S2 Ep. 41 Exploring Poetry for the Public’s Health with Dr. Maranda C. Ward and Shanaé Burch

In this episode, Shanaé Burch is in conversation with Dr. Maranda C. Ward about her poem in the Poetry for the Public's Health section of the September issue. She talks about being a community educator and youth builder, as well as the passion she has for the mentees that she calls "critical purveyors of the world." She encourages listeners to read through the poem before listening to her recording in order to leave room for exploration. This episode references the poem titled "I Do" by Maranda C. Ward, EdD, MPH. You can listen to her read the poem as a bonus episode of the HPP Podcast. Learn more about Dr. Ward, Promising Futures, and her commitments here: http://www.marandaward.com/ What’s on Maranda’s Reading List? Catch Me If You Can by Jessica Nabongo Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis Also! Shanaé just finished reading Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto (2022) by Tricia Hersey. If you want to learn more about the value of rest, consider reading the scholarship of Tricia Hersey of The Nap Ministry.