Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrea Gibson

Handsome takes some time to remember our friend Andrea Gibson, and the hosts answer a fitting question from Kristen Schaal about the afterlife.Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterFollow us on social media @handsomepodMerch at handsomepod.comWatch Handsome on YouTubeThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Handsome via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A tribute-song to two supernovas—Joanna Macy and Andrea Gibson—who in their passing away are spreading life-building gifts. A story-song. A metaphor.Free Story & Media ConsultationComment and Subscribe here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit storypaths.substack.com/subscribe

Ana shares selections from Andrea Gibson's inspiring poems, life, and legacy. Andrea recently passed, aged 49, from ovarian cancer.

Liz and Sarah talk about how lately their job has been interfering with their career. So many Zooms! They realize that the new Hollywood definitely has its own learning curve. In Take A Hike, they discuss how watching Brook do an amazing pitch made them appreciate the joy of mentorship. Then they Amplify late poet Andrea Gibson’s “Love Letter From the Afterlife.” This week’s Hollywood Hack will help you organize your closet: a foldable step stool. Plus, Liz had a WNBA Celebrity Sighting — Candace Parker and Anna Petrakova. Finally, Sarah recommends Homeschooling 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started. Sign up for Liz and Sarah’s free weekly newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Brook Sitgraves Turner: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8223801/ Andrea Gibson’s “Love Letter From the Afterlife”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmZHLvq-gDg Closet Stool: https://amzn.to/4lTn4hM Candace Parker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candace_Parker Anna Petrakova: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Petrakova Homeschooling 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Homeschool-101-EBook-13953504 PHOTO: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1583565638778-617c078f4a8d?w=900&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8OTV8fGludGVyZmVyaW5nfGVufDB8fDB8fHww See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To honor the life of beloved poet and beautiful human being Andrea Gibson, we're sharing their episode of the podcast again. Andrea's work, energy, vulnerability, and exceptional passion for life were inspiring for all of us on the Point of Relation team, and we were so sad to hear of their recent passing. In this conversation with Thomas, Andrea speaks from the heart about courageously embracing death and grief, the spiritually transformative power of facing your mortality, the absolute necessity of creative self-expression, and how to face the unknown with curiosity, wonder, and awe. And if you're not familiar with Andrea's work, we highly recommend you track down their books of poetry at your local bookstore, or visit: https://andreagibson.com✨ Click here to watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

What do you do when your own body feels like the enemy? Spoken word artist and activist Andrea Gibson (You Better Be Lightning) spends years struggling with chronic illness, feeling as if their body is at odds with their anxious mind. It's only when they learn to surrender control and embrace their physical sensations that they allow their body to guide them back to joy. Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week-ahead reading for July 28-Aug 3, 2025 is an excerpt from today's⁠⁠ ⁠Somatic Space class⁠⁠⁠ with Renee Sills. For the full-length forecast and embodied practice for this week,⁠⁠ ⁠purchase the recording here⁠⁠⁠.This week's practice continues from last week's work with neuro-emotional repatterning through the eyes, and cultivating embodied states of belonging and self-trust. ⁠Purchase last week's practice here⁠ — 100% of all recording sales for this class, through Aug 11, 2025, will be donated to mutual aid fundraisers for Gaza.Today's poem, read by Renee, is Love Letter from the Afterlife by Andrea Gibson.***❤️‍

In episode 91 (so proud of myself for getting this far!) of Mums F**king Matter, I share a bit about my love of poetry and why.People can often dumb themselves down and say "I wouldn't call it poetry". But as I organise a poetry soiré local to me and attend open mic sessions with artists of all kind, I invite you to think about if you wish to share anything of yours...In this episode I speak about:who are your favourite poets? what stories have stayed with you?do you write? Gloria Steinem's marvellous words....why I love poetry and the impact it can havewriting to heal, feel and processMatilda's words (that I call a poem)Hollie McNish's work and how honest and BRILLIANT it isa tribute to *Andrea Gibson, who passed away recentlyteaching at an old venue where Wilfred Owen used to teachlistening to the lyrics of songsattending open mic sessions*I refer to Andrea as 'she' when she went by 'they'. My apologies.Themes: poetry, healing, storytelling, musicI mention Gloria Steinem, Jonzi D, Pam Ayres, W. H. Auden, Hollie McNish, Liezel Graham, Eve Ensler, Andrea Gibson, Wilfred Owen, Eric Clapton.At the end, I share a poem written by me.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Episode Description: Family, in politics this week on the Queer News podcast we talk about the U.S. Olympic Committee falling in line with Trump's executive order, George Santos is headed to prison and we honor the lives of Dream Johnson and poet Andrea Gibson. In culture and entertainment, Raheem DeVaughn stands up for Black women living with HIV, artist Amy Sherald pulls her work from the Smithsonian because of anti-trans censorship, and Laverne Cox opens up about a deeply personal love story with a right-wing Trump supporter. Let's get into it.  Want to support this podcast?

This episode is our tribute to poet Andrea Gibson, who passed away recently and left behind some of the most stunning insights about love, illness and what it really means to show up for one another. Kelly shares an excerpt from Andrea's blog regarding being sick—how friends would ask what to bring when they visited and Andrea's partner would say "bring your problems," because being needed was just as important as being cared for. It's such a simple but profound idea: that even when we're struggling, we still want to feel useful, to be more than just someone who needs help. The episode ends with Andrea's gorgeous poem "Love Letter from the Afterlife," which completely reimagines what death might be like—not as leaving but as becoming more present than ever before. It's the kind of writing that stops you in your tracks and makes you think about love and loss in an entirely new way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heidi and Ellen welcome the sign of Leo. It is a time to let your heart lead. To be inventive and courageous. To experiment with new ways to share your message.  Books discussed: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans; Educated by Tara Westover; and Unbound by Kasia Urbaniak. Television: The Gilded Age, Movies: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Frye. They celebrate the life and death of the great Leo poet Andrea Gibson, whose poetry focused on gender norms, politics, social justice, LGBTQ topics, life, and mortality. They died of ovarian cancer on July 14, 2025 at age 49. Heidi read one of their last poems: Love Letter From the Afterlife.

