Category: Publication
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Podcast: Grief and Healing
I just published a new podcast episode which explores the grief and loss we are experiencing mainly due to the current pandemic and social upheaval. Our wellness is at stake, and those with pre-existing conditions are vulnerable. How can we maintain good health and navigate our grief when we experience…
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Feeling ‘Hangry?’ – Hypoglycemia, Mental Health, and the Importance of Diet
Phoebe, MD: Medicine + Poetry published my article on hypoglycemia and depression. Have you ever felt “hangry” (so suddenly hungry that you could push other diners away just to get to the head of the line at the buffet)? If so, you may have Hypoglycemia. Your blood sugar has spiked…
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Reclamation – a poem by Barbara Leonhard
Originally posted on Amethyst Review: Reclamation A stretch of river he paddles smothers from impenetrable vines spiky buds of the invasive hops stare from the brisling mats of leaves hungry alien intruders ravage, over run steal sun, suffocate, shroud saplings and wildflowers with dense tangles. Turbulent flood waters thrust into…
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Lost on Maroon Bells Trail by Barbara Leonhard (LANDMARKS Series)
Originally posted on Silver Birch Press: Lost on Maroon Bells Trail by Barbara Leonhard I. The Maroon Bells chime, So long, dear. May you dance & sway with the breeze In our floral meadows. Do you know the edibles? The wind ruffles my hair as I hike out. II. An…
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Healing My Inner Mom
Pillbaby.com asked me to write about my experience with infertility and depression. I had already written similar articles for Phoebe, MD: Medicine + Poetry. My pillbaby.com article does more with solutions to healing. They are looking for more articles related to this topic, infertility and depression, in case anyone has…
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Blue Baby
My Ekphrastic poem, “Blue Baby”, written in response to the painting “A Woman Holding a Balance” by Johannes Vermeer, has been published by Vita Brevis. Thank you, Brian Geiger! https://vitabrevisliterature.com/poems/poetry-by-barbara-leonhard/ It’s interesting that this poem was published on Father’s Day considering the theme I propose. What is she weighing? Is…
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Straw House
Spillwords published my poem “Straw House”, which reflects our times with COVID-19. Dare we venture out of our nests unprotected too quickly like fledglings stumbling out of their straw houses into the grasp of the predator? My appreciation to Spillwords! Straw House Image: https://journeynorth.org/tm/robin/jr/Book_Babies1.html
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Memoirs
My poem Memoirs was published by Poetry Curator on Poet’s Notebook. It’s a beautiful site with many features and even gifts for readers. I downloaded some free PDFs. Denise Fletcher, who publishes the blogspot site, is very nice. Thank you, Denise! https://poetrycurator2020.blogspot.com/2020/06/memoirs.html Image: pexels.com
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Broken Womb, Shattered Soul: Living with Infertility (part 3)
The final section of my article on infertility is up on Phoebe,MD: Medicine + Poetry. Links to the other sections are provided. I am grateful to Phoebe and her beautiful site for being a major part of my journey with memoir writing. HEALTH | INSPIRATION By Barbara Leonhard | Featured Contributor [Click…
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Broken Womb, Shattered Soul: Living with Infertility (part 2)
Thank you, Phoebe! I hope my story continues to help others who have had to deal with infertility. HEALTH | INSPIRATION By Barbara Leonhard | Featured Contributor [Click here for Part 1] Depression developed and flourished because I grieved so much over loss of fertility. Women who are childless miss out on…
Extraordinary Sunshine Weaver 