Jacky Power
Jacky Power
The Therapeutic Poet - the back story (some of it anyway)
The Therapeutic Poet - the back story (some of it anyway)
The Therapeutic Poet - the back story (some of it anyway)
Friday 25th March 2022
Join Jacky Power on 'The Therapeutic Poet' as she transforms rejection into resilience through poetry. Listen for inspiration and healing.
17 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Jacky Power
Overview:
Categories:
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Jacky Power: From Rejection to Resilience Through Poetry
Now this show takes of my different poems and I weave them through a whole story of why I find things difficult and why I want to stop the world and get off.
Ever wondered how an addiction psychologist and poet deals with rejection? In this heartfelt episode of 'The Therapeutic Poet', Jacky Power opens up about her personal journey into the world of writing and performance. She candidly shares her experiences with literary agents, the sting of rejection, and how she turned those negative emotions into a wellspring of creativity and self-discovery.
Jacky dives into the emotional rollercoaster of pride, self-righteousness, self-pity, and judgment, revealing how she transformed these feelings into modesty, humility, self-esteem, and gratitude. Along the way, she touches on Brené Brown's concept of 'The Wilderness' from 'Rising Strong', offering insights into how reaching out to trusted individuals helped her navigate these challenging times.
Listeners are treated to two of Jacky's poems, 'Bitterness' and 'A Wobbly Kind of Day', with 'Bitterness' set to feature in her upcoming book, 'Stop the World I Want to Get Off'. This episode is a raw and inspiring look at how creativity can be a powerful tool for healing and self-expression. Tune in to 'The Therapeutic Poet' for a dose of poetic wisdom and therapeutic insights.