The Write Life

On this podcast I explore what it means to live my idea of a “write” life full of joy, creativity, adventure and ease. Tune in and come along for the ride with me. I will be sharing some of my writing and poetry too! I am a poet, writer, and speaker. Look for a new podcast every Wednesday! Learn more about me here: www.maureenmcdole.com Subscribe to “Insights from the Wild on my website! My Instagram: @maureenmcdole

Episodes

Episode 36

January 14, 2024 • 31 mins

Season Two opens with a reading of my column The Write Life that is featured in the Jan/Feb issue of The Artisan Magazine, followed by a talk about the devastations and revelations that come with letting go of the old and moving into the new.

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Episode 35

December 6, 2023 • 20 mins

It's my last episode of Season One of The Write Life. I open this episode with my poem "Feast" and share which childhood shames have turned into my greatest gifts as an adult. I also talk about my deep need for quiet and reflection during this time of year even though society expects us to be busy and social. Thank you everyone who has tuned in this year! *Correction: I say Western Hemisphere instead of Northern Hemisphere in this ...

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Episode 34

November 29, 2023 • 22 mins

In this week's episode I share my poem "Prison Break" and talk about how to overcome fear and doubt when it starts stalking you in your creative practice and in life.

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Episode 33

November 15, 2023 • 30 mins

In this week's episode I share my poem "Old Woman" and talk about what my word is for the next year in honor of my birthday yesterday. I also talk about the different ways you can confront the subconscious fears you have around your dreams actually coming true.

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Episode 32

November 8, 2023 • 21 mins

In this week's episode I share my poem "The Garden" and talk about how to write a new narrative for yourself, especially if you don't identify with the old one anymore. I also talk about my upcoming monthly The Write Life Newsletter, which I will be offering for a $35.00/month subscription on Substack starting in January. It will feature writing and self-care tips, curated articles, book recommendations and more!

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Episode 31

November 1, 2023 • 17 mins

This week I shared my prose poem "Great Grandmother" and talk about my adventures in the last week of consciously listening to my heart's desires. I also discuss how to strengthen your intuition in small ways throughout your day.

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Episode 30

October 25, 2023 • 29 mins

In this week's episode I open with my poem "The Passing of the Old Guard." I talk about the practice of asking your heart what it wants as you move through the day. I also talk about the benefits of creating Healing Stories, to help you write new narratives about situations that have caused you pain or frustration.

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Episode 29

October 18, 2023 • 18 mins

This week I share my poem "A Circle in a Square World." I talk about how to navigate the forest through the trees when everything seems to be screaming for you to quit your dreams.

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Episode 28

October 11, 2023 • 27 mins

In this week's episode I share a love poem my father wrote that I discovered in one of his books while I was cleaning out his apartment today. It caused me to reflect on how tricky it can sometimes be to navigate the complexities of being in relationship with others and with ourselves, especially in times of profound upheaval and change.

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Episode 27

October 4, 2023 • 12 mins

In this episode I share my poem "Wild Country" and talk about the value of play and wildness in a world which constantly encourages us to remain tame.

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Episode 26

September 27, 2023 • 26 mins

In this episode I share my poem "Truth or Dare" and talk about my writing process and the joy of being a creative. I also offer some performance tips if you are ready to share your writing with a larger audience.

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Episode 25

September 20, 2023 • 18 mins

This week I shared my poem "Why I Hate Networking Events" and talk about the value of showing up as our authentic selves, even if that means being introverted in a very extroverted world. We also then empower others to show up as their true selves as well.

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Episode 24

September 13, 2023 • 30 mins

This week I share my poem "We Are" and talk about how the creative process can be a healing balm in times of major transition. I also share how my writing is helping me process and move through my grief in really surprising ways after losing my father two weeks ago.

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Episode 23

August 23, 2023 • 17 mins

This podcast episode was inspired by being with my father in the last weeks of his life, which has given us the gift of time together for reflection and healing. I share my poem "A Case for Evolution" and talk about how even though our parents try their best, they do not always give us the right tools for life or healthy advice.

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Episode 22

August 16, 2023 • 26 mins

In this episode I share my poem "The Library" and talk about my love of reading, which I also share with my father and how we are bonding over books, even in his final days of battling pancreatic cancer. I also share the ways I am planning on taking care of myself, as his caregiver, while also holding space for him in his end-of-life journey.

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Episode 21

August 9, 2023 • 23 mins

In this episode I share my poem "Starfish" and reflect on my current journey of riding the waves of heartbreak around my father's rapidly advancing pancreatic cancer, while also trying to not become seasick from grief.

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Episode 20

August 2, 2023 • 27 mins

In this week's episode I share my poem "Bookseller Sage" and talk about the many blessings of being an adoptive parent. I also talk about the joys (and balancing act) of being both a creative and a mother.

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Episode 19

July 26, 2023 • 25 mins

In this week's episode I talk about how I am starting to embody the life I really want to live and how for many years it was my "dirty little secret." I share some steps you can take to bring your dream life into reality as well. I also share my poem A Poet All Along. The two books I recommend in this episode are The Poetry Home Repair Manual by Ted Kooser and The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer.

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Episode 18

July 19, 2023 • 29 mins

This week's episode was recorded in the beautiful WNC mountains where I am currently housesitting. I share my poem "The Visitor" and talk about the doubt that can creep in when you aren't feeling creative and how to nurture yourself until the muse returns. I also share the story about my recent encounter with a disgruntled spirit in the apartment we stayed at in Savannah on our way up, showing how inspiration (I am already brainsto...

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Episode 17

July 12, 2023 • 25 mins

I having been reading Duane Elgin's book "Voluntary Simplicity" and was inspired to talk in this week's episode about the desire to simplify my life. I share my poem "Disconnected" and discuss ways in which we all can become more conscious of what we consume, so we leave the world better for future generations.

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