Andrea Gibson

Andrea Gibson, a renowned spoken word artist, dives deep into the healing power of poetry and vulnerability. They discuss the importance of loving our lives relentlessly while navigating fear and mental health challenges. Through heartfelt anecdotes, Gibson emphasizes finding hope in community and creativity, even amidst struggles like cancer. The conversation touches on redefining relationships, embracing life's impermanence, and seeing beauty in every moment, encouraging listeners to face life's challenges with compassion and resilience.

In the conversation that’s meant the most to Glennon, Abby, and Amanda – poet and spoken word artist, Andrea Gibson makes the bravest announcement we’ve ever heard. Andrea shares how to boundlessly, relentlessly love our lives by: paying attention to the only thing we can control; letting go of living in fear; and feeling less alone and terrified through it all.CW: Discussion of suicidal ideationAbout Andrea: Andrea Gibson is one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word artists of our time. Best known for their live performances, Gibson has changed the landscape of what it means to attend a “poetry show”. Gibson’s poems center around LGBTQ issues, spirituality, feminism, mental health and the dismantling of oppressive social systems. Andrea is the author of seven books, most recently “You Better Be Lightning”. TW: @andreagibsonIG: @andreagibson

Andrea Gibson, a non-binary poet and activist known for powerful spoken-word work, shares news of an incurable cancer and the fierce choice to keep loving and noticing beauty. They talk about surrender, grief, spirituality, small daily projects, breathwork, and what it means to live fully while facing mortality. The conversation inspired an Oscar-nominated documentary.

Andrea Gibson, a celebrated spoken word artist and activist, opens up about their journey with chronic illness. They share how food not feeling like an enemy led to embracing the body as a source of joy. From the joy of basketball in winter to dancing at queer clubs, Gibson discusses the highs and lows of self-acceptance. Their stories highlight the power of movement in coping with struggles while advocating for embracing spontaneity in life and dance.

Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley join Glennon and Abby for a hilarious double date. They discuss Andrea's cancer diagnosis, their chemistry, and how illness transformed their relationship with their bodies. They also explore navigating worries, love, and miracles. Reflections on relationship, transformation, and self-love are shared, along with anecdotes about offensive language and finding the right words as poets.