Brian Nuckols
Brian Nuckols and V. Walker | Poet
The Fragile Humans We Are: Poetry, Healing, and Empathic Journalism
The Fragile Humans We Are: Poetry, Healing, and Empathic Journalism
The Fragile Humans We Are: Poetry, Healing, and Empathic Journalism
Sunday 16th March 2025
Explore emotional resilience and healing through poetry with Brian Nuckols and poet V Walker in this engaging podcast episode.
69 minutes
hopeful
authentic
reflective
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Brian Nuckols
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Relationships & Community
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Poetry as a tool for emotional resilience.
- Healing through authentic storytelling.
- The importance of empathy in art.
- Navigating the modern poetry landscape.
- Staying true to one's artistic vision.
Your work matters, your voice matters, and you matter.
In this episode of the Hesitation Media Podcast, host Brian Nuckols engages in a profound conversation with poet V Walker, whose debut poetry collection, 'The Fragile Humans We Are,' explores themes of emotional resilience and healing. The discussion opens with V sharing the inspiration behind the collection, emphasizing the duality of human fragility and strength—a theme that resonates deeply in the context of the global pandemic.
V Walker’s poetry collection aims to evoke empathy and understanding, capturing the complexity of human emotions and experiences. Brian and V delve into the significance of poetry as a medium that allows for personal interpretation, making it a powerful tool for connecting with others on an emotional level. They discuss how poetry can serve as a bridge to deeper emotional understanding, allowing both the poet and the audience to navigate their feelings and experiences.
The conversation also touches upon the challenges and opportunities within the modern digital landscape for poets. V shares insights into how platforms like Substack allow poets to build communities and share their work directly with readers. This direct engagement fosters a sense of connection and authenticity that is essential for modern poets. V emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, especially in the face of external pressures to conform to certain narratives or styles.
She encourages aspiring writers to embrace their unique voices and experiences, highlighting that authenticity will resonate with the right audience. V's journey underscores the value of art that reflects genuine human experiences, even when they are dark or challenging. The episode concludes with a message of hope and encouragement, affirming the importance of writing as a form of personal and communal healing.
V Walker's insights remind listeners that, despite life's ups and downs, art can be a source of solace and empowerment.