A Verse Reaction
A Verse Reaction is a poetry podcast with Dr. Ann Beebe, Professor of English at The University of Texas at Tyler. Series One includes episodes on the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Anne Bradstreet, Phillis Wheatley, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Robert Lowell, Lucille Clifton, and Mary Oliver. Episodes include interviews with subject-area experts in the fields of Civil War history, Puritanism, Economics, Jazz, Math & Meter, Portrait Painting, Civil Rights, and Birds.
A Verse Reaction
1 - Who Gave You a Podcast?
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