Andrea Gibson, a beloved poet and artist, recently passed away. We are honored to share this special encore episode of their conversation with Tami Simon that originally aired in 2023. Great poets expand our view—of ourselves, of each other, and of the entire universe. Andrea Gibson was named Colorado's 2023–25 Poet Laureate for their celebrated verses on love, LGBTQ issues, spirituality, mental health, social justice, and more. Tami Simon speaks with Andrea about their approach to work and how their journey through cancer radically changed that approach. This poignant conversation featuring Andrea's reading of their poem, “Acceptance Speech After Setting the World Record in Goosebumps” and exploring spiritual surrender, finding joy in every instant, facing challenges, moving through grief, the life force of the universe within us, self-love and loving the whole world, trying softer (not harder), the power of relaxation, identifying the keys that open your heart, staying with our fear, activism and loosening our attachment to desired outcomes, being yourself fully, the gift of mortality, giving the present moment the cold shoulder, why authenticity is the most important thing when it comes to writing, the pull of creativity, and more.

This session shares my conversation with Franklin artist extraordinaire Amy Adams. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, July 21, 2025.Our conversation covers some of Amy's work and approachThe Wind Phone comes to NatickDealing with griefHealing with HeARTMural and other projectsThe recording runs about 51 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Painting Venus - Amy's art portfolio page -> https://www.paintingvenus.art/ the Andrea Gibson quote we opened with: “I have never met a heavy heart that wasn't a phone booth with a red cape insideSome people will never understand the kind of superpower it takes for some people to just walk outsideSome days I know my smile looks like the gutter of a killing houseBut my hands are always holding tight to the ripchord of believing”Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DMK1OK8ofa2/The Wind Phone is located to the right of the entrance for the Common Street Spiritual Center. You do not have to enter the center. The Wind Phone is combined with art through Project Healing with HeART. It is dedicated to the community, for all that have been lost. 13 Common St, Natick, MA 01760, USAUS Wind phone website -> https://www.mywindphone.com/united-states-windphones Food Pantry storage project -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/NjvmBZKtsqLpDPvF6 While traditionally we think of 5 senses, the 6th sense came to my mind during my conversation and it turns out there are many more https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sense -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your...

Today: Montrose County and five others are urging the Interior Department to finalize a forty million dollar grant to secure Shoshone water rights, which they say are vital to the Western Slope’s agriculture, energy, and rural communities. And later: We're remembering Andrea Gibson, Colorado's poet laureate and a fierce advocate for LGBTQ rights, who passed away on July 14th at forty-nine.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are rebroadcasting our extended conversation with Andrea Gibson as we honor their death on July 14th, 2025. The conversation, originally aired In September of 2023, was entitled “The Blessings of the Wound.” For so many of us who have been touched by Andrea's work, their death is a deep wound, one that will stretch and expand our hearts in accordance with its depth.   In the episode, Andrea contemplates the deeply rooted societal fears of disconnection and of death. Facing fear, confusion, and loss head on, Andrea reminds us that healing is a return to the self, a return to community. Through poem and spirituality, Andrea draws us to see the beauty in being alive in this particular life, in our particular bodies, at this particular time. Their presence and attention is life-giving. As Andrea shares their journey connecting to the eternal, genderless “We,” they invite listeners to contemplate their identities beyond this life alone. As we let the need to know fall away, what miracles might reveal themselves to us?While you listen to this episode, we invite you to consider their words in the poem “Love Letter from the Afterlife.” Andrea writes, “ I know that to be human is to be farsighted. But feel me now, walking the chambers of your heart, pressing my palms to the soft walls of your living. Why did no one tell us that to die is to be reincarnated in those we love while they are still alive?” Learn more at https://forthewild.world/listen/andrea-gibson-on-the-blessings-of-the-wound-homageAs tribute to Andrea, we will be offering a free download of our zine, Grief, in our Friday, July 24th newsletter. The digital zine includes practice, ritual, and an extended reading of Andrea's conversation with For The Wild. Sign up for the newsletter on our website.CreditsMusic by Katie Gray, John Carrol Kirby (Patience Records), and Kesia Negata. This episode was created by Ayana Young, Erica Ekrem, Julia Jackson, and José Alejandro Rivera with special thanks to Victoria Pham for the July 22, 2025 version Cover art by William Baxter Closson, titled "Night Moths" Support the show

Send us a textOn this episode of the Another Way To See It podcast, we reflect on the immensity of the terrain we've covered in season 4. This year we've witnessed a contentious election, lived through the heartbreaking images of genocide, felt the Earth protest in hurricanes, floods, and fires, we resisted AI,  we looked on in disbelief as our neighbors got snatched off the streets, and so so much more. Our hearts broke open and tears fell with each new episode. There was and is so much to process, so much to feel. In season 4 we welcomed 12 guests, each bringing their authenticity and vulnerability to our listeners. We are in deep appreciation to: Sunflower, Kate, Dre, Devon, Joëlle, Christine, Jessica, Jackie, Danielle, Kimberly, Adéllyn, and Noelle, for being role models, inspirations, and guides. This season we lost some dear ones, teachers and friends who are now ancestors. May their work live on through us. Andrea Gibson was an American poet and activist.Website: https://andreagibson.org/ Homesick by Andrea Gibson:https://andreagibson.org/homesick-a-plea-for-our-planet Joanna Macy was an environmental activist, author, and scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology.Website: https://www.joannamacy.net/main We extend a heartfelt thanks to all of you who listen, and encourage you to share an episode that touched you in some way with someone you know. We'll be back in a few weeks with new episodes that we hope will feel like support for you in these rapidly changing times. Coaches: Kim Moranhttps://www.kimmorancoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/kimcalifornia/Tracy Holemeyerhttps://www.uncontrollablyme.com/https://www.instagram.com/uncontrollably_me/ Produced by: Kim MoranMusic: A Rush of Inspiration by Evan Mac Donald Support the show

