In the debut episode of her new Creative Tarot series, join host Annie Freshwater as she explores The Empress, tarot's archetype of creative fertility and abundance. Through personal reflection and insight, Annie reframes creativity as something organic and cyclical rather than forced, unpacks the deeper roots of creative block, and offers a guided meditation to help you reconnect with your body, replenish your inner resources, and invite inspiration back in.

Visit thepoetrylab.com to find the Show Notes for this episode. The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Danielle Mitchell. With special guest hosts Lori Walker, Leonora Simonovis, Ravina Wadhwani, and Annie Freshwater.

Submitting a poetry manuscript can feel overwhelming, even when the work itself is finished. In this episode, Leo breaks down the key decisions involved in submitting your manuscript, shares strategies for staying organized, and offers thoughtful guidance on how to choose the right places to send your work.

Visit thepoetrylab.com to find the Show Notes for this episode. The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Danielle Mitchell. With special guest hosts Lori Walker, Leonora Simonovis, Ravina Wadhwani, and Annie Freshwater.

Creative energy isn't meant to be constant. In this episode, Lori Walker explores how seasonal and internal energy shifts shape a writer's creative life, and how to work with those rhythms instead of forcing productivity.

Visit thepoetrylab.com to find the Show Notes for this episode. The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Danielle Mitchell. With special guest hosts Lori Walker, Leonora Simonovis, Ravina Wadhwani, and Annie Freshwater.