Giving Words: The Pat Poems Edition

The Pat Poems Episode 12: 5 Takeaways in our Final Episode

Is it really over?! Yes… kind of... maybe not really. In this episode Lisa shares her initial vision for the Pat Poems, how it became this series, and her vision for Giving Words all together. That isn’t without some tangents, some storytelling and of course, a poem! Join us as we discuss the project, the challenges of creativity, what it means to get started, learning and some lessons I’ve learned along the way from podcasting basics to the power of impacting others lives through sharing your own. In our final episode, here are 5 key takeaways: 1. Just start. Do the thing and plan to do it messily. 2. Failure is an amazing teacher. 3. Connect with those you love. Often. 4. There’s power in sharing your story. 5. Everything is just right. It has been a beautiful journey these last four months and I thank you for listening and being here.  Stay connected! Stay tuned and like the show so you can join us at the end of this summer with Giving Words next limited series! Don’t forget to visit and leave comments on our⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/givingwordshealing/] page! Episode Links Lisa’s non-fiction works, Camp Wadsworth [https://www.blurb.com/books/9005478-camp-wadsworth] and Down the Dirt Road with John Jamison [https://www.blurb.com/books/8871517-down-the-dirt-road-with-john-jamison] Sanctuary: A meditation on Home, Homelessness and Belonging, by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sanctuary/Zenju-Earthlyn-Manuel/9781614293491] Simply T Events, “Mask Removal” with Tonya Miller [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-mask-removal-transparency-event-tickets-903472890737] Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong [https://www.shambhala.com/training-in-compassion-2490.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqfVey2sD13pauNfdeGwMs6pvLzKrPB96YRRFhUFLIP_bsXuOmA]

The Pat Poems Episode 11: Family Affair - Pat’s Legacy and Impact

Join two generations of Pat’s family and hear about his impact and legacy through their reflections on life with him, poetry and the podcast. Above all, this episode glimmers with the call to action for unconditional love, each family story, and especially Pat’s legacy, demonstrates how important it is to accept, honor and laugh about life. In this episode my brother, cousin, mother and I share stories about funerals, family parties, what the last few years without Pat have been like and how he still lives with us today. You can expect the same sense of humor, depth of thought, and random side stories from them as you get from me as we explore football, football and family connections, differences and similarities–how understanding those things enhances wellness, the importance of structure and values, how genealogy and historical context shapes family, as well as cultural heritage and family connection. Don’t forget to visit and leave comments on our⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/givingwordshealing/] page!

The Pat Poems Episode 10: Discussing the Taboo & Meeting Mistakes with Compassion

In this episode we explore the power of openly discussing the taboo. We discover that humor not only dissipates shame, but also breaks taboos and we can bond and heal over those moments of disclosure. When thoughts live in our head and are never challenged, they are free to cause havoc and suffering, but with the support of people we trust who care about us, we can share those thoughts and reframe them. Other topics we touch on include the placebo affect, hypervigilance, stigma reduction, the power of listening and connecting, learning how to process failures and mistakes with compassion, and acceptance. Don’t forget to visit and leave comments on our⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/givingwordshealing/] page! Episode Links: Mel gibbons, podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoPJEzhtypc] about sex (types of arousal) Khalil Gibran’s poem “On Children” [https://poets.org/poem/children-1⁠ ] James Pennebaker, Expressive Writing as a healing modality [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/uncategorized/james-pennebaker-research-impact.html⁠ ]

The Pat Poems Episode 9: Legacy, Heritage & Love

In this episode we explore heritage and legacy, and how it impacts our lived experience in myriad ways starting with the question, “Where do we come from?” Through discussion, we find that family history has impact and the definition of success through generational shifts is part of how life is lived in the present. We also explore the interplay of free will and legacy, finances, choice, and the essence of love. In this episode there are two pieces of prose, one of Pat’s and one of Lisa’s, echoing back and forth... plus the usually smattering of random topics: epigenetics, philosophy, writing, poverty, motocross… Enjoy! Don’t forget to visit and leave comments on our ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/givingwordshealing/] page! Episode Links: My Grandmother’s Hands [https://resmaa.com/merch/], Resmaa Menakem

The Pat Poems Episode 8: Leadership & Pushing Against Cultural Norms

In this episode we explore leadership through family dynamics and the power of feminine and masculine energies. In that exploration we also discuss cultural narratives around gender roles and I share my experience as part of a matriarchal family. Other topics we get into include the impact of shame, sexuality, pathologization of emotions, servant leadership, the complexity of female alliances, and the need for both feminine and masculine energies for ultimate success. We also recite multiple Pat poems and dive into the influence of poetry on identity . By the end of this episode we hope you can identify your leadership style and find ways to imbue softness and strength side by side, ways to share your power with those around you to create opportunities for mutual growth. Check out our instagram [https://www.instagram.com/givingwordshealing/]page and leave a comment! Episode Links Cassandra Speaks [https://www.elizabethlesser.org/cassandraspeaks], by Elizabeth Lesser Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2016/04/research-we-are-way-harder-on-female-leaders-who-make-bad-calls [https://hbr.org/2016/04/research-we-are-way-harder-on-female-leaders-who-make-bad-calls] Stillness Speaks [https://www.stillnessspeaks.com/], by Eckhart Tolle