सर्वश्रेष्ठ Resilience Building पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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44. The Lies Caregivers Tell Themselves - and How to Rewrite Them 13:46

2d ago13:46

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Send us a text In this episode I reflect on a conversation with a client whose husband has end-stage pancreatic cancer. After nearly a decade of caregiving, she shared the all-too-familiar feeling: “I’m so over this. And yet, it’s not over.” Her words opened up a discussion about the stories we tell ourselves as caregivers—the ones that focus on ou…

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When Agents Say No: Overcoming Setbacks with Jessica Yen 33:23

7d ago33:23

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Send us a text When you get negative feedback from an agent on your writing you can do two things: adapt and improve your writing, or quit. In this episode, I am speaking with Jessica Yen, a Camp Structure graduate, about the recent challenges she faced while dealing with discouraging feedback from a literary agent. Join us as we explore how agents…

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Building Foundations: Avoiding Common Sump Pump Mistakes 11:42

15d ago11:42

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In this "Building Foundations" episode, learn how to avoid common sump pump mistakes and keep your basement dry and protected. Explore expert advice on sump pump maintenance and waterproofing solutions. Visit DGI Waterproofing for professional services to safeguard your home from water damage. Stay informed and secure!…

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43. Facing Anger—At the Illness, at the World, at Your Partner 37:43

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into a tough emotion that most caregivers face but rarely talk about: anger. When you’re caring for a partner with cancer, anger can show up in so many ways—anger at the world for how unfair and cruel the illness is, anger at doctors or the medical system for being insensitive or unhelpful, and even ange…

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From Captivity to Clarity: Reclaiming Your Voice and Writing Your Truth 48:48

14d ago48:48

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Send us a text What’s holding you hostage or keeping you stuck? In Jessica Buchanan’s case, it initially seemed like the Somali pirates who held her hostage for ninety-three were her biggest problem. But as she completed a powerful exercise during her captivity, she realized the issues she faced were far deeper and ultimately more common than the k…

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Building Foundations: How Basement Waterproofing Prevents Mold Growth 13:22

16d ago13:22

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In this "Building Foundations" episode, learn how basement waterproofing can protect your home from mould growth and improve indoor air quality. Explore the benefits of professional waterproofing services and how DGI Waterproofing helps keep your home safe and dry. Visit us for expert solutions today!…

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Building Foundations: Interior vs. Exterior Waterproofing. Which System Is Best? 15:21

16d ago15:21

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In this "Building Foundations" episode, we compare basement interior and exterior waterproofing systems to help you make the best choice for your home. Discover expert tips to protect your basement from water damage. Stay informed and secure!द्वारा DGI Waterproofing

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42. 6 Steps to Stay Grounded After Your Partner's Cancer Diagnosis 32:19

16d ago32:19

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Send us a text When your partner is diagnosed with cancer, your world shifts in an instant. Shock, fear, and uncertainty flood in, leaving you grasping for solid ground. I’ve been there, and as a caregiver coach, I’ve guided others through this life-altering moment. In this episode, I share six powerful steps to help you find stability and build re…

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The Power of Micro Memoir: Grief, Storytelling, and Experimentation with Amy Lin 54:41

21d ago54:41

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Send us a text How do you dive into the marrow of an experience we’ll all one day share, yet so many of us struggle to talk about? And how do you write into a topic so widely covered that it feels impossible to say something new? Today, I’m joined by Amy Lin, author of the stunning micro memoir Here After, as we tackle these questions head-on. Toge…

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41. Empowered Caregiving - Create Boundaries 25:06

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Send us a text As caregivers, we often feel like we’re living in a constant state of overwhelm. On Day 5 of the Empowered Caregiving Challenge, I talked about one of the biggest reasons for this: caregiving is an undefined role. It pulls us in so many directions—physical tasks, emotional support, logistics, medical decisions—without clear boundarie…

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Why Practicing Gratitude Can Transform Your Writing and Your Life 15:55

28d ago15:55

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Send us a text Today, I am grateful. Grateful for my fellow writers, all of you listeners, and for this podcast. In this episode, I am holding space for those who might be struggling with the Thanksgiving holiday while exploring how gratitude can ground us in the midst of life’s challenges. This episode reflects on: The duality of emotions surround…

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40. Empowered Caregiving - Prioritize You 26:37

1M ago26:37

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Send us a text Today, I’m sharing Day 4 of the Empowered Caregiving Challenge, where we focus on making yourself a priority. As caregivers, we often neglect our own needs, falling into the trap of putting others first—day after day, week after week. This pattern leads to burnout, exhaustion, and resentment. In today's episode, I dive into why prior…

