Love and Healing: Poetry's Role in Mental Health Recovery
To me, love is such a distorted thing.
What does love really mean, and how does it affect our mental health? In this captivating episode of the 361 Recovery Podcast, Alice Smith unpacks the tangled web of love and its impact on our well-being. As a mental health advocate and poet, Alice uses her own experiences to explore how societal expectations can warp our understanding of love.
Her poetry, including evocative pieces like 'Fairy Tale for Sale' and 'Rainbow Heart', provides a raw and honest look at these pressures. But it's not all heavy; Alice also highlights the joy and therapeutic value of creative expression. She shares stories of her creative partnership with a friend, showing how writing and performing together became a cherished part of their healing journey.
This episode is a blend of personal reflections, poetic interludes, and thought-provoking insights that will resonate with anyone interested in the complexities of love and mental health. Whether you're a poetry enthusiast or someone looking for new ways to understand your emotions, Alice's words offer a comforting and enlightening perspective.