November 1, 2026

David Whyte — Seeking Language Large Enough

On Being · David Whyte · 51 min

Why we chose this episode

The poet David Whyte on courage, heartbreak and finding language large enough for a real life.

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What conversation have you been refusing to have?

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Who it’s for: Anyone at a threshold, or quietly wanting one.

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