
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & CultureArts | |||

Scott Gibson | 2:00 a.m.
Episode 43
"The Well of Grief" by David Whyte
allpoetry.com/poem/15379848-The-well-of-grief-by-David-Whyte
poem read at 18:03
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch and Sheila McGraw
Scott Gibson: sco... more
Kelsey Colón-Schwenk | Oh Good, It's Bad Bunny!
Episode 42
"Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawáii" by Bad Bunny
open.spotify.com/track/1Hg0e997pObvZ91w1FCPFk?si=c1b94d0ce8134abd
translated lyrics read at 16:40
Super Bowl LX Halftime Show 2026
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Lane Cowin | Eyes Wide Open
Episode 41
[you fit into me] by Margaret Atwood
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/151653/you-fit-into-me
read at 15:00 and 20:39
"The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes
A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken (1977) more
"The Old Barns of Skagit County" (2025) read at 05:45
"Pleasures" (2025) read at 19:25
"Anticipation" (2020) read at 33:38
An Incremental Life (2025)
Reversing Entropy (2024)
The Generosity (2020)
renovare... more
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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
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
Consistently interesting and moving
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.
This podcast uses poetry to weave beauty into hard places. The conversations are engaging and insightful.
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Across episodes, the show centers poetry as a lens on human experience, exploring how art, relationships, and faith intertwine in everyday life. Conversations pair intimate storytelling with readings of favorite poems, guided by a therapist host who invites guests—from poets and spiritual directors to writers and pastors—to unpack transformation, grief, joy, and identity. A recurring strength is bringing accessible, reflective dialogue to weighty topics, often anchored by personal anecdotes and striking poems that illuminate how ordinary moments become meaningful. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on hospitality, empathy, and how poetry can foster connection, belonging, and resilience for listeners who seek thoughtful, human-centered co... more
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Recent guests on Living Poetry include:
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2. Corey Widmer
3. Gail Worsham Pitt
4. Pádraig Ó Tuama
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