Maya Angelou and the Healing Power of Story

Maya Angelou was a writer, director, activist, and leader, but above all, she was someone who understood the power of words. In this episode, Harris III reflects on the ways that curiosity and wonder helped Maya navigate childhood trauma and become a storyteller who would inspire millions. He then provides a preview of next week’s special guest and outlines some questions we can ask ourselves to prepare for the conversation.

Episode Recap:

• In the midst of deep trauma, Maya Angelou found wonder in the pages of stories (0:01)
• Maya’s story teaches us how curiosity can be a pathway to healing (4:19)
• How can we cultivate curiosity in the midst of challenging circumstances? (5:13)
• Join us next week to learn from therapist and poet Jackie Power (7:08)
• What can we learn from poets? (8:28)

Links and Resources:

Harris III’s Website