In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Kate Burns, a survivor and poet. We delved deep into her healing journey and the importance of community support. Kate shared her experiences of initially struggling to trust men and the significance of allowing survivors to fully own their feelings without judgment. She also discussed the creation of her emotional emergency care kit and the power of reaching out to trusted friends for support. We explored the transformative impact of writing letters to oneself and receiving affirmations from others. Kate's resilience and fierce determination to create a safe space for survivors were truly inspiring, and she leaves us all with a touch of her wisdom by closing out the interview with a reading of one of her poems in her book, "All My Favorite Men Are Dead." Listen in as we explore healing, community, and finding strength in vulnerability.
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00:00 — Intro
00:18 — Kate's Survivor Story
03:19 — Creativity & Healing
10:17 — Making Poetry Active
11:54 — Kate's Recovery
16:10 — How to Get Started in Poetry
22:04 — Effective Healing Strategies
28:14 — Emergency Emotional Care Kit
33:42 — Community & Trust
38:53 — A Reading of Kate's Poem "Me Too"
Topics/Triggers:
• Using a Pseudonym
• Sexual Assault from a Male Friend
• Finding Community
• Asking for Help
• Suicide
• Healing through Creativity
• Emotional Self-Care
• Attachment Wounds
• Trust
• Feeling Safe in Your Body
• The Power of Poetry
Connect with Kate:
— Website: https://www.kateburnspoet.com/
— Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateburnspoet/?hl=en
— Links: https://linktr.ee/kbpoetry
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