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke and other climate-related issues are having an effect – especially on outside performances. Plus, Top 10 Colorado Headliners and an interview with Miners Alley Associate AD Warren Sherrill.The phrase “the show must go on” has long been theatre's rallying cry, but climate change is beginning to force a harsh reckoning with that philosophy. From the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's $2 million loss due to wildfire smoke to actors literally collapsing from heat exhaustion during outdoor performances, extreme weather is no longer an occasional inconvenience – it's an ongoing threat. Yet this crisis is also revealing unexpected opportunities, as air-conditioned indoor venues become coveted refuges during heat waves. In this episode, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca dive into how rising temperatures and extreme weather are reshaping live performance, then explore this week's Colorado Headliners including The Mikado in Space, Twelfth Night productions in multiple venues, and Dixie's Tupperware Party. Plus, Alex sits down with Warren Sherrill, Associate Artistic Director at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, to discuss his upcoming production of Sondheim's provocative musical Assassins – a show about presidential assassins that feels particularly relevant in our current political climate.  Episode SummaryOpening & What We've SeenAlex's Reviews: Cirque du Soleil Echo - Outstanding production with amazing digital/practical effects and an enormous Rubik's Cube set piece at Ball ArenaRichard II (Colorado Shakespeare Festival) - Streamlined, engaging production directed by Tim Orr, starring Kevin RichWoodlands and Wyverns (Audacious Immersiave) - D&D-style immersive theater at First Baptist Church basement; nerdy but fun with improving production values Toni's Reviews: Some Like It Hot (touring) - Exceptional production with great dancing and smart adaptation of gender themes A Doll's House Part 2 (Denver Theatre Ensemble) - Well-acted but too much static sitting Nightmare on Strip Street - Fun horror-themed burlesque parody with impressive athletic performancesNews SegmentColorado Creative Industries launched Community Revitalization Tax Credit for 10 projects supporting artists, childcare, and affordable housingMemorial tributes to poet laureate Andrea Gibson (died at 49 after cancer battle) and Kevin Ahl (Phamaly Theatre Company co-founder, died at 67)Henry Awards preview - ceremony July 27th at Lone Tree Art CenterMain Topic: Climate Change and TheaterDeep dive into how extreme weather is affecting live performances:Heat Impact: Shakespeare actors collapsing from heat; Town Hall Art Center canceling shows due to excessive heatFinancial Losses: Oregon Shakespeare Festival lost $2 million from wildfire smoke cancellations in 2018Safety Measures: Theaters implementing cooling tents, water breaks, lighter costumes, and flexible cancellation policiesEquipment Failures: Instruments going out of tune, sound equipment failing in extreme heatHuman Cost: Fan deaths at concerts, hospitalizations from heat-related issuesInsurance Costs: Weather-related coverage doubling from 1.25% to 2.5% of guaranteed amounts Colorado Headliners (Top 10 Upcoming Shows)Beehive: The 60's Musical, The Butte Theater, Cripple Creek, July 18-August 31

Welcome back, Gorgeous Listeners! On today's show, Karen and Katie chat about the things inspiring them at the moment. Get ready for a convo about community, poetry, dance, trying new things, and celebrating ourselves. Enjoy - thanks for listening!Check out the gorgeous writing of the late poet Andrea Gibson here: https://andreagibson.substack.com/p/love-letter-from-the-afterlife

in this episode I read from poet Andrea Gibson's work in honor of their memory. the poems are from their collection YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING (Button Poetry, 2021), as follows:"Acceptance Speech After Setting the World Record In Goosebumps""The Year of No Grudges, Or Instead of Writing a Furious Text, I try a Poem""The Museum of Broken Relationships""Time Piece"

Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei - ZCNYC - 7/20/25 - What is this we think of as ‘my body'? Hojin Sensei brings in the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutra focusing on Buddha's teaching to meditate on ‘the body in the body.' Our culture already encourages a focus on the mind and the intellect, and because we're educated to be in our heads, it can be really hard to include the body in our awareness as we're developing the capacity for more presence. Hojin offers this talk as a tribute to poet and performance artist Andrea Gibson —who passed earlier this week— and delivers her poem, "I Sing the Body Electric, Especially When My Power's Out."

In relaxed "summer sharing mode," Rachael brings a random collection of things: a book she loves, news about her upcoming move, a poem, and wisdom from two beautiful humans who passed away this week - poet Andrea Gibson (d. 14th July) and environmental activist Joanna Macy (d. 19th). A thread weaving through them all is the call to let the co-existing beauty and pain of life and the state of our world keep on breaking us open to more love and interconnectedness, daring to trust that this is in itself a big part of the solution we need. The post A Broken Open Heart appeared first on St. Croix Church.

