Episode 1 Where We Begin

Two voices, one thread. A grandmother and granddaughter record the first of many conversations, raw, real, and filled with heart. We weave stories across generations, exploring creativity, memory, and what it means to be human, together. In this episode, we introduce ourselves Laura, a poet in her 70s, and Oceana, an artist in her 20s and share how the idea for this podcast came to be. What does it mean to be an Elder in the 21st century? What is this world offering those in their twenties? What is alive for each of us at this time? Creativity has saved both of our lives, many times. In this space, we explore generational trauma and our place on that continuum, tending to the inner world so the young can walk lighter. Through shared dialogue, reflection, and emotional digestion, we explore how healing ripples outward across generations. We hope our conversations about the similarities and differences between two generations one raised in the 1950s and the other born in 2000 inspire listeners to reach across generations and connect. We are grateful for the intro and outro music from Wayne Kington from his exquisite new album, Self-Portrait. www.waynejoseph.com.au https://www.facebook.com/waynejosephkington Poem – “Continuance” from The Generosity of Birds, Laura Jan Shore, Concrete Wolf Press, winner of Louis Award, Oregon, 2024 We reference HeartMath, https://www.heartmath.com Quote by D.H. Lawrence from his poem, “Phoenix” This podcast is created and recorded on Bundjalung Country, with deep respect and gratitude to Elders past, present, and emerging. If this episode stirred something in you, you are welcome to explore more of our work. Oceana Piccone offers transpersonal art therapy and creative facilitation, supporting others to reconnect with their inner landscape through art. Explore more at Creative Impulse Laura Jan Shore is a poet and writer whose work explores love, nature, and the human spirit. Explore more at Laura Jan Shore