NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2023 - Andrea Gibson - MAGA HAT IN THE CHEMO ROOM Andrea Gibson 2023-03-09 | I wrote this piece at the end of treatment last year. Though there's a lot of humor in the poem, it speaks to the many emotions that surfaced while watching people with wildly different politics than my own navigate illness and mortality in the chairs right beside me. Thank you for watching, everyone. *All identifying details in the poem have been altered to respect the privacy of fellow patients. Love, Andrea. . . Poem: MAGA HAT IN THE CHEMO ROOM by Andrea Gibson - featuring Bryan WagstaffSubmission: NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2023 #tinydesk #tinydeskcontest . . . Cinematography by Daniel Sharkey danielsharkeycinematography.comRecorded by Mark Anderson at Cowboy Cowabunga Recordings . . .Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andreagibsonTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.comWebsite: http://www.andreagibson.com
Gibby Dancing Andrea Gibson 2023-07-09 | This video corresponds with "The One Feeling I Didn't Allow" Read it in full here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/the-one-feeling-i-didnt-allow- - - Hi Friends, Many years ago I sold a t-shirt on tour that read, FEELINGS ARE NOT THE ENEMY. As you'll see it features an image of an upside-down-umbrella filled with rain. I cherish the shirt for the permission it gives. “All of your feelings are welcome here, no matter how stormy.” (My team just recently re-printed the shirt if you’d like to add it to your t-shirt collection) store.andreagibson.com/products/feelings-are-not-the-enemy-tshirtMy therapist Julie long ago taught me how to “have my feelings”. By “have my feelings” I mean give myself permission to experience my emotions, as big as I need to, rather than stifle them. “It’s our attempt to make our emotions smaller that gives them so much power and makes them stick around so long,” Julie said. The key was to focus... (Read the rest here) andreagibson.substack.com/p/the-one-feeling-i-didnt-allowLimited signed copies of Andrea's new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: store.andreagibson.com/products/you-better-be-lightning Check out all of Andrea’s books: store.andreagibson.com/collections/booksTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andreagibsonTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Mental Health Tip From My Dog Andrea Gibson 2023-04-18 | This video is from my free newsletter is all about the mental health lessons I’ve learned from my dog Winnie. Read it in full here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/mental-health-lessons-from-a-dogCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andreagibsonTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
We Never Leave Each Other Andrea Gibson 2023-04-07 | Check out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andreagibsonTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Ode To The Public Panic Attack Andrea Gibson 2023-04-07 | Poem: Ode To The Public Panic AttackFrom the book: LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES: https://a.co/d/2F1dAMQThis video corresponds with "Public Panic Attacks" Read it in full here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/ode-to-the-public-panic-attackCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andreagibsonTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
A Self-Love Valentine Andrea Gibson 2023-02-14 | may we all keep learning new ways to say yes to ourselves ❤️❤️❤️❤️
How To Stop Crying Andrea Gibson 2023-01-19 | I’m just getting over a bad cold. One night, around 2am when I couldn’t stop hacking, I Googled “how to stop coughing” and it autofilled to“how to stop crying.” The fact that millions of people search “how to stop crying” every day makes me want to wrap my arms around the whole world. Makes me feel relentlessly tender about what it is to be a human being. Can you imagine how different our...This video corresponds with the story "How To Stop Crying" Read it in full here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/how-to-stop-cryingLatest book: YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
What Sucks About The Afterlife Andrea Gibson 2023-01-11 | Poem: What Sucks About The AfterlifeFrom the book: YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblThis video corresponds with "The Power of Knowing We Are Not Done Growing" Read it in full here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/power-of-knowing-we-are-not-done-growingCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andreagibsonTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
How Can This Open My Heart? Andrea Gibson 2022-12-28 | Asking this question has supported my mental health so much. I learned this practice from a book titled “The Untethered Soul” by Michael Singer.Get Andrea's new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopJoin Andrea's free newsletter: andreagibson.substack.comVisit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
On Not Blending In Andrea Gibson 2022-12-17 | Someday you will be the guest of honor in your own skin. Get Andrea's new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopJoin Andrea's free newsletter: andreagibson.substack.comVisit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Fireflies Andrea Gibson 2022-12-02 | This video corresponds with "When We Don't Realize We're Trapped" Read it in full here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/when-we-dont-realize-we-are-trappedGet Andrea's new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
More Difficult Than Anyone Youve Ever Dated Andrea Gibson 2022-12-02 | It's always a good day for a love poem.Get Andrea's new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Never Wait To Live Andrea Gibson 2022-11-29 | This video corresponds with "A Poem I Wrote In The Middle Of The Night" Read it in full here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/poem-i-wrote-in-middle-of-nightGet Andrea's new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
The Evolutionary Power of Vulnerability Andrea Gibson 2022-11-17 | This video corresponds with "Want to Evolve Quickly? Try Vulnerability." Read it in full here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/evolutionary-power-of-vulnerabilityGet Andrea's new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
10 Second Pep Talk Andrea Gibson 2022-10-25 | The video is from a poem in my book “Pole Dancing To Gospel Hymns” called 'Titanic'. I’ve held this sentiment so close to my heart throughout my life that a large majority of my poems include lines with a similar message. This video corresponds with "The Most Fertile Lands Were Built By Volcanoes" Read it in full here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/the-most-fertile-lands-were-built-ca5Get Andrea's book: Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns: https://a.co/d/0db1r3HGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
The Definition Of Love Andrea Gibson 2022-10-14 | The video is the beginning of a poem in my book “You Better Be Lightning” which I originally wrote for my friend Buddy Wakefield. Bud just last week graciously moved in with Meg and I to support us through the more challenging months of chemo (though most of what’s been happening is me kicking his booty in badminton, daily.)Check out the newsletter/writing prompt here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/the-definition-of-love(From the poem, "The Year Of No Grudges") Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Happy National Coming Out Day, Dreamboats! Andrea Gibson 2022-10-11 | From Andrea's poem "First Love" from the book, Lord of the Butterflies http://bit.ly/andreagibsonlbAndrea's newsletter: "Things That Don't Suck" andreagibson.substack.comGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
‘Cancer The Sequel’, One Star Review Andrea Gibson 2022-10-04 | As some of you are new here (welcome and thank you!) I’ll give a bit of context. In July 2021 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. A few months ago I found out I was having a recurrence. To help navigate this time with some humor and lightheartedness, I stopped calling it a recurrence and started calling it Cancer The Sequel. Today I am sharing a short Rotten Tomatoes Review of Cancer The Sequel. I found this to be a great way to shift my perspective on some of the harder scenes of my life.***I give Cancer The Sequel a one star review. Mostly because I don’t like sequels. The original was fine. Why make another? Cancer The Sequel has the same incredible cast, but there are some moments of.... (read the rest here:) andreagibson.substack.com/p/cancer-the-sequel-one-star-reviewFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Lessons From Chemotherapy Andrea Gibson 2022-09-21 | "Lessons From Chemotherapy"When I can find the lesson in something challenging, the less challenging that something becomes. In today's newsletter I wrote about using this time in my life to foster more tenderness towards the parts of myself and others that may be growing slowly. To recognize those parts are very often growing at a steady and unkillable place. Newsletter link below and thank you so so much to everyone who has subscribed! ❤️ Read more... andreagibson.substack.com/p/lessons-from-chemotherapyFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Do Squirrels Like Poetry? Andrea Gibson 2022-09-06 | I’m sharing a video of a poem I’ve shared in the past titled, ‘Instead of Depression’. This time, however, I’m reading the poem to my Squirrel Friend as the poem begins with the line, “instead of depression, try calling it hibernation.” I’m a bit sad about anticipating not seeing my Squirrel Friend as often when the cold weather arrives, so the poem reminded me of her and her awesome self. I’ve been reading her poems almost daily lately. I’m not quite sure what she thinks of them. I googled, “Do squirrels like poetry?” and couldn’t find an answer. If you’re having a heavy day today, I hope this makes it a tiny bit lighter. (Read more) andreagibson.substack.com/p/do-squirrels-like-poetryFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Poem from Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
I Stopped Waiting For Awe To Find Me Andrea Gibson 2022-09-03 | "I Stopped Waiting For Awe To Find Me"Something that has been reflected to me a lot this year is how much joy I’ve managed to find in this time, and how that’s difficult for people to wrap their minds around. I’m guessing it’s something that is far easier to wrap one’s heart around as it doesn’t make a lot of sense in my mind either. What I’m learning is that my experience is not uncommon, and though it may prove to be an experience not easily described with words, I hope to someday find the words to explain it. For now, here’s a little stream of thought (or stream-of-feel) piece I wrote.***Every moment of the day I can hear my mother on the other side of the country praying for my happiness. She doesn’t tell me she’s praying. My hearing has improved. More days than not, her prayers are wholly answered, but I know how difficult it is for anyone to believe the light of my joy has not been dimmed by cancer. The only way I can explain it is to say, I stopped waiting for awe to find me. Now I find it. By the end of our lives, if we’ve not said....(Read more) andreagibson.substack.com/p/i-stopped-waiting-for-awe-to-findFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Its My Party And Ill Cry If I Want To Andrea Gibson 2022-09-01 | "Don't Cry, Andrea"“Feelings are not the enemy”, has been my life’s motto for two decades. I even printed those words on t-shirts to sell at performances all over the world. I rarely write a poem that doesn’t touch on that sentiment. “Feel what you gotta feel. Keep the Novocain out of your wisdom teeth. Every window begs to be open when the storm comes,” I wrote years ago. I still keep my windows open when my storms come, and my storms come all of the time. Thank goodness, because nothing feels more like a baptism. I rise up from that water anew. Read more... andreagibson.substack.com/p/dont-cry-andreaFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Mary Lambert - You Were Meant For Me (Jewel cover) Andrea Gibson 2022-08-29 | "I Got Engaged" Anyone who knows me knows I’m unapologetically in love with pop music. Today’s newsletter tells the story of how Meg proposed to me by having a number of my musician friends learn, cover, and record on video one of “our songs.” It was the loveliest concert of my life. Over the next months I plan to share videos of our proposal songs from various artists,. and today I begin with “You Were Meant For Meg" by Jewel, covered by my friend Mary Lambert. If you’ve read my most recent book, “You Better Be Lightning” you know this is Meg’s karaoke song, but we are both pretty stellar at singing it at the very top of our skyscraper lungs. Mary and I were scheduled to tour together a year ago when I was first diagnosed with cancer. Like all of the artists whose kindness has held me through this time, Mary was nothing but gracious and understanding. If you don’t follow her online already, I promise your life will be so much better if you do. She is both a brilliant artist and a compassionate thinker who is doing amazing work educating people about self-love. I’ve learned so much about loving myself through the insights she shares. Read more here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/i-got-engaged(From Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck")Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Squirrels Plant Thousands Of Trees Every Year Andrea Gibson 2022-08-28 | "The Great [And I Mean Great] Outdoors"Nothing has been more nurturing to me throughout my cancer diagnosis than the natural world. What I once didn’t notice, I notice all the time now––most especially the animals living in my yard and the meadow across the road. I can walk out my front door and see squirrels, baby bunnies and frogs hopping everywhere. There’s a very vocal old owl who lives in the tree outside of the window next to my writing desk. There are eagles teaching their babies to fly. Woodpeckers never stop making drums of the trees. Across the road, hundreds of prairie dogs stand up on their hind legs gossiping all day long with their prairie dog neighbors. Commonly, snakes as long as the width of a road cross my path. The other day I woke up to this section of our fence missing near our compost bin, and yep––that’s the handiwork of an actual bear.... Read more... andreagibson.substack.com/p/the-great-and-i-mean-great-outdoorsFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
What Does Self Love Feel Like? Andrea Gibson 2022-08-25 | "What Does Self Love Feel Like?"I think it’s wonderful how much we speak about the importance of ‘self-love’ these days, but I rarely hear people discuss how it feels to truly love oneself. What is it like? How does it feel in the mind, in the spirit, in the chest and in the elbows? Does it change our worldview and our opinions of others? Of traffic, or the DMV? How do feelings of genuine self-love differ from pride? Ego? Arrogance? Rightness? Ideas of being better than or more than someone else? For a long time I’ve wanted to hear people express how loving oneself actually feels to them. Because of that, I took some time to write out how it feels to me, hoping it will inspire others to share their experience: Read more here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/what-does-self-love-feel-like(From Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck")Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
