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The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast

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4:25

Pause for Peace: Hope is a Form of Resistance

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/08/06

Podcast Show NotesEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Episode Title: Hope as Resistance: Poetry & Peace with David Joseph JuniorEpisode Description: Welcome to another episode of Midweek Pause for Peace, where host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with powerful poetry to nourish your heart and nervous system. This week, we explore "Hope is a Form of Resistance" by poet David Joseph Junior—a moving piece that

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1:57

Pause for Peace: Don't Hesitate

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Each week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem is Don’t Hesitate by Mary Oliver.Mary Oliver was a beloved American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Her poetry is known for its focus on nature, vivid imagery, and unadorned language. She found inspiration in the natural world and was known for her solitary walks in the wild. Don't Hesitate can be found in Devotions: The Selected

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14:47

Join Me On a Great Virtual Vacation + July...

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/07/26

You're Invited on a Virtual Vacation to Bali:Ready for a free virtual vacation to Bali? Join Laura Davis as she invites you along on her 10th sacred journey to this spiritual island. Experience temple ceremonies, meet traditional healers, and immerse in Balinese culture through her Substack posts and Notes. It's the next best thing to being there!Plus: discover her handpicked July Substack recommendations as a bonus.Laura's Five Substack Recommendations for JulyThe Feral Stack by Summer Koester:

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3:57

Pause for Peace: At Albany Bulb with Elaine

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Each week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday. Today's featured poem: At Albany Bulb with Elaine by Alison Luterman.Alison Luterman is a poet, essayist and playwright. Her books include the poetry collections In the Time of Great Fires (Catamaran Press), Desire Zoo (Tia Chucha Press), The Largest Possible Life (Cleveland State University Press) See How We Almost Fly (Pearl Editions), and a collection of essays, Feral City

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3:49

Pause for Peace: For Citizenship

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Each week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: For Citizenship by John O’Donohue. John O'Donohue (1956-2008) was an Irish poet, philosopher, and former Catholic priest known for his writings on spirituality, beauty, and friendship. This poem is from his book, To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats

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10:24

Lessons From My Students: Exploring the Power of a...

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/07/12

Each month, Laura feature the work of one of her writing students and then deconstructs what made the piece work. This month’s featured writer is Michaela Sieh.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can

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2:53

Pause for Peace: For When People Ask

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Each week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: For When People Ask by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer.Dedicated to helping others explore creative practice, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is an American poet, associated with Colorado. She was Poet Laureate of San Miguel County, Colorado from 2006–2010, and was named Poet Laureate of Colorado's Western Slope by the Telluride Institute from 2015–2017. You can

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10:25

Send My Love to Anyone

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/07/05

Episode Title:"Laura Davis: From Premature Birth to Author - A Journey of Survival, Creativity, and Finding Awe"Episode Description:In this deeply moving interview from Kathryn Mockler's "I've Been Meaning to Ask You" series, bestselling author Laura Davis shares her profound journey that began with a dramatic premature birth weighing just 2 pounds, 12 ounces, separated from her identical twin sister.This conversation reveals how early trauma shaped a life dedicated to creativity, spiritual growth,

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1:33

Pause for Peace: First Reaction

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Each week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: First Reaction by Danna Faulds.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. You can find her at her website.You can find information about Laura’s writing

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5:18

When I Put Love at the Head of the Table

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/06/28

In this episode, Laura shares how to transform your mindset in today's chaotic world through this powerful writing exercise. Explore what happens when you prioritize love over fear in just 15 minutes of writing.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build

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3:53

Pause for Peace: Continue

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Each week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: Continue by Maya Angelou.A multitalented writer and performer, Maya Angelou is best known for her work as an author and poet. Her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, made literary history as the first nonfiction bestseller by a Black woman. Some of her famous poems include “Phenomenal Woman,” “Still I Rise,” and “On the Pulse of Morning,” which

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9:02

My Love Affair with the Human Voice

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/06/21

Episode Title: My Love Affair with the Human Voice: Where Words Meet SoulEpisode SummaryA captivating story about discovering the power of voice and storytelling that takes unexpected turns through remote adventures, creative risks, and life-changing decisions. This intimate narrative explores how a young woman's passion for radio and human connection shaped her journey as a writer and interviewer, leading to profound personal discoveries and creative breakthroughs.Subscribe to Laura's new The

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3:14

Pause for Peace: Poem in Which I Choose a Bundle of...

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/06/18

Each week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's feature: poem in which I choose a bundle of kale next to a stranger by Maya Stein. Maya Stein has been a freelance writer and editor for more than two decades. She began a weekly poetry practice in 2005—10-line Tuesday —and you can subscribe to her weekly poems and learn about her marvelous books of poetry here. Maya also teaches marvelous writing classes.You can find

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14:20

LAURA'S JUNE RECOMMENDATIONS

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2025/06/14

Laura's Substack Recommendations for June 2025:@aimeeliu, MFA Lore. Aimee Liu offers her audience the invaluable, precious gift of her knowledge and experience as a veteran novelist, ghostwriter and graduate-level creative writing teacher. Her bestselling novels, informed by her Asian American heritage, have been published in more than a dozen languages, and she has written for the Los Angeles Times, The Los Angeles Review of Books and Poets and Writers, among many others. She distills the essential

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1:54

Pause for Peace: Hold Out Your Hand

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/06/11

Each week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: "Hold Out Your Hand" by Julia Fehrenbacher.Julia Fehrenbacher is a poet, an author, a life coach, a teacher, a regular practicer of yoga, and a sometimes-painter. She is most at home by the ocean and in the forests. You can find her at her website.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at:

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2:36

Pause for Peace: For the Hardest Days

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Midweek Pause for Peace: a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: The Hardest Days by Clint Smith.Clint Smith is a teacher, poet, and doctoral candidate in Education at Harvard University. He is a National Poetry Slam champion, an Individual World Poetry Slam finalist, and has served a cultural ambassador for the US Department of State. He has been featured on TED.com, NBC News, and TVOne’s Verses and Flow. His poetry has been published or is

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14:40

My Path to Finding My Substack DNA

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/05/31

In this week's episode, Laura Davis explores her journey to discover the essence of her business, what she really has to offer people--and has been offering people for the last forty years. You can find information about Laura's writing classes, workshops and retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and

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2:02

Send Love--It Matters

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/05/28

This is the start of a new feature on my Substack: Midweek Pause for Peace. I’ll pair a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and your nervous system.—LauraSometimes it feels like there’s nothing we can do, but we can always send love. This poem by Carrie Newcomer is a great demonstration of that.Carrie Newcomer is a songwriter, poet & podcast co-host with 19 nationally released CDs and 3 books of poetry. She often catches something luminous from the corner of her eye,

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6:18

What Hasn't Changed?

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/05/24

In this episode, Laura explores when chaos and uncertainty feel overwhelming and how identifying what remains constant offers refuge. Discover a powerful writing prompt that helps restore perspective in stressful times.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to

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6:35

I Have Decided to Pay Attention

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/05/17

In this episode, Laura explores a powerful meditation on balancing awareness of painful truths with seeking beauty in times of global crisis, ending with a reflective writing prompt for readers.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage,

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