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The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: The Great Rift Valley, KenyaEpisode Title:Alison Luterman's "The Great Rift Valley, Kenya" – A Midweek Pause for PeaceEpisode Description:In this Midweek Pause for Peace, host Laura Davis pairs Alison Luterman's contemplative poem "The Great Rift Valley, Kenya" with breathtaking safari photography from Tanzania's Great Rift Valley. This episode offers listeners a moment of reflection on our human journey, our connection to ancestral origins, and the beauty of the natural world, creating space for both heart and nervous system to rest.You can see the images that go with this audio post here: https://la...
2026-02-2504 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastA Photo a Day Keeps Despair at BayA Photo a Day Keeps Despair at Bay: The Power of a 100-Day Creative ChallengeEpisode Description:In this episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed author and writing teacher Laura Davis shares the story of her 100-day photography challenge—a daily creative practice that has become a surprising source of joy, presence, and connection. Laura explores how committing to one tiny beautiful thing each day, with the support of an accountability partner, can transform the way we see the world and sustain us through even the most demanding seasons of life.Whether looking fo...
2026-02-2111 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: On Living in the Hour of Cities Under SiegeEpisode Title:Carolyn Forché's On Living in the Hour of Cities Under Siege: Poetry of Witness, Resistance, and Standing Against InjusticeEpisode Description:In this episode of Midweek Pause for Peace, host Laura Davis shares Carolyn Forché's powerful and urgent poem that addresses immigration enforcement, state violence, and community resistance. Through carefully selected imagery paired with this essential work of witness poetry, Laura honors the role of artists in times of political crisis. This episode offers support for anyone processing current events, seeking poetry that speaks truth to power, or looking fo...
2026-02-1805 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWhen Cancer Becomes the Easy PartEpisode Title:When Cancer Becomes the Easy Part: Notes from My Healing PathEpisode Description:In this candid episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed memoir writing teacher Laura Davis shares her experience with a second breast cancer diagnosis eighteen years after her first. Laura reflects on the relief of not needing chemotherapy this time, her complicated history with endocrine therapy, the recovery process seven weeks post-lumpectomy, and the contrast between her cancer treatment and ongoing gut health challenges. With characteristic vulnerability and wisdom, Laura offers insights into medical decision-making, energy allocation during illness...
2026-02-1408 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Land of 10,000 LakesEpisode Title:Ollie Schminkey's Land of 10,000 Lakes: Poetry on Minnesota, Police Violence, Immigration Enforcement, and Community ResistanceEpisode Description:In this episode of Midweek Pause for Peace, host Laura Davis shares Ollie Schminkey's powerful poem that weaves together images of Minnesota's natural beauty and neighborly warmth with the harsh realities of police brutality, ICE raids, and community resistance. Through carefully selected imagery paired with this moving work of witness poetry, Laura honors how love transforms from sentiment to action when communities face state violence. This episode offers support for anyone processing...
2026-02-1106 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThe Body That Chose LifeEpisode Title:The Body That Chose Life: An Ode to My Faithful Companion of 69 YearsEpisode Description:In this deeply personal episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed memoir teacher Laura Davis shares a transformative writing prompt inspired by poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer's "Letter to Myself at Twenty-One." Laura guides listeners through the process of writing an ode—a love song—to their bodies as they are today and then she demonstrates the power of this practice by sharing her own vulnerable response. This episode offers both a practical memoir writing technique and a prof...
2026-02-0708 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: HowEPISODE TITLEPause for Peace: How by Rosemerry Wahtola TrommerEPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares a powerful poem that arrived in her inbox and immediately touched her heart. "How" by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer asks the essential question: What is the heart to do when facing brutality? The poem's haunting refrain, "How do we go on?" invites listeners into a space of reflection on resilience, compassion, and the human capacity to endure.WHAT LAURA COVERS IN THIS EPISODEThe immediate emotional impact of receiving...
2026-02-0403 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastA Different Kind of AnorexiaEpisode Title:A Different Kind of Anorexia: How Diverticulitis Changed My Relationship with FoodEpisode Description:In this deeply personal episode, acclaimed memoir teacher Laura Davis shares her unexpected health journey through recurring diverticulitis and the profound way it has transformed her lifelong love of food into fear and isolation. With characteristic honesty and vulnerability, Laura opens up about losing 30 pounds in four months, navigating a confusing medical system, and ultimately discovering that healing requires addressing not just physical symptoms but emotional and mental well-being. This episode offers hope and practical insights for...
2026-01-3114 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Gate A-4Episode Title:Naomi Shihab Nye's "Gate A-4" – A Poem About Human Connection Across CulturesEpisode Description:In this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, host Laura Davis shares Naomi Shihab Nye's beloved poem "Gate A-4," a touching true story set in an airport terminal that demonstrates how simple acts of kindness can bridge cultural divides. Through this powerful narrative poem, Laura offers listeners a vision of the shared world we all long for—one where human connection transcends fear and differences.What Laura Covers in This Episode:How a moment of c...
2026-01-2805 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThe Body BudgetEpisode Title: The Body Budget: When Rest Becomes the Most Important WorkEpisode Description:In this deeply personal episode, acclaimed memoirist and writing teacher Laura Davis shares her journey of learning to honor what her student calls "the body budget"—the finite amount of energy available each day and the necessity of respecting those limits. Drawing on her experiences with breast cancer recurrence and diverticulitis, Laura explores how chronic illness has transformed her relationship with productivity, rest, and what truly matters. This candid reflection offers wisdom for anyone navigating health challenges, energy limitations, or the cu...
