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Words Heal: The Intersection of Poetry, Suicide Prevention, and CommunityTransforming Pain into Poetry: A Discussion on Suicide, Hope, and Healing
In this emotionally rich episode of the Suicide Zen Forgiveness podcast, host Elaine Lindsay sits down with poet Icess Fernandez Roja to discuss her debut poetry collection, 'The Opposite of Breathing is Cement.' The collection explores themes of identity, love, mental illness, and suicide. Icess shares her personal journey of overcoming suicidal ideation and how it led to writing poetry as a means of healing and reaching out to others experiencing similar struggles. The conversation delves into the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental h...
2024-05-2152 min
DAILY SOUL BYTES SHOWCreative Poetry & Mental Health- Transforming Anxiety with Icess Fernandez📚 Grab your copy of Daily Soul Bytes: https://amzn.eu/d/2qpXXPV
Season 2 Episode 28:
Honoured Featured Speaker: Icess Fernandez 🌎🎙
A graduate of Goddard College's MFA program, Rojas's work has earned international recognition, gracing the pages of prestigious literary journals such as Queen Mobs Lit Journal, Poetry 24, PANK Magazine, Rabble Lit, Minerva Rising Literary Journal, and the Feminine Collective's anthology, "Notes from Humanity." Her compelling Houston-based story, "Happy Hunting," found a place in the esteemed "Houston Noir" anthology.
Her latest work is called: "The Opposite of Breathing is Cement: Poetry and Prose" and is available in bookstores and online now.
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2024-05-1438 min
Ink Well: A Tintero Projects & Inprint PodcastInk Well S4 E1 featuring Joy PriestIn episode 1 of season 4 of Ink Well host Lupe Mendez and guest host Icess Fernandez Rojas chat with Joy Priest about her new poetry collection Horsepower.
2022-04-0153 min
Fresh Arts PodcastS1, Ep. 1: Should I or Shouldn't I Go Full-time with my Art Career?The stereotype of the starving artist still pervades the social conscious, but creatives know it’s more complex than that: you work to feed yourself, family, and the art. The question becomes, “How much time can I dedicate to my craft and pay rent?” Artists have navigated this question in many ways but deciding to go full-time with their creative practice is a big leap for many. Others work full-time jobs to pay the bills and work on their art around that fact. Both bring their own pros and cons. We will have two guests to offer their experiences in nav...
2020-10-1552 min
Dear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageEmpathy with Edward VidaurreAnd we are back for Season Two of Dear Reader!
This season we are exploring such words as empathy, manifest, grief, joy, and breathless. Come listen every week as we talk with writers and thinkers about this and so much more.
What is empathy and how do you live an empathic life. This week's guest, writer, poet, and publisher Edward Vidaurre tells us not only how he shows empathy in his life but also in his work.
To learn more about Flower Song Press visit their website at https://www.flowersongpress.com/
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2020-09-221h 02
Dear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageBonus Episode: ExhaustionExhaustion.
With the chaos of the world and with the impact on people of color, specifically Black people, writer and host Icess Fernandez Rojas talks about exhaustion, writing as activism, and living as an Afro-Latinx during this time.
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, write a review, or spread the word. Or do all of the above. You can always contact the host via twitter at Icess. Check out our new website at dearreaderpodcast.com for show notes, links to the things I’ve mentioned, and to the blog post that goes to this epi...
2020-06-2814 minDear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageBonus Episode: How to Focus Your New YearIt's the end of the year and you're probably looking back thinking that you HAVE to do better next year. But do you know how to do that?
For the past couple of years, the guiding word(s) technique has gathered popularity. That's when you choose one word (or a couple) to guide your next 365 days. That process is easier said than done!
In this episode, we go over how to pick your guiding words for the year and how to stick to it for the best year of your life!
If you lik...
2019-12-3123 minDear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageEpisode 7: RiskHave you ever taken a risk? Hopefully, there's a yes to that question, however, for some taking a risk is too much to handle. In the world of mental health and writing, risks can happen daily. In this episode, writer and editor Angelique Imani Rodriguez discusses the word risk, the big one she's taking now, and how taking opportunities have helped space her life and career. Risk doesn't have to be a bad thing. Some times, you have to step out on faith and bet on yourself.
You can follow Angelique on Instagram and Twitter at @theboricongobookgang.
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2019-12-0250 minDear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageEpisode 6: BoundariesThe holidays are here and soon we'll be attending events that may put us out of our comfort zones. It's difficult to establish boundaries when you're trying to join in the merriment but how about in your everyday life? How does one establish boundaries? According to journalist and writer David Dunn, it's baptism by fire.
In this episode, he'll discuss how he's been able to establish boundaries not only in his workplace but in other aspects of his life.
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, write a review, or spread the word. Or do all...
2019-11-2536 minDear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageEpisode 5: RetrogradeWhen someone says retrograde, do you think Mercury? Of course, you do, however, retrograde also means the feeling of moving backward. We have all felt that one time or another.
In this episode, we'll talk about the feeling of moving backward or standing still and what we can distill from it. It's a solo show so it's just you and !, reader!
If you liked this episode, please subscribe, write a review, or spread the word. Or do all of the above. You can always contact the host via twitter at Icess. Check out our new we...
2019-11-1815 minDear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageEpisode 4: PauseWelcome to Dear Reader: Mental Health and the Writing Life where we take one word and explore. Our guiding word for this episode is "Pause". Writer and educator Hugo Esteban Rodriguez stops by to talk about what it means to pause. As a person living with adult ADHD, he routinely practices "pausing" in this life. He does this not only for little things like remembering where his keys are but also for his writing.
Follow host Icess Fernandez Rojas on Twitter @Icess or visit the Dear Reader website at icessfernandez.com or leave us a message. Maybe you'll get on th...
2019-11-1148 minDear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageEpisode 3: OpportunityWhat is opportunity? Do you know it when you see it, even if it doesn't look how you think it's supposed to? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Trevor Boffone, educator, writer, and community organizer, who recognized opportunity during a tough time. He'll also tell give us some writing advice.
Also in this episode, I talk about the latest in my writing life< >
Follow host Icess Fernandez Rojas on Twitter @Icess or visit the Dear Reader website at icessfernandez.com or leave us a message. Maybe you'll get on the show!
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2019-11-051h 02Dear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageEpisode 2: Meditation: Take Your Meds and Remember Your PeopleIn this second episode of Dear Reader, we'll talk about another form of self-care...adulting. We'll also talk about a Dia de los Muertos tradition, an altar, and how remembering your ancestors can be a form of meditation.
Follow host Icess Fernandez Rojas on Twitter @Icess or visit the Dear Reader website at icessfernandez.com or leave us a message. Maybe you'll get on the show!
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2019-11-0415 minDear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageDear Reader: Episode 1, self care, the power of no, and setting a foundation.Welcome to the first episode of Dear Reader where we talk about writing, the writing life, and mental health. This episode we talk about what self care actually is and the power of no.
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2019-11-0109 minDear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the PageDear Reader: Writing Life Beyond the Page (Trailer)---
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2019-10-3100 min