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Writing with Hunger: Mindset, Goals, and the Publishing Shift with Ariel Curry and Liz Morrow 50:36

1M ago50:36

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Send us a text When you hear the phrase hungry author, what does that mean to you? How might a hungry author approach their goals and what might they’re willing to do to achieve them? Join Sourcebook’s nonfiction editor Ariel Curry and ghostwriter Liz Morrow and me as we talk about the mindset writers need to succeed, how to stay hungry while worki…

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39. Empowered Caregiving - Adjust Your Focus 22:55

1M ago22:55

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the third day of the Empowered Caregiving Challenge, exploring how to shift your focus to regain energy and control in your caregiving journey. You’ll learn how letting go of what’s beyond your control can help you reclaim your power and navigate caregiving with greater intention and resilience. I’ll sho…

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Forgiveness to Friendship and Why It's Never Too Late with Gayle and Mildred Kirschenbaum 45:41

1M ago45:41

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Send us a text Is there an age when it’s too late to publish a book, forgive a person, or take a chance on yourself? Not if you’re Mildred Kirschenbaum. With the help of her daughter Gayle, Mildred is a 101-year-old Instagram sensation and debut author who is currently on a book tour. Join us as we discuss the challenges of mother/daughter relation…

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38. Empowered Caregiving - Release The Weight 26:49

1M ago26:49

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Send us a text What happens when the weight of caregiving becomes too much to bear? Join me as I uncover the transformative power of letting go. This is Day 2 of the Empowered Caregiving Challenge where each day I talked about one way you can bring more calm, control, and clarity into your caregiving experience. Today is all about how shifting your…

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Bright Spots, Neurodiversity, and More Chicken in Your Memoir with Kristin Jarvis Adams 36:17

2M ago36:17

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Send us a text If you’re writing about a medical drama or other high-intensity journey involving another person, how do you write about these events without swallowing your story of transformation? What would you do if your agent’s feedback to you was “more chicken?” That’s exactly what parent advocate Kristin Jarvis Adams’s agent said after readin…

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37. Empowered Caregiving - Clarity and Awareness 32:47

2M ago32:47

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Send us a text This is the first in a 5 part series called Empowered Caregiving. In this episode, I dive into what it means to feel empowered as a caregiver and why clarity is a crucial part of that journey. I talk about empowerment as the feeling of being capable and resourceful—even without having all the answers—and how self-trust and intentiona…

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The Loneliness of Sibling Loss with Alyson Shelton and Lynn Shattuck 46:42

2M ago46:42

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Send us a text November is Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, yet most siblings grieve alone. They’re told to be strong for their parents, or they get subtle, and, sometimes not so subtle, cues to move on. Yet the loss of a sibling is the loss of a lifetime, because it’s a relationship we expect we’ll have for most of our lives. Join me, Alyson She…

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36. Disempowered Caregiving 23:24

2M ago23:24

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Send us a text To feel empowered on the caregiving journey, we first need to understand what stands in our way. In this episode, I dive into five common ways caregiving can leave us feeling disempowered, drained, and disconnected from ourselves. I start by defining disempowerment as that cycle of doubt, where nothing we do seems to make a differenc…

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Breaking the Silence on Sexual Assault with Cheyenne Wilson 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Send us a text Many survivors of sexual abuse and assault silently carry questions about what happened to them. Am I truly a victim? Should I report what happened? If so, what are the steps? How do I disclose this to family members? Join me and Cheyenne Wilson, sexual assault advocate and author of We Are the Evidence, as we explore the power of br…

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35. The Transformative Power of Coaching in Caregiving 28:54

2M ago28:54

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Send us a text What if the key to managing stress and avoiding burnout lies in shifting your mindset? Join us as we unravel the transformative power of coaching, especially for caregivers navigating the ups and downs of life. Discover how coaching has reshaped my life by bringing awareness to ingrained thought patterns that once left me feeling ove…

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Writing about Absent Fathers and Attachment Styles with Acamea Deadwiler 52:47

2M ago52:47

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Send us a text Join me and Pushcart Nominee, TedX Speaker, and multi-passionate creative, Acamea Deadwiler, as we talk about normalized violence, how our attachment styles can influence the way we approach our memoirs, and the importance of connecting with your inner compass. During our conversation, you’ll also learn what transcendental meditation…

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34. Embracing Sacred Life Transitions in Caregiving 51:30

2M ago51:30

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Send us a text In this episode, I explore the intense, emotional period when your partner’s health is failing and the end seems near. I talk about how easy it is to get distracted by fear, worries, and daily stressors, but also how this time is sacred and precious. I share my personal experience navigating this difficult phase with my husband and o…

