Words And Wellness | Wakefield Brewster, Poet & Spoken Word Artist | Shed Talk Ep. #117

Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday · Sep 10, 2026 · 1h

Poet and spoken word artist Wakefield Brewster joins Kevin for a vulnerable conversation about addiction, suicidal ideation, sobriety, wellness, and the healing power of language. He reflects on becoming Calgary’s sixth Poet Laureate, writing his way toward wellness, and using poetry to help others speak what they have carried in silence. Guest: Wakefield Brewster - Poet & Spoken Word Artist Wakefield Brewster is a poet and spoken word artist based in Calgary whose work connects words, wellness, recovery, mental health, and live performance. A former Calgary Poet Laureate, he speaks openly…