245. An Unforgettable Double Date with Andrea Gibson & Megan Falley
Sep 28, 2023
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Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley join Glennon and Abby for a hilarious double date. They discuss Andrea's cancer diagnosis, their chemistry, and how illness transformed their relationship with their bodies. They also explore navigating worries, love, and miracles. Reflections on relationship, transformation, and self-love are shared, along with anecdotes about offensive language and finding the right words as poets.
Embracing challenges and self-love are key to personal growth.
Approaching conflict as an opportunity for intimacy strengthens relationships and fosters growth.
Deep dives
Learning to Love and Embrace Challenges
Through their journey with cancer and other hardships, the speaker has learned to embrace challenges and see them as opportunities for growth. They have discovered self-dislike and self-hate that they were not conscious of and have developed a deep sense of self-love. They have also realized the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of being present and curious in each moment. They have learned to let go of expectations and embrace the unknown, finding beauty in vulnerability and the unfolding of life.
The Power of Surrender and Hope
The speaker and their partner have experienced a shift in their relationship dynamics, letting go of power struggles and embracing surrender and hope. They have learned to approach conflict as an opportunity for intimacy and have grown together in their willingness to change and evolve. They have deepened their appreciation for each other and for life, finding joy even amidst challenges and uncertainty.
The Strength and Resilience of Love
The speaker shares a poem about their partner, highlighting moments of laughter, acceptance, and unwavering support. They reflect on the ways in which their love has transformed their lives and enabled them to navigate difficult times. The poem explores the power of love to see beyond flaws and embrace imperfections, recognizing the beauty that can be found in vulnerability and shared experiences.
Andrea Gibson is one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word artists of our time. Best known for their live performances, Andrea has changed the landscape of what it means to attend a “poetry show”. Andrea’s poems center around LGBTQ issues, spirituality, feminism, mental health, and the dismantling of oppressive social systems. Andrea is the author of seven books, most recently “You Better Be Lightning”.
Megan Falley is a queer femme writer and a full-time touring spoken word poet, author, and teaching artist. Her works include “Drive Here and Devastate Me”; “How Poetry Can Change Your Heart”; and the chapbook “Bad Girls, Honey: Poems About Lana Del Rey.” In addition to other accolades, Falley’s essays have been shortlisted for The Disquiet International Prize in 2021 and the Malahat Review Open Season Awards in 2022.