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Self-Acceptance, Dating Disasters, and Life After Loss with Debbie Weiss 45:45

3M ago45:45

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Send us a text Join me and Debbie Weiss, author of the memoir Available As Is, as we discuss how multiple major losses impact the way we see ourselves and the world, the challenges of dating when you’re over fifty, and the most important thing new writers should consider when starting a book. Debbie’s Bio: Debbie Weiss is the author of the award-wi…

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33. Navigating Family Dynamics When Caregiving 28:38

3M ago28:38

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Send us a text When you're caregiving for your partner, family dynamics can get complicated fast. Sometimes, family is a blessing—other times, they add more stress. You might be dealing with a family member who's overly critical or always offering unsolicited advice. Or maybe you’re on the opposite end—no help at all, despite your hints and cries f…

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The Challenges of Being Vulnerable On the Page with Megan Williams 35:25

3M ago35:25

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Send us a text What would you do if an experience you’d long dreamed of was not only not what it’s cracked up to be, but at times miserable? Would you own up to the challenges or pretend it’s as great as you imagined Join me and Megan Williams, author of One Bad Mother as we explore the challenges of being vulnerable on the page, the realities of m…

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32. Spiritual Resilience in Caregiving 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Send us a text Spiritual resilience might seem a bit abstract, but it’s incredibly important for caregivers. It’s about staying connected to yourself and finding meaning in the midst of caregiving. In this podcast, I explore how nurturing your spirit can make a world of difference. I dive into why maintaining a mindset that you are important is cru…

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Estrangement, Dementia, and the Fractured Memoir with Lara Lillibridge 37:29

3M ago37:29

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Send us a text If you have a complicated relationship with someone, how do you write about them? Should you craft a linear memoir that reads more like a journey or write something that mirrors your experience? Join me and Lara Lillibridge, author of Girlish, Mama, Mama, Only Mama, and The Truth of Unringing Phones, as we explore the impact of estra…

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31. Physical Resilience in Caregiving 27:34

3M ago27:34

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Send us a text Physical resilience is all about maintaining your energy as a caregiver. It’s easy to put yourself last, especially when your partner needs you, but keeping your own body strong and energized is crucial to showing up as the caregiver you want to be. In the podcast, I dive into what physical resilience looks like for caregivers—everyt…

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Caring for Your Nervous System and Creativity with Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Kirby Moore 47:33

3M ago47:33

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Send us a text Writing can be a powerful tool for healing, but when writing the tough stuff, it’s easy to get triggered and relive the experiences you’re writing about. If you’re wondering what to do about this, join me and somatic experiencing practitioner Kirby Moore as we explore how the nervous system works and how to care for it and your writi…

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30. Emotional Resilience in Caregiving 31:46

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, I define emotional resilience as the ability to recognize, understand, and process your emotions so they don't get stuck or interfere with your well-being. Caregiving is emotionally taxing, and in this episode, I contrast two fictional caregivers, Mary and Marianne, to illustrate the difference emotional resi…

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Writing about Intergenerational Trauma with with Margaret Juhae Lee 48:52

4M ago48:52

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Send us a text Like it or not, our family history shapes who we are. What if lost portions of your history are holding you back? What lengths would you go to recover this history, understand it, and then turn your discoveries into a memoir? Join me and author of the memoir Starry Field, Margaret Juhae Lee, as we explore the impacts of intergenerati…

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29. Mental Resilience in Caregiving 33:29

4M ago33:29

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, I dive deep into what mental resilience truly means for caregivers. As someone caring for a partner, mental resilience is the ability to stay strong and adaptable amidst ongoing challenges. It means recognizing when you're feeling stressed, worried, or anxious and having the tools to move out of those states …

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The True Meaning of Success and The Multiple Paths to Publishing Your Book with Courtney Maum 1:10:01

4M ago1:10:01

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Send us a text What does it take to become a professional writer with a published book? More importantly, what does it take to become a happy writer? Join multi-genre writer and book coach Courtney Maum and me as we discuss writer mental health, the key ingredients in an author brand, what success really means and how you can achieve it, as well as…

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28. Unpacking Trauma's Hidden Impact - A Conversation with Stephanie Romeo 31:28

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Send us a text What if past traumas are silently shaping your caregiving experiences? Join me as we sit down with life coach Stephanie Romeo to unpack this profound interaction. Stephanie opens up about her own journey through trauma and recovery, revealing how these experiences can resurface later, multiplying the emotional load. We discuss the da…

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Is It Self-Protection or Self-Sabotage: Why Tough Stories Cause Writer's Block 29:33

