The Therapeutic Poet

Jacky Power
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The Therapeutic Poet

I’m Jacky Power, addiction psychologist and poet and host of The Therapeutic Poet. Each week I use a poem I have written to introduce a therapeutic theme as I talk with my guests about the trickiness of being human.

  1. The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Thomas Delaney

    10/18/2024

    The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Thomas Delaney

    Understanding Addiction, Recovery, and Transformation In this powerful episode, we sit down with Thomas Delaney, who shares his deeply personal journey from ketamine addiction to recovery and advocacy. During his recovery, Thomas has spoken to audiences in the thousands and reached an online global audience of over 20 million people.  He has spoken at some of the UK’s most significant wellbeing events and the world’s largest performance arts festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Thomas's story offers a raw and honest look into the complexities of addiction, the challenges of recovery, and the potential for profound personal transformation. Key topics discussed: 1. The interplay between childhood trauma, intergenerational patterns, and addiction 2. Hierarchies within addiction and their impact on treatment and societal perceptions 3. The realities of residential treatment and the recovery process 4. Power dynamics and stigma surrounding addiction 5. Controversies of ketamine therapy for mental health treatment 6. The importance of addressing underlying causes rather than just symptoms 7. Finding purpose and meaning in life after addiction Highlights: - Thomas's courageous sharing of his personal experiences with addiction and recovery - Insights into the nuanced nature of addiction and the challenges of seeking help - Discussion on the use of substances to treat addiction and mental health issues - Emphasis on holistic approaches to healing and recovery - The power of finding purpose and meaning in recovery Takeaways: This episode underscores that recovery is not just about abstaining from substances, but about rebuilding a life filled with connection, purpose, and self-understanding. Thomas's journey offers hope and inspiration for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone on their recovery path. Remember, healing is possible, and every step towards recovery is a victory worth celebrating. Join addiction psychologist and poet Jacky Power and her guest Thomas Delaney  for this enlightening and thought-provoking conversation that aims to destigmatise addiction and help those affected feel less alone in their struggles.

    1h 18m
  2. In conversation with Deb Casserly

    09/09/2024

    In conversation with Deb Casserly

    A mother's journey through addiction and loss.

    1 hr
  3. In conversation with Aga Kehinde and Jess Mór

    02/11/2024

    In conversation with Aga Kehinde and Jess Mór

    EFT practitioners Aga Kehinde, who is originally from that town and  and Jessica Mór, who until February 2022 had been living in Ukraine due to her spouse’s work, join me today to talk about their experience of co-creating  ‘Support for Slupsk’ The project has now delivered training to more than 800 people working for the services of the town of Slupsk, Poland who are coming into direct contact with the Ukrainian refugee population. The training has involved participants learning tapping and somatic trauma relief tools, the neurobiology of how they work, and the confidence and skills to use and share this knowledge and tools as they move through this challenging time.

    40 min
  4. The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Aga Kehinde and Sharon Osterfield

    02/11/2024

    The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Aga Kehinde and Sharon Osterfield

    The Therapeutic Poet

    44 min
  5. The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Sophia Lorimer about creative styling sustainably.

    02/11/2024

    The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Sophia Lorimer about creative styling sustainably.

    In this episode we chat about what sustainable fashion is; how to get off the trend treadmill; Sophia's experiment in which she is not buying any new or preloved clothes (except for vital undies and socks!) and how 'sober dressing' can be creative, empowering and fun. Sophia's mission is to help you restyle and rework your wardrobe using what you already have. She makes up "new to you" outfits from clothes that you may have forgotten about, discarded, or loved... but never been sure what to put it with. She creates outfits that are true to your sense of style and the woman you want to show up as in the world.

    47 min
  6. In conversation with Michael Unbroken

    02/11/2024

    In conversation with Michael Unbroken

    There is much more to his story, so let’s welcome him to share some of that and also to create hope and inspiration with sharing how he moved through such severe intergenerational trauma and adverse childhood experiences to be the inspirational coach he is today; from trauma to triumph. As he says, ‘The trauma may be our foundation, but it is not our future.’

    54 min
  7. In conversation with Dr. Debi Silber about betrayal

    02/11/2024

    In conversation with Dr. Debi Silber about betrayal

    We talked about her 3 discoveries with the research that she has done, how betrayal is a different kind of trauma because of how it feels so intentional and personal and therefore relates to trust, how it affects one physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally - and she shared some really sobering statistics around that and how it is possible to move through from betrayal to breakthrough with her five stage process.

    33 min
  8. In conversation with Dan Cardwell about miscarriage

    02/17/2023

    In conversation with Dan Cardwell about miscarriage

    I met Dan when we were at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2022 and I went to his show 'Patience Zero'. The description of his show was: 'Dan's always wanted to be a father. But now he and his wife are going through constant loss and IVF, he starts to ask the question: is he good enough? But in a year with a serious accident, an NHS-induced bad K-trip, a letter warning of impending death and, oh, aliens, he begins to wonder - is the universe telling him no? It's a comedy. Somewhere between stand-up and theatre, this show explores how far you will go for family.' I was interested in having Dan speak on the podcast because it is rare to find places where men share about this experience. In this episode I speak to Dan about writing his story as a comedy show; how he and his wife dealt with miscarriage and loss and what impact his show had on other people.

    39 min
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About

I’m Jacky Power, addiction psychologist and poet and host of The Therapeutic Poet. Each week I use a poem I have written to introduce a therapeutic theme as I talk with my guests about the trickiness of being human.

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  • Creator
    Jacky Power
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 All poetry performed is subject to copyright and may not be broadcast or shared without consent.
  • Show Website
    The Therapeutic Poet

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