Jason Chambers

From Loyola law school to Hurricane Katrina to a cartel scheme in Mexico, Jason Chambers was brought back to life to give us his words through poetry that brings us into a deeper connection with the natural world, inspired by his Lowcountry South Carolina coastal home, and with each other.Today, he tells us his stories.I first discovered Jason Chambers' poetry the way I find a lot of my favorite things — by accident and at exactly the right time. Jason writes with a depth that comes from living close to the bone and to the natural world, from paying attention to the things we often overlook: the light on the water, the motion of a bird, and the way grief and love can shape us into something new.I loved his poetry before I even knew he worked at a horse farm.This podcast is usually about horse people, but more than that, it's about creativity, resilience, and the way we transform our lives through connections. Jason's work embodies this. His poetry is an offering — a kind of map that guides us back to what matters. He writes about the land, about memory, and about what it means to be fully alive.I believe Jason Chambers will be recognized as one of South Carolina's greatest voices — one of the best poets of this era.In this conversation, we talk about his journey, the landscapes that shaped him, and how his daily ritual of watching the sunrise became a foundation for his recovery. We talk about vulnerability, parenting, and what it means to cultivate reverence in an often-disconnected world. This is a conversation about returning, to the land, to creativity, to ourselves, and to each other.I could have listened to Jason for hours. This is the first of what I hope to be many conversations with him.In This Episode, We Talk About:* How addiction reshaped Jason’s understanding of willpower, vulnerability, and honesty* Why his connection to nature became a foundation for healing and creative expression* How daily rituals, like watching the sunrise, became an act of honoring Thoreau's concept of cultivating reverence* The art of experiencing the beauty of the natural world and trying to capture it in words* What it means to live openly and without secrets, embracing vulnerability as a path to truth* The lessons children have taught him about presence, honesty, and connection* How finding work that aligns with his values and lets him be close to the land shapes his sense of self and purposeMore About Jason ChambersJason Chambers is a poet, farmer, storyteller, and observer of the natural world. Rooted in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, his writing reflects a deep reverence for the landscapes that have shaped him — tidal creeks at sunrise, ancient oak trees, and the ever-moving river. His work often explores themes of redemption, transformation, and the wisdom found in solitude and connection.Jason’s poetry and prose have resonated with audiences for their raw honesty and ability to illuminate the beauty in both struggle and stillness. He first began sharing his work during the pandemic, finding an unexpected community through open mics and readings. Since then, his poetry has become a kind of map, guiding readers back to the presence of the world around them, to the stories carried in the land, the water, and in each other.He can be found reading poetry at gatherings throughout Charleston, or disappearing into the woods — watching, listening, and bearing witness to the world around him. He loves spending time with his beloved partner and young daughter at the farm they share on John’s Island.Follow Jason's work here:* Facebook* InstagramResources and Links* Learn more about Relatively Stable and other episodes* Subscribe to my Substack, Stable Roots, for weekly writings and musings* Follow me on Facebook here* Follow me on Instagram hereJason said, "Hearing your own heart in someone else’s words is incredibly powerful." If you felt that here, I’d love for you to share this episode with someone who might need to hear it. These are the conversations that remind me how much we carry, and how by listening to other’s stories we find a piece of our own.If you have a moment, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform so more people can find Relatively Stable and join the conversation. And be sure to hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss an episode.Thanks for being here and thanks for listening.Love,Kim Get full access to Stable Roots at stableroots.substack.com/subscribe