Remember Love with the poet Cleo Wade

Cleo Wade, a contemporary poet, joins the podcast to explore the multifaceted concept of love. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and shared love, positing that true love includes a sense of safety and community. The discussion traverses various ideas surrounding love, including the need to redefine relationships, the significance of community in providing safety, and the challenge of navigating beauty and catastrophe in life. Wade reflects on her journey as a poet and the revival of poetry as an accessible art form, discussing how art should resonate with current times.

Wade shares her belief that pain is integral to personal growth, prompting deeper questions about life, while joy often leads to complacency. She elaborates on how our experiences can elicit both beauty and catastrophe, suggesting that these dualities prompt a range of emotional responses that contribute to personal fulfillment.

Throughout the conversation, Wade emphasizes the importance of fostering community and explaining how connection and shared experiences make challenges easier to endure. She encourages listeners to pursue a balanced approach to life, recognizing that both highs and lows can enrich our existence. Finally, Wade reflects on the essence of community, stating that it is a vital aspect that allows individuals to thrive in both joyful and difficult times.