Mar 2021
[Unedited] Naomi Shihab Nye with Krista Tippett
It’s pretty intriguing to follow poet Naomi Shihab Nye’s idea that most of us actually “think in poems” whether we know it or not. Rarely, as she points out, do you hear anyone say they feel worse after writing things down. That, she says, can be a tool to survive in hard times l ... Show More
1h 34m
Oct 2024
1228: Shelf Life by Nathan Xavier Osorio
<p>Today’s poem is Shelf Life by Nathan Xavier Osorio. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. </p><br/><p>In this episode, Major writes… “There’s something sad, sometimes, about taking in all of the country from the fringes. I used to view the highway as a symbol of escape and ... Show More
5m 50s
Apr 2022
Susan Cain | The Power of Bittersweetness
<p>Ever wonder why a certain sad song or even a few bars of just the right melancholy music will stop you in your tracks and maybe even move you to tears? Turns out, you’re not alone. My guest today, Susan Cain, has spent years researching why certain experiences - ones that conn ... Show More
53m 23s
Apr 2025
Let Yourself Rage With Poet Laureate Ada Limón
<p>As U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón has had a far-reaching impact. She has visited readers and writers across the country, installed poems at majestic sites in national parks, and she even wrote a poem that’s engraved inside a NASA spacecraft on its way to Jupiter.</p><p>Today on ... Show More
34m 35s
Today, as the final installment in our Edges series, I am joined by writer, poet, memoirist, teacher, yogi, activist, and mother - Nadia Colburn.Nadia has recently released her newest book of poetry, I Say the Sky - and y’all know how much I love exploring the intersection of poetry and mindfulness. As a start, I want to share one of the review blurbs about ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Smart and practical strategies for living, in Maria's words, wonder-smitten by reality.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Maria Popova ... Show More
<p>Dive into the world of heart-touching poetry and shayari with host <strong>Jyoti Khanna</strong> on The Best Hindi Urdu Poetry Shayari Podcast. </p>
<p>In this soulful episode, Jyoti Khanna brings to life the poignant poem <strong>भ्रूण हत्या, नन्ही कली की व्यथा</strong> that ... Show More
