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Welcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change.
ABOUT GUEST:
Rachel Soland is an accomplished screenwriter and poet, recently celebrated for her poetry collection "What I Remember Most of All." She has a background in screenwriting, contributing to various film projects, including the notable film "Jupiter's Ghost." Rachel's work often reflects personal themes of mental health and family, informed by her own life experiences. She currently resides in London and remains actively engaged in artistic endeavors that address social issues, such as the foster care system.
KEY NOTES:
The Healing Power of Poetry: Rachel Salon shares how writing poetry helped her process complex emotions and mental health struggles.
Family as Muse: Many of Rachel's poems are deeply personal, drawing inspiration from her relationships and memories with her family.
Social Activism and Art: She discusses her interest in the foster care system and her plans to use filmmaking to raise awareness about its issues.
Modern Relevance of Poetry: Rachel argues that poetry remains a vital form of expression that helps explore the complexities of life.
The Role of Compassion: Emphasizing the importance of empathy, Rachel believes that art can encourage people to open their eyes to social injustices.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Rachel’s book and the message behind it
05:32 - How does personal life journey lead to writing poems?
08:31 - Can Childhood creativity be a response to trauma?
15:10 - How to find inspiration?
18:16 - How can reading Rachel’s book influence someone’s life?
22:20 - What role does gratitude play in coping with minor and major life issues?
26:05 - How does living with 25 people shape the approach to community and mental health?
29:58 - How does helping others contribute to personal mental health growth?
32:40 - How does foster care impact lives and perspectives of people?
36:43 - How can art shape political and social discourse?
46:37 - How does Compassiviste Publishing support author’s rights and social causes?
50:15 - How has poetry evolved from technical structure to emotional expression today?
01:02:43 - How are young writer redefining creative expression
01:11:44 - How can Activism, reality and compassion shape meaningful change?
01:14:10 - How can people reach Rachel?
01:16:05 - Outro
Rachel's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB8SDF65
TO LEARN MORE AND STAY CONNECTED:
🌐 Visit our website: https://compassivistedialogues.com/
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qt8cYHeIcDmDV8zPKNxMw
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compassiviste-dialogues/id1735926709
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Tune in, follow, and embark on this insightful journey with us. Your vision's transformation begins now. 🚀🌟
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By Compassiviste DialoguesWelcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change.
ABOUT GUEST:
Rachel Soland is an accomplished screenwriter and poet, recently celebrated for her poetry collection "What I Remember Most of All." She has a background in screenwriting, contributing to various film projects, including the notable film "Jupiter's Ghost." Rachel's work often reflects personal themes of mental health and family, informed by her own life experiences. She currently resides in London and remains actively engaged in artistic endeavors that address social issues, such as the foster care system.
KEY NOTES:
The Healing Power of Poetry: Rachel Salon shares how writing poetry helped her process complex emotions and mental health struggles.
Family as Muse: Many of Rachel's poems are deeply personal, drawing inspiration from her relationships and memories with her family.
Social Activism and Art: She discusses her interest in the foster care system and her plans to use filmmaking to raise awareness about its issues.
Modern Relevance of Poetry: Rachel argues that poetry remains a vital form of expression that helps explore the complexities of life.
The Role of Compassion: Emphasizing the importance of empathy, Rachel believes that art can encourage people to open their eyes to social injustices.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Rachel’s book and the message behind it
05:32 - How does personal life journey lead to writing poems?
08:31 - Can Childhood creativity be a response to trauma?
15:10 - How to find inspiration?
18:16 - How can reading Rachel’s book influence someone’s life?
22:20 - What role does gratitude play in coping with minor and major life issues?
26:05 - How does living with 25 people shape the approach to community and mental health?
29:58 - How does helping others contribute to personal mental health growth?
32:40 - How does foster care impact lives and perspectives of people?
36:43 - How can art shape political and social discourse?
46:37 - How does Compassiviste Publishing support author’s rights and social causes?
50:15 - How has poetry evolved from technical structure to emotional expression today?
01:02:43 - How are young writer redefining creative expression
01:11:44 - How can Activism, reality and compassion shape meaningful change?
01:14:10 - How can people reach Rachel?
01:16:05 - Outro
Rachel's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB8SDF65
TO LEARN MORE AND STAY CONNECTED:
🌐 Visit our website: https://compassivistedialogues.com/
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qt8cYHeIcDmDV8zPKNxMw
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compassiviste-dialogues/id1735926709
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Compassiviste/61555898333856/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@compassiviste
Twitter: https://twitter.com/compassiviste
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassiviste/
Tune in, follow, and embark on this insightful journey with us. Your vision's transformation begins now. 🚀🌟