Kate Baer
Bestselling poet known for candid, personal verse exploring family life and womanhood; author of the poetry collection How About Now, which wrestles with middle age and vulnerability.
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May 17, 2023 • 30min
Kate Baer Reads Ellen Bass
Kate Baer and Ellen Bass discuss the emotional complexity of everyday life in Bass' poem 'The Morning After' and explore themes of enduring love and everyday relationships. They also delve into gender dynamics, erasure poetry evolution, and recommend exploring more poetry on The New Yorker platform.
Feb 22, 2022 • 31min
Kate Baer: Tolerating Imperfection
In this engaging conversation, poet Kate Baer shares her journey through the chaotic demands of motherhood and the struggle to find time for writing. She candidly discusses her experience with postpartum depression and the unrealistic portrayals of motherhood on social media. Kate emphasizes the importance of honest friendships that allow for genuine conversations and reflection. With humor, she reveals how Panera Bread became her creative sanctuary, all while advocating for embracing imperfection in life and art.
Dec 11, 2025 • 9min
A new book of poems by Kate Baer wrestles with the realities of middle age
Kate Baer, a bestselling poet renowned for her insightful explorations of family and womanhood, discusses her latest poetry collection, How About Now. She candidly shares her experiences navigating the balance of honesty and privacy in her work. Baer reflects on her journey through middle age, revealing the complexities of vulnerability, self-identity, and the realities of mortality. Listeners will be drawn in by her creative moments that inspire a sense of peace and a call to embrace life’s immediacy.
