How Poetry Serves as a Form of Healing and Self-discovery with Jessie Vong

Episode 160 April 02, 2025 00:27:45
How Poetry Serves as a Form of Healing and Self-discovery with Jessie Vong
The HYBRID Author
How Poetry Serves as a Form of Healing and Self-discovery with Jessie Vong

Apr 02 2025 | 00:27:45

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Show Notes

Jessie Vong is an emerging artist and poet, currently pursuing Art Therapy studies at the College of Complementary Medicine in NSW, Australia, a journey she began in October 2024. With a passion for creativity and mental health advocacy, Jessie's work bridges the worlds of art and healing, inspired by her deep belief that art is 'food for the soul'. 

Her poetry journey began when art therapy lecturers recognised her talent and encouraged her to publish a book combining insightful verses with her personable hand-drawn illustrations. This creative endevour reflects her dedication to expressing abstract thoughts and emotions, encouraging readers to reflect, grow and discover new perspectives. 

In the 160th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors, chats to Jessie about: 

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