craft instruction, and community on the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez. Laura discusses what draws writers to this remote stretch of coastline, and what becomes possible when a story finally gets the time and space it deserves. What Laura Covers in This Episode The dream so many writers carry — to tell their story, understand themselves, and leave a legacy What makes The Art of Memoir retreat different from a typical writing workshop The rhythm of retreat days: generative morning sessions followed by structured feedback Why "finding the story beneath the story" is central to Laura's teaching approach The setting: La Ventana, Baja California Sur, and why this particular coastline matters The people and details that shape the retreat experience beyond the writing sessions What past participants have said about how the retreat changed their relationship to their story Episode Highlights Laura opens with the question every writer eventually has to answer: what does your story deserve? A look inside the daily structure — writing sessions, free afternoons, and feedback circles Laura explains the concept of "slowing down where it hurts" and why it matters for memoir A description of La Ventana's transformation from sleepy fishing village to a place of reflection Laura introduces her co-host for the retreat and the role they'll play throughout the nine days What happens beyond the page — the experiences woven into the week that support the writing Firsthand reflections from writers who've attended past retreats with Laura Laura's closing invitation to writers considering whether this is their moment About Host Laura Davis Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with more than 35 years of experience helping writers find and shape their stories. She is the author of the award-winning memoir The Burning Light of Two Stars, winner of the BookLife Prize in 2021, and co-author of the bestselling The Courage to Heal. Laura leads writing classes, workshops, and international retreats through The Writer's Journey LLC, guiding writers of all levels — not only memoirists — toward more vivid, resonant work. Her retreats are known for the safe, generative container she creates, one that allows writers to access material they didn't know they had access to. Resources Laura Mentions The Art of Memoir: Baja Retreat — May 14–22, 2027 The Burning Light of Two Stars — Laura's award-winning memoir The Courage to Heal — Co-authored by Laura Davis The Writer's Journey Substack Laura Davis's website — classes, books, workshops, and retreats Key Takeaways from This Episode Giving your story dedicated time and space can unlock material you didn't know was there. Generative writing practice is one of the most powerful tools for surfacing memory and breaking through blocks. A memoir isn't just a record of events — it's built from scene, summary, and musing woven together. The right setting can be part of the creative process, not just a backdrop to it. A small, intimate group creates the safety writers need to write and share without self-censoring. Episode Call-to-Action Writers ready to give their story the room it needs are invited to learn more about The Art of Memoir: Baja and reserve their place — space is limited to 14 writers. Connect with Laura Davis Website: lauradavis.net Substack: laurasaridavis.substack.com The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems and nature photos, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more. You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe

  8. Jul 22

    Pause for Peace: Instructions on Not Giving Up

    Episode Title: Pause for Peace: Instructions on Not Giving Up — featuring a poem by Ada Limón Episode Description: In this Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis brings a poem by Ada Limón — former U.S. Poet Laureate and the first Latina to hold that position — that finds in the natural world an answer to the question we are all quietly asking. "Instructions on Not Giving Up" does not offer easy comfort. It offers something better: the sight of a tree deciding, after everything winter did to it, to leaf out anyway. Paired with peaceful imagery and a writing prompt, this episode is an invitation to find your own instructions. What Laura Covers in This Episode: Why Limón's vision of the natural world arriving after winter speaks so directly to this particular moment How a poem can model resilience without demanding it — offering permission rather than prescription The writing prompt Laura offers alongside this poem: an invitation to write your own instructions on not giving up An introduction to Ada Limón, 24th Poet Laureate of the United States and National Book Critics Circle Award winner About Host Laura Davis: Laura Davis is an acclaimed author and writing teacher with over 35 years of experience helping writers craft powerful, authentic stories. She is the author of seven books, including the award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars," which won the BookLife Prize in 2021. Laura is also co-author of the groundbreaking book "The Courage to Heal." Through her Midweek Pause for Peace podcast series, Laura pairs carefully selected poetry with peaceful imagery to support listeners' emotional wellness and nervous system regulation. Each week, host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our complex world. Perfect for: Anyone seeking Laura Davis' signature blend of poetry and peace, those managing stress and anxiety, and listeners who appreciate thoughtful, heart-centered content. About Ada Limón: Ada Limón is an acclaimed American poet and the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, serving from 2022 to 2025 — the first Latina to hold the position. Known for her exploration of the intersection of nature, humanity, and personal emotion, she has published six books of poetry, including The Carrying, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Learn more about her work at adalimon.com: https://adalimon.com/ CONNECT WITH LAURA DAVIS Join Laura's Community: Subscribe to Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace series for consistent, nurturing content that honors both your need for beauty and your nervous system's need for calm. The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support her work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You'll receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully crafted reflections, prompts, essays on life and the craft of writing, and more. Subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com/ Learn about Laura's writing classes, books, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurasaridavis.substack.com/subscribe

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