Society & Culture
Widower poet Barry Johnson returns! I first met Barry when we recorded about a year ago. Just four months before we recorded, Barry was almost dead. Three months before that recording, Barry’s life was saved by a liver transplant. In this episode, Barry makes a confession—I urge you to listen with compassion and empathy. Barry bares his heart about his depression-where it comes from-rough stuff. Is Barry still pissed at God? How work helps Barry cope. Barry reads his poem. And Barry’s personal demon: being unworthy of love. And lots more. Bullets Feeling Good, Finally New Pony Tail Still Pissed at God? Don't Waste This Gift Depression Strikes Back Confession The Thai Judgment-Free Chat Room Quarantined: I Hated Being Alone Sex Worker Ted Talk How Work Helps Poem Reading: Grief Never Changes Thanks for listening. Links: Barry's past episodes with his Once-Upon-A-Time story: The Phoenix is a Poet - Parts 1,2, and 3. https://myspousediedtoo.libsyn.com/episode-35-the-phoenix-is-a-poet https://myspousediedtoo.libsyn.com/episode-36-the-phoenix-is-a-poet-2-of-3 https://myspousediedtoo.libsyn.com/episode-37-the-phoenix-is-a-poet-3-of-3 Ted Talk: What a sex worker can teach us about human connection--Nicole Emma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7xLfeTytns Because you shouldn't have to journey alone, join me in the My Spouse Died Too community email list for members-only benefits: Behind-the-scenes commentary gives you deeper insight--helps you heal. Episode alerts so you'll know when a new episode is ready. Updates on past podcast guests because their journeys continue too. Plus more thoughts, resources, and random widowed journey stuff I discover. And it's the best way to contact me. Because you shouldn't have to journey alone. Sign-up now at https://www.myspousediedtoo.com. Hope. Heal. Find love again. ~ Emeric My Spouse Died Too podcast, images, logos, artwork copyright © 2019-2021 by Emeric McCleary. Music and lyrics © 2019-2021 by Emeric McCleary and Elena McCleary