Episode Summary: Dr. Ann Beebe argues that poetry is essential for humans. Medical and psychological studies have demonstrated its many benefits. She then explains the 3-part structure of the individual author episodes and promotes the upcoming special guests (Numbers 2-9).
Dr. Beebe on LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-beebe
Emily Dickinson: A Companion: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/emily-dickinson/
Open Articles on the Benefits of Poetry:
“More Than Words: Why Poetry is Good for Our Health” - https://www.artsandmindlab.org/more-than-words-why-poetry-is-good-for-our-health/#:~:text=The%20Healing%20Word,and%20our%20place%20in%20it.
“A Look Back and a Path Forward: Poetry’s Healing Power During the Pandemic” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7447694/
“The May Be the Most Creative Path to Mental Health You’ve Ever Tried” https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/15/health/poetry-life-itself-wellness/index.html
“Reading, Writing Poetry Can Help Improve Mental Health” https://www.army.mil/article/260907/commentary_reading_writing_poetry_can_help_improve_mental_health
“Will a Poem a Day Keep the Doctor Away?” https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minding-the-body/201101/will-poem-day-keep-the-doctor-away
“The Healing Power of Poetry” https://www.aamc.org/news/healing-power-poetry
“The Benefits of Poetry for Professionals” https://hbr.org/2012/11/the-benefits-of-poetry-for-pro
5-Question Poll: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCQZTGT
Episode Summary: Dr. Ann Beebe argues that poetry is essential for humans. Medical and psychological studies have demonstrated its many benefits. She then explains the 3-part structure of the individual author episodes and promotes the upcoming special guests (Numbers 2-9).
Dr. Beebe on LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-beebe
Emily Dickinson: A Companion: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/emily-dickinson/
Open Articles on the Benefits of Poetry:
“More Than Words: Why Poetry is Good for Our Health” - https://www.artsandmindlab.org/more-than-words-why-poetry-is-good-for-our-health/#:~:text=The%20Healing%20Word,and%20our%20place%20in%20it.
“A Look Back and a Path Forward: Poetry’s Healing Power During the Pandemic” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7447694/
“The May Be the Most Creative Path to Mental Health You’ve Ever Tried” https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/15/health/poetry-life-itself-wellness/index.html
“Reading, Writing Poetry Can Help Improve Mental Health” https://www.army.mil/article/260907/commentary_reading_writing_poetry_can_help_improve_mental_health
“Will a Poem a Day Keep the Doctor Away?” https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minding-the-body/201101/will-poem-day-keep-the-doctor-away
“The Healing Power of Poetry” https://www.aamc.org/news/healing-power-poetry
“The Benefits of Poetry for Professionals” https://hbr.org/2012/11/the-benefits-of-poetry-for-pro
5-Question Poll: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCQZTGT