#191 - Levi Leland

Levi Leland is a creator and guide of edgarallanpoeri.com and 'A Walking Tour of Poe's Providence. On this episode, Levi opens up about his family dynamic and the bond he had with his great grandparents. Levi dives into his parents' marriage and how their divorce affected him as a young teen. During his early teenage years Levi began to fall in love with the history of Edgar Allan Poe. He shares how he traveled to many locations where Poe lived and how his work impacted him. Also, Levi discusses the relationship he had with his father and how his father's mental health played a major role in his passing. Levi talks about learning about his father's suicide and explains how we grieved this loss. We dive into the topic of mental illnesses and how society views them in comparison to mental health. Join us in this powerful conversation on Edgar Allan Poe, art, and mental health. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** - discussion of suicide during podcast