2026-01-2407 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: My Pledge of AllegianceEpisode TitlePause for Peace: Carolyn Brigit Flynn's "My Pledge of Allegiance" – Honoring Our Deepest AllegiancesEpisode DescriptionIn this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, host Laura Davis shares writing teacher and poet Carolyn Brigit Flynn's profound poem "My Pledge of Allegiance," a beautiful meditation on pledging ourselves to Earth, sky, elements, and the sacred web connecting all life. Laura pairs this stirring poem with peaceful imagery to invite listeners to reflect on their own deepest allegiances.What Laura Covers in This EpisodeCarolyn Brigit Flynn's complete poem reimagining wh...
2026-01-2102 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThe Face in the MirrorPODCAST SHOW NOTESEpisode TitleThe Face in the Mirror: On Aging, DNA, and Unexpected InheritancesEpisode DescriptionIn this deeply personal episode, acclaimed memoirist and writing teacher Laura Davis shares a letter to her late father written forty years after their correspondence ended. When Laura catches her reflection in the mirror after breast cancer surgery and recent health challenges, she discovers her father's face looking back at her—complete with his distinctive Einstein eyebrows and weathered features. Laura explores the shock of sudden aging, the power of DNA an...
2026-01-1710 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Is There an Angel in the House?Episode TitlePause for Peace: Pat Schneider's "Is There an Angel in the House" – Finding Shelter in VulnerabilityEpisode DescriptionIn this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, host Laura Davis shares beloved poet and teacher Pat Schneider's heartfelt poem "Is There an Angel in the House," a tender exploration of vulnerability, the courage to ask for help, and the shelter we all need when we're bruised. Laura pairs this touching poem with peaceful imagery to offer listeners a moment of compassion and permission to rest.What Laura Covers in This Episode...
2026-01-1401 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThe Hippie Dad Who Never Stopped WritingEpisode Title:The Hippie Dad Who Never Stopped Writing: How Letters Can Keep Love Alive After AbandonmentEpisode Description:In this deeply personal episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed memoirist Laura Davis shares a moving story from her own life about her father—the free-spirited man who left when she was 13 and never came back, but whose handwritten letters sustained their connection across decades and distance. Laura opens her heart to share how her father's quirky, artistic correspondence taught her that love can transcend physical presence. She also reads from a treasured 1975 letter th...
2026-01-1013 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: The Most Important ThingEpisode Title:Pause for Peace: Julia Fehrenbacher's "The Most Important Thing" – Making a Home Inside YourselfEpisode DescriptionIn this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, host Laura Davis shares poet Julia Fehrenbacher's deeply moving poem "The Most Important Thing," an invitation to create a shelter of kindness within ourselves, where everything is forgiven and allowed. Laura pairs this nurturing poem with peaceful imagery to offer listeners a moment of self-compassion and gentle acceptance.What Laura Covers in This EpisodeJulia Fehrenbacher's complete poem "The Most Important Thing"Ma...
2026-01-0702 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThe Portal in the Wound Episode Title:The Portal in the Wound: Finding Spaciousness When My Body Narrows the PathEpisode Description:In this deeply personal episode, acclaimed memoirist and writing teacher Laura Davis shares a profound exploration of living and writing through her second breast cancer diagnosis, eighteen years after her first. Laura unpacks a single intuitive sentence that arrived unbidden—"My life feels rich and expansive in its diminishment"—revealing how physical limitations can open unexpected doors to creativity, connection, and spiritual depth. Drawing on 35+ years of teaching experience and her award-winning memoir work, Laura demonstrates the p...
2026-01-0311 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Reasons to Live Through the ApocalypseEpisode Title:Pause for Peace: Nikita Gill's "Reasons to Live Through the Apocalypse" – Celebrating What We Love and CherishEpisode Description:In this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, host Laura Davis shares British-Indian poet Nikita Gill's heartfelt poem "Reasons to Live Through the Apocalypse," a beautiful invitation to name the things we still love, savor, and cherish in this world. Laura pairs this uplifting poem with peaceful imagery to offer listeners a moment of gratitude and grounding amid life's uncertainties.What Laura Covers in This Episode:Nikita Gill's complete po...
2025-12-3103 min
Ohio ClayEpisode 168: Bye for now, and hello, Ohio Clay with Laura DavisThe Cult Pastor take the podcast microphone from Anne Saker, who after three years is now going to do lots more clay. Laura Davis is taking the show on the road as Ohio Clay.
2025-12-2921 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThings I Didn't Know I LovedCOMPLETE PODCAST SHOW NOTESEpisode Title: Things I Didn't Know I Loved: How Focusing on Small Pleasures Helps Writers Navigate Challenging TimesEpisode Description: In this episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed author and writing teacher Laura Davis explores a transformative writing prompt that helps writers find grounding during times of fear and uncertainty. Drawing from master teacher Deena Metzger's book Writing for Your Life, Laura shares how the deceptively simple exercise "Things I Didn't Know I Loved" goes far beyond standard gratitude lists to reveal intimate truths about our lives. Through student...
2025-12-2715 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: I Will Not Die an Unlived LifeEpisode TitlePause for Peace: Dawna Markova's "I Will Not Die an Unlived Life" – A Declaration of Living FullyEpisode DescriptionIn this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, host Laura Davis shares author and psychotherapist Dawna Markova's transformative poem "I Will Not Die an Unlived Life," a powerful declaration about choosing to inhabit our days fully and risk our significance. Laura pairs this inspiring poem with peaceful imagery to offer listeners a moment of courage and reflection on what it means to truly live.What Laura Covers in This Episode...
2025-12-2402 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastCrossing the Border into AgingEPISODE TITLE: Crossing the Border into Aging: When Identity Unravels and the Body Speaks UpEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Laura Davis explores the transformative passage into aging as a border crossing—a threshold where long-held identities begin to unravel and the body demands attention in new ways. Inspired by a writing prompt from Pádraig Ó Tuama, Laura shares her own experience of watching familiar roles and definitions fall away like an old sweater that no longer fits. She examines how fear, uncertainty, curiosity, and discomfort accompany this natural process of molting into a different future, and why...
