Oh, hello to all you Prepping Poets, Line-Running Linguists, and Seasoning Semanticists. In this week’s episode, we welcome back the writer, artist, and the always wonderful Cody Cook-Parrott.

Nicole and Cody sit down to discuss the word practice. From its roots in alchemy, travel, and transformation to the modern mindset of grind, punishment, and proficiency.

So grab your coziest quilt, snuggle up with your favorite Gemini, be present in the process, and remember… practice is already perfect.

Further Research

• You can find all things Cody Cook-Parrott here - https://www.codycookparrott.com/

• Also get Cody's newest Book The Practice of Attention

• Be sure to check out Cody's Podcast Common Shapes
• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Pining Poets, Longing Linguists, and Wistful Word Nerds. In this week’s episode, Nicole sits down with artist-researcher and psychotherapist Adrienne Sloan to discuss the word nostalgia.

In searching for its meaning and origin, they go from dinosaurs and extinct sounds to perfume and a “contagious” wartime sickness.

So, get your “animal brains” ready, listen closely for “whispers,” and remember: it’s okay to get a little homesick as we define... nostalgia.

Further Research

• Check out Adrienne's website here - https://adriennesloan.com/
• As well as We Are A Murmuration - https://weareamurmuration.com/
• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Progressive Poets, Eccentric Elegists, and Bohemian Balladeers. In this week’s episode on “Radical,” Nicole has a thought-provoking conversation with the founder of Coalition Snow and Zawadisha, Jen Gurecki.

They discuss the meaning of “radical,” how it became associated with extremism, and why reclaiming it is so important in today’s political and cultural landscape.

So, let’s all snack on some black licorice, feed our imaginary owls, and embrace our eccentricities… as we use our outside voices inside and define “Radical.”

Further Research

• You can find out more about Jen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yogurecki/

• Be sure to check out Jen's podcast Lady Parts and Substack - https://coalitionsnow.substack.com/p/introducing-the-lady-parts-podcast
• Also check out Coalition Snow and Zawadisha - https://www.coalitionsnow.com/ https://www.zawadisha.org/

• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Polished Poets, Exquisite Etymologists, and "Gaudy Gifts who love to gab" and welcome to It's All Poetry. In this Episode, Nicole is joined by the splendid silversmith and jewelry maker Erika Rose to discuss and define the word jewel.

Nicole and Erika explore the meaning of jewel as a word shaped over centuries, and as a practice shaped day by day at the jewelry bench.

So, adorn yourselves in turquoise, grab your ring pop and candy necklace, and remember to "shine on you crazy diamonds"... as we hammer out the definition of jewel.

Further Research

• Check out Erika's website - https://lumenrosejewelry.com/

• Also her Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lumenrosejewelry/

• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Planet-Friendly Poets, Renewable Rhapsodists, and Symbiotic Scribes. In this week’s “energy-efficient” episode, Nicole talks with content strategist, storyteller, and co-founder of the sustainability marketing agency Right On!, Kim Grob.

Together they unpack the complicated and sometimes controversial word sustainability. From overused buzzword to something quietly pushed to the back burner in today’s era of “greenhushing,” they discuss how great storytelling and getting specific can bring some much needed energy back to the "S" word.

So pop in a piece of your favorite chewing gum, tend to your tenets, and let’s align with natural forces… as we define sustainability.

Further Research

• Find out more about Kim and Right On at their website: https://wearerighton.com/

• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Perceiving Poets, Lucid Linguaphiles, and Observing Epeolatrists (that’s a deep cut). In this episode of IAP, Nicole looks inward with the help of astrologer, writer, and somatic practitioner Verena Borell.

Together, they explore childhood wonder, spiritual hierarchies, the body’s wisdom, and the idea that awareness often unfolds like a spiral.

So give your nervous system a break, say yes to a “Full-Body Yes Life,” and prepare for a soft return… to yourself, as we define conscious.

Further Research

• Learn more about Verena’s work, writing, and offerings on her website: https://www.verenaborell.com/en

• Listen to Verena's The Soul & Soma Podcast, on your favorite platform.

• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you playful poets, language lovers, and verbivores. In the second episode of season four, Nicole is joined by the founder of Nourish, Michaela Ayers. Michaela is a facilitator, interdisciplinary artist, creative caregiver, and our new favorite Nebraskan.

Join Nicole and Michaela as they go from coloring outside the lines to feeding social revolution through creative acts of defiance. They search for etymological roots in ancient goddesses and look to change our reality by simply imagining an alternative.

Now, raise your hand if you're an artist, build yourself an altar, and most importantly… give yourself permission to come out and play as we define creativity.

Further Research

• Learn more about Michaela’s experiential studio and join Michaela’s 5-week virtual collage cohort (starting in April) https://nourish.community/

• Listen to Black Her Stories, Michaela’s podcast celebrating the creative power of Black women, past and present. https://nourish.community/podcast/

• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, Hello to all you polished poets, reword nerds, and lexomancers. We are back! And in our "first draft" episode of season 4, Nicole is joined by the founder of Framing Devices, Emily Doucet. Emily is a writer, a researcher, and editor. Which makes her perfect for this weeks deep dive.

Emily and Nicole trace the word "edit" through publishing houses, cutting room floors, and genetic laboratories. They also discuss how it can be used for curation, cultural gatekeeping, and collaboration.

So break out the White-Out and red pens, be prepared to "kill your darlings", and remember... nobody's perfect, as we define edit.

Further Research

• Emily Doucet's Website - https://www.framingdevices.com/
• Pre-order Emily's Book - https://www.dukeupress.edu/inventing-nadar
• As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com