Writing as Medicine with Dr. Zelda Lockhart

“Writing is like taking your medicine every day. [When] there’s something I don’t understand about the world or my own life, I’m just writing to make some sense out of it.”– Dr. Zelda LockhartIn this episode of the Durham Artist Archive, I sit down with Dr. Zelda Lockhart, an award-winning author, poet, educator, and Fulbright Specialist rooted in Durham. We talk about writing as a daily healing practice, story as a tool for kinship, and what it means to tell the truth when silence is easier. Dr. Lockhart shares how her life across regions and roles shaped a writing and creatives practice that holds memory, resists isolation, and makes space for real connection.We also get into her work as a Fulbright Specialist, where she will be leading a digital memoir project that braids classrooms in Africa and the U.S. into one conversation. She is currently fundraising for this trip so please visit her website to show support!Dr. Lockhart also names the pressures of colonization and capitalism, and we lean into what it means to write anyway. This episode is the nudge I needed to be more consistent in my writing practice and it might do the same for you. Enjoy.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:* Using writing as a daily healing practice* How storytelling builds connection across generations and cultures* Honest talk about colonization, capitalism, and creative survival* Community building through art in Durham, North CarolinaSupport the PodcastThe best way to support the Durham Artist Archive is by liking or rating the podcast on your favorite platform. And if you’d like more Durham focused art writing and podcast reflections, follow us on Substack.Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyRead on Substack🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Connect with Dr. Zelda Lockhart:https://zeldalockhart.comhttps://www.instagram.com/zelda.lockhart/👋🏽 Connect with me, Alyssa Cuffie Onuoha:https://www.instagram.com/alwhyssa/https://www.instagram.com/womanifestomag/alyssacuffie.com☕️ Support the Pod:https://ko-fi.com/alwhyssa✏️ Additional Details:Recorded at Queeny's in Durham, North Carolina Get full access to The Durham Artist Archive at durhamartistarchive.substack.com/subscribe