Novelist Celeste Ng on the Big Power of Little Things

This podcast episode explores the power of storytelling and creativity in navigating life's challenges, from the impact of miniatures on our perspectives to the profound role poetry plays in fostering emotional resilience and understanding. Celeste Ng's fascination with small things and messy familial relationships serves as a backdrop to Betsey MacWhinney's essay on using poetry to heal her self-harming daughter. The episode delves into the emotional rollercoaster of parenting a troubled teenager, the challenges of communication during adolescence, and the significance of embracing curiosity and living life to the fullest.