{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61de0665cc27c20014ea15cf/6659f90d1ed2ac001293288e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Maggie Smith | Good Bones, Good Life","description":"<p>Poet Maggie Smith candidly unpacks the lightning strike success of her viral 2016 poem <a href=\"https://maggiesmithpoet.com/poem/good-bones/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\"Good Bones\"</a> and how it strained her marriage, ultimately unraveling - an upheaval she unflinchingly explores in her vulnerable memoir <a href=\"https://amzn.to/4cgpKkr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>You Could Make This Place Beautiful</em></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Smith discusses metabolizing life's \"unanswerable mysteries\" through writing, going viral as an introvert, modeling authenticity for her kids, and our struggle to embrace life's \"andness.\" With radiant honesty, she pursues the uncomplicated truth of simply being herself through stillness and creativity.</p><p><br></p><p>This profound dialogue is a masterclass on upheaval, art, and what it means to truly live a good life from one of today's vital literary voices.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Maggie at: <a href=\"https://maggiesmithpoet.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a> | <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maggiesmithpoet/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> | <a href=\"https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/maggie-smith-on-finding-your-voice-through-poetry-going-viral-and-embracing-lifes-unanswerable-mysteries\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode Transcript</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you LOVED this episode </strong>you’ll also love the conversations we had with&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-life-project/id647826736?i=1000653114506\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Liz Gilbert</a> about writing yourself letters from love.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Check out our offerings &amp; partners:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Join My New Writing Project: </strong><a href=\"https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Awake at the Wheel</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources &amp; Discount Codes</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Jonathan Fields / Acast"}