How To Stop Waiting Andrea Gibson 2022-08-22 | "How To Stop Waiting and How To Start Living"Most of us are almost always waiting for something in our lives to change so that we can be happy––a better job, a new partner, the weekend. Until I was diagnosed with cancer, I didn’t realize how much I believed that joy lived in the future and under a certain set of conditions. Thanks for being here. You're the best. Read more... andreagibson.substack.com/p/how-to-stop-waitingFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
On Accepting What Is Andrea Gibson 2022-08-16 | "On Accepting What Is"As many of you know, in July 2021 I was diagnosed with cancer. As someone who had been a severe hypochondriac since childhood, and as an adult whose life was severely impacted by a panic and anxiety disorder, I had the exact opposite reaction to the news than I might have expected. A new peace found me. I felt like I was sitting in a warm bath of love. My blood pressure, which had been high for years as a result of anxiety––returned to normal. My mind, which typically raced like an auctioneer selling horror stories, retired. All of this happened as a direct result of being told I had a very serious diagnosis. I’m writing today to share some of why. Read more... andreagibson.substack.com/p/on-accepting-what-isFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Health Update / Tour Cancellation Andrea Gibson 2022-08-02 | I have some personal news to share with you all. Thank you so much for your love and understanding, everyone. Ticket refunds will be offered for all shows through point of purchase or ticketing provider. Love, A ❤️❤️❤️❤️To subscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Undoing Our Codependency, One Butterfly At A Time Andrea Gibson 2022-07-11 | "When struggle is necessary for thriving"Years ago I learned something changed my perspective on growing:A butterfly trying to find its way out of a cocoon can be difficult to watch because it looks like an immense struggle. It’s common for people to try to peel back the layers of the cocoon to help the butterfly into the air. But a butterfly’s lifespan can be greatly shortened if the exit from the cocoon isn’t its own doing. The butterfly’s struggle is necessary to its chances of thriving.Isn’t that such a potent sentiment? To become who we are meant to become, the becoming must be ours. Read more... andreagibson.substack.com/p/undoing-our-codependency-one-butterflyFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
I Made A New Friend. A Squirrel. Andrea Gibson 2022-07-06 | "My Pecans Bring All the Squirrels to the Yard"As I’ve been quite serious on here as of late, it feels like a good day to add some easy joy with this very precious video of my squirrel friend who has been visiting me everyday for months now. My squirrel friend is disabled and likely has a more difficult time collecting her own food than the rest of her companions. She’s fantastic at climbing trees because she can grip the bark with her claws, but has a difficult time walking on the ground. I’ve been in touch with a local wild animal rescue and they believe she has a head injury from a fall. Read more... andreagibson.substack.com/p/i-made-a-new-friend-a-squirrelFrom Andrea's newsletter "Things That Don't Suck" Get Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Bit by Andrea Gibson from the book Pansy Andrea Gibson 2022-06-20 | Poem: "Bit" From the book: PANSY: https://a.co/d/9Q1lLJuRead Andrea's corresponding newsletter in full: andreagibson.substack.com/p/time-traveling-back-to-my-childhoodSubscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeAndrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopVisit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Things That Dont Suck (Part 2) Andrea Gibson 2022-05-27 | Poem: "Things That Don't Suck" (Part 2) Read Andrea's corresponding newsletter (about Things That Don't Suck) in full: andreagibson.substack.com/p/we-wrote-a-poem-togetherSubscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopVisit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Acceptance Speech After Setting The World Record In Goosebumps Andrea Gibson 2022-05-21 | Poem: "Acceptance Speech After Setting The World Record In Goosebumps" From the book: YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblRead Andrea's corresponding newsletter in full: andreagibson.substack.com/p/the-healing-benefits-of-aweSubscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopVisit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
