In this heartfelt conversation, Aaron and Tim sit down with Star Joy, veteran, poet, and author of Poetry in a Year, to talk about creative healing, vulnerability, and how writing can illuminate life’s darkest moments.Star opens up about discovering poetry during her military service, how journaling helped her recognize depression before she even knew she was struggling, and why art became her path to freedom. She shares the courage it takes to publish raw emotion and offers a glimpse into her upcoming book, The Gemini Mind.✨ Things You’ll Hear in This Episode:• How writing every day became therapy• The link between creativity & mental health• Letting go of perfection to find authentic expression• Balancing duty, identity, and art• What’s next for Star Joy and her poetry📖 Read Star Joy’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-Year-Star-Joy/dp/B0BLFWBVF3📸 Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_starjoy/🎧 Watch or Listen Now:➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoStreetLightsPodcast➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LIaDquk2li94WvC6XaITR➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-street-lights-podcast-real-stories-on-mental-health/id1696321025🌐 Website: https://nostreetlights.org💡 Support No Street Lights Inc.Help us fund mental-health projects and community outreach:🔗 https://fundly.com/light-the-way-support-mental-health-community-growth📩 Share your story or collaborate: [email protected]🎵 Music by Hyland Markle | @hylandmarklePoetry in a Year,Star Joy,The Gemini Mind,poetry book interview,military veterans and art,healing through writing,creative therapy,journaling for mental health,women veterans,No Street Lights Podcast,Aaron Ash,Tim Brunicardi,poetry podcast,mental health stories,self expression,vulnerability,art and trauma,healing journey,creative growth,writing as therapy,introspection,self awareness,veteran stories,Self-Expression & Finding Your Voice

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