Episode Title: Nothing You Cannot Meet: Laura Davis' Memoir Wisdom
Description: Join Laura Davis for an intimate look at how poetry becomes a pathway to personal strength. In this episode, Laura shares a transformative moment from her Wednesday writing class where Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer's poem "Sitting in a Quiet Room" sparked profound self-discovery—then demonstrates the power of the writing prompt with her own vulnerable memoir excerpt.
What You'll Experience:
Complete reading of Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer's powerful poem "Sitting in a Quiet Room"
Laura's writing prompt: "Tell me about something you were afraid of that you were able to deal with in the end"
Laura's own courageous response—a deeply personal story about calling her mother to reveal childhood trauma at age 28
Insights from Laura's award-winning memoir "The Burning Light of Two Stars"
How revisiting difficult moments through writing reveals our hidden resilience
Featured Poetry:
"Sitting in a Quiet Room" by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer - exploring worry, curiosity, and the profound truth that "there is nothing here you cannot meet."
About Laura Davis:
Award-winning memoirist and writing teacher, author of "The Burning Light of Two Stars." Laura guides writers in crafting compelling true life stories through transformative memoir workshops.
Key Themes:
Memoir writing through personal example
Finding strength through vulnerability
Mother-daughter relationships and healing
Childhood trauma recovery and disclosure
Writing as a tool for self-discovery
Teaching through authentic storytelling
Perfect for: Memoir writers, personal development seekers, anyone healing from family trauma, writing students who learn best through example, and those who believe in the power of authentic storytelling.
Try This Prompt:
"Tell me about something you were afraid of that you were able to deal with in the end."
Learn More:
Laura's upcoming retreat "The Art of Memoir" at Villa Maria del Mar, Santa Cruz, November 3-7, 2025.
The Art of Memoir: Craft compelling, true life stories and discover the healing power of language at this transformative 5-day in-person workshop in beautiful Santa Cruz, California. November 3-7, 2025. https://lauradavis.net/memoir-workshop/
Special Offer for Laura's Online Writing Class:
https://lauradavis.net/writing-classes/
More About Laura:
You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/
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