To Whom It Definitely Concerns Andrea Gibson 2022-04-25 | Poem: "To Whom It Definitely Concerns" From the book: YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblRead Andrea's corresponding newsletter in full: andreagibson.substack.com/p/consider-this-my-two-weeks-noticeSubscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopVisit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Things That Dont Suck Andrea Gibson 2022-04-21 | Poem: "Things That Don't Suck"Read Andrea's corresponding newsletter (about Things That Don't Suck) in full: andreagibson.substack.com/p/lets-write-a-poem-togetherSubscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopVisit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
The Last Hours Andrea Gibson 2022-04-19 | Poem: "The Last Hours" From the book: YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblRead Andrea's corresponding newsletter (about Famous Last Words) in full: andreagibson.substack.com/p/famous-last-wordsSubscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopVisit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
My Partner Caught Me Cheating (with the moon) Andrea Gibson 2022-04-10 | "My Partner Caught Me Cheating (with the moon)"You can read about this video and more in Andrea's free newsletter, here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/my-partner-caught-me-cheating-withGet Andrea's new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
I Don’t Laugh At Myself. I Laugh With Myself Andrea Gibson 2022-03-30 | "I Don’t Laugh At Myself. I Laugh With Myself"You may recall me sharing a fairly goofy self-interview with you in the past. Today I’m doubling down on the goofy as I continue my ongoing commitment to adding some light to my heartedness. If that means I will forever be represented by the words in today’s newsletter, I will make comedic peace with that. A few years ago I read that humor is commonly used as trauma therapy. While that’s obviously not gonna be a great route for everyone, when it helps me– it REALLY REALLY helps. You can read about all that and more in today’s free newsletter, here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/i-dont-laugh-at-myself-i-laugh-withTo subscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Trans Athletes In Sports Andrea Gibson 2022-03-28 | POV: Been asked my thoughts on trans athletes in sports a lot lately. I’ll share more later as this is quite brief. It appears I use the phrase “pump iron” seriously these days. 💪 Thank you for watching/listening y’all. #trans #transathletes #transweekofvisibilityTo subscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
What I Love About Internet Trolls Andrea Gibson 2022-03-24 | "What I Love About Internet Trolls" I write a newsletter called, “Things That Don’t Suck”, but I don’t just write about obviously unsucky things, like puppies and pancakes. I try to find what doesn’t suck about more challenging stuff, such as internet trolls and bad hair days. You can read about all that and more in today’s free newsletter, here: andreagibson.substack.com/p/what-i-love-about-internet-trollsTo subscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
My Longest Love (Poem) Andrea Gibson 2022-03-14 | Poem: My Longest Love (Poem) by Andrea GibsonFrom the book: [ New Poem, Not Yet Published ] From the album[ New Poem, Not Yet Recorded ] To read Andrea's corresponding newsletter "The Longest Love Poem I’ve Written" in full: andreagibson.substack.com/p/the-longest-love-poem-ive-written-22-03-14To subscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Yellowbird - Andrea Gibson Andrea Gibson 2022-03-08 | Poem: YellowbirdFrom the book: THE MADNESS VASE by Andrea Gibson https://a.co/d/beZNVZmFrom the album YELLOWBIRD by Andrea Gibson open.spotify.com/album/7MfNpUaijHCyaCuAijDVai?si=6127qrcITUipqEbOM8T96wTo read Andrea's corresponding newsletter "Why Art Is Not Frivolous But Necessary" in full: andreagibson.substack.com/p/why-art-is-not-frivolous-but-necessaryTo subscribe to Andrea's free newsletter: http://andreagibson.substack.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of Andrea’s books: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.org Follow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxVSubstack: andreagibson.substack.com
Self-interview for self-love, with Andrea Gibson Andrea Gibson 2022-02-28 | A #Short Self-Interview with Andrea Gibson interviewing themself, as a fantastic exercise in fostering self-love.You can READ THIS LONGER SELF INTERVIEW in Andrea's (free) newsletter at link in bio. In it, I discuss how asking ourselves the right questions can be a fantastic exercise in fostering self-love andreagibson.bulletin.com/an-interview-between-you-and-youSUPPORT Andrea's FREEE NEWSLETTER: http://andreagibson.bulletin.com/subscribeGet Andrea’s new book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING: http://bit.ly/andreagibsonybblCheck out all of ANDREA'S BOOKS: bit.ly/andreagibsonshopTo visit Andrea's website: andreagibson.comFollow Andrea: Facebook: facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetryInstagram: http://instagram.com/andrewgibbyTwitter: twitter.com/andreagibsonTikTok: tiktok.com/@andreagibsonpoetrySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLwBxV
