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Poema is a Greek word which speaks of our lives as divine works of art. The Poema Podcast, hosted by James Prescott, seeks to explore the intersections between spirituality, creativity & identity. It’s a show for those seeking a deeper, more interconnected spirituality. It’s a space to reclaim the lost art of conversation, a space for anyone looking to explore their creativity, discover their true identity, and who desire to live a life of purpose & meaning.

Poema Podcast James Prescott

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 17 Ratings

Poema is a Greek word which speaks of our lives as divine works of art. The Poema Podcast, hosted by James Prescott, seeks to explore the intersections between spirituality, creativity & identity. It’s a show for those seeking a deeper, more interconnected spirituality. It’s a space to reclaim the lost art of conversation, a space for anyone looking to explore their creativity, discover their true identity, and who desire to live a life of purpose & meaning.

    Poema S10 008 | M.J.Weissenberger on Dan Levy's "Good Grief"

    Poema S10 008 | M.J.Weissenberger on Dan Levy's "Good Grief"

    This week my friend MJ joins me to discuss Dan Levy's movie director debut, 'Good Grief', which is available on Netflix. 
    The movie is about a person who loses their mother and husband in the space of the year, and their grieving process which reveals a lot of secrets and surprises, and how it impacts his life. 
    MJ and I, who both have lived experience of grief, watched it together and in this episode we share our own reflections, insights and lived experiences. We talk about the ways the movie covers and explores grief so well and tenderly, and what we learned. 

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Poema S10 007 | Jenna DeWitt on "1989 - Taylor's Version" & How it Explores Grief & Transformation

    Poema S10 007 | Jenna DeWitt on "1989 - Taylor's Version" & How it Explores Grief & Transformation

    This week my friend Jenna DeWitt returns to discuss Taylor Swift's "1989 - Taylor's Version" which released earlier this year. 
    Jenna shares her own experience with the album - both the new version, and the original - and what these meant for her as she explored her own identity.
    Then together we explore various tracks on the album and the stories behind them. We discuss how these songs and their stories, and art in general, can help us as we process issues of grief, transformation and identity. 
    As we do so, we see more of how the creative process can heal and transform us.

    • 49 min
    Poema S10 006 | Virginia Spotts on Grief, Creativity & Being a Death Doula

    Poema S10 006 | Virginia Spotts on Grief, Creativity & Being a Death Doula

    My guest today is Virginia Spotts. She is a writer, actor, fiction podcaster, and aspiring death doula.
    In this episode she shares her experiences of grief and how they impacted her. As a writer, actor and fiction broadcaster, she shares unique experiences of how witnessing death and going through the grieving impacted the creative aspects of her life and identity. 
    Virginia also shares her experience of training as a death doula, helping people prepare for death. Its' a fascinating and unique insight into death and grief.

    • 49 min
    Poema S10 005 | Andrea De Ward on Grief & Working with the Dying

    Poema S10 005 | Andrea De Ward on Grief & Working with the Dying

    Today we begin another series exploring grief on the podcast, with Andrea De Ward talking about her experiences of doing pastoral work with the dying, as chaplain of a care home.
    Andrea talks about how this impacted her perspectives on death and grief, as she then herself had experiences of grief and loss. She tells us how these impacted her life, her relationships and her personal/spiritual journey.
    Andrea's story gives us a very unique perspective on death and  grief, and can help us understand these experiences much better. 

    • 44 min
    Poema S10 004 | Shari A Smith on Trauma, Grief & Sharing Our Stories

    Poema S10 004 | Shari A Smith on Trauma, Grief & Sharing Our Stories

    Today I'm joined by writer, advocate and podcast host Shari A Smith. She talks to us about her advocacy works with trauma victims and survivors, and the importance of sharing our stories. 
    Shari shares her experiences of sharing and bearing witness to trauma and grief stories, and how its' impacted her and the people sharing those stories. She tells us how sharing stories can provide solidarity to those hearing, and a voice to those who share them, and help us in the road to healing. 

    • 50 min
    Poema S10 003 | Heidi Dennis, MS LPC, on Befriending Our Anxiety

    Poema S10 003 | Heidi Dennis, MS LPC, on Befriending Our Anxiety

    Today I'm joined by therapist Heidi Dennis, MS LPC, to discuss her new book, "Hello Anxiety", and explore a new approach to dealing with anxiety. 
    Heidi shares how we can learn to say "hello" to our anxiety. Heidi shares what anxiety is, why it’s there and how to respond to it instead of distracting from it.
    She tells us how listen to our anxious feelings and work with them instead of against them, and find our way towards peace. 

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

wabbitman1 ,

Poema is honest, raw and authentic

James Prescott is very sincere, honest and does a great job with this podcast. It also spans over a lot of different topics that all still fall under the topic of total authenticity and honesty.

Joivjsgj ,

Great content

I LOVE the content, but there’s poor audio quality (from the guests side) and unfortunately it’s pretty difficult to hear. I appreciate the work, however.

Adam Narloch ,

In good hands

You're in good hands here on this podcast. James is kind and honest. He curates wonderful guests! Keep it up!

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