<p>I loved these poems by Jessica Urlichs so much that I ended up reading some to my son. Somehow, they take the unwieldy, much-discussed experience of motherhood and reframe it, distill it, and make it relatable in a new way. Isn’t it wild how effective great poetry can be? We discussed all of it and made each other cry. Check out her collection&nbsp;<a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-45365302" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>We Bloom Because of You.</em></a></p><br><p>Share, rate, &amp; review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!</p><p>** <strong>Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! </strong>As a Z.I.P., you’ll get&nbsp;<strong>exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more</strong>. <strong>Head to&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://zibbyowens.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>zibbyowens.com</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!</strong></p><p>** Follow <a href="www.instagram.com/totallybookedwithzibby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@totallybookedwithzibby</a> on Instagram for more about today's episode. </p><br><p><em>(Music by </em><a href="https://www.morningmoon.com/music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Morning Moon Music</em></a><em>. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact </em><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>[email protected]</em></a><em>.)</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>