Lauren Ducrey

Finding Wellbeing through Poetry

 

Episode Notes (by minute):

  • 1:30: How poetry became a part of Lauren’s life

  • 4:30: How poetry can support people’s well-being 

  • 10:30: How consuming poetry has been impactful for Lauren 

  • 13:00: The more personal the poem, the more universal the message

  • 18:00: Overcoming perfectionism with poetry

  • 20:00: How Lauren started sharing one poem a week on social media and a New York’s resolution led to her writing a book 

  • 23:00: Advice for poets trying to express themselves

  • 28:00: The challenges of self-publishing of a book

  • 30:30: What Lauren hopes to evoke with her poetry 

  • 32:00: Why Lauren believes that poetry can be for everyone. Keep searching until you find something that resonates with you. 

    (Note: these are quick notes and takeaways by David Nebinski. Please see the episode for more accurate information)

Published Date: 5/25/23