2025-12-2015 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: AftermathEpisode TitlePause for Peace: Aftermath - A Poem of Hope and Collective HealingEpisode DescriptionIn this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, Laura Davis shares "Aftermath" by Charleston poet Paula Gordon Lepp. This powerful poem invites listeners to imagine what comes after the crumbling of empires.What Laura Covers in This EpisodeHow shifting focus beyond daily crises can help us envision possibilities for renewal and restoration in difficult timesThe choice to respond to societal collapse through compassion and mutual aid rather than isolation or...
2025-12-1702 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThe Sanctuary of Three Empty WeeksEpisode Title: The Sanctuary of Three Empty Weeks: Facing Cancer, Solstice, and the Unfamiliar Territory of Doing NothingEpisode Description: In this deeply personal episode, acclaimed memoirist and writing teacher Laura Davis shares a vulnerable winter solstice meditation written just days before her cancer surgery. Drawing from a writing prompt by her teacher Carolyn Brigit Flynn, Laura explores what it means to surrender all identities, face medical uncertainty, and discover the unexpected gift of three weeks with an empty calendar. With her characteristic honesty and lyrical prose, Laura transforms a cancer diagnosis into a profound teaching about...
2025-12-1306 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Embracing Our ImperfectionsEpisode TitlePause for Peace: Elizabeth Carlson's "Imperfection" – A Love Song to Our Messy, Beautiful SelvesEpisode DescriptionIn this Midweek Pause for Peace episode, host Laura Davis shares poet Elizabeth Carlson's joyful poem "Imperfection," a celebration of all the ways we fall delightfully short of perfect—and why that's exactly as it should be. Laura pairs this lighthearted poem with peaceful imagery to offer listeners permission to embrace their beautifully imperfect selves.What Laura Covers in This EpisodeElizabeth Carlson's complete poem celebrating the art of being imperfect
2025-12-1003 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThe Crawl Space Under the StairsEpisode TitleThe Crawl Space Under the Stairs: A Multi-Generational Search for AnswersEpisode DescriptionIn this engaging episode, Laura Davis shares a story that begins with a simple need—tracking down old medical records—and transforms into a multi-generational detective story. Laura takes listeners on an adventure into the cramped crawl space beneath her home office stairs, where decades of correspondence, books, and professional materials are stored. What starts as a practical search becomes a reflection on the universal human impulse to investigate, discover, and make sense of our own hist...
2025-12-0609 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: V'ahavtaEpisode DescriptionIn this moving Midweek Pause for Peace, Laura Davis shares "V'ahavta," a stunning poem by author and activist Aurora Levins Morales that reimagines an ancient Jewish prayer for our current moment. Aurora's work reminds us that resistance isn't only about opposing what we hate—it's also about knowing and proclaiming what we love.The "V'ahavta" is a Jewish prayer that means "and you shall love," commanding believers to love God with all their heart, soul, and might. Aurora's version, penned in 2016, perfectly captures the moment we're living in—a call to inscribe love on o...
2025-12-0305 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWhat I'm Waiting ForPODCAST SHOW NOTESEpisode TitleWaiting with Grace: Living Fully Through Cancer, Uncertainty & Life's UnknownsEpisode DescriptionIn this deeply personal episode of The Writer's Journey, Laura Davis shares a raw and beautifully crafted essay about waiting—for medical results, surgery dates, genetic testing outcomes, and answers that may never come. With her signature honesty and literary precision, Laura explores how she navigates a second breast cancer diagnosis alongside diverticulitis while refusing to put her life on hold. This episode offers a masterclass in holding uncertainty with grace while living each mo...
2025-11-2909 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Nothing More, Nothing LessPODCAST SHOW NOTESEpisode Title: How to Be a Good Citizen: Practicing Magnetic Peace in Troubled TimesEpisode Description:In this midweek episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed author and writing teacher Laura Davis shares a poem that inspired her: "Nothing More, Nothing Less" by Kim Stafford, Oregon's ninth Poet Laureate and son of legendary poet William Stafford.Part of Laura's weekly Midweek Pause for Peace series, this episode offers a roadmap for citizenship in divided times.What Laura Covers in This EpisodeThe longing to be a...
2025-11-2602 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastDear Cancer,Episode Title: Dear Cancer: A Letter of Appreciation - Finding Gratitude 19 Years LaterEpisode Description: In this deeply moving episode, Laura Davis shares a letter she wrote to cancer—not a letter of anger or defeat, but one of unexpected appreciation. Nineteen years after her initial diagnosis, Laura reflects on how cancer transformed her life and her understanding of what truly matters. Laura was 50 years old when her doctor first felt a lump during a routine exam, setting in motion a year that would test every fiber of her being. With two young children still at home—Eli...
2025-11-2207 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: I Can't Help But Love This World as I Know It Is DyingEpisode Title: Poetry for Peace: I Can't Help But Love This World as I Know It Is DyingEpisode Description: Each week, in her midweek Pause for Peace, acclaimed writing teacher Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a respite for both heart and nervous system. These midweek pauses provide essential moments of reflection, healing, and inspiration in our dangerous, uncertain world.In this episode, Laura shares a deeply moving poem by her own writing teacher, Carolyn Brigit Flynn. Laura explores how this piece perfectly illustrates the power of objects in writing...
2025-11-1904 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWhat's On My Bedside Table?Episode Title: What's On Your Bedside Table? Using Objects to Reveal Character and Truth in MemoirEpisode Description: In this candid and insightful episode, acclaimed memoirist Laura Davis shares a deeply personal meditation on aging while demonstrating one of the most powerful tools in a writer's toolkit: using objects to reveal character. Laura explores how the items on her bedside table—from CPAP machines to vaginal suppositories—tell the story of a changing body and a life fully lived. She then shows writers how to harness the power of objects to create vivid, revealing memoir scen...