4M ago29:33

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Send us a text Have you ever worked on a tough story only to hear a voice in your head say maybe you’re not good enough, or maybe this isn't the project for you? How do you know if it’s self-sabotage or a wise part of you that’s trying to get your attention? Join professional writer Donna Moriarty and me as we discuss these voices and how to tell t…

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27. Letting Go of Expectations for Your Partner 24:49

4M ago24:49

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Send us a text Caring for a partner with a serious health condition is incredibly challenging. Their behavior and emotions can change, leaving you frustrated, worried, or simply confused. In this episode, I dive into a concept called "the manual," a set of expectations we often have for how others, especially our partners, should behave. Drawing fr…

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Strategies for Navigating Traumatic Memories In Your Memoir 24:15

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Send us a text TW: Mention of Sexual Assault In this episode, you’ll hear from Deborah Svec-Carstens, a writer working on a memoir that details her journey of healing after trauma. In this episode: Writing about trauma and recounting hard memories. Three reasons why we struggle to write about feelings The impact trauma has on our memories and emoti…

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26. Transformative Tips for Time Management in Caregiving 45:40

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Send us a text What if you could reclaim your time and energy while juggling the demanding responsibilities of caregiving? In this episode, I delve into the delicate balance between caregiving and personal well-being. I’ll explain why our default approach to getting more done often falls short and leads to burnout. Drawing from my own journey throu…

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The Challenges of Writing Coming-of-Age Memoirs 25:31

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Send us a text This week, you'll hear from Laila Rall, a writer working on a memoir about her chaotic, bicultural childhood with an unstable mother. We will explore two of the biggest challenges writers of coming-of-age memories grapple with: when does my story really begin and how do I gracefully insert my wisdom into scenes that involve very youn…

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25. Holding Space for Your Partner's Pain 24:53

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Send us a text In this episode, I dive deep into one of the toughest challenges we face as caregivers—seeing our partners in pain and feeling powerless to help. I share my personal experience of caregiving for my husband during his battle with cancer, and I know firsthand how easy it is to get stuck in “fix-it” mode. But here’s the hard truth: we c…

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The Dark Side of Publishing: Why It's So Hard for Trauma Survivors 31:44

5M ago31:44

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Send us a text This week, you will hear from Laurie Riedman, a memoirist who wrote Diamonds in the Dirt: Stories from a Junkyard Girl, a collection of short pieces that mirror the fractured memories she built while growing up in a world filled with discarded car parts. During our conversation we talk about how to deal with the voice in your head th…

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24. Navigating and Overcoming Caregiver Resentment 42:05

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, I unpack the complex emotion of resentment in caregiving, offering invaluable insights for anyone navigating the challenges of providing care for their partner. I delve into the emotional roots of resentment, highlighting how anger, disappointment, frustration, and bitterness often arise from feelings of powe…

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Does What I Am Writing Really Matter? 29:55

5M ago29:55

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Send us a text This week, you'll hear from Amanda Creasey, an outdoors writer and novelist, as we explore the age-old existential question: does what we are working on matter? In this episode, you will hear Amanda vulnerably share the frustration and discouragement many writers face when working on long-term projects and publishing their work. We’l…

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23. Three Steps To Avoid Caregiver Fatigue 49:46

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, I offer a lifeline to those feeling overwhelmed and undervalued in their caregiving role. I'm sharing a webinar I recorded last year, detailing the three critical steps I took to get support in my caregiving journey. Caregiving often traps us in prolonged survival mode, which isn't sustainable. It's crucia…

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How to Tell My Story Without Sounding Like I’m Playing the Victim 28:27

5M ago28:27

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Send us a text This week, you will hear from Wendy Hawkes, an emerging writer working on a coming-of-middle-age memoir about how she survived category 5 Hurricane Dorian, a storm whose intensity was due to climate change, and how this experience taught her to go with the flow. During our conversation we talk about how to write tough scenes without …

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22. Setting Boundaries to Sustain Your Caregiving Journey 16:41

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Send us a text Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from caregiving? In this episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting boundaries to protect your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. As a caregiver, it's all too easy to focus entirely on your partner's needs, neglecting your own self-care in the process. But here's the truth: …

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How Can I Braid My Life Story With My Deceased Partner’s? 29:06

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Send us a text This week, you’ll hear from Meredith Master, a writer working on her memoir who is deciding on its structure. In this episode, we discuss writing a braided memoir, writing with a disability, telling the story of someone who has passed away, and how to write about the parts of someone’s life you weren’t present for. Meredith’s Bio: Me…

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