Yrsa Daley-Ward, an award-winning poet and author, joins Susan Magsamen, a Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins, to explore the profound impact of poetry on our mental health. They discuss how poetry can calm nerves, aid in emotional processing, and enhance self-esteem. The conversation highlights the brain's transformation through poetic engagement, reducing stress and reshaping memories. Listeners are encouraged to embrace poetry as a therapeutic tool that nurtures creativity and connection, fostering personal identity and resilience.