Another deeply personal episode of Creative Conversations! In this episode, Mia Moore sits down with poet and writer Katie Gowers, who shares her journey through motherhood, creativity, and finding her voice as a writer. Katie's debut book, Not Just a Mum, captures the raw emotions of motherhood while exploring the themes of self-identity and personal growth.

🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ The Birth of Katie’s Poetry Journey – How writing became a way to process the challenges of motherhood.
✅ Finding Identity Beyond Motherhood – Why “Not Just a Mum” became the title of Katie’s debut book.
✅ The Importance of Vulnerability – How sharing personal stories through poetry can connect us to others.
✅ Navigating the Pressure of Perfection – The struggles of being a mother while feeling the weight of societal expectations.
✅ Poetry as a Form of Play – How creativity can be a freeing, exploratory process.
✅ The Emotional Impact of Performing Poetry – The highs and lows of sharing personal work with an audience.
✅ The Journey of Self-Acceptance – How Katie learned to embrace imperfection and prioritize self-compassion.

💡 Key Takeaways:
🖋️ Creativity is a way to process life’s complexities – and it doesn’t have to be perfect.
📖 Vulnerability can be a powerful tool for connection – sharing your story helps others feel less alone.
🌸 Self-care isn’t selfish – you can be a great mum while taking care of yourself.
💬 Art is subjective – it’s about expressing yourself authentically, even if others interpret it differently.
✨ The creative process can be freeing – it’s about exploration, play, and finding joy in the journey.

🎙️ About Our Guest:
Katie Gowers is a poet and writer based in Chichester, UK, who found her voice through the art of poetry. Her debut book, Not Just a Mum, captures the highs and lows of motherhood and her own journey of self-discovery. Katie is passionate about using creativity to explore emotions and connect with others, and she’s dedicated to embracing imperfection in her creative work and her life.
Links:

• Pre-order Katie’s book Not Just a Mum (out February 24th) at www.katiegowers.co.uk
• Follow Katie at @KatieGowersIsFree on Substack

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