x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast

A safe, creative sanctuary where people connect deeply with themselves, their stories, and each other, writing in sacred community. laurasaridavis.substack.com

society & culture personal journals

All Episodes

10:24

How to Create Tension Between Characters in Your Memoir

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/09/20

Episode TitleHow to Create Tension Between Characters in Your Memoir: The Push-Pull Technique That Transforms Relationships on the PageEpisode DescriptionAward-winning memoir author Laura Davis shares the breakthrough storytelling technique that transformed her relationship with her mother on the page. In this practical episode, Laura reveals how a theatre director's unique assignment helped her create authentic tension in "The Burning Light of Two Stars" by mapping specific moments that connected

en

11:02

How Great Writing Prompts Generated the Best Material...

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/09/13

Episode DescriptionJoin host Laura Davis as she dives deep into the art of crafting powerful writing prompts that unlock forgotten memories and generate compelling memoir material. In this episode, Laura shares 35 years of experience creating personalized writing exercises that help writers excavate their deepest stories and reveals the techniques behind her most effective prompts.What Laura Covers in This Episode:The anatomy of effective writing prompts - What makes a prompt evocative vs

en

3:02

Pause for Peace: For When I Am Hard on Myself

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Poetry Medicine for Self-Criticism: When You're Hard on Yourself This Midweek Pause for Peace, curated by Laura Davis, features Colorado Poet Laureate Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer's healing poem "For When I Am Hard on Yourself." Laura Davis shares how this poetry became medicine during a difficult re-entry from Bali, offering gentle wisdom for anyone struggling with self-criticism, shame, or perfectionism.Key Questions This Episode Answers· How can poetry help with self-criticism and negative

en

12:07

The Kinds Of Silence I Have Known

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/09/06

Writing About Silence: Memoir Prompts That Transform Your StoryIn this episode, Laura Davis explores the profound types of silence we experience in life through creative writing and poetry. Inspired by Ada Limón's "The Quiet Machine," Laura shares a personal memoir about her relationship to different kinds of silence. This episode includes a transformative writing prompt: "Tell me about the kinds of silence you have known." Perfect for writers, poets, memoirists, and anyone using storytelling for

en

2:47

Pause for Peace: Let Them Not Say

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Episode TitleMidweek Pause for Peace: "Let Them Not Say" by Jane HirshfieldEpisode DescriptionWelcome to another episode of Midweek Pause for Peace with Laura Davis. In this weekly series, Laura pairs stunning images from nature with carefully chosen poetry to offer listeners a moment of reflection and restoration for both heart and nervous system.This week, Laura features the profound and urgent poem "Let Them Not Say" by award-winning poet Jane Hirshfield. This powerful piece explores themes of

en

8:01

Pause for Peace: Womanifesto

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Episode TitleMidweek Pause for Peace: "Womanifesto" by Libba Bray - A Call to ActionEpisode DescriptionJoin Laura Davis for a special edition of Midweek Pause for Peace that breaks from the usual gentle reflections to deliver something designed to rouse and awaken. This week, Laura features "Womanifesto," a fierce and unapologetic poem written by bestselling novelist Libba Bray in 2017.Unlike the typical pairing of nature imagery with contemplative poetry, this episode presents a powerful call for

en

2:56

Pause for Peace: November 6

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/08/20

I hope you enjoy this Midweek Pause for Peace. Each week, I pair a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and your nervous system.—Laura DavisEpisode OverviewIn this transformative episode of "Pause for Peace," host Laura Davis explores Chelan Harkin's profound poem "November 6" - a rallying cry for finding our inner strength when everything seems to be falling apart. Laura reflects on how this poem reminds us of the inner strength that lives in all of us, and how we just need

en

2:13

Pause for Peace: For Love

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Episode OverviewIn this deeply moving episode of "Pause for Peace," host Laura presents Dorothy Oger's stirring poem "For Love" - a powerful meditation on choosing love and compassion even in the midst of personal and global turmoil. This midweek pause offers listeners a moment of reflection, healing, and hope through the transformative power of poetry.Featured ContentPoem: "For Love" by Dorothy OgerTheme: Standing for love in troubled timesFormat: Poetry reading with reflective commentaryDuration:

en

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

en

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

en

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:

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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,

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

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

en

63 results

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger