#033 - How to Live Your Life In Poetry with Charlotte Ward

In this episode of The Poetry Vessel Podcast, Malibu Poet Laureate Emeritus, Nathan Hassall, sits down with Charlotte Ward, the 6th Poet Laureate of Malibu, to explore a life lived entirely through the lens of poetry. Recorded at her stunning home, Meteoros, overlooking the Pacific, this conversation delves into how to live a life in poetry. Charlotte shares stories from her childhood on a farm in East Tennessee, where she first heard the classics quoted to the cornfields, and discusses her unique collaborative projects with her sons, Chris and David Ward. From the "peer-reviewed" scientific accuracy of her verses to the psychological health benefits of rhythmic language, this interview is a masterclass in staying curious and finding wonder in the world around us.👉 JOIN OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup📚 BUY ATMOSPHERE: INFINITE MALIBU - https://amzn.to/4syN9WF Poetry by Charlotte Ward, Photography by Christopher Ward🙏 SUPPORT US ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThePoetryVessel📜 SUBMIT YOUR POETRY:https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/submit🧠 HOW POETRY CHANGES YOUR BRAIN COURSE (LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT):https://www.nathanhassall.com/changeyourbrainThank you to Christopher Ward for supplying the incredible photos of Charlotte and of Atmosphere.EVERYTHING ELSE: 📚 Recommended Reading: https://shorturl.at/SOYRP👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall📸 Nathan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanhassallpoetry/🌀 The Poetry Vessel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoetryvessel📧 Business inquiries: [email protected]🎥Our Film Gear: https://shorturl.at/j9MTW🙏 How to Support TPV: https://thepoetryvessel.com/donate/🕰️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Meet Charlotte Ward — Malibu's 6th Poet Laureate02:14 - Growing Up With Poetry in East Tennessee03:51 - Shakespeare on the Farm: A Poetic Childhood05:46 - Creating "Atmosphere Infinite Malibu" With Family06:22 - How Becoming Poet Laureate was Life-Changing 08:52 - How to Be More Poetic: Heart Over Technique11:20 - The Vessel Concept: How Great Lines Find You12:34 - Poetry for Mental Health & Well-Being14:22 - Why Rhythm Makes Poetry Timeless19:43 - A Family Ritual Poem22:29 - A Poem About Malibu Weather25:02 - Peer-Reviewed Poetry: Where Science Meets Verse48:47 - "Almost I Dread a Poem" — On Creative Impulse1:00:39 - Charlotte's Advice for a Healthy, Poetic LifePODCAST DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast.FTC DISCLAIMER:Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you!