The debate over Gov. Jared Polis' proposal to build an elevated walkway outside the Capitol has taken a turn, and for the first time he wants to hear what you think. So host Bree Davies is talking about the governor's new survey with producer Olivia Jewell Love and our politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval about what this new survey is all about. Plus, why are Denverites in particular clamoring to move to Mexico lately? And why are they particularly susceptible to scammers?  Plus, our wins and fails of the week.  Bree talked about the passing of Colorado poet laureate Andrea Gibson, the California Pizza Kitchen in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, and the Sonic in Edgewater. Justine talked about accessibility at Rocky Mountain National Park, Margaret Atencio, and wildlife crossings, which are increasingly popular across Colorado. Olivia talked about this post on r/Denver about the patios at DIA and EV technician training in Aurora Goodwill. What do you think we should call the new Rhino in RiNo? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Watch the Friday show on YouTube: youtube.com/@citycastdenver Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/DenverLearn more about the sponsors of this July 18th episode: Check out the Colfax Indie Week with the Colfax Ave BID Wild Iris Floral Studio Denver Health Elizabeth Martinez with PorchLight Real Estate - Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez HERE, and she might answer in next week's segment. Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women’s hoops journalist Greydy Diaz joins Sarah to discuss being the only lady in her “mildly washed” pickup basketball club, why she quit her job at ESPN to pursue her passion, her mid-season picks for WNBA MVP, and what she’s hoping to see at this year’s All-Star Weekend. Plus, one WNBA star moves up a list while another is honored with a mural, and we say goodbye to poet Andrea Gibson. Follow Greydy Diaz on Instagram here Pick up a copy of one of Andrea Gibson’s books here The AUSL schedule is here The announcement of the Diana Taurasi docuseries can be found here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love tenderizes everything. I tell myself this upon waking, when darkness gives way to dew and even the desert becomes supple again. Love tenderizes everything. I repeat it at dusk, as we sit on the portal and the sky swirls above us. I tell myself this when my daughter rests her head on my chest with a sigh, and murmur it like an incantation in moments when my heart feels cracked and crusted over, when the world's roughness scrapes against my senses.Love tenderizes everything.Take, for example, Andrea Gibson's “Say Yes.” I have carried this poem like an olive branch since my early twenties. It begins with the physics of resonance: “When two violins are placed in a room, if a chord on one violin is struck, the other will sound the note. If this is your definition of hope, this is for you.”I remember the heaviness I carried back then—the sense of distance I felt from myself and every other living thing, except for those few magnificent friends and family members who stayed near through that long, shadowed season. Yet somehow, the poet's voice—two violins, a shared note—evoked the earthly harmonies of life, even then. Those lines nested inside me, tending to the wounded place as only poetry can: with its small sticks, feathers, and flickers of song.Grief is never singular. Like love, it layers in harmonics above the baseline of our existence. A father's voice saying hi, sweetie, carries the ache of a future absence braided into today's loving presence. There is grief for the unraveling of our ecological sanity and safety; for the unnamed burdens children carry, and our longing to keep them well and near. Sometimes there are wisps of sorrow for the unwritten books and furniture of that other life—the one I did not choose. There is grief, too, for the relentless rush of time, for how we quicken away from our bodies' native pace.And then there are the most visceral reminders of our fragile, mutual keeping—the incontrovertible losses that stun with their seeming impartiality, confronting us with the vulnerability of a life that was just here but is no longer.Today, again, the world rushes in—unpredictable and uncertain. Thankfully, for this moment, I can adjust to a gentler lens. My body settles into the bruise, albeit tender to the touch. I want to tell everyone how needful it is to be kind, how we depend on love, and then I want to share the delight of a child who has just discovered raspberries fruiting on their vines.The weight of love—its 10,000 joys and 10,000 sorrows—shapes the day into something bearable and even, at times, beautiful. And in the wake of Andrea's passing, as their words—earnest, luminous—seem all at once everywhere, startled into the air like a murder of crows in an open field, I find myself bowing to the gift of yet another poem that undoes me and then puts me back together again.“every time i ever said i want to die”by Andrea GibsonA difficult life is not lessworth living than a gentle one.Joy is simply easier to carrythan sorrow. And your heartcould lift a city from how longyou've spent holding what's beennearly impossible to hold.This world needs thosewho know how to do that.Those who could find a tunnelthat has no light at the end of it,and hold it up like a telescopeto know the darknessalso contains truths that couldbring the light to its knees.Grief astronomer, adjust the lens,look close, tell us what you see.Together, we are making sense of being human in an era of radical change. Your presence here matters. Please consider sharing this post with a loved one. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shawnparell.substack.com/subscribe

In this heartfelt conversation from 2020, celebrated poet Andrea Gibson shares intimate wisdom on creativity, identity, and embracing life fully, including soul-stirring performances of their cherished poems. Gibson, whose memorable works include "You Better Be Lightning," brings gentle wisdom and profound insight to this meaningful discussion, now shared as a loving tribute.You can find Andrea's work at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversations we had with Ocean Vuong about navigating struggle and making peace with his story.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What does it mean to write yourself into the world when the world tries to write you out of it? First, Imara honors the late Andrea Gibson with a special trans joy segment. Then in an intimate conversation, Imara sits down with poet and multidisciplinary artist Golden to explore the power of trans poetry as a vehicle for kinship building and identity formation. Together, they dig into how Golden's work weaves together themes of family, legacy, and justice through both words and photography. Golden also reflects on poetry as a practice of mapping the past and future and what role it can play in understanding anti-trans and anti-Black violence.Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones)Follow our guest on social media: Golden: Instagram (@goldenthem_)TransLash Podcast is produced by TransLash Media.The Translash team includes Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway, Hillary Esquina, and Morgan Astbury. Lucy Little did the sound editing and engineering for this episode.Theme music composed by Ben Draghi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's non-binary awareness week, and Jen + Lillian devote this episode to all the theydys and gentlethems! Hop on a (basically free) crosstown bus with us as we yap about stranger danger, the gorgeous spirit that is-was-will-always-be poet laureate Andrea Gibson, and how viscerally hot female train conductors are.

