We found 10 episodes of The Poet (delayed) with the tag “self discovery”.
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Episode 62: The Raft: An Allegory
April 22nd, 2025 | Season 1 | 16 mins 46 secs
authenticity, healing, poetry, reparenting, self discovery, wholeness
In this episode of The Poet (delayed), I read my allegory “The Raft,” which explores what it means to face fear and step beyond the limitations that keep us small. It is about becoming whole again—learning to sit with our younger selves, heal old wounds, and expand into who we truly are. This one’s about transformation, courage, and the quiet power of growth.
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Episode 61: Travel
April 15th, 2025 | Season 1 | 58 mins 13 secs
authenticity, photography, poetry, self discovery, travel
In Episode 61 of The Poet (delayed), I sit down with my friend Howard Burkholz for a fun and thoughtful chat all about travel. Howard shares what he loves about hitting the road — from local getaways to international adventures — and how those experiences have brought him joy, taught him new perspectives, and helped shape the way he sees the world. We also talk about how photography has become a huge part of his travels, helping him slow down and capture the moments that matter. Whether you’ve got a trip planned or you’re just daydreaming, join us for a fun conversation.
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Episode 60: Torchlight
April 8th, 2025 | Season 1 | 55 mins 45 secs
authenticity, community, connection, creativity, emotional healing, healing, poetry, self discovery
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Ali Talbot to explore the healing power of creativity and the importance of sharing our creative work with others. We talk about how the art we make to heal ourselves can also resonate with and support those around us—reminding us that creation is not only personal but deeply communal.
We also introduce Torchlight, a new monthly program we’ve launched to bring people together through art, music, and poetry. Each month, we invite local artists, musicians, and writers to share their work, with occasional open mic nights to encourage participation from the community. It’s all about connection, creativity, and creating space for shared expression.
Tune in for a conversation about why what we make matters—and how it can light the way for others.
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Episode 59: “To Satch” by Samuel Washington Allen
March 26th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 27 mins
authenticity, baseball, meaning of life, poetry, satchel paige, self discovery
In this episode, I’m joined again by my friend Tim Robison as we read and reflect on the poem “To Satch” by Samuel Washington Allen. What follows is an honest, free-flowing conversation about living with intention, making your own decisions, and figuring out what really matters. We touch on work-life balance, the search for joy, and doing the things you love — even when it’s hard. We also wrestle with questions around success and failure: What does it mean to lose? What does it mean to win? Is one better than the other? And who gets to decide?
This episode is about choosing a meaningful life — and the courage it takes to do so.
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Episode 58: Moab
March 18th, 2025 | Season 1 | 2 hrs 1 min
authenticity, poetry, self discovery
This episode of The Poet (delayed) is raw, real, and completely impromptu. No scripts, no pretense—just an honest conversation with four 20/21 years olds (Ian Edgar, Ryan Murphy, Conner Evans and Max Jones) and me about what makes us human. We all carry wounds, scars, and shadows, and instead of hiding them, what if we embraced them? What if our imperfections and life experiences are actually what make us wonderful, relatable, and deeply connected to one another?
Join us as we explore how self-acceptance leads to true happiness and how recognizing our own freedom—freedom to choose, to grow, to be—can transform the way we move through the world. This is a conversation about finding beauty in our brokenness and power in our choices.
MOAB
This land,
wounded and
scarred and
full of shadows,
She turns his head to Her
To see
and he sees
Her stillness and Her beauty
And he understands
What can be.ThePoetDelayed #EmbraceYourScars #FindYourFreedom
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Episode 57: The Great Gatsby
March 11th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 2 mins
authenticity, f. scott fitzgerald, literature, poetry, self discovery, the great gatsby
On this episode of The Poet (delayed), I sit down with my friend Jen Adams, a children’s book author, to talk about her newest project—a board book adaptation of The Great Gatsby, coming out on March 11th. We discuss the classic novel itself, how our understanding of literature shifts over time, and the powerful role books play in shaping our lives. It’s a conversation about storytelling, nostalgia, and the lasting impact of great literature.
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Episode 56: On Friendship by Kahlil Gibran
March 4th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 25 mins
authenticity, friendship, poetry, self discovery, self love
In this episode, I read On Friendship by Khalil Gibran and sit down with my friend Sarah Daniels for a heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to be a friend. We explore the importance of boundaries in friendships, the value of being our own best friend, and how cultivating a strong relationship with ourselves allows us to build deeper, more meaningful connections with others. Friendship is not just about companionship—it’s about growth, healing, and becoming the best versions of ourselves.
Listen in as we share insights, stories, and reflections on the role of friendship in our lives.
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Episode 55: Foot Zoning
February 25th, 2025 | Season 1 | 58 mins 55 secs
authenticity, poetry, self discovery
In this episode, Elise Lechtenberg and I dive into the fascinating world of foot zoning—exploring its origins, the benefits of integrating it with Western medicine, and the powerful experiences we’ve both had with this practice. We also discuss the resurgence of energy work and how it’s helping people find balance and healing in new ways. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the impact of foot zoning and holistic wellness!
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Episode 54: Everything You Need: Danny D on His Past Work, Reading Books, Making Music Videos and Average Behavior
February 18th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 41 mins
authenticity, music videos, poetry, self discovery, the killers
In this episode, I sit down with music video and documentary director Danny Drysdale. We talk about his journey in filmmaking, including his work with The Killers and directing multiple music videos for them, and how he’s continued to push forward in an unpredictable industry. We discuss what it takes to achieve goals, the uncertainty that comes with creative work, and the importance of moving forward even when we don’t have all the answers.
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Episode 53: Harbors
February 4th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 6 mins
authenticity, poetry, self discovery
I was joined in this episode by Allison Spencer and Rachel Waters. Both of whom were my friends in the fifth and sixth grade at Hannah Holbrook Elementary school in Bountiful Utah.
Allison was on the podcast almost exactly 2 years ago and we had a great conversation about her diagnosis and fight against Hodgkins lymphoma cancer. The other part of that story is that less than two months after Allison was diagnosed, Rachel's daughter Haley was diagnosed with the same type of cancer.
In this episode, we talked about among other things what it was like to have each other to lean on and the value of friends and community in our lives, especially in dark and difficult moments.