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Authentic, inspiring conversations about what draws us to become more human and live more poetically. Therapist Susan Haroutunian Cunningham welcomes guests to bring a favorite poem into discussion about relationships, art, and God.

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Wonder & Pain | Gigi McMurray

"Trees" by Joyce Kilmer

www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/12744/trees

Poem read at: 4:48

Gigi McMurray: mcmurrayclinic.com/

IG: @gigimc

www.gigimuses.com

Betty Franks: w... more

This Capacious Life - Ellen Bass

Episode 50

"Thanks" by W.S. Merwin

Poem read at 14:41

www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/57937/thanks

"Any Common Desolation" by Ellen Bass

Poem read at 24:28

poets.org/poem/any-common-desol... more

The Holiness of Showing Up - Matthias Roberts

Episode 49

"Atheist Out of Necessity" by Jay Hulme

Poem read throughout

The Backwater Sermons Poems by Jay Hulme

IG: @matthiasroberts

www.matthiasroberts.com

podcast: @queerologypod

Beyond... more

After the Fire: Just BE - Jen Argue

Episode 48

"Put Your Records On" By Corinne Bailey Rae

open.spotify.com/track/2nGFzvICaeEWjIrBrL2RAx?si=5bb3000214b04bad

Lyrics read throughout

Online Life & Business Coach Jen Argue

IG: @life_... more

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Recent Guests

Gigi McMurray
Nurse practitioner, spiritual director, abstract artist from the Mississippi Delta
Independent professional with background in nursing and trauma care
Episode: Wonder & Pain - Gigi McMurray
Ellen Bass
Acclaimed American poet, teacher, and advocate featured in Living Room Craft Talks
Poet, educator
Episode: This Capacious Life - Ellen Bass
Matthias Roberts
Therapist and author, friend and collaborator
Episode: The Holiness of Showing Up - Matthias Roberts
Jen Argue
Life coach and counselor
Independent; coaching/therapeutic practice
Episode: After the Fire: Just BE - Jen Argue
Homer Moyer
Distinguished lawyer with international experience and pro bono rule-of-law work
Miller and Chevalier (alumni) / Various rule-of-law initiatives
Episode: The Rule of Law - Homer Moyer
Hallie Waugh
Poet and writer; former poet laureate of Oklahoma County
Independent artist / Oklahoma County Poet Laureate
Episode: Love is the Best Motivator - Hallie Waugh
Elisabeth Cunningham
Daughter of the host; account director at a creative marketing agency
creative marketing agency
Episode: Hope Does Not Dominate - Elisabeth Cunningham
Karen Marsh
Executive Director of Theological Horizons at UVA
Theological Horizons
Episode: Web of Questions - Karen Wright Marsh
Scott Gibson
Therapist at the Allender Center
Allender Center
Episode: 2:00 a.m. - Scott Gibson

Host

Susan Haroutunian Cunningham
Host of a poetry-centered discussion show that blends therapy, poetry, and spirituality.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Poetry and a sink full of dishes

    What a gift. This podcast brings poetry to its listeners in accessible, resonant conversations centered on the question of how to be human. Susan and her guests bring a sense of belonging, not just to poetry but to ourselves—a place to be and feel seen in our own experiences of confusion, hope, love, despair, joy and redemption. While the premise is poetry, the theme is people - Susan’s hospitality shines a light on the beauty and complexity her guests and the importance of understanding within ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali McIlroy
    United States8 months ago
  • In the Laboratory of God

    I’ve listened since you launched—partly because you’re a longtime friend and partly because these conversations are so often rich, meandering into new and beautiful territory. This episode with Pádraig Ó Tuama was one of those wonderful meanderings—from the inclusion of R. S. Thomas’s poem to Pádraig’s own.

    I was especially struck by the idea that each of our journeys with God grows and evolves in its own way—into new questions and quests that remain connected to where we began, yet are so diff... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    urock13
    United States8 months ago
  • Consistently interesting and moving

    Consistently interesting and moving

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cville123
    United States10 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    Love the premise of this podcast, and the execution is beautiful. Highly recommend. We all need poetry and the creative arts in our lives. It may just save us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bex Garrett
    United States2 years ago
  • Seeing Beauty

    This podcast uses poetry to weave beauty into hard places. The conversations are engaging and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel Russell APN
    United States2 years ago

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Fans describe the host's warmth and guest diversity as a standout strength.
Listeners praise the show for its hospitality and human-centered approach to poetry.
Listeners often recommend the show for those seeking meaningful conversation that interweaves poetry, faith, and daily life.
Audience members note the conversations are deeply meaningful and accessible, offering practical insights and emotional resonance.

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The Holiness of Showing Up - Matthias Roberts
Q: What about the poem you chose—why this one, what does it reveal about your view of faith and sexuality?
Matthias explains the poem's exploration of faith, gender, and belonging, noting its themes of holiness in showing up and the tension between institutional religion and personal belief.
The Holiness of Showing Up - Matthias Roberts
Q: How did you come to writing—did you always want to be a writer?
He recalls early love for writing and illustrating books, being inspired by Frindle as a kid, and gradually pursuing fiction alongside therapy and counseling work, with writing evolving over time.
The Holiness of Showing Up - Matthias Roberts
Q: Tell us about your first job or something you remember.
Matthias describes being a library page at 14 in rural Iowa, shelving books and cherishing the quiet, magical atmosphere of the library, which later influenced his writing and storytelling.
Oh Good, It's Bad Bunny! - Kelsey Colón-Schwenk
Q: What stood out to you about Bad Bunny's approach to language and identity on stage?
She notes that Bad Bunny did not transliterate himself or hide his dialect; he stayed authentically Puerto Rican, inviting others to join without erasing linguistic differences.
Oh Good, It's Bad Bunny! - Kelsey Colón-Schwenk
Q: Tell us a little bit about your family background and where you grew up.
Kelsey explains growing up in Florida in a diverse Latin community, her parents' Puerto Rican roots, and the move to Idaho which created a sense of navigating different cultural contexts while maintaining Puerto Rican identity.

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What is Living Poetry about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, poetry-centered conversation series where a therapist-host invites guests to bring a favorite poem into dialogue about relationships, art, faith, and everyday humanity. Episodes blend personal memory, craft, and spiritual reflection, often exploring how poetry helps us navigate trauma, gratitude, belonging, and meaning. Notable are candid discussions about religious harm and ambiguity in faith, the use of poetry as a lens for life's big questions, and an emphasis on hospitality and presence in community. The show stands out for bridging therapeutic insight with creative expression, creating accessible, human-centered conversations that appeal to listeners who crave depth, empathy, and imaginative language.

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Recent guests on Living Poetry include:

1. Gigi McMurray
2. Ellen Bass
3. Matthias Roberts
4. Jen Argue
5. Homer Moyer
6. Hallie Waugh
7. Elisabeth Cunningham
8. Karen Marsh

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