The TKOhNah podcast officially returns after our (extended) break, for the second half of Season 3!!!The TKOhNah Crew catches on what everyone has been up to: KeeLowLow's gym results, PastorTae's online service, Nisho's family and much more!!!We also get into two highly agreed on AITA situations, small (very small) mentions of DDG, ol boi whose name rhymes with "pity," and the same craziness you know us for!!!(Editor's Note): As I was editing the podcast on July 14th earlier this week, we got word that the amazing poet &activist Andrea Gibson passed away. We of the TKOhNah family would like to extends our thoughts and light to the family and friends of Andrea Gibson. Rest in Power._____________________________Questions/Listener Letters:TKOhNah@gmail.com

“My mouth is a fire escape. The words coming out don't care that they are naked. There is something burning in here.” ~ Andrea Gibson (RIP

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Recent closures of some local breweries. Wisconsin's Poet Laureate speaks about plans for her term. We remember celebrated poet and performance artist Andrea Gibson.

Gov. Jared Polis is pushing back against what he calls President Trump's "reckless tariff policy." Meanwhile, state lawmakers regroup after federal budget cuts and tax changes. Also, hear from a summer camp operator about wildfire and flood safety. Then, we remember Colorado's poet laureate, Andrea Gibson, who died Monday at age 49 of ovarian cancer. And later, a CU graduate hopes to revolutionize audio with ethical AI. 

In September 2023, I had the then-new Colorado Poet Laureate, Andrea Gibson, on the show. I found her very interesting and really wanted to go see/hear her do a live poetry reading. I never did, and now I never will. Andrea passed away yesterday, about four years after being diagnosed with cancer.

On today's episode: Mike Waltz will face grilling over Signal chat at Senate hearing for his UN role; the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to dismiss education department employees; a Colorado dentists murder trial begins; the Northeast is recovering from flooding after heavy rains; poet Andrea Gibson has died; and Cal Raleigh won the Home Run Derby. Trump administration says it won't publish major climate change reports on NASA website as promised. US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production. More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding. Boys & Girls Club programs threatened by Trump grant freeze serve thousands of families. Under fire by Trump over costs, Chair Powell seeks watchdog review of Fed building overhaul. Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days. 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates. Cuomo stays in NYC mayor’s race as an independent after losing Democratic primary to Mamdani. Suspect kills 2 women in Kentucky church after shooting state trooper, police say. Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified info on Russia-Ukraine war on dating site. Flames tear through assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing 9 and trapping residents. Elmo's hacked X account posted racist messages. Sesame Workshop is trying to regain control. Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs. Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters. Cal Raleigh tops Junior Caminero to win the Home Run Derby, Shohei Ohtani and Gleyber Torres earn leadoff honors with Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal set to start MLB All-Star Game, an ex-NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year signs a big extension and a former NBA Rookie of the Year gets a clean bill of health. European diplomats discuss deal with Israel to increase Gaza aid. BBC says it is ‘untenable’ for Gregg Wallace to host 'MasterChef' after sexual misconduct report. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Want to know what feminist and women centered films to watch this June at SF Frameline and Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project film festivals ?       This Monday June 9th at 1-2pm pm on KPFA Radio's Women's Magazine I will be talking about the two most important Queer film festivals in the U.S., the San Francisco Frameline LGBTQI + film festival and QWOCMAP. SF Frameline runs from June 18th to June 28th at venues in San Francisco and here in the east bay as well. Frameline will also have films available online to stream from June 23rd to July 1st. I will talk to SF Frameline's executive director Allegra Madsen about some of the films that feature queer women. All that info is at Frameline.org. Then we will talk to the directors and producers of two deeply moving standout feature length documentaries showing at Frameline that are both about Queer poets and activists.       I talk to Jessica Hargrave, who is a producer on the must see new feature length documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light” which is about spoken word artist and poet Andrea Gibson and their partner, poet Megan Falley, as they find meaning and love while dealing with Gibson's terminal cancer diagnosis.       And then we will look at another must see film, the new powerful and touching documentary “A Mother Apart,”about Black lesbian feminist poet and activist Staceyann Chin. That film explores Staceyann Chin's relationship with her mother and daughter and her search to find her mother who left her scarred when her mom abandoned her at the age of 9 and left Staceyann vulnerable to the violence women so often encounter within patriarchy. “A Mother Apart” follows Staceyann as she explores how her mother was herself impacted by the deeply misogynist and racist world we live in. The film also explores how Staceyann Chin found her own healing and self love and was able to pass on that love to her daughter Zuri, interrupting the cycle of violence that radicalized patriarchy and colonialism inflicts on so many women.      In the second half of the show I talk to Madeline Lim, founder and executive director of the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project or QWOCMAP. QWOCMAP presents their 21st annual International Queer Women of Color Film Festival this year and it is offered for free, and runs from June 13th-15th at San Francisco's historic Presidio Theatre in the Presidio National Park. And we talk to Kirthi Nath who is an award winning South Asian lesbian filmmaker, whose lushly beautiful and touching film PARAMITA is being featured at QWOCMAP. For more info check out the website at QWOCMAP.org/festival.   The post Celebrate Queer Pride with SF Frameline and QWOCMAP film festivals appeared first on KPFA.

