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eMerge UnchainedInterview: Caryn Mirriam-GoldbergIn this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green sits down with acclaimed poet, writer, and former Kansas Poet Laureate Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg. As the author of over 20 books spanning poetry, memoir, fiction, and more, Caryn shares her lifelong journey of using words to heal, inspire, and connect. From her deeply personal memoir, The Magic Eye: A Memoir on Saving a Life and a Place in the Age of Anxiety, to her leadership in founding the Transformative Language Arts movement, Caryn offers profound insights into the intersection of creativity, resilience, and community.In this...2025-01-2642 min
SoundscapesThe Noticing MuscleIn Episode 9 of Soundscapes, we listen in on a conversation between poet and essayist Ross Gay and Terrain.org poetry editor Derek Sheffield. As Ross Gay’s biography points out: “Ross Gay is interested in joy. Ross Gay wants to understand joy. Ross Gay is curious about joy.” Ross gay, it turns out, is curious and interested in just about everything, but humble about his ability to understand it. In fact, he’s in love with not knowing, which allows for change and, yes, “flabbergastment.” Along with living the questions and inciting joy, though, Ross Gay centers what he calls, “the...2023-12-2632 min
Goddard in the WorldTransformative Language Arts roundtable
This week Amanda is hosting a Transformative Language Arts (TLA) roundtable:
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, founder of TLA and current chair of the TLA Network (TLAN) board
Angie Ebba, graduate of the TLA program at Goddard; and
Joy Zimmerman, board member of TLAN.
We discuss the role of words, especially poetry and song in our lives, particularly how we all recognize the power of words to make our experiences concrete and understood to ourselves and others.
All music in this episode is by Joy Zimmerman. Featured songs: “We Are a Bell” and “Nobel Prize” from Where the Light Lives...2023-09-2652 min
Writing ClassRhonda MillerRonda Miller is a graduate of the University of Kansas, a Fellow of The Citizen Journalism Academy, World Company, She created poetic forms loku and ukol. She was the co-chair, along with Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, for the Transformative Language Arts Conference at Unity Village September, 2015. Miller was the poetry contest manager for Kansas Authors Club (2011-2014). District 2 President of Kansas Authors Club (2015 – 2017), and the club's Vice President (2016 – 2017). She is the club's current President (2018 - 2019).2022-06-1837 min
Write Now at The Writers' Colonyfeaturing Caryn Mirriam-GoldbergCaryn Mirriam-Goldberg is the 2009-13 Kansas Poet Laureate, a writer, teacher, and facilitator, and coach and consultant who explores how the spoken, written and sung word can help us live more vibrant lives. Founder of Transformative Language Arts at Goddard College, Caryn is the author or editor of over 20 books of poetry, fiction, memoir, non-fiction, and anthologies. A registered songwriter with BMI, her poetry and prose has been published widely.
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg is a visionary. She bases her writing within communities for community empowerment. I cannot tell how strongly I feel that we are lucky to have her...2020-08-0733 min
Journey Daily with a Compelling PoemCelebrate This KansasGive praise to our land and our ancestors. Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, Ph.D., the 2009-13 Kansas Poet Laureate is the author of 23 books, including Miriam's Well, a novel; Everyday Magic: A Field Guide to the Mundane and Miraculous, and Following the Curve, poetry. Her previous work includes The Divorce Girl, a novel; Needle in the Bone, a non-fiction book on the Holocaust; The Sky Begins At Your Feet, a bioregional memoir on cancer and community; and six poetry collections, including the award-winning Chasing Weather with photographer Stephen Locke. Founder of Transformative Language Arts, Mirriam-Goldberg also leads writing workshops...2020-02-1706 minJourney Daily with a Compelling PoemAll Those Birds Flying Off That TreeSometimes personal hardship may lead to blessings. Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, Ph.D., the 2009-13 Kansas Poet Laureate is the author of 23 books, including Miriam's Well, a novel; Everyday Magic: A Field Guide to the Mundane and Miraculous, and Following the Curve, poetry. Her previous work includes The Divorce Girl, a novel; Needle in the Bone, a non-fiction book on the Holocaust; The Sky Begins At Your Feet, a bioregional memoir on cancer and community; and six poetry collections, including the award-winning Chasing Weather with photographer Stephen Locke. Founder of Transformative Language Arts, Mirriam-Goldberg also leads writing workshops...2020-01-2906 min
Sparks!A conversation with Gregg LevoyGregg Levoy, Kelly DuMar, and Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg discuss following your passion and calling.2019-09-0845 min