How Can Writing Poetry Improve Your Mental Well-Being? | In-Q | The Proof Podcast #314

Relationships are the often-forgotten piece of the longevity puzzle; science tells us that connection and forming meaningful relationships is key to helping us live better, for longer. Our relationships with ourselves, with others, and with the world are fundamentally important to our mental health. Join me in Episode #314 as I sit down with IN-Q for an exploration of creativity, self-compassion, and empathy. 👇 Visit The Proof website for the full show notes and supporting studies. 👇 https://theproof.com/podcast/ We cover: 0:00 - Introduction 1:32 - IN-Q Performs His Poem “Growth AKA Goldfish” 5:48 - The Importance of Emotional Health and Vulnerability 12:34 - Does Expressing Emotions Show Weakness? 19:06 - The Creative Process and Overcoming Failure 30:52 - From Poetry to Platinum Hits: A Diverse Creative Journey 36:10 - The Intention Behind Poetry and Empowering Through Creativity 43:30 - The Creative Process: Inspiration, Writing, and Reflection 48:37 - Finding Play and Presence in Life 52:31 - A Poet's Journey: From Personal Struggles to Creative Expression 1:02:42 - Love, Relationships, and the Quest for Connection 1:14:25 - Launching "The Never-Ending Now" Poetry Journal and Album 1:15:40 - Closing with Empowerment: A Poem of Pride 1:20:02 - Outro IN-Q is an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world-renowned keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of *Inquire Within*. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He's inspired countless audiences around the world, live and virtually, through his performances and storytelling workshops. There is much to be learned from his approach to life, growth, and creativity, and his perspective is an insightful listen in this episode. Connect with IN-Q: Instagram:   / inqlife   Website: https://www.in-q.com/ If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments. The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. Enjoy, friends. Simon This episode is brought to you by: InsideTracker If you want to improve your health, you need to measure where you’re currently at. InsideTracker analyses up to 48 blood biomarkers including ApoB, LDL, HDL, A1C, and more before giving you advice to optimise your health. Get a 20% discount on your first order at insidetracker.com/simon Sun Home Saunas Invest in your body and mind with Sun Home Saunas, pioneers in crafting premium saunas and cold plunges. Safe, effective, research-backed wellness tools to improve cardiovascular health, offer psychological benefits, and reduce muscle soreness. Head to http://sunhomesaunas.com/theproof for $300 off your purchase. BON CHARGE Enhance skin health, increase collagen production, and reverse sun damage with BON CHARGE, my choice of low-level light therapy. Holistic, evidence-based, premium products for healthier skin. Get started at http://boncharge.com/ and use code THEPROOF for a 15% discount. Momentous My go-to supplement brand for protein and creatine is Momentous. Get 36% off subscriptions, and 20% off one-off purchases, by using the code LIVINGPROOF at checkout at http://livemomentous.com/ 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN-01 prebiotic supplement https://38tera.com/ a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit [theproof.com/friends](http://theproof.com/friends). You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of http://theproof.com/ and host of The Proof with Simon Hill https://theproof.com/podcast/ Author of The Proof is in the Plants https://theproof.com/book/ Watch the episodes on YouTube    / theproofwithsimonhill   or listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCV... Connect with me on Instagram   / theproof  , Twitter   / theproof  , and Facebook   / theproofwithsimonhill   Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide https://theproof.com/ferments/ Download my complimentary Two-Week Meal Plan https://plantproof.com/mealplan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book https://theproof.com/performance/