2025-11-1510 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Perhaps, this world is brokenMidweek Pause for Peace: Finding Hope in Brokenness Through Donna Ashworth's Powerful VerseEpisode Description: In this Midweek Pause for Peace, acclaimed author and writing teacher Laura Davis shares "Perhaps, this world is broken," a deeply moving poem by Sunday Times bestselling Scottish poet Donna Ashworth. Laura explores how human connection becomes our most essential resource during challenging times, offering listeners a brief but profound respite that nourishes both heart and nervous system. This weekly practice pairs meaningful poetry with thoughtful reflection, creating moments of healing and hope when we need them most.
2025-11-1202 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Listen to the Birds, Not the NewsPODCAST SHOW NOTESEpisode Title: News Anxiety Relief: Stop Doomscrolling and Listen to the BirdsEpisode Description: In this essential midweek episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed memoirist and writing teacher Laura Davis addresses one of the most pressing challenges writers face today: news anxiety and information overload. Media fatigue and information overload have become widespread problems, causing psychological exhaustion, decision paralysis, and creative burnout.Part of Laura's weekly Midweek Pause for Peace series, Laura shares Alastair Muirhead's profound poem "Listen to the Birds, Not the News," which offers permission to step back...
2025-11-0502 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWhen Your Body Speaks and You Have to ListenEpisode Title: When Your Body Speaks and You Have to Listen: Navigating Aging, Illness, and Uncertain FuturesEpisode Description: In this deeply personal and reflective episode, acclaimed memoirist and writing teacher Laura Davis shares her meditation on aging, physical limitations, and the courage required to face an uncertain future. While recovering from diverticulitis, Laura examines what it means when a lifetime of manifesting, creating, and teaching collides with a body that insists on rest. Through a pivotal conversation with her friend Colleen about retirement and the profound realization that "I couldn't commit to feeling good in the...
2025-11-0107 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: We Were Made for These TimesEpisode Title: Ancestral Wisdom for Writers: We Were Made for These TimesEpisode Description: Award-winning author and writing teacher Laura Davis offers a midweek meditation for writers and creatives seeking peace during uncertain times. In this brief but powerful episode, Laura shares the empowering song "We Were Made for These Times" by Jewish musicians Arielle Rivera Korman and R'Noam Lerman.Drawing on ancestral wisdom, community strength, and the resilience of those who came before us, this episode provides a moment of grounding for writers navigating life's challenges. Part of Laura's weekly Midweek Pause for Peace...
2025-10-2903 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastFear Isn't a Stop Sign—It's a DoorwayEpisode Title:Fear Isn't a Stop Sign—It's a Doorway: Graseilah Coolidge on How Forest Immersion Could Build World PeaceEpisode Description:In this inspiring episode of The Writer's Journey, host Laura Davis highlights the groundbreaking work of Graseilah Coolidge, a former intelligence analyst turned forest immersion guide who believes that the path to world peace begins in the quiet embrace of nature. Laura shares how she discovered Graseilah's transformative practice of forest immersion and explores the powerful insights from Graseilah's TEDx talk, "How Forests Can Shape the Future of Peace." ...
2025-10-2506 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Why Are Your Poems So Dark?Episode Title: "Poetry for Peace: Embracing Light and Dark with Linda Pastan"Episode Description: Join host Laura Davis for this week's Midweek Pause for Peace, featuring Linda Pastan's profound poem "Why Are Your Poems So Dark?" Laura reflects on living between light and shadow, especially when darkness feels frightening, yet remains essential to our human experience. This calming episode pairs meaningful poetry with peaceful imagery to offer your heart and nervous system a midweek respite.What Laura Covers in This Episode:Why darkness is essential - Understanding the balance between light and shadow...
2025-10-2202 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWriters and Artists: A Call for SubmissionsEpisode Title: REFUGE Anthology Open for Submissions: Writers and Artists Respond to Turbulent TimesEpisode Description: In this episode, acclaimed author and writing teacher Laura Davis shares a compelling submission opportunity from her student Cathy Krizik, an award-winning magazine designer and graphic artist. Laura discusses the REFUGE anthology—a full-color, beautifully designed collection seeking creative responses about courage and resilience in today's world—and reveals submission guidelines for writers, poets, essayists, and visual artists. Laura also introduces her transformative 14-day Write, Travel, Transform retreat in Cuba (April 2026), where writers experience cultural immersion in a society that celebrates stor...
2025-10-1807 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Do Not Be Afraid of the DarkEpisode Title: “Finding Light in Dark Times: Chelan Harkin's Call to Rise"Episode Description: Join host Laura Davis for this week's Midweek Pause for Peace, featuring mystic poet Chelan Harkin's powerful untitled poem about finding inner light during crisis. After a difficult week in America, Laura shares this reminder of the indomitable strength we carry within, regardless of external circumstances. This healing episode pairs meaningful poetry with peaceful imagery to offer your heart and nervous system strength during challenging times.What Laura Covers in This EpisodeInner light during crisis - How difficult ti...
2025-10-1502 min
Ohio ClayEpisode 158: Report from Muncie, Indiana!In which Cult Pastor Laura Davis and her fact-finding team visit the Indiana Clay conference to learn what can be done to make an Ohio Clay conference a real good time. Laura interviews the organizers and participants of what a statewide gathering is a necessary component of a potter's practice. Also, Anne reminds that your pots are lonely sitting on the pickup shelves.
2025-10-1337 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWriting Your Way Through TimePODCAST SHOW NOTESEpisode Title: Writing Prompts: 3 Time-Travel Exercises to Discover Your Past, Present & Future SelfEpisode Description: In this transformative episode, acclaimed memoir teacher Laura Davis reveals three life-changing writing prompts that unlock profound self-discovery. With over 35 years of teaching experience and as the award-winning author of "The Burning Light of Two Stars," Laura guides listeners through a powerful exercise that explores identity across time. Learn how to write your way through personal transformation using techniques that have changed thousands of writers' lives.What Laura Covers in This Episode:Three...
