Words And Wellness | Wakefield Brewster, Poet & Spoken Word Artist | Shed Talk Ep. #117

Poet and spoken word artist Wakefield Brewster joins Kevin for a vulnerable conversation about addiction, suicidal ideation, sobriety, wellness, and the healing power of language. He reflects on becoming Calgary’s sixth Poet Laureate, writing his way toward wellness, and using poetry to help others speak what they have carried in silence.

Guest: Wakefield Brewster - Poet & Spoken Word Artist

Wakefield Brewster is a poet and spoken word artist based in Calgary whose work connects words, wellness, recovery, mental health, and live performance. A former Calgary Poet Laureate, he speaks openly about addiction, suicidal ideation, sobriety, and using poetry to help people begin honest conversations with themselves and others.

In this episode:

- Meet Wakefield Brewster

- The Story Beneath The Sheen

- Suicide Awareness And Conversation

- Reaching Men With Breadcrumbs

- Talking To Yourself First

- Mulling It Over

- Personifying The Problem

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