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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Create & Amplify, host Nicole Smith sits down with poet, mischief maker, and cat sitter extraordinaire, Hal Simons. Hal shares their journey into poetry, the power of words, and how writing helps them navigate chronic pain, grief, and life’s complexities. From heartfelt reflections to hilarious smart-arsery, this conversation is raw, insightful, and deeply moving. Hear about:
The magic of spoken word poetry
The unexpected birth of The Hapless Mortal chapbook
Living with chronic pain & disability with humor and resilience
Finding community and connection through storytelling
Don’t miss Hal’s powerful live reading of A High I Chase
https://facebook.com/halsimonsartist/
https://www.patreon.com/TheBrainOfHal
https://www.mothertonguepoetry.com/
Create and Amplify is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
The magic of spoken word poetry
The unexpected birth of The Hapless Mortal chapbook
Living with chronic pain & disability with humor and resilience
Finding community and connection through storytelling
Don’t miss Hal’s powerful live reading of A High I Chase
https://facebook.com/halsimonsartist/
https://www.patreon.com/TheBrainOfHal
https://www.mothertonguepoetry.com/
Create and Amplify is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
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