This was such a soulful, layered conversation. Joanie’s voice is unlike anyone else’s—part bard, part philosopher, part craftsman. Her reflections on health as the ability to perceive the world, to feel sunlight and wind, really stayed with me. That’s not just poetic—it’s profoundly grounding.
What moved me most was her quiet rebellion against conformity. Whether discussing writing, publishing, or living with sincerity, Joanie reminds us that creativity isn’t about fitting in—it’s about remaining true in the face of noise. Her departure from Medium, while bittersweet, felt like an act of integrity. I admire how she holds space for ambiguity, for wonder, for the “happening madness” of being a writer today.
Thank you, Mehmet, for making room for voices like this. And Joanie—please keep conjuring. The world needs what only you can bring.
This was such a soulful, layered conversation. Joanie’s voice is unlike anyone else’s—part bard, part philosopher, part craftsman. Her reflections on health as the ability to perceive the world, to feel sunlight and wind, really stayed with me. That’s not just poetic—it’s profoundly grounding.
What moved me most was her quiet rebellion against conformity. Whether discussing writing, publishing, or living with sincerity, Joanie reminds us that creativity isn’t about fitting in—it’s about remaining true in the face of noise. Her departure from Medium, while bittersweet, felt like an act of integrity. I admire how she holds space for ambiguity, for wonder, for the “happening madness” of being a writer today.
Thank you, Mehmet, for making room for voices like this. And Joanie—please keep conjuring. The world needs what only you can bring.
I miss Joanie on Medium! Glad to read this interview! look forward to read her work on Substack.