#5: Morgan Condict — Ghost Town: Healing Trauma Through Poetry & Disconnecting From Expectations

The Ally Show

In episode 5 of "The Ally Show," we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Morgan Condict. We dive into life's challenges, exploring topics like addiction, mental health, and suicide. Morgan, raised in a ghost town, as he calls it, near Paso Robles, California, opens up about his adolescent journey, influenced by family struggles. Together, we find solace in shared passions like poetry and not having expectations. Morgan's narrative sheds light on the transformative power of facing personal darkness, emphasizing self-understanding and growth.
[Episode Cover: Self-Portrait by Morgan Condict]

Morgan embarked on his artistic path influenced by familial artists. After working in the tech industry in San Francisco, he returned to the Central Coast, where he worked with Ali at Experts Exchange. Pursuing his passion for English and Literature, Morgan obtained his bachelor's at CalPoly and has been teaching ever since. He's earned national accolades for his poetic creativity and presently resides in Richmond, Virginia, immersing himself in his fondness for bird watching and nature.
Join Morgan for the "3 Weeks of Embracing Symbolism" Campaign
Morgan invites you to join his accountability campaign. The campaign is a 3-week program: Week 1: engage in divination practice, Week 2: Invite Symbolism through observing nature, and Week 3: Write a poem. Use this link to sign up for Morgan's Campaign.

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Chapters

1. Intro to This Episode (00:00:00)

2. Rumi: Best Reason to be Friends (00:05:18)

3. Ghost Town (00:09:39)

4. Embracing Darkness in Art (00:19:11)

5. Coping With a Complex Loss (00:39:09)

6. Power of Poetry (00:44:11)

7. Symbolism and Disconnecting From Expectations (00:53:20)

8. Embracing Contradictions and Letting Go (00:59:30)

9. Accountability Campaign: 3-Weeks of Embracing Symbolism (01:03:59)

10. Closing Thoughts (01:09:50)