2025-10-1124 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Going Home the Longest Way AroundPODCAST SHOW NOTESEpisode Title: Going Home the Longest Way Around: Finding Peace Through Pat Schneider's PoetryEpisode Description:In this moving episode of her Midweek Pause for Peace series, acclaimed author and writing teacher Laura Davis shares Pat Schneider's profound poem "Going Home the Longest Way Around." Laura reflects on Schneider's dedication to making writing accessible outside traditional academic institutions and explores how stories become maps that guide us to each other. This peaceful interlude combines beautiful imagery with meaningful poetry, offering listeners a moment of reflection and healing.What...
2025-10-0802 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastMy Muse Took Me On a JourneyEpisode TitleHow to Connect with Your Writing Muse: A Journey into Creative SurrenderIn this transformative episode of The Writer's Journey, acclaimed memoirist and writing teacher Laura Davis shares her mystical encounter with her creative muse. Following profound advice from writing teacher Carolyn Brigit Flynn about protecting her soul, Laura guides listeners through a powerful meditation-inspired writing session that reveals the path to authentic creative connection.What Laura Covers in This Episode· Why protecting your creative soul matters more than productivity and busyness· How meditation and writing practice can create a p...
2025-10-0410 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: It Is EnoughIEpisode Title: Laura Davis' Midweek Pause for Peace: It Is EnoughEpisode Description: Join Laura Davis for this week's Midweek Pause for Peace, where she pairs beautiful imagery with soul-nourishing poetry. In this episode, Laura shares Danna Faulds' gentle poem "It Is Enough," offering a moment of stillness for your heart and nervous system during life's overwhelming moments.What Laura Shares:· A heartfelt reading of Danna Faulds' "It Is Enough" from "From Root to Bloom"· Personal reflections on finding peace through conscious breathing· How one breath at a time can anchor us amid pe...
2025-10-0101 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThere Is Nothing Here You Cannot MeetEpisode Title: Nothing You Cannot Meet: Laura Davis' Memoir WisdomDescription: 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 we...
2025-09-2714 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Detached From OutcomeEpisode TitleMidweek Pause for Peace: "Detached From Outcome" by James CrewsEpisode DescriptionJoin Laura Davis for another nurturing episode of Midweek Pause for Peace, where she pairs images from nature with poetry to offer moments of restoration for both heart and nervous system.This week, Laura features a beautifully contemplative poem by James Crews that explores the profound wisdom of acting without attachment to results. "Detached From Outcome" uses the metaphor of planting a tree you may never see mature to illuminate how we can find peace and purpose...
2025-09-2403 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastHow to Create Tension Between Characters in Your MemoirEpisode TitleHow to Create Tension Between Characters in Your Memoir: The Push-Pull Technique That Transforms Relationships on the PageEpisode DescriptionAward-winning memoir author Laura Davis shares the breakthrough storytelling technique that transformed her relationship with her mother on the page. In this practical episode, Laura reveals how a theatre director's unique assignment helped her create authentic tension in "The Burning Light of Two Stars" by mapping specific moments that connected and divided her family relationships. Writers will discover how to move beyond flat character dynamics to create emotionally compelling narratives that...
2025-09-2010 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastHow Great Writing Prompts Generated the Best Material in My MemoirEpisode DescriptionJoin host Laura Davis as she dives deep into the art of crafting powerful writing prompts that unlock forgotten memories and generate compelling memoir material. In this episode, Laura shares 35 years of experience creating personalized writing exercises that help writers excavate their deepest stories and reveals the techniques behind her most effective prompts.What Laura Covers in This Episode:The anatomy of effective writing prompts - What makes a prompt evocative vs. genericThe "burr in your side" principle - Why good prompts should feel provocative and edgy
2025-09-1311 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: For When I Am Hard on MyselfPoetry Medicine for Self-Criticism: When You're Hard on Yourself This Midweek Pause for Peace, curated by Laura Davis, features Colorado Poet Laureate Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer's healing poem "For When I Am Hard on Yourself." Laura Davis shares how this poetry became medicine during a difficult re-entry from Bali, offering gentle wisdom for anyone struggling with self-criticism, shame, or perfectionism.Key Questions This Episode Answers· How can poetry help with self-criticism and negative self-talk?· What are practical ways to practice self-compassion during difficult times?· How do you handle re-entry challenges after transformative...
2025-09-1003 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThe Kinds Of Silence I Have KnownWriting About Silence: Memoir Prompts That Transform Your StoryIn this episode, Laura Davis explores the profound types of silence we experience in life through creative writing and poetry. Inspired by Ada Limón's "The Quiet Machine," Laura shares a personal memoir about her relationship to different kinds of silence. This episode includes a transformative writing prompt: "Tell me about the kinds of silence you have known." Perfect for writers, poets, memoirists, and anyone using storytelling for healing and self-discovery.Key Topics & Timestamps:00:00-03:00 - Introduction: Why silence matters in memoir writing
2025-09-0612 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Let Them Not SayEpisode TitleMidweek Pause for Peace: "Let Them Not Say" by Jane HirshfieldEpisode DescriptionWelcome to another episode of Midweek Pause for Peace with Laura Davis. In this weekly series, Laura pairs stunning images from nature with carefully chosen poetry to offer listeners a moment of reflection and restoration for both heart and nervous system.This week, Laura features the profound and urgent poem "Let Them Not Say" by award-winning poet Jane Hirshfield. This powerful piece explores themes of witnessing, collective responsibility, and the courage required to face difficult truths...
