Meredith Heller: Poetry as a lifeline

What do you think of when you hear the word "poetry"? Maybe "difficult" or "boring"? But what about "lifeline"?  Meredith Heller is a California-based poet, singer-songwriter, and author of Write a Poem, Save Your Life. But, more importantly, she was once a teen facing devastating life experiences, who found in writing a way through her pain. In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon and Meredith Heller cover:How poetry helps us makes sense of experienceWhere to start with poetryHow poetry impacts usHow to use poetry to heal ourselves If you're curious about writing poetry but feel intimidated, this episode is for you. Book: Write a Poem, Save Your Life*meredithheller.com [email protected]*FYV uses affiliate links.