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Emerging Form

Christie Aschwanden
Creativity
Creative Process
Poetry
Writing
Vulnerability
Art
Climate Change
Love
Trust
Storytelling
Grief
Community
Self-Promotion
Comedy Classes
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Improvisation
Personal Growth
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Emerging Form is a podcast about the creative process in which a journalist (Christie Aschwanden) and a poet (Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer) discuss creative conundrums over wine. Each episode concludes with a game of two questions in which a guest joins in to help answer questions about the week's topic. Season one guests include poets, novelists, journalists, a song writer, a circus performer, a ske... more

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Everyone gets stuck. And in this interview with writer and teacher Ramona Ausubel, we talk about why this is normal and practical, usable ways to meet a page when we don’t think we can go on. Drawing from her newest book, Unstuck:101 Doorways leading... more

A poet and a science writer walk into a podcast—and laugh, tease, joke, uplift, and ask each other tough questions about creative process. In this episode of Emerging Form, the hosts Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Christie Aschwanden ask each other so... more

“It feels like a radical practice not to be productive, to allow the space to guide what comes next,” says prolific poet and beloved writing teacher James Crews. “I have tendencies toward control.” In this episode, we talk about the importance of slo... more

For thirty years, Dimity McDowelll made a life–and a living–with running and writing about running. Then, for health reasons, she had to stop. In this episode of Emerging Form, we talk with Dimity about how our creative identity is linked with other ... more

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Recent Guests

Ramona Ausubel
National bestselling author; professor
Colorado State University
Episode: Episode 165: Ramona Ausubel Will Get You Unstuck
James Crews
Poet, author of Breathing Room; lives in southern Vermont; engaged in teaching and poetry projects
Poet, author; jamescrews.net
Episode: Episode 163 James Crews on the Radical Act of Rest
Dimity McDowell
Author of The 27th Mile and co-founder of Another Mother Runner
Another Mother Runner
Episode: Episode 162: Dimity McDowell on Creative Identities
Mason Currey
Author of Daily Rituals books; author of Making Art and Making a Living
Author/Writer
Episode: Episode 161- Mason Currey on Making Art and Making a Living
GG Renee Hill
Author, creative coach, workshop facilitator
Author; Story Work
Episode: Episode 160 GG Renee Hill on Reclaiming Your Narrative
Kate Munger
Founder of Threshold Choirs, composer and singer
Threshold Choirs
Episode: Episode 159 Kate Munger: Creating Community through Song
Ken Medema
Singer, pianist, and improvisational artist known for creating music that captures the essence of storytelling.
Independent Artist
Episode: Episode 158: Ken Medema on the Art of Improvisation
Alia Hanna Habib
Vice President and literary agent at The Gernert Company
The Gernert Company
Episode: Episode 157: Alia Hanna Habib
Kyra Kopestonsky
Musician and friend of the show, who contributed music to the podcast.
Episode: Episode 155: Emerging Form Guests Share Their Words for 2026

Hosts

Christie Aschwanden
Host of the show, science writer and journalist; Emerging Form (host)
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Host of the show and co-host of Emerging Form; poet and author

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Inspiration galore

    I love listening to these two. Their deep friendship casts a warm glow on every conversation and they ask all the questions I want to know the answers to. I’ve found some life changing books through this podcast too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary from Boston
    United States2 months ago
  • Thoughtful and inspiring

    I’m so happy to have discovered this podcast! The beautiful interview with Laura Pritchett is what drew me in. I am looking forward to making this podcast part of my walks in nature! There’s such a peaceful, reflective, honest vibe to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura from Colorado
    United States2 years ago
  • Love!

    I love this podcast so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    llpabq
    United States2 years ago
  • Shop talk

    I could listen to these two talk about the creative process all day. Oh wait, I just did.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    altared spaces
    United States2 years ago
  • Illuminates the Creative Process

    A wonderful podcast that explores the creative process from many facets, especially the trust we need to let the work lead us. Rosemerry & Christie and their guests thoughtfully converse from experience on topics like the magic, elation, anxiety, doubt, and everything that creating a work of art, or living a creative life brings with it. Illuminating whatever your discipline

    - musicians, visual artists, dancers, as well as writers will all find wisdom and affirmation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cozmic777
    United States2 years ago

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Guests bring a refreshing diversity of disciplines and perspectives.
Listeners describe the show as nourishing for creativity and habit-building.
Warm, insightful conversations with practical takeaways.
Hosts fuse intellectual depth with a down-to-earth, cozy vibe.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 160 GG Renee Hill on Reclaiming Your Narrative
Q: Can you explain the difference between self-discovery prompts and storytelling prompts and why both matter?
Self-discovery prompts help reveal patterns and lessons, while storytelling prompts invite you to illustrate those patterns through concrete life examples, turning internal insights into external narratives that reveal new emotional truths and possibilities.
Episode 160 GG Renee Hill on Reclaiming Your Narrative
Q: Why is vulnerability so important in your practice and how do you recommend starting to share honestly?
Vulnerability is the engine of meaningful creativity; start by sharing in safe spaces, with a trusted person or therapist, and gradually broaden that circle as confidence grows. The key is discernment—share what you can while ensuring you have unmet needs that you're not trying to fill through the disclosure.
Episode 158: Ken Medema on the Art of Improvisation
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how you learned improvisation and what makes a good improvisation?
Ken explains that listening closely to others and establishing a structure for improvisation are key. He emphasizes the importance of picking phrases to develop and the idea of having constraints that enhance creativity.
Episode 156: Chris Duffy Wrote a Book, and Guess What? It's Hilarious and Awesome
Q: What does success look like to you for this book?
Duffy reflects on the multifaceted nature of success, emphasizing the importance of defining what it means to him personally, rather than seeking universal accolades.
Episode 156: Chris Duffy Wrote a Book, and Guess What? It's Hilarious and Awesome
Q: Why did you decide to write this book?
Duffy felt the need to have a long-term project and a significant accomplishment that could contribute to his legacy as an author.

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A thoughtful exploration of the creative life across disciplines, driven by two seasoned writers who pair intimate storytelling with practical craft tips. Conversations span writing, poetry, music, publishing, and storytelling, often anchored by concrete processes, rituals, and habits that sustain long-running creative practice. Guests range from poets and journalists to authors, musicians, psychologists, and agents, each bringing a distinctive angle on creativity, collaboration, and resilience. The format blends candid personal narrative with actionable insights, creating a warm, wine-friendly space that often yields surprising cross-disciplinary connections and guidance for listeners pursuing creative work in any field.

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Recent guests on Emerging Form include:

1. Ramona Ausubel
2. James Crews
3. Dimity McDowell
4. Mason Currey
5. GG Renee Hill
6. Kate Munger
7. Ken Medema
8. Alia Hanna Habib

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