2025-09-0302 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: WomanifestoEpisode TitleMidweek Pause for Peace: "Womanifesto" by Libba Bray - A Call to ActionEpisode DescriptionJoin Laura Davis for a special edition of Midweek Pause for Peace that breaks from the usual gentle reflections to deliver something designed to rouse and awaken. This week, Laura features "Womanifesto," a fierce and unapologetic poem written by bestselling novelist Libba Bray in 2017.Unlike the typical pairing of nature imagery with contemplative poetry, this episode presents a powerful call for activism - a rallying cry that demands we not look away, but instead...
2025-08-2708 min
Isn't She PowerfulTime Management Tips for Women Who Don’t Have Time to Workout or Meal Prep (with Laura Davis)Send a textStruggling to find the time to workout, meal prep, or stick to healthy habits? You’re not alone and today’s episode will help you change that!In this conversation, Laura sit down with Laura Davis, a time management specialist, to talk about how to take control of your schedule instead of letting it control you. They dive into morning routines, the biggest mistakes people make with their calendars, and Laura's 4-pillar framework that will completely transform the way you manage your time.You’ll learn:Why mornin...
2025-08-2751 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: November 6I hope you enjoy this Midweek Pause for Peace. Each week, I pair a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and your nervous system.—Laura DavisEpisode OverviewIn this transformative episode of "Pause for Peace," host Laura Davis explores Chelan Harkin's profound poem "November 6" - a rallying cry for finding our inner strength when everything seems to be falling apart. Laura reflects on how this poem reminds us of the inner strength that lives in all of us, and how we just need to find a way to t...
2025-08-2002 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: For LoveEpisode OverviewIn this deeply moving episode of "Pause for Peace," host Laura presents Dorothy Oger's stirring poem "For Love" - a powerful meditation on choosing love and compassion even in the midst of personal and global turmoil. This midweek pause offers listeners a moment of reflection, healing, and hope through the transformative power of poetry.Featured ContentPoem: "For Love" by Dorothy OgerTheme: Standing for love in troubled timesFormat: Poetry reading with reflective commentaryDuration: Midweek pause episodeKey Themes Explored
2025-08-1302 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Hope is a Form of ResistancePodcast Show NotesEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Episode Title: Hope as Resistance: Poetry & Peace with David Joseph JuniorEpisode Description: Welcome to another episode of Midweek Pause for Peace, where host Laura Davis pairs beautiful imagery with powerful poetry to nourish your heart and nervous system. This week, we explore "Hope is a Form of Resistance" by poet David Joseph Junior—a moving piece that reframes hope not as passive wishing, but as an active, embodied prac...
2025-08-0604 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Don't HesitateEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem is Don’t Hesitate by Mary Oliver.Mary Oliver was a beloved American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Her poetry is known for its focus on nature, vivid imagery, and unadorned language. She found inspiration in the natural world and was known for her solitary walks in the wild. Don't Hesitate can be found in Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver.You can...
2025-07-3001 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastJoin Me On a Great Virtual Vacation + July RecommendationsYou're Invited on a Virtual Vacation to Bali:Ready for a free virtual vacation to Bali? Join Laura Davis as she invites you along on her 10th sacred journey to this spiritual island. Experience temple ceremonies, meet traditional healers, and immerse in Balinese culture through her Substack posts and Notes. It's the next best thing to being there!Plus: discover her handpicked July Substack recommendations as a bonus.Laura's Five Substack Recommendations for JulyThe Feral Stack by Summer Koester: Cultural commentary for curious misfits @summerisferal, The Feral Stack...
2025-07-2614 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: At Albany Bulb with ElaineEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday. Today's featured poem: At Albany Bulb with Elaine by Alison Luterman.Alison Luterman is a poet, essayist and playwright. Her books include the poetry collections In the Time of Great Fires (Catamaran Press), Desire Zoo (Tia Chucha Press), The Largest Possible Life (Cleveland State University Press) See How We Almost Fly (Pearl Editions), and a collection of essays, Feral City (SheBooks). Luterman's plays include Saying Kaddish With My Sister, Hot Water, Glitter and Spew, Oas...
2025-07-2303 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: For CitizenshipEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: For Citizenship by John O’Donohue. John O'Donohue (1956-2008) was an Irish poet, philosopher, and former Catholic priest known for his writings on spirituality, beauty, and friendship. This poem is from his book, To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substa...
2025-07-1603 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastLessons From My Students: Exploring the Power of a Repeating LineEach month, Laura feature the work of one of her writing students and then deconstructs what made the piece work. This month’s featured writer is Michaela Sieh.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/ Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd...
2025-07-1210 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: For When People AskEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: For When People Ask by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer.Dedicated to helping others explore creative practice, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is an American poet, associated with Colorado. She was Poet Laureate of San Miguel County, Colorado from 2006–2010, and was named Poet Laureate of Colorado's Western Slope by the Telluride Institute from 2015–2017. You can subscribe to Rosemerry’s daily poems here.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and internatio...
2025-07-0902 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastSend My Love to AnyoneEpisode Title:"Laura Davis: From Premature Birth to Author - A Journey of Survival, Creativity, and Finding Awe"Episode Description:In this deeply moving interview from Kathryn Mockler's "I've Been Meaning to Ask You" series, bestselling author Laura Davis shares her profound journey that began with a dramatic premature birth weighing just 2 pounds, 12 ounces, separated from her identical twin sister.This conversation reveals how early trauma shaped a life dedicated to creativity, spiritual growth, and helping others find their voices through writing retreats in Bali and beyond.Key Topics...
2025-07-0510 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: First ReactionEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: First Reaction by Danna Faulds.A long-term practitioner of Kripalu Yoga, Danna Faulds is the author of seven books of poetry: Go In and In, One Soul, Prayers to the Infinite, From Root to Bloom, Breath of Joy, and What's True Here, as well as the memoir Into the Heart of Yoga. You can find her at her website.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and...
