Learning To Fly

Returning Come As You Are poetess Liv, joins me on today's episode of the podcast for random questions and happy mid-week vibes! Check it out! To support, follow, and see what Liv is up to today check out: https://www.instagram.com/livvywritespoetry/

For today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast, Avery from @averys.words joins us to talk about her unique experience with the come as you are open mic show from earlier this summer! To check her out and send some more support make sure to follow @averys.words on Instagram!

My Darling friend Gabbi from @Gabbacado on Instagram visits and chats about what a body mind and spirit Saturday means to her. She shares some great places to start this journey and some wonderful resources while also taking a moment to reflect on her own journey - reminding us that every step of the adventure is part of the process.  In this episode we talked about her page and the daily you...

In today's episode I'm talking about and sharing with you one of my most recent random finds and I'm so excited to be sharing it because these pieces are stellar and deserve all of our love and attention! If you'd also like to support follow at @danielhaigh.writer https://www.instagram.com/danielhaigh.writer/ or buy the book from: https://www.amazon.com/These-Sincere-Seasons-collection-written-ebo...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Brenna of @rose.colored.books on Instagram and we are talking about her awesome Bookstagram page. For the most part she focuses on YA reads and Fantasy - but we all need a good healthy dose of imagination and wimsy in our lives, right? So listen in and if you like what you hear go give her a follow and some support @rose.colored.books on Instagram! To follow and...

On today's wendesday episode of Learning to Fly we're asking Kianna from words and music and @kmusic1318 all the crazy random questions I can think of. Just something silly and slightly inspiring to help you through the last half of the week!

Today's episode is one that I've been trying to share with you guys for a while now! It's one of the ones that mysteriously fails to upload. So we're back. We're trying again. And I sincerely hope you'll consider picking up a copy of this or one of the other stunning works Courtney Phillips produces! Also in the episode I talked about cost: I was WRONG! THEY are only $8 USD EACH!!!!!! GO BUY THEM!...

Happy Monday everyone!!!!! Today I'm reading from Kaycee Sommer's debut collection Scribbles on Bar Napkins and make sure to stay tuned til the end where I leave my verbal review!!! If you want to send love or pick up your own copy check out: To support and follow: https://www.instagram.com/kayceesommer/?hl=en To buy your copy!: https://linktr.ee/kayceesommer

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I am chatting with Helen Millington one of the many TinRoof Poets introduced to me by Ash Raymond James! We discuss poetry, prompts, inspiration and of course have a silly question at the end! To support Helen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenmillingtonpoetry/ TinRoof Poetry: https://www.instagram.com/tinroofpoetry/

This episode is the first of a new mini series here on the Learning to Fly podcast that is temporarily dubbed "body, mind and soul" it is a great way to reconnect with where you are and to take more care in your regular self care routines! This particular episode features raspberry oat bars, indian spiced chickpea wraps, two Iain S. Thomas poems, and brief commentary on moving and using your body...

Today's episode is filled with featured poetry from Miranda Sheh at Breakingegg on Instagram. If you have not already given her a follow, please do so! It would be lovely and wonderful of you. Grief Circles are a wonderful part of what she brings to her community at little to no cost - though you can support more and that is greatly appreciated. Bring a friend. Bring a family member and settle in...

On today's episode of the learning to fly podcast, The poet Rajah returns to talk about Come As you are and new upcoming projects!

This episode of the Learning to Fly podcast is amazing and hilarious - now that I know the poet Rajah is emotionally attached to our random questions game we will play it on Wednesdays moving forward!

In this episode my artist, Sarah, and I discuss the upcoming project Postcards from Breakfast, how it is coming along and how we are feeling about the release. Key details: Pre-orders begin Aug 20, Release Date Nov 16, giveaways and charity livestreams are being planned.  To support Sarah follow @girl.withapencil on Instagram and consider donating to her college fund closer to the books relea...

Today I'm chatting with you guys about a book I happened upon at my LOCAL Library! How cool is that? It is a well thought-out, smartly drafted collection that begins with the full complete and thurough history of Tea time, then introduces poetry by a wide variety of voices and authors on an even wider variety of topics, before giving you recipes, menu plans, and setups for hosting your own poetic...

Todays' episode is primarily announcements, updates, and promotions that give you hints as to what else is coming on the podcast this month! And I'm thrilled to be able to announce some of it with you hear today, a bit ahead of schedule!

Today's episode is a very special episode celebrating the many different cultures and voices in a quickly growing community all centered around the ever-talented Miranda Sheh of Breaking Egg Productions! And in this episode, Miranda and I are joined by her three bi-lingual (native speakers for each special meeting) Elisha (@wixluxure), Lyca (@layssssss), and Peter Yu. All kind and interesting crea...

Today's episode features a lovely poetry chapbook, Rainlily by Wanda Deglane. This collection speaks primarily to mental health awareness and topics of suicide, but it also traverses the emotional scale and reminds you that with rain comes a rainbow.  To pick up your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Rainlily-collection-poetry-Wanda-Deglane-ebook/dp/B07CVRWTB3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keyword...

Today's episode I'm sharing some poems from "In the Dark, Soft Earth" a collection of primarily eukphrasis poetry by Frank Watson. It is particularly hard to review, but I figured today's episode would come fairly close to a way I will likely always feel about this book and gives you enough of a taste to decide on your own if you'd like to pick up or gift a copy any time soon! If you do decide to...

Today Bhavana and I chat about her lovely book Imperfect and its delicate balance of Mental health advocacy and inspirational healing. We talk about the writing process for Bhavana followed by some chat about the book, support, and of course her new beautiful website! https://bhavanau.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oct.ober.19/ and some of the names mentioned in this episode can be found: https://...

Today's episode is a short reminder that reading is the first step to creating stellar things. It's also directing you to a series that I adore - one that uses classic poetry (and other art styles) in some extremely clever ways. Check out the Matched Trilogy by Allie Condie!

Today Oksanna and I chat all things spiritual, Come As You Are, and Patreon. It was a wonderful conversation and I hope that you are able to gleen some perspective and inspiration through this one! To support on Patreon: patreon.com/oksannanormandeau To follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/o_normandeaupoetry/

Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast was a blast to put together! We talk about big scary things like leaving a better world for future generations but we also talk about fun light things that encourage and comfort the inner child. If you're looking for ways to play, consider buying a coloring book or printing out sheets of your favorite (when you were young) characters and picking up so...

Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast invites Kiana of Kmusic1318 to chat about the Come as you are open mic  experience, about putting music with poetry, and shares some personal connections in our silly questions time! It's an amazingly lovely episode and I sincerely hope you not only enjoy, but also decide to go and support these wonderful Instagram creators who were mentioned on...

Today's episode of the podcast explores a recent release from Button Poetry that just might honestly be my new favorite: "Dear Azula, I have a crush on Danny phantom" by Azura Tyabji and Jackson Neal. The first half is poems interrupted by an unexpected local parade and the second half is a review of the book I wrote a few weeks ago that can be found on my Instagram page.