The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis Podcast

Episode Title How to Connect with Your Writing Muse: A Journey into Creative Surrender In this transformative episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed memoirist and writing teacher Laura Davis shares her mystical encounter with her creative muse. Following profound advice from writing teacher Carolyn Brigit Flynn about protecting her soul, Laura guides listeners through a powerful meditation-ins...

I Episode Title: Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace: It Is Enough Episode Description: Join Laura Davis for this week's Midweek Pause for Peace, where she pairs beautiful imagery with soul-nourishing poetry. In this episode, Laura shares Danna Faulds' gentle poem "It Is Enough," offering a moment of stillness for your heart and nervous system during life's overwhelming moments. What Laura Shares...

Episode Title: Nothing You Cannot Meet: Laura Davis' Memoir Wisdom Description: Join Laura Davis for an intimate look at how poetry becomes a pathway to personal strength. In this episode, Laura shares a transformative moment from her Wednesday writing class where Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer's poem "Sitting in a Quiet Room" sparked profound self-discovery—then demonstrates the power of the writing p...

Episode Title Midweek Pause for Peace: "Detached From Outcome" by James Crews Episode Description Join Laura Davis for another nurturing episode of Midweek Pause for Peace, where she pairs images from nature with poetry to offer moments of restoration for both heart and nervous system. This week, Laura features a beautifully contemplative poem by James Crews that explores the profound wisdom of ac...

Episode Title How to Create Tension Between Characters in Your Memoir: The Push-Pull Technique That Transforms Relationships on the Page Episode Description Award-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 he...

Episode Description Join 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 Cov...

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 perfecti...

Writing About Silence: Memoir Prompts That Transform Your Story In 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...

Episode Title Midweek Pause for Peace: "Let Them Not Say" by Jane Hirshfield Episode Description Welcome 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 urg...

Episode Title Midweek Pause for Peace: "Womanifesto" by Libba Bray - A Call to Action Episode Description Join 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...

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 Davis Episode Overview In 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. Lau...

Episode Overview In 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 Content Poem : "For Love" by Dorot...

Podcast Show Notes Each 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 Junior Episode 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 syste...

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 worl...

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 recom...

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...

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...

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 beau...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. S...

Episode Title: My Love Affair with the Human Voice: Where Words Meet Soul Episode Summary A 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 interview...

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 le...