383. Let Our Sundance-Winning Film Remind You What Love Is with Megan Falley Glennon, Abby and Amanda sit down with poet and friend, Megan Falley, to discuss the magic that is their Sundance Award-Winning documentary film, Come See Me in The Good Light. The documentary follows Meg and her partner, Andrea Gibson, as they navigate a year of life, love, and living through an incurable cancer diagnosis.  -How to make a gift of your suffering -Why seeing yourself through the loving eyes of another can be life-changing -Why frat guys are finally relating to queer poets -What this movie has to do with body image and loving yourself On Megan Falley: Megan is a nationally-ranked slam poet and the author of three full-length collections of poetry – most recently her book “Drive Here and Devastate Me”. Since transitioning to writing prose, excerpts from her memoir-in-progress have won several first- and second-place national prizes. She runs an online writing workshop called “Poems That Don't Suck” which has been heralded as “a degree's worth of education in 5 short weeks.” On Andrea Gibson: Andrea is one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word artists of our time. Best known for their live performances, Andrea has changed the landscape of what it means to attend a “poetry show”. Andrea's poems center around LGBTQ issues, spirituality, feminism, mental health, and social justice. Andrea is the author of seven books, most recently “You Better Be Lightning”.  Previous appearances on the pod:  215. The Bravest Conversation We've Had: Andrea Gibson 245. An Unforgettable Double Date with Andrea Gibson & Megan Falley 265. Megan Falley Knows What Love Is To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the conversation that's meant the most to Glennon, Abby, and Amanda – poet and spoken word artist, Andrea Gibson makes the bravest announcement we've ever heard. Andrea shares how to boundlessly, relentlessly love our lives by: paying attention to the only thing we can control; letting go of living in fear; and feeling less alone and terrified through it all. CW: Discussion of suicidal ideation About Andrea:  Andrea Gibson is one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word artists of our time. Best known for their live performances, Gibson has changed the landscape of what it means to attend a “poetry show”. Gibson's poems center around LGBTQ issues, spirituality, feminism, mental health and the dismantling of oppressive social systems. Andrea is the author of seven books, most recently “You Better Be Lightning”.  TW: @andreagibson IG: @andreagibson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 3 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with 20-something neurodivergent queer disabled writer, Zee Zelinski, to explore why we're mosaics of everything and everyone we've ever interacted with, the particular grief of help and helping as a disabled person, gender identity, feeling seen as a little queer kid, and Zee's love letter to poet Andrea Gibson. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: @thebeautifulgodsYour Life by Andrea GibsonTo Write Love On Her Arms Zee (they/them) is an intersectional writer and advocate residing in Washington State. Their work highlights their experiences in being a queer, neurodivergent, disabled 20-something in today's society. You can connect with Zee on Instagram @thebeautifulgods. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Order The Feely Cards on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org or your local indie bookseller for yourself and everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

Hello to you listening in Round Lake, Curtis, Michigan!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Things in this country are upside down and backward in ways we have never ever seen before. Is that good? No! It's a nightmare. What do we do now? I'm glad you asked.First off, you can rely on me to be here with you and for you. Thanks to your devoted listening this global podcast is edging close to 200,000 plays. There will be stories and more to inform, delight, inspire, and motivate in the days ahead.As to, “What do we do now?” get comfy and relish Colorado Poet Laureat Andrea Gibson's Letter to a Friend. Click HEREor read the letter in the Episode NotesPractical Tip: Pay particular attention to how grief and fear can give way to relief, clarity, what needs doing, and how to go about it. Ask yourself: “What is my job in this moment? What do I specifically have to offer? Where can I be of most use and service to others? How can I creatively, actively participate in  pulling the arc of the moral universe toward justice for all?A tight bundle of sticks cannot be broken as easily as a single branch. We are in this together. Our lives are in our hands. More than ever before this is our opportunity to cherish life and work for it! Colorado Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson's Letter To A Friend After the ElectionBy Andrea GibsonNovember 16, 2024Architects of ChangeFriend,I am writing about the text you sent the morning after the election. “What do we do now?” you asked. My first response was to stare blankly at a blank wall for an hour. But I've had a week to sit with it, and here's what I want to share:Last April, after two years of chemotherapy, when my oncologist told me the cancer was now considered incurable, I felt the expected fear and grief. But something I didn't tell you was this—I also felt relief. Why relief? Because when I heard the system say, “We can't save you,” it was the first time since my diagnosis that I felt as if my life was in my hands. Watching the election, I felt something similar: grief, fear. Then this thought—Our lives are in our hands. They always were, but it's clearer than ever now.I think I've told you about my friend Liza. She was one of the most committed activists I've ever known. She built her life like an altar to social justice. She was also a Buddhist. A couple of weeks before her death, when asked how she wanted to be remembered, she said, “Just don't let anyone say I was the best at anything. It's so obnoxiously American.” As we look for creative paths forward, I want to beg “the left” to stop tearing each other to shreds over who is The Best at fighting for change. When we allow our egos to do our heart's work, what needs to get done doesn't get done. I understand that people are frantic for a clear and direct answer. But it's so important to choose curiosity over certainty in a moment that asks us to create something entirely new. This is that moment.I keep asking myself, “What is my job in this moment? What do I specifically have to offer?” It's empowering to ask those questions because no one's job will be the same. There were many years of my life that I did not feel I was actively participating in change unless I was in the streets protesting.  As my health worsened, I knew that wasn't where I would be of most service. Creatively explore where you might be most useful. Throw a What's My Job party and explore the question with your community. Friends may reflect a specific talent or gift they see in you that you haven't yet recognized.My friend Oak, (great name, I know) used to say, “If we can't imagine it, we can't create it.” Right now I'm putting active energy into imagining what's possible. What does a compassionate world look like? What would it feel like to wake up every morning to a planet fueled by community and not capitalism?  When I'm glued to my phone doom-scrolling the news, it's almost impossible for me to creatively imagine, but anytime I've got my feet in the grass I open in a new way.  Even in a city, you can notice the way your body changes with the seasons. You can mirror the earth's steady and persistent pace. Save the seeds of an apple. Grow veggies in plant pots in the windowsill of your apartment. Feed a stranger. Drive a neighbor through the sunshine to a doctor's appointment in another state. Never forget how alone we are not. The moss, the mountains, the redwood tree, the marigold, the mourning dove calling for her love's return—are our allies. Every natural thing in this world is invested in the peace of this world. All that is good and gracious whispers, “We are with you.”I keep thinking about something I learned in my early 20's—the rural poor are more likely to survive a catastrophic world event than the wealthiest billionaires. It's really out of touch to use the word educated to refer solely to college-educated people. Everyone is educated in their own unique way and those of us who had the privilege of attending college are very often the least educated in regards to understanding that we are not just connected to nature, we are nature. To not know that is to be disconnected from our power source.Two decades ago, I was partnered with a journalist who was reporting on the invasion of Iraq and the occupation of the West Bank in Palestine. What she'd witnessed was horrific, but she was deeply struck by the gratitude of the people in comparison to those of us living in relative safety in the US. Since that time, I have understood that the most grateful people in the world are rarely those who appear to have the most to be grateful for. I hope we each feel a deep responsibility to be grateful for our lives through this time, to wholly cherish every morning we are alive to see the sun. I know the upcoming years will be challenging. But if the upcoming years are also cherished, they will be less challenging.I understand why so many people are sharing what they think we should be feeling right now. Though there is love at the heart of that demand, there is no such thing as a moral emotion. No one owes the world their misery. What we owe is our active participation in finding creative and compassionate paths forward. Every activist I have ever known who believed they owed the world their unhappiness has burned out. If we consciously fuel our joy, if we put our attention on the world's beauty, we will have far more strength and stamina to show up to the world's pain.We need stamina. The 73 million people who voted for Trump appear to be more energized than ever. And it's clear to me that the narrative that every Trump voter is “ignorant and hateful” is hurting our movements. 95% of our marginalized friends have at least one family member they deeply trust who voted for Trump this year. Most people, regardless of how they are voting, believe they are voting for a better world. There is a terrifying amount of hate in our country, yes. But there is far more fear. Hate is the end of a conversation. Fear isn't always. I've been on the lookout for moments when an honest and respectful conversation might reach the root of someone else's fear.These conversations can surface big emotions. A lot of what we're navigating right now can, so I've been thinking of ways we can come together to build inner resilience. There is so much we can learn from each other in regards to working with difficult emotions to minimize the time we are undone by them. I'll say it more bluntly—we can't be chronically destroyed by microaggressions and also be people who can organize around the violent deportation of millions of our community members or any other inhumane cruelty expected. This moment in history isn't only about rooting in our values, it's about rooting in our tenacity, courage, and strength.Here's to our tenacity, courage, and strength, friend. I know so much feels heavy right now.  It is heavy. But never forget that our hearts are community gardens. I think we'll all start seeing how much we have on our side once we each begin to see how much we have to give.Love, Andrea  Originally published November 14, 2024 in “Things That Don't Suck: One Poet's Quest to Uncover What Shifts When We Shift our Attention.”You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Send us a textIn the wake of the United States election, we want to use this episode as a space to have conversation with you and each other. Lauren processes her fear and anger, while Haylie gets vulnerable about the betrayal she and many others are feeling. On the other side of the coin, on Haylie's mind has also been community, mutual aid and joy, which she brings to the discussion today. Our call to action for you today: participate in your community, check on your people, and share your joy. At the end of the episode, Lauren shares the poem Etiquette Leash by beloved Andrea Gibson. You can read it here.To get in touch with us, send us a DM or email, or text via the link above. Instagram and TikTok: @LesbianBookClubPodEmail: @LesbianBookClubPod@gmail.comShare your stories of queer joy with us, and we might read them on the pod. We love you!

