In this episode I chat with Daniel Hill about writing, identity and mythology. We explore the inspiration behind his new chapbook, and discuss how his creative practice is continuing to emerge.
We talk about:
* How identity is formed through language, and vice versa
* Why myth is fertile ground for bringing people together
* The tension between cynefin - a deep sense of belonging to land and community - and hiraeth - a longing for home that may be distant, lost or imagined
* The power and beauty of poetry (even if it feels intimidating)
* How Dan’s new chapbook - (be)longing - came into being
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15 Jul 2025
Art, archaeology & ephemeral words
Host interviews Sandra Davison about her creative practice, exploring the intersection of art, archaeology, and the importance of connecting with the land.
1 Jul 2025
Unsettling stories - language as resistance
The host explores unsettling stories, focusing on language as resistance, rewilding words, and remembering old narratives with integrated soundscapes.
18 Jun 2025
Re-enlivening the past through creative ritual & connection to place
Rebecca Field discusses her debut collection, Silvestris, exploring the relationship between place, time, and voice, emphasizing how connection to land nourishes creativity in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
Non-fiction books that shaped me
The host discusses the non-fiction books that have profoundly shaped their personal narrative and influenced their work, revealing the lasting impact of these texts.
20 May 2025
Writing as resistance, reclamation & ritual
In this episode I chat with writer and creatrix Sheree Mack, and we explore creative practice as ritual, as well as holding the both/and/all of being a writer in this complex world.
Sheree is a writer, creatrix, and space holder who weaves words with ancestral memory, fierce tenderness, and a reverence for the wild - both within and around us. Her work walks the edge between personal and political, sacred and embodied, calling forth the untold stories that live in Black women’s bodies and lineages.
We talk about:
* Honouring a daily writing practice alongside seasonal fluctuations in creativity
* The reclamation of voice
* Writing as resistance and healing
* Writing beyond structures and ‘rules’ - writing from our own essence
You can find out more about Sheree and her work over on her website - Living Wild Studios (https://livingwildstudios.com/) (make sure to check out her blog, which is updated regularly!).
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6 May 2025
Poetry that shaped me
In this episode I talk about:
* The poems (and poets!) that shaped me as a person, and how they became woven into my story
* How poetry lands differently to any other kind of writing
* Two poems of my own that also shaped my poetic identity (and I read them aloud too)
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22 Apr 2025
Healing, interconnection and the power of poetry
In this episode I chat with writer Christina Tring, and we explore her deeply personal and transformative journey of healing and self-discovery.
We talk about:
* Christina’s first collection of poetry, In The Compost (https://www.thewildheartpress.co.uk/books/p/in-the-compost), published last autumn
* The inspiration behind this collection and how its creation was never planned or intended
* The role and power of poetry in healing our disconnect with nature
* How seeing the body as an ecosystem can support an interconnected view of the world
* ‘In the moment’ writing that comes from raw emotions, and how writing poetry can be a cathartic process
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8 Apr 2025
Fiction books that shaped me
In this episode I talk about:
* The seven fiction books that shaped me as a person
* The unexpected similarities I found in my list
* Why these books impacted me so deeply
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25 Mar 2025
Poetry, hope and words entering the skin
In this episode I chat with poet Miriam Mason, and we talk about:
* Miriam’s first collection of poetry, Beyond the Blue (https://www.thewildheartpress.co.uk/books/p/beyond-the-blue)
* The inspiration behind this collection and her other poetry
* The importance of poetry in a fast-paced world
* Poetry as a symbol of much-needed hope
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11 Mar 2025
A call to rewild
Welcome to the Feral Words podcast!
In this very first episode I talk about:
* What helped me develop a multi-faceted ‘wild’ career
* ‘Cracking the shell’ to set free your voice
* Why writing and identity work are so interconnected
* Making sense of the world through stories
* Reframing reading and writing to be part of life, not just hobbies
* Shifting perceptions as an act of gentle rebellion
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27 Feb 2025
Welcome to Feral Words
Welcome to the Feral Words podcast!
In this short trailer, I introduce the podcast, myself as host, and what to expect moving forward.
Join me in March for the first full episode.
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