POETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu

didn’t you know? the earth, the bird, him, and me, we are all one. it’s something i’ve always believed, and i enjoy being reminded. there’s one timeline that separates one of us from the other. we are in a sacred dance with one another.

before we had social media or the internet, we had a social brain. anthropologist robin dunbar, with social brain theory, found that our brains actually grew larger specifically to handle the complexity of staying connected to a tribe of about 150 people.

the fact is, we aren’t “individuals” who occasionally interact; we are neurons in a larger social nervous system.

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Steven is a poet, philosopher, and photographer. He’s published five books of poetry and experimental prose, including Coda, Anon and Plain Sight, and his writing has been translated into several languages.

Steven’s approach is multidisciplinary, blending lyrical experimentation with visual documentation and philosophical rigor, all aimed at uncovering meaning in what might otherwise be missed.

https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/

Mark Connor, a boxing trainer and writer, has a unique story. Mark's journey from amateur boxing champion to a writer who weaves poems and life stories is inspiring and surely will leave you thinking.

His insights draw from his experiences in the boxing ring and his spiritual journey, exploring themes of time, purpose, and personal growth.

From the quiet epiphany of a kitchen pan to the men who hide behind smoke, i hope we're finally learning how to walk toward the light.

This episode was first shared on Substack and then recorded for the podcast

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In today’s episode, multi-hyphenate talent Paula Essam, actress, filmmaker, and moderator, joins us to discuss the art of crafting stories that resonate deeply and uniquely with audiences. We dive into why diverse storytelling is a necessity rather than just a "brave" choice, and how community serves as the foundation for her creative process.

Keep an eye out for her upcoming film, The Basics of Time Travel, which is in the development phase, and catch her live in action moderating at this year's Berlinale.

https://www.instagram.com/paulaessam_

https://www.spotlight.com/3332-4503-3418

Phillip Wilson is an Entrepreneur, Mathematician, Holistic Health Specialist, and Author of the upcoming book, Pictures of the Mind: Freeing Yourself from Beliefs that No Longer Serve You.

Like his book, this discussion and Phillip's life’s work are a profound journey into self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and the transformative power of perspective.

https://www.phillipawilson.com/

https://picturesofthemind.com/

The Art of Surrender: I Didn’t Want to Let Go explores the quiet power that lives on the other side of release. In this episode, I reflect on how letting go opens the door to gratitude, softness, and trust—and how surrender allows us to move from striving into receiving. It’s a conversation about embracing feminine energy, honoring what was, and making space for what’s meant to arrive when we stop forcing and start allowing.

A quiet reflection on prayer, not as doctrine, but as lived experience. i explore my own resistance to it, the assumptions i held, and what shifted when practice outpaced belief. it’s an intimate conversation about uncertainty, openness, and the unexpected ways meaning begins to take shape.

I did not even know I liked the American sci-fi television series created by the Duffer Brothers called Stranger Things. Well, until I picked it back up again and binged the final two seasons.

Stranger Things was first released as a Netflix original series on July 15, 2016. The show takes place in the 1980s, with the central focus being the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.

And I believe it has many metaphors to life, conviction, and overcoming! If there were ever an example of perseverance, I think this is one! All in all, great writing.

Enjoy this week's episode which is a very short and inspiring stream of conscious piece, leaning more towards social commentary and mindset tools. And ends with an original poem, by yours truly.

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