Send us a textIt's Election Day in the United States, and as we await results with bated breath we invite you to listen to our timely conversation with Margaret Vandenburg, author of Craze. We hear from her about Henri's story and how the centennial of the Queer Craze and crackdown inspired her to write this cautionary tale. She speaks to us about being willing and ready to stand up for ourselves as a community, and how fun, joy, and desire not only define who we are, but are acts of rebellion. Lauren promised to link her favorite spoken word she was referencing in this week's episode. However Lauren did get the quote and the author wrong. The spoken word poet she was thinking of was Valerie Kaur while the poem she was referring to was Etiquette by Andrea Gibson. Both are linked below.Valerie Kaur's @ Watch Night 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCenwgheIBsEtiquette Leash by Andrea Giboson with the quote Lauren was referring to about it "never being polite to throw back the tear gas" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDCF7eh7lWQPlease download, share and leave a review. Get in touch with us on Instagram, TikTok or email! Instagram and TikTok: @LesbianBookClubPodEmail: @LesbianBookClubPod@gmail.com

Is your focus on loving or on who isn't loving you? In this episode, I dive into a powerful quote from Andrea Gibson that challenges us to reflect on where we direct our attention. I'll explore how shifting your mindset from scarcity to abundance can transform your emotional well-being, relationships, and overall experience of life. Discover how to cultivate love within yourself, let go of chasing validation from others, and create a foundation of internal wellness.

