Poet Maggie Smith On 'Trying On' Hope

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Maggie Smith is a poet whose work has been widely published, anthologized, and has appeared in Best American Poetry, the New York Times, The New Yorker and elsewhere.  Her latest book, Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change, a collection of essays and quotes, is a nat ... Show More

Maggie Smith is a poet and author of the national bestsellers Goldenrod and Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change, as well as Good Bones, The Well Speaks of Its Own Poison, and Lamp of the Body. Maggie’s poems and essays are widely published and anthologized, appeari ... Show More

<p>Poet Maggie Smith candidly unpacks the lightning strike success of her viral 2016 poem <a href="https://maggiesmithpoet.com/poem/good-bones/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Good Bones"</a> and how it strained her marriage, ultimately unraveling - an upheaval she un ... Show More

In these next few sessions, we investigate some orientations and ways of being that are companions to hope. If hope is a muscle that can be exercised to become stronger and more supple, these qualities might be thought of as fascia, or the tendons — complementary ligaments that m ... Show More

<p>Bestselling author Brianna Wiest has touched millions of readers with her books and quotes featuring messages of empowerment, self-reflection and hope. She found healing and growth in the written word while overcoming personal struggles, and now, she hopes to help others throu ... Show More

In this special episode of Get Your Rear in Gear with Lori, host Lori McAfee takes a deep dive into the overarching theme of her book, "Burning Hope." She explores the feelings of abandonment, shame, and despair, and how we can find redemption and hope through love and faith. Thi ... Show More

Maggie Smith is one of the world's most beloved poets. She joins us to talk about her new memoir, how she owes her fame to Starbucks, and why her mom may get banned from the library. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship ... Show More

In this special episode of Get Your Rear in Gear with Lori, host Lori McAfee takes listeners on a journey through the pages of her new book, "Burning Hope." This book explores themes of longing for love, feeling abandoned and ashamed, and finding redemption and hope through facin ... Show More

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Hope is a lifeline in times of despair. Today’s quote, from a woman who once faced a bleak future and changed its course, radiates hopefulness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices