I have long been inspired by Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance, meditation teacher and founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC, and it was, well, nothing short of thrilling to get to talk with one of my heart heroes for an hour about my new collection, The Unfolding. We begin by talking about my poetry practice and the death of my son, Finn, and then for the rest of the hour we read poems from the new book and talk about self-compassion, opening to what is difficult and beautiful, and saying yes to life.
You can watch the video here, listen to the podcast on Apple podcasts here, or here you will find links to other podcast platforms.
You can buy The Unfolding from my local bookstore here if you want a signed copy (through Nov. 1) and they will ship it to you. (In the comments section at checkout indicate to whom you want the book signed)
You can buy the book from online stores by visiting here
Posts Tagged ‘interview’
The Courage to Say Yes – A Conversation with Tara Brach and poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged interview, tara brach, the unfolding on October 3, 2024| 4 Comments »
Saying Yes to the World as It Is: Interview with “Little Gifts”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged interview, Little Gifts, podcast on February 20, 2024| 2 Comments »
I had the GREAT JOY (!) to be interviewed by Sue Ellen Parkinson and her granddaughter Savanna Waterwheel on their podcast “Little Gifts.” I read poems, we talk about my spiritual teacher Joi Sharp, we talk of creativity and practice and opening and grief and love and art and so much more. I loved their thoughtful questions and our soulful conversation. You can listen on Spotify or Apple
Journey into Endarkenment: A Conversation with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dark praise, interview on January 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Earlier today I did a live interview with the fabulous Kara Johnstad for OmTimes Radio. She’s a wonderful interviewer–insightful and lively, and I really enjoyed our conversation about poetry, Rilke, embracing the full spectrum of experience, life and death and light and dark and imagination and shadow and inspiration and more … plus we listen to several tracks from my new album Dark Praise. Below is a description of the program and here is the link to listen!
Embrace the beauty of the dark and discover the transformative power of endarkenment in our upcoming Voice Rising Show! Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad in conversation with American poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, as they explore the profound depths of creativity, passion, and revelation through Rosemerry’s new spoken-word album, “Dark Praise.” In a culture that often celebrates only the light, Rosemerry’s journey to embrace darkness has brought forth a rich tapestry of wisdom that promises to inspire your own creative journey.
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, known for her lyrical poetry and unique storytelling, has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to the world of poetry. Join us as we delve into the significance of endarkenment alongside enlightenment and how embracing the dark can open doors to essential self-discovery and connection. Learn how writing about our fears can lead to profound revelations and how the collaboration between poetry and music enhances the power of spoken word.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore poetry as an oral and aural art form and gain insights into Rosemerry’s extraordinary creative journey. Mark your calendars for an illuminating conversation that celebrates the transformative power of the dark. Stay tuned for this enlightening episode on the Voice Rising Show.
Hour-Long Interview on Living with Paradox
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged interview, opposition, paradox on October 28, 2022| 4 Comments »
I am so grateful to Naomi Horii for inviting me to be her first guest on Heart Speak on Bold Brave TV. We spend an hour reading poems, talking about practical and poetic ways to live (and thrive) in the middle of opposition–joy and sadness, love and loss, fear and courage, devastation and beauty. We even wrote a collaborative poem near the end with those present … a real joy to be a part of this program!
Featured on Breakfast Poetry
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged interview, language, podcast on May 22, 2021| 2 Comments »
I LOVED this conversation with Anne Marie Vivienne on her podcast Breakfast Poetry, in which we talk about several of my favorite poems (St. Francis and the Sow by Galway Kinnell and In the Belly of the Whale by Dan Albergotti) and narrating our own lives, meeting what life brings to our door, and finding joy in the devotion of language. It’s available for your listening here:
The Poetics of Living: Radio Interview
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged interview on November 28, 2020| 3 Comments »
What does control have to do with the creative process? How could a poem really save you? How might we fall more deeply in love with the world as it is? These are some of the questions I muse about with poet/radio host/friend James Navé on his radio show Twice 5 Miles. Recorded last week, the hour contains lots of practical ideas for writing and meeting the self that might rather hide … I hope you enjoy listening!
Interview in The Colorado Sun
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged interview, Naked for Tea, The Colorado Sun on January 19, 2020| 3 Comments »
photo by Kaycee Clark
What poem scared you the most to write? What did you learn while researching poems? those are two of the questions I was asked in the interview for The Colorado Sun about my most recent book, Naked for Tea. The interview was published today–coordinated in part by the Colorado Author’ League. Read it here, and find, too, a link to a poem from the book about how we help each other as we are “lost.”
My Words in Another’s Mouth
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Erika Gordon, interview, Lyric Essentials, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer on July 5, 2019| 6 Comments »
What a great gift this morning to hear my good friend and sister poet Erika Gordon reading two of my recent poems–one about mothering and another about coming to terms with my body–in this heart-opening interview in “Lyric Essentials.” She also writes about my daily practice and how it’s influenced her own writing. It feels so darn good to feel so seen, so heard. Wow. You can read and listen to Erika here
Interview on Telluride TV
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged interview, poem, poetry, Telluride TV on January 18, 2019| 4 Comments »
Hi friends,
This week I did an interview with Elissa Dickson and Telluride TV on poeming, how I came to Telluride, what a poem does, and a recitation of the title poem from my newest book, Naked for Tea.
Just 10 minutes … I hope you enjoy!
On Snowflakes and Egg Sacs and the Importance of Community
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged interview, poetry, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer on August 14, 2018| 2 Comments »
Yesterday, I had an interview come out in Writing to be Read, a blog about writers and Writing. We talked about inspiration and creative habits and the art of performing … and a whole lot more. You can read it all here.