"I Hated Poetry, Yet It Saved My Life" | Corina's Journey of Healing and Inspiration

SummaryIn this episode, Corina shares her heartfelt story of overcoming trauma through poetry and writing, transforming pain into powerful art that resonates with many. We explore her creative process, the significance of community, and her ambitious plans to inspire and connect through her upcoming book tour.Key Topics:Corina's background as a rescue dog mom and nature loverHow ADHD influences her writing habits and routineThe deep connection between poetry, healing, and personal growthHer journey of writing Marred Mask over ten years as a testament of resilienceThe significance of waterfalls as symbols of strength and renewalNavigating vulnerability, trauma, and community support in publishingDetails about her upcoming Reassemble series and novel RevivalThe importance of advocating for arts in a fast-moving, digital worldHer national book tour across 20 states and upcoming signingsBalancing wedding plans with a hectic promotional scheduleThe impact of audience reactions on her motivation and purposeChapters List00:00 Introduction01:05 Who Is Corina?04:51 ADHD & Writing, Interesting Combination08:13 A Little About Marred Mask10:27 Poetry Being A Part Of Corina's Life14:34 The Irony Of Others Pointing Out Something About Us17:17 The Symbolism of Waterfalls21:09 Corina's Psychological Debate On Releasing Marred Mask24:23 The Effect Of Reaching Out & Community On Trauma30:21 Her Initial Thought To Help 1 Person With Marred Mask34:31 Which Of Corina's Poems Hit The Hardest38:19 What Corina Wants You To Get Out Of Marred Mask41:03 Corina's New "Cowboy" Series...44:14 This Re-Series Will Mirror The Healing Process & It's Different Forms46:20 What's Happening In Corina's Near Future?55:30 Corina's Mission To Accomplish On This National Tour58:43 The Emotional Impact Of Corina's Poetry Effecting Others Lives01:03:25 Corina's Thoughts On The Arts Becoming Obsolete01:08:06 How Can Someone Find Their Way Into The Arts?01:14:03 Authors Are Real People Too...01:19:04 One Thing Corina Want's You To Know About Her01:22:03 Where You Can Find Her...01:23:23 Where She'll Be In The Next 2 Months01:25:19 Closing Thoughts