The Written Willow

7 Episodes
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By: Dominique Maria

The Written Willow is a poetic space for deep introspection and emotional resilience. Each episode invites you to confront the darker parts of yourself with compassion, using poetry and honest conversation as tools for growth. Think of it as a check engine light for your soul—gentle, grounding, and real.

What Lies Ahead
#6
Last Wednesday at 1:00 PM

In this episode of The Written Willow, we explore what it means to trust your intuition when outside voices get too loud. Through poetry, reflection, and personal storytelling, Dominique invites you to reclaim your creative compass—and protect what's sacred. If you've felt pulled in too many directions, this is your reminder: you already know the way.

Thank you for resting beneath the Willow.

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No Turning Back: A Poetic Reflection on Growth
#5
05/21/2025

In this episode of The Written Willow, we explore what happens when the life you asked for finally arrives—and it's not what you were expecting.

Dominique reflects on the disorienting space between who you were and who you're becoming. That stretch. The urge to retreat. The realization that there's no returning to what once felt safe.

Through poetry, storytelling, and gentle reflection, this episode honors the moment when you've outgrown the dark...but you aren't quite at home in the light.

If you've been quietly evolving and wondering if it's okay to fe...


Into The Light
#4
05/14/2025

In this episode of The Written Willow, we explore the moment when staying hidden starts to feel heavier than being seen.

Dominique reflects on what it means to emerge after quiet growth, to reclaim your voice, and to show up—afraid, but ready. Through poetry, personal storytelling, and reflection, this episode invites you to consider what’s been stirring beneath the surface… and what might be ready to bloom.

If you’ve been hesitating to step into visibility, this is your gentle nudge: it’s time.

Thank you for resting beneath the Willow.

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What's Done In The Dark
#3
05/07/2025

In this episode of The Written Willow, we explore the quiet, foundational work that happens in the obscured seasons of life. From personal growth to healing and unseen labor, Dominique reflects on what it means to remain committed to your vision—even when there's nothing to show for it yet.

If you've ever wondered whether your effort matters when no one's watching, this episode offers an honest look at how transformation often begins long before results are visible.

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Water—Once A Day
#2
04/30/2025

What do you do with the dreams you hold, but have yet to plant? In this episode, we explore the emotional terrain that exists before the bloom—the fear, the hesitation, the quiet what-ifs that keep us from starting. I read my poem "Potential" and reflect on the courage it takes to water something before you ever see it grow. This one's for anyone who's ever felt stuck in their own soil.

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Blooming Where You Are Planted
#1
04/23/2025

In this first episode of The Written Willow, we explore what it means to grow in places that feel barren—where support is scarce and the timing feels all wrong. I reflect on the quiet strength it took to keep going after the loss of both my parents, and share a poem I wrote called "Resilience". This episode is an invitation to rise anyway...to bloom even in your Winter. 


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Introducing: The Written Willow
04/16/2025

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