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Jun 3, 2024 54 min

Maggie Smith | Good Bones, Good Life

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Poet Maggie Smith candidly unpacks the lightning strike success of her viral 2016 poem "Good Bones" and how it strained her marriage, ultimately unraveling - an upheaval she unflinchingly explores in her vulnerable memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful. Smith discusses metabolizing life's "unanswerable mysteries" through writing, going viral as an introvert, modeling authenticity for her kids, and our struggle to embrace life's "andness." With radiant honesty, she pursues the uncomplicated truth of simply being herself through stillness and creativity. This profound dialogue is a masterclass on upheaval, art, and what it means to truly live a good life from one of today's vital literary voices. You can find Maggie at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Liz Gilbert about writing yourself letters from love. Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes

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