Hosted by Daniel Viragh (danviragh.com)
Hello and welcome to the Poetry of Evil! A place where poetry conquers and mental health thrives.
Many of us write poetry in order to conquer our fears. Specifically, our fears relating to the uncomfortable feelings of anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma. Art in all of its forms has the power to subdue and sublimate these feelings into something that is beautiful, lasting, but also an honest appraisal of what happened to us, and what we hope will never happen to us again. This is where poetry can help. By expressing our thoughts and feelings in a somewhat coded manner, we allow the brain to process, grieve, and ultimately, to overcome the negative thoughts and thought-patterns, which have consumed it. It is not easy, but it is extremely powerful.
The format of the podcast is quite simple: in every episode, I pick one topic related to mental health, and I read a few of my own poems related to that topic. Sometimes, the poems are arranged according to a certain pattern or motif; other times, the order is chronological. And then I will play some soothing music, to clear the air. Each episode will last less than 10 minutes, and will allow space for 3-5 poems.
I’d like to acknowledge the help of my many therapists, who have led me this far in my own healing journey. As well, I would like to affirm that this podcast is a safe space where everyone is welcome: all nationalities, all ethnicities, and people of all orientations. There is also a disclaimer: some of the topics treated relate to traumatic events. Where this is the case, I will make a note in the description and tell you in advance.
Happy Listening!
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