How Poetry Changes Your Brain

Introducing a Groundbreaking Self-Guided Digital Course created by Neuroscience Researcher and Best-Selling Author, Mark Waldman and Malibu Poet Laureate ‘23- ‘25 and Founder of The Poetry Vessel, Nathan Hassall

Bridging Poetry and Neuroscience

This unique poetry writing course is designed to:

  • ✅ Improve the language and communication centers in your brain

  • ✅ Build emotional empathy using poetic speech and metaphor

  • ✅ See your problems with greater clarity

  • ✅ Deepen your self-knowledge

  • ✅ Help resolve fear/anxiety/depression

  • ✅ Learn to listen and speak in tune with your brain, through melody and rhythm

  • ✅ Turn off negative ruminating thoughts

  • ✅ Become less judgmental and self-critical

  • ✅ Help process grief and trauma

  • ✅ Learn how to better express wordless emotions

  • ✅ Tap into your unconscious to gain wisdom