Putting your poems out into the world can feel scary, cathartic, and everything in between. Kallie, the founder of TellTell Poetry and I explore all things writing and publishing poetry in this episode of Written in the Wild.

Meet Kallie Falandays

Today I’m joined by Kallie Falandays, a writer and the founder of Tell Tell Poetry and Tell Tell Copywriting. In her own words, “she believes in magic.”

Kallie also received her MFA from Wichita State University. She is the author of Dovetail Down the House (Burnside Review), The Cricket and the Very Old Very Little Lady (Tell Tell Poetry), and All the Water All the Waves (Dancing Girl Press). You can find her published works on her website here.

About This Episode

We Talk About:

* The process of writing poetry and blending it with learning craft and skill

* The cathartic and therapeutic process of poetry

* Being a poet and a business owner in the world of poetry

* Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing

* Practical ways to get started if you have a collection of poems you’d like to publish

One Thing to Take with You:

Publishing and writing poetry is a very personal process. There’s no single route or right way to share the words you choose to write. This episode is here to help you feel empowered to discover and walk your own unique path.

Connect with Kallie Falandays:

* Websites: www.telltellpoetry.com / www.telltellcopywriting.com / https://kalliefalandays.com/

* Where to submit: https://www.telltellpoetry.com/42-university-lit-mags-journals-why-to-submit/

https://www.telltellpoetry.com/tell-tell-poetrys-where-to-submit-poetry-december-2025-january-2026-and-february-2026/

* Courses: https://www.telltellpoetry.com/resource-index/

* Free publishing guide: https://www.telltellpoetry.com/resources/self-publishing-guide/

If This Episode Resonated with You

Thank you for reading this article or listening to the podcast/poem. I greatly appreciate all of you who engage with and listen to what I share. If you’d like to support the work I do, you can leave a 5-star review on either Apple or Spotify, or head to the Uncomfortably, Beautifully Human Substack using the link below, where you'll find more poetry, meditations, and much more.

what theme would you like me to share a poem or conversation about next week? Let me know in the comments or reaching out to me my email emma@emmaevelyncampbell.com

Thank you for reading this article or listening to the podcast / poem. I greatly appreciate all of you who engage with and listen to what I share. If you’d like to support the work I do, you can leave a 5-star review on either Apple or Spotify, or head to the Uncomfortably, Beautifully Human Substack using the link below, where you'll find more poetry, meditations, and much more.

what theme would you like me to share a poem or conversation about next week? Let me know in the comments or reaching out to me my email emma@emmaevelyncampbell.com

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Thank you for reading this article or listening to the podcast. I greatly appreciate all of you who engage with and listen to what I share. If you’d like to support the work I do, you can leave a 5-star review on either Apple or Spotify, or head to the Uncomfortably, Beautifully Human Substack using the link below, where you'll find more poetry, meditations, and much more.

what theme would you like me to share a poem or conversation about next week? Let me know in the comments or reaching out to me my email emma@emmaevelyncampbell.com

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Chapters

00:00 - Intentions Behind the Book

02:23 - The Journey of Eleanorah

06:13 - Patterns of Identity and Belonging

09:41 - Navigating Relationships and Growth

14:19 - The Battlefield of Nursing

22:18 - The Complexity of Life and Death

25:50 - Embracing Uncertainty and Questions

30:13 - Finding Home Within Oneself

33:44 - The Healing Power of Writing

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Thank you for reading this article or listening to the podcast. I greatly appreciate all of you who engage with and listen to what I share. If you’d like to support the work I do, you can leave a 5-star review on either Apple or Spotify, or head to the Uncomfortably, Beautifully Human Substack using the link below, where you'll find more poetry, meditations, and much more.

Out guest today is Mariah Friend.

Mariah is a poet, former ICU nurse, and creator of Heartbeats—a nurturing community where creative caregivers find their rhythm and permission to honor all of life's seasons as sacred. Drawing from her experiences with grief, motherhood, and professional burnout, she accompanies others through life's natural cycles with compassion and intuitive wisdom as a peer, never an expert. In her work as a community builder, tarot reader, and creativity champion, Mariah creates spaces where the "both/and" of the human experience is honored: joy intertwined with grief, rest alongside creation, solitude beside belonging. Like nature, she believes our lives ebb and flow in cycles with opportunities to embrace and embody their distinct wisdom.

Through seasonal journal prompts, Connection Circles, and creative championing, she creates authentic, welcoming spaces to remember and celebrate our belonging while sharing tools and resources to collaborate, circulate abundance, and cultivate generous reciprocity. We were never meant to navigate the journey alone. Mariah invites you to join Heartbeats and discover your resonance with the pulse of life.

Connect with Mariah & the Heartbeat’s Community

https://thebarefootbeat.substack.com/

www.thebarefootbeat.com

https://www.instagram.com/mariah.m.friend

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what theme would you like me to share a poem or conversation about next week? Let me know in the comments or reaching out to me my email emma@emmaevelyncampbell.com

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Thank you for reading this article or listening to the podcast. I greatly appreciate all of you who engage with and listen to what I share. If you’d like to support the work I do, you can leave a 5-star review on either Apple or Spotify, or head to the Uncomfortably, Beautifully Human Substack using the link below, where you'll find more poetry, meditations, and much more.

what theme would you like me to share a poem or conversation about next week? Let me know in the comments or reaching out to me my email emma@emmaevelyncampbell.com

💜

Thank you for reading this article or listening to the podcast. I greatly appreciate all of you who engage with and listen to what I share. If you’d like to support the work I do, you can leave a 5-star review on either Apple or Spotify, or head to the Uncomfortably, Beautifully Human Substack using the link below, where you'll find more poetry, meditations, and much more.

what theme would you like me to share a poem or conversation about next week? Let me know in the comments or reaching out to me my email emma@emmaevelyncampbell.com

In this uncomfortable conversation with myself (and with you, of course), I share how my experience of ADHD and autism has shaped my perspective on diversity and differences in our world. In this episode, I discuss the balance between the world adapting to difference and diversity, and how we, recognising ourselves as diverse due to a mental or physical diagnosis or difference, can find the resources and tools to support us in our continued engagement with the world—not to fix or change who we are, but to empower us.

with love,

Emma

This article is part of my Monday Monologuing series, where I share about the things currently on my mind in an in-formal way, it’s my intention to open a space for curious, contemplative, and connected communication with one another in a supportive environment.

💛 You can support the work of this post further, by reaching out to me on emma@emmaevelyncampbell.com, checking out my website www.emmaevelyncampbell.com, or supporting my Substack, Uncomfortably, Beautifully Human.

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Episode Overview

In this special Sunday Spotlight episode of Uncomfortably, Beautifully Human, we're shining a light on a remarkable organisation: Reach Out Hertfordshire.

About Reach Out Hertfordshire:Reach Out Hertfordshire is a home from hospital volunteering project. Our volunteers support older people who have recently been discharged from hospital, or are medically vulnerable, and are at risk of admission to hospital. We have been operating in Herts for over 4 years and work with local hospitals, Herts Help, Social workers, GP social prescribers and other charities to support people and help them during their recovery. Your commitment is an hour a week to visit a client, this could entail a cup of tea and chat/ collecting light shopping and prescriptions / going for short walks/ building confidence and independence/ and much more.

Join me in a heartfelt conversation with Nikki Lane from Reach Out Hertfordshire as we discuss:

✅ How Reach Out is bridging the gap between hospital and home✅ The vital role of volunteers in cultivating confidence, connection and companionship✅ Real stories of impact and the power of human connection✅ How YOU can get involved and make a difference

Why This Conversation Matters

Many older adults find themselves vulnerable and isolated post-hospitalization, and without the right support, their recovery can be challenging. Reach Out Hertfordshire is tackling this issue head-on, offering companionship, practical help, and encouragement—all through the dedication of volunteers who give just an hour a week.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to give back, this episode is for you.

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