In this conversation, poet Lauren Martin offers a thoughtful and introspective exploration of her creative process, reflecting on how poetry becomes a space for truth, vulnerability, and emotional clarity. Her voice brings a quiet strength to the episode, inviting listeners into the inner landscapes that shape her work and her understanding of connection across borders.

Lauren Martin is a psychotherapist, poet, and a devoted Iyanifa practitioner featured in this quintessential poetry podcast conversation exploring the intersections of healing, spirituality, and literary expression. She lives in Oakland, California. Lauren studied poetry at Sarah Lawrence College. She spent years writing without submitting her work due to a long shamanic journey, which led her to both Ifá and writing "Night of the Hawk: Poems." Summ ...