Allie Michelle is consciousness in a meatbag, returned. She's a poet, spoken word performer, certified meditation, yoga, and breathwork teacher, and the bestselling author of Explorations of a Cosmic Soul, The Rose That Blooms in the Night, and The Words Left Unspoken. Her new book, Don’t Wait to Light the Candles, is out now with Simon & Schuster. Her work explores vulnerability, love, grief, and the strength it takes to be soft.

In this conversation, we explore the depths of poetry, life, creativity, and how writing can be a tool for healing, self-discovery, and living courageously. We also chat about her new book and artistic journey.

Allie was first on the podcast way back in 2019, episode 20, if you want to listen to that time capsule, too.

Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliemichellel

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Buy her new book: https://amzn.to/4wErTRX

Keywords: poetry, creativity, life lessons, writing, self-discovery, new book, artistic process, inspiration

Key Topics

• The role of poetry in healing and self-understanding
• Allie Michelle's creative process and inspiration
• The challenges and rewards of sharing art authentically
• Balancing vulnerability and success in artistic expression
• The importance of living courageously and embracing uncertainty

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Poetry and Life

07:09 Exploring the Essence of Poetry

15:08 The Journey of Writing a New Book

23:09 Navigating Uncertainty and Personal Growth

31:08 Embracing Authenticity in Writing

40:54 The Impact of External Feedback

47:32 Confronting Visibility and Success

59:04 Where to find Allie

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