Giving Words: The Pat Poems Edition

Lisa Nichols

English Health & Fitness Mental Health

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Episodes 12

Avg. Duration 47m

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Since Feb 2025

Latest Episode Apr 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Hosting

anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Giving Words to the shared experiences of humanity, podcaster and writer Lisa Nichols shares reflections on life through her eyes and those of her late Uncle Pat, who walked through the world with joy and gratitude as well as autism, schizophrenia and alcoholism. This show does not shy away from the difficult topics but approaches them head on with enthusiasm, compassion and a focus on healing and creating connection amongst all of society.

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Recent Episodes

The Pat Poems Episode 12: 5 Takeaways in our Final Episode

Apr 26, 2025 53m

Is it really over?! Yes… kind of... maybe not really. In this episode Lisa shares her initial vision for the Pat Poems, how it became this series, and her vision for Giving Words all together. That…

The Pat Poems Episode 11: Family Affair - Pat’s Legacy and Impact

Apr 19, 2025 1h 19m

Join two generations of Pat’s family and hear about his impact and legacy through their reflections on life with him, poetry and the podcast. Above all, this episode glimmers with the call to action…

The Pat Poems Episode 10: Discussing the Taboo & Meeting Mistakes with Compassion

Apr 14, 2025 46m

In this episode we explore the power of openly discussing the taboo. We discover that humor not only dissipates shame, but also breaks taboos and we can bond and heal over those moments of…

The Pat Poems Episode 9: Legacy, Heritage & Love

Mar 30, 2025 52m

In this episode we explore heritage and legacy, and how it impacts our lived experience in myriad ways starting with the question, “Where do we come from?” Through discussion, we find that family…

The Pat Poems Episode 8: Leadership & Pushing Against Cultural Norms

Mar 22, 2025 46m

In this episode we explore leadership through family dynamics and the power of feminine and masculine energies. In that exploration we also discuss cultural narratives around gender roles and I share…

The Pat Poems Episode 7: Gossip & Ridicule for Good?

Mar 15, 2025 41m

In this episode we celebrate “good gossip” and the effect it can have when wielded as a tool for positive communal growth. This conversation explores family dynamics, sociology, identity and creating…

The Pat Poems Episode 6: Identifying purpose, values and finding yourself

Mar 08, 2025 47m

In this episode we take a medium deep dive into religion and spirituality by exploring Catholicism and Atheism as two approaches that can lead to the same outcome: a life of purpose, value driven…

The Pat Poems Episode 5: Healing ourselves & Communities

Mar 01, 2025 44m

Shifting the story we tell ourselves can lead to positive action. In this episode we explore the alchemy of pain and struggle into healing and service by diving into the role anger plays in advocacy…

The Pat Poems Series Episode 4: Tragedy, struggle and Triumph

Feb 22, 2025 49m

This episode hinges on the power of gratitude in the face of adversity and gets to that point by way of stories ranging from segregated schools in the mid 1900’s to present day struggles and…

The Pat Poems Episode 3: Unearned Confidence, Joy and Growth

Feb 15, 2025 56m

In this episode we ponder bravery and its relationship to risk taking and personal growth, offering the question: What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Join us for stories of just that! Times we…

The Pat Poem Series Episode 2: Shame, self-love and living purposefully

Feb 08, 2025 47m

In this episode we explore Uncle Pat's poetry for gems on vulnerability and self-love. We explore a possible antidote to shame: radical acceptance, self-reflection and community. We address the…

The Pat Poem Series Episode 1: Rituals & Daily Happiness

Feb 01, 2025 41m

In this episode we introduce the series, plant some teasers for future episodes and dive into rituals as a way to create daily habits for happiness. We also explore stigma, what it means to walk…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Giving Words: The Pat Poems Edition have?

Giving Words: The Pat Poems Edition has published 12 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

Is Giving Words: The Pat Poems Edition still active?

Giving Words: The Pat Poems Edition is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 47m.