Living Poetry Innocence and Hope - Adam Young
Oct 15, 2024
Adam Young, host of "The Place We Find Ourselves" and author of "Make Sense of Your Story," dives into the emotional complexities of trauma and the power of storytelling. He reflects on poetry's profound impact through personal experiences and explores its healing qualities during struggles. The conversation weaves through themes of hope, duality, and the importance of imagination. Young emphasizes the transformative nature of genuine relationships and how embracing vulnerability can lead to unexpected gifts, ultimately celebrating resilience amid challenges.
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First Poetry Experience
- Adam Young's first impactful poetry experience was Richard Corey in high school.
- The poem's ending, where the character commits suicide, startled him and revealed poetry's power.
Unexpected Career Path
- Adam Young day-traded NASDAQ stocks after graduate school, before becoming a therapist.
- His wife worked at a medical internet startup that WebMD later acquired.
Therapy vs. Entertainment
- Adam Young finds therapy more captivating than entertainment because of the raw, real-life stories he encounters.
- Bearing witness to these stories of trauma and heartache offers profound insights.
