Maggie Smith is a poet whose work has been widely published, anthologized, and has appeared in Best American Poetry, the New York Times, The New Yorker and elsewhere.  Her latest book, Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change, a collection of essays and quotes, is a national bestseller. 

In this episode, Maggie and Eric discuss this new book and how for her, writing poetry is having a conversation with herself, problem solving, and healing on paper. 

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In This Interview, Maggie Smith and I discuss Writing for Healing and…
Her book, Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change
The dark time in her life that gave birth to her growth
How hope is imaginative and necessary if you’re to come out of difficulty
The role of endurance in healing
Gratitude as a practice even in the darkest times
That big life changes are often identity issues that cause us to ask “who am I now?”
Another meaning to the phrase “it’s always something!”
The reality that we pave the path of the future one step at a time
Her experience as a recovering pessimist
The difference between her poetry and her essays
The role of setting in her poetry
How it never feels good in the long run to have done the wrong thing
Post Traumatic Growth

Maggie Smith Links:

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Maggie Smith on Writing for Healing, you might also enjoy these other episodes:

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Maggie Smith is a poet whose work has been widely published, anthologized, and has appeared in Best American Poetry, the New York Times, The New Yorker and elsewhere.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her latest book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781982132071" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change</a>, a collection of essays and quotes, is a national bestseller.&nbsp;In this episode, Maggie and Eric discuss this new book and how for her, writing poetry is having a conversation with herself, problem solving, and healing on paper.&nbsp;If you’d like to start out this new year restoring some balance and putting some healthy habits in place, or if you’re tired of waiting for the right circumstances to make progress towards&nbsp;your goals, Eric, as a behavior coach, can help you.&nbsp;To book a free, no-pressure 30-minute call with Eric to see if working with him in The One You Feed Personal Transformation Program is right for you,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ericzimmer.coach/application" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Maggie Smith and I discuss Writing for Healing and…<ul><li>Her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781982132071" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change</a></li><li>The dark time in her life that gave birth to her growth</li><li>How hope is imaginative and necessary if you’re to come out of difficulty</li><li>The role of endurance in healing</li><li>Gratitude as a practice even in the darkest times</li><li>That big life changes are often identity issues that cause us to ask “who am I now?”</li><li>Another meaning to the phrase “it’s always something!”</li><li>The reality that we pave the path of the future one step at a time</li><li>Her experience as a recovering pessimist</li><li>The difference between her poetry and her essays</li><li>The role of setting in her poetry</li><li>How it never feels good in the long run to have done the wrong thing</li><li>Post Traumatic Growth</li></ul>Maggie Smith Links:<a href="https://maggiesmithpoet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">maggiesmithpoet.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/maggiesmithpoet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/maggiesmithpoet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>KiwiCo: The subscription service that sends your child hands-on science, art, and geography projects each month to build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with the promo code FEED at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiwico.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.KiwiCo.com</a>FitTrack Dara Smart Scale: It accurately measures 17 vital health metrics including body composition, hydration&nbsp;levels, and so much more. Stop measuring weight and start measuring health with FitTrack. Go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.getfittrack.com/wolf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.getfittrack.com/wolf</a>&nbsp;to get 50% off your order – plus! for a limited time, you’ll save an additional 10%!&nbsp;Calm&nbsp;App: The&nbsp;app&nbsp;designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use&nbsp;Calm&nbsp;to get better sleep.&nbsp;Get 40% off a&nbsp;Calm&nbsp;Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!)&nbsp;by going to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.calm.com/wolf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.calm.com/wolf</a>If you enjoyed this conversation with Maggie Smith on Writing for Healing, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/writing-as-a-path-to-awakening/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Writing as a Path to Awakening with Albert Flynn DeSilver</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/power-of-poetry/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Power of Poetry with Ellen Bass</a>

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

The One You Feed

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Maggie Smith on Writing for Healing

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