“Sonhei dentro de um Sonho uma cidade onde todos os homens eram como irmãos…” Sempre troquei poemas com Helio Flanders e ele não poderia faltar nesse Peixe Voador gravado ao vivo. Nosso entendimento e amizade trouxeram muita fluidez num encontro verdadeiro e amoroso. Lemos nossos preferidos e Helio trouxe poetas maravilhosas que eu ainda não conhecia. Leituras: Roberto Piva - Praça da Republica dos Meus Sonhos / Parque do Ibirapuera Citação da primeira leitura de Uivo de Allen Ginsburg por Claudio Willer no Madame Satã, Whitman perguntando o preço das alcachofras… Walt Whitman - tradução de Helio Flanders Antonio Cícero - citação de Sometimes With the One I Love / Antigo Verão / Canção do Amor Impossível Oswaldo de Camargo - Antigamente Kaváfis - tradução de Haroldo de Campos: Mar Matutino / Melancolia de Jasão de Cleandro Kaváfis - tradução de Hélio Flanders: O Sol da Tarde Citação de Leonardo Fróes sobre sua estante de livros Audre Lord - Tradução de Tatiana Nascimento: Da Caverna / Estações Poetas traduzidas por H.Flanders: Linda Pastan, Andrea Gibson, Chandra Livia Candiani Bruna Mitrano - 1995 / Nome Próprio Citação do Itinerário de Poesia da Capivara Cultural Poetas na platéia: Bruna Luchesi lê Leminski / Natalia Barros lê Ana Martins Marques / PP lê Poemas Reunidos de Ana Martins Marques / Ana Marta Cattani lê Rimbaud traduzido por Fabricio Corsaletti / Carol (da Francisca) lê Wislawa Szymborska Helio lê poemas de seu livro Manual Para Sonhar de Olhos Abertos / Maria Ó lê Ledusha / Poesia Como Arte Insurgente - Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Andrea Gibson blows our minds with their poetry and performance, and they're also one of the funniest people we know. So it's a thrill to have Andrea ask a question with a spicy theme-- flirting! Plus red tents, pick up line impressions, and much more.Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterFollow us on social media: @handsomepodMerch: handsomepod.comWatch on youtube: youtube.com/@handsomepodEmail the show: handsomepod@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode 3 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with 20-something neurodivergent queer disabled writer, Zee Zelinski, to explore why we're mosaics of everything and everyone we've ever interacted with, the particular grief of help and helping as a disabled person, gender identity, feeling seen as a little queer kid, and Zee's love letter to poet Andrea Gibson.Helpful things mentioned during this episode:@thebeautifulgodsYour Life by Andrea GibsonTo Write Love On Her ArmsZee (they/them) is an intersectional writer and advocate residing in Washington State. Their work highlights their experiences in being a queer, neurodivergent, disabled 20-something in today's society. You can connect with Zee on Instagram @thebeautifulgods.How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast:Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Pre-order The Feely Cards on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org or your local indie bookseller for yourself and everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram.Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Point of Relation, Thomas is joined by Andrea Gibson - one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word poets of our time. They discuss how Andrea's cancer diagnosis resulted in a profound spiritual transformation stemming from a liberating feeling of acceptance. She also explains how this shift radically changed her writing and performances. Andrea shares stories and poetry that illuminate their unique perspective on death and grief, imploring us to face the unknown with curiosity and courage, and stop fighting against the circumstances of life. They and Thomas explore how welcoming feelings of grief and embracing mortality can enable us to truly cherish our lives and relationships, and imagine a world filled with wonder and awe. ✨  Enrollment is closing soon for Thomas' live, online course: Navigating the Levels of Trauma Healing. 

When was the first time you were made aware of your body or made to feel ashamed of your body? As promised, poet and author, Megan Falley, returns and blows Glennon's mind with her explorations into the complexities of body, gender, and love.  Megan reflects on her earliest memories of body shame and the lessons she learned about love from her family (and how she's able to hold both the good and the bad at once). Megan shares about her summers at “fat camp,” her decision to leave an abusive relationship, and finding love with poet Andrea Gibson that redefined for her what it means to truly love and be loved. At the end, she tells a story that Glennon decides is the best description she's heard of what forgiveness might actually be.  For our Andrea Gibson and double date episodes, check out:  Ep 245 An Unforgettable Double Date with Andrea Gibson & Megan Falley Ep 215 The Bravest Conversation We've Had: Andrea Gibson About Megan:  Megan Falley is a nationally-ranked slam poet and the author of three full-length collections of poetry – most recently her book “Drive Here and Devastate Me”. Since transitioning to writing prose, excerpts from her memoir-in-progress have won several first- and second-place national prizes. She runs an online writing workshop called “Poems That Don't Suck” which has been heralded as “a degree's worth of education in 5 short weeks.” TW: @megan_falley IG: @meganfalley To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrea Gibson returns with their partner, Megan Falley, for a gorgeous, hilarious double date with Glennon and Abby: An Andrea health update and what each has learned since Andrea's cancer diagnosis; How their chemistry ignited with Andrea's questionable move on a sweaty dance floor – and the text moment Andrea knew Megan was the one; How each of their relationships with their bodies has been transformed by Andrea's illness; Navigating a relationship where one partner worries constantly and the other doesn't know how to worry; and  Why love looks like peeing your pants, and how they keep putting themselves in the way of miracles. For our previous conversation with Andrea Gibson, check out: Ep 215 The Bravest Conversation We've Had: Andrea Gibson. About Andrea:  Andrea Gibson is one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word artists of our time. Best known for their live performances, Andrea has changed the landscape of what it means to attend a “poetry show”. Andrea's poems center around LGBTQ issues, spirituality, feminism, mental health, and the dismantling of oppressive social systems. Andrea is the author of seven books, most recently “You Better Be Lightning”.  TW: @andreagibson IG: @andreagibson About Megan:  Megan Falley is a queer femme writer and a full-time touring spoken word poet, author, and teaching artist. Her works include “Drive Here and Devastate Me”; “How Poetry Can Change Your Heart”; and the chapbook “Bad Girls, Honey: Poems About Lana Del Rey.” In addition to other accolades, Falley's essays have been shortlisted for The Disquiet International Prize in 2021 and the Malahat Review Open Season Awards in 2022. TW: @megan_falley IG: @meganfalley To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the conversation that's meant the most to Glennon, Abby, and Amanda – poet and spoken word artist, Andrea Gibson makes the bravest announcement we've ever heard. Andrea shares how to boundlessly, relentlessly love our lives by: paying attention to the only thing we can control; letting go of living in fear; and feeling less alone and terrified through it all. CW: Discussion of suicidal ideation About Andrea:  Andrea Gibson is one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word artists of our time. Best known for their live performances, Gibson has changed the landscape of what it means to attend a “poetry show”. Gibson's poems center around LGBTQ issues, spirituality, feminism, mental health and the dismantling of oppressive social systems. Andrea is the author of seven books, most recently “You Better Be Lightning”.  TW: @andreagibson IG: @andreagibson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices