Disneyland, Poetry, and Churros: Finding Magic in Midlife ✨📖
Why does Disneyland pull us back—even as adults? In this episode, acclaimed poet Matt Mason joins Eric to explore how Disney parks inspire nostalgia, creativity, and surprising discoveries about ourselves, all through the lens of heartfelt poetry (and a love of churros).
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, we uncover what Disneyland really means beyond rides and snacks. Matt shares poems from his book “At the Corner of Fantasy and Main: Disneyland, Midlife, and Churros,” reveals how Disney inspired his creativity, and gets real about parenting, loss, and midlife—mixed with plenty of theme park joy. Whether you’re a Disney fan, poetry lover, nostalgic adult, or just craving a churro, don’t miss this unique journey through memory and magic.

📚 Get Matt Mason’s Book: https://amzn.to/45V270h (affiliate Link)
Follow Matt: midverse.com
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🏰 Poems Featured in this episode:

• “What You Find at Disneyland Is”


• “The Web’s Real Peril”


• “At the Corner of Fantasy & Main”


• “Certainty”


• “Song Of Your Churro”

🎠 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Why Disneyland is so powerful for adults (it’s more than nostalgia)


• How writing poetry helps process life, love, and loss


• The secret spot in Disneyland that sparks Matt’s creativity


• Planning your dream trip as a non-local Disney fan


• The unrivaled importance of… churros!


• How Disney podcasts, family trips, and personal memories intertwine


• 📚 Get Matt Mason’s Book: https://amzn.to/45V270h (affiliate Link)
  Follow Matt: midverse.com

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