2025-07-0201 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWhen I Put Love at the Head of the TableIn this episode, Laura shares how to transform your mindset in today's chaotic world through this powerful writing exercise. Explore what happens when you prioritize love over fear in just 15 minutes of writing.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is...
2025-06-2805 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: ContinueEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: Continue by Maya Angelou.A multitalented writer and performer, Maya Angelou is best known for her work as an author and poet. Her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, made literary history as the first nonfiction bestseller by a Black woman. Some of her famous poems include “Phenomenal Woman,” “Still I Rise,” and “On the Pulse of Morning,” which she recited at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993 and which earned her...
2025-06-2503 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastMy Love Affair with the Human VoiceEpisode Title: My Love Affair with the Human Voice: Where Words Meet SoulEpisode SummaryA captivating story about discovering the power of voice and storytelling that takes unexpected turns through remote adventures, creative risks, and life-changing decisions. This intimate narrative explores how a young woman's passion for radio and human connection shaped her journey as a writer and interviewer, leading to profound personal discoveries and creative breakthroughs.Subscribe to Laura's new The Writer's Journey podcast:Subscribe to The Writer's Journey podcast on your preferred platform to hear more stories about...
2025-06-2109 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Poem in Which I Choose a Bundle of Kale Next to a StrangerEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's feature: poem in which I choose a bundle of kale next to a stranger by Maya Stein. Maya Stein has been a freelance writer and editor for more than two decades. She began a weekly poetry practice in 2005—10-line Tuesday —and you can subscribe to her weekly poems and learn about her marvelous books of poetry here. Maya also teaches marvelous writing classes.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and inte...
2025-06-1803 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: Hold Out Your HandEach week, Laura pairs a beautiful image with a poem—a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: "Hold Out Your Hand" by Julia Fehrenbacher.Julia Fehrenbacher is a poet, an author, a life coach, a teacher, a regular practicer of yoga, and a sometimes-painter. She is most at home by the ocean and in the forests. You can find her at her website.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Jour...
2025-06-1101 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPause for Peace: For the Hardest DaysMidweek Pause for Peace: a little something for your heart and nervous system every Wednesday.Today's featured poem: The Hardest Days by Clint Smith.Clint Smith is a teacher, poet, and doctoral candidate in Education at Harvard University. He is a National Poetry Slam champion, an Individual World Poetry Slam finalist, and has served a cultural ambassador for the US Department of State. He has been featured on TED.com, NBC News, and TVOne’s Verses and Flow. His poetry has been published or is forthcoming in GRAVTAS, Off the Coast, and elsewhere.Yo...
2025-06-0402 min
Ohio ClayEpisode 141: How to stay late at Core Clay, by Laura DavisIt's a privilege to hold after-hour access to Core Clay. Cult Pastor Laura Davis explains the evolution of the policy over the studio's 20 years, and where it stands today. Plus, she says new stuff is coming in soon!
2025-06-0214 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastMy Path to Finding My Substack DNAIn this week's episode, Laura Davis explores her journey to discover the essence of her business, what she really has to offer people--and has been offering people for the last forty years. You can find information about Laura's writing classes, workshops and retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com
2025-05-3114 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWhat Hasn't Changed?In this episode, Laura explores when chaos and uncertainty feel overwhelming and how identifying what remains constant offers refuge. Discover a powerful writing prompt that helps restore perspective in stressful times.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a pu...
2025-05-2406 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastI Have Decided to Pay AttentionIn this episode, Laura explores a powerful meditation on balancing awareness of painful truths with seeking beauty in times of global crisis, ending with a reflective writing prompt for readers.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a public ep...
2025-05-1706 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastPassport to Freedom, Passport to FearIn this episode Laura confronts unexpected fears while renewing her passport in a changed America, concluding with reflective writing prompts for readers.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with ot...
2025-05-1010 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastAn Antidote to DespairIn this episode, Author Laura Davis shares a powerful poetry-based writing prompt to help you discover joy despite challenging times. Features poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer.Dedicated to helping others explore creative practice, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is an American poet, associated with Colorado. She was Poet Laureate of San Miguel County, Colorado from 2006–2010, and was named Poet Laureate of Colorado's Western Slope by the Telluride Institute from 2015–2017. You can subscribe to Rosemerry’s daily poems here.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscrib...
2025-05-0304 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastThere Are So Many Ways to Feel Triggered Right NowIn this episode, Laura provides this guided writing prompt to help you transform anxiety into resilience. Explore your unique sources of strength—from ancestral wisdom to personal experiences—during politically turbulent times.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a publ...
2025-04-2606 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWhat Does It Mean to Have Grit In an Ongoing Emergency?In this episode, Laura's powerful story shows how the grit we develop overcoming personal challenges equips us with the resilience needed to face today's uncertain world.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to...
2025-04-1909 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastI'm Standing on the Edge of...In this episode, Laura shares an intimate exploration of living on life's precipice: facing personal challenges, political upheaval, & a transformative writing prompt to explore your own edges.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd li...
2025-04-1206 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastI Might Have Cancer AgainIn this episode, Laura shares her unexpected revelation as a cancer survivor. After 18 years cancer-free, my mammogram showed something concerning. Surprisingly, facing mortality isn't what terrifies me now—it's our divided world. You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a pu...
2025-04-0506 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastReclaiming JoyIn this episode, Laura explores powerful techniques to reclaim joy amid chaos with this inspirational writing exercise. Learn how to celebrate life's small pleasures despite uncertainty.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to...
2025-03-2905 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWhat They Can't Take Away From MeIn this episode, Laura explores how when devastation rains down from those in power, our resistance rises. This fierce essay declares what remains untouchable despite the ease of destruction.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a public episode. If...
