Julia Paganelli Marín welcomes back Cassie Sands for a deeper exploration of their journey as a writer and survivor. Cassie, an aerospace engineer turned poet, discusses the role of memoir writing and poetry in their trauma healing journey.
The episode features a reading of Cassie's poem, "The Archeologist," a vivid portrayal of their journey in piecing together and embracing the scattered fragments of their identity. This conversation offers listeners a chance to explore the transformative role of writing in navigating personal healing and self-discovery. Join us in this dialogue that celebrates resilience, creativity, and the strength found in vulnerability.
Bee Balm Presents is a Bee Balm Arkansas project in partnership with the Listening Lab at KUAF National Public Radio.
Bee Balm Presents Host: Julia Paganelli Marín
Bee Balm Presents Producer: Micah Poor
Listening Lab Coordinator: Emerson Alexander
KUAF Executive Director: Leigh Wood
Special thanks to Avery Martin for permission to use their song “Peach Pretender”. It's a sneak peek from their unreleased EP by Avery Lee and The Sweeties dropping in Spring 2024. Learn more about Bee Balm Arkansas at our website or by following us on Instagram.
“The Archaeologist”. Copyright © 2021 by Cassie Sands.
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