2025-03-2207 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastBuild Community as If Your Life Depends on It—Because It DoesIn this episode, Laura shares a personal how a story of women supporting each other through community inspires a thoughtful writing prompt on building meaningful connections as acts of resistance in uncertain times.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is...
2025-03-1505 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastGaining Perspective in a World We've Never Faced BeforeIn this episode, Laura explores how daily walks in nature offer peaceful perspective during political uncertainty, reminding us our troubles are just a moment in the vast timeline of existence. You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here: https://laurasaridavis.substack.com This is a public epi...
2025-03-0805 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastWhat Makes a Great Writing Prompt?You may wonder why you should bother to use writing prompts—let’s face it; a lot of typical ones are boring. You may also assume that prompts are only appropriate for beginners; but I’ve found them invaluable for writers at every level. In my decades responding to prompts and creating and personalizing them for my students, I’ve learned a lot about what makes an effective, compelling, truth-producing prompt.Listen now to discover what I learned.You can find Laura Davis at: https://lauradavis.net/Ready to join Laura's community of writers...
2025-03-0806 min
The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis PodcastStart Here! Welcome to the Writer's JourneyThe Writer's Journey Podcast Notes - Episode: Meet Laura DavisEpisode OverviewIn this intimate introduction episode, seven-time bestselling author Laura Davis welcomes listeners to The Writer's Journey and shares her remarkable story of transformation from trauma survivor to internationally recognized writing teacher and memoir specialist.About Laura DavisLaura Davis is a seven-time bestselling author, memoir writer, writing teacher, and workshop leader who has dedicated four decades to helping writers find their authentic voices. Known as "a midwife of stories," Laura creates safe, sacred communities for writers worldwide—both online an...
2025-03-0709 min
Ohio ClayEpisode 121: Laura Davis, how did you do this?Core Clay turns 20 years old in 2025, and the podcast kicks off a yearlong commemoration of all the people who make the studio such an amazing place. That means you, mudbug.
2025-01-0627 min
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2024-05-0912 min
Ohio ClaySeason Two, Episode 75: “This might be the actual oldest profession.”Laura Davis, owner of Core Clay, gives her state of the studio address as the podcast marks a year.
2024-01-2529 min
911 Credit Builder Podcast Show with Gene and Laura Davis911 Credit Builder P.S. Introduction to the Credit Repair Process with Gene and Laura Davis🌟 Navigating the Credit Building Journey with Confidence, Patience, and Serenity 🌟🎙️ Introduction with Gene and Laura Davis into the 911 Credit Builder Process: 8 MindsetsWelcome back to another empowering episode of "911 Credit Builder."Today, we embark on a deep dive into the foundational principles of the credit building process. Whether you're starting from scratch or mending past financial bumps, understanding the journey is key to financial success.In this episode, we break down the 911 Credit Builder process — a systematic approach designed to guide you through the intricacies of credit building and...
2023-11-0313 min
Ohio ClayEpisode 45: The Cult Pastor on AIRStudio owner Laura Davis tells the rollicking story of how she set up the artist-in-residence program at Core Clay. Hint: It just kinda happened.
2023-08-0821 min
Ohio ClayEpisode 27: The cult pastor talks on waterLaura Davis shares deep thoughts on the matter of water in the studio.
2023-05-1724 min
Ohio ClayEpisode Nine: Update From The BossLaura Davis offers an update on the preparations at Core Clay for NCECA. Plus — we are about to fire in reduction!
2023-02-2716 min
Ohio ClayEpisode Two: “Clay is a language”Laura Davis on her journey to pottery and to ownership of a pottery studio. Also, there’s a bonus word at the end for her students; 10 points extra credit!
2023-01-3023 min
Therapy Chat328: Repairing Broken Family Relationships with Laura DavisWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This week, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Laura Davis about the complexity of repairing broken family relationships. Laura Davis is the author of The Burning Light of Two Stars, the story of her loving, tumultuous relationship with her mother, and six other non-fiction books. Her first book, The Courage to Heal, paved the way for hundreds of thousands of women to heal from the trauma of sexual abuse. Becoming the Parent You Want to Be helped parents develop a vision for the families they want to create. I Thought We'd Never Speak Again: The Road f...
2022-04-2949 min
Only One In The RoomScott Talks to Laura DavisScott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Laura Davis right after the show.Special thanks to our sponsors:Carpe:Carpe is the #1 dermatologist recommended brand for sweat all over the body, scientifically tested and proven. Go to mycarpe.com, get free shipping plus TWENTY FIVE PERCENT OFF with the code ONE. That's 25% off when you use the code ONE at mycarpe. com. Completely risk free because Carpe offers a 100% money back guarantee, no questions asked!B...
2022-04-0614 minOnly One In The RoomLaura Davis Is The Only One Who Took Care Of Her Elderly Mother After She Betrayed HerWhat if you’d experienced a childhood event so traumatic that it took you twenty five years to even remember that it happened?When author Laura Davis was twenty eight years old, she remembered that she ‘d been molested by her maternal grandfather.But what would you do if when you finally worked up the courage to tell your mother, she betrayed your trust? Would you cut her out of your life forever, never speaking to her again? Or would you find a way to forgive her and take care of her during her final years...
2022-04-0551 minOnly One In The RoomOn My Nightstand: The Burning Light Of Two Stars by Laura Davis, Disclosure: Chapter 24 Trigger Warning: IncestLaura Davis is an upcoming guest and a powerful writer. This reading is a little longer than usual, but I think you’ll see why once you hear it.About Laura Davis: I am the author of six non-fiction books, including The Courage to Heal: For Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, The Courage to Heal Workbook, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be and I Thought We'd Never Speak Again: The Road from Estrangement to Reconciliation. My ground-breaking books have been translated into 11 languages and sold more than 1.8 million copies.Visit: https://lauradavis.net/abo...
2022-03-0420 min