I think it’s fair to say that we know and love our writing and blogging friend, Vicki. But of course, dear Vicki has worn a lot of other hats – therapist, professor, college dean, author. And one of the places where her incredible experience wearing all these hats comes together? Six-word stories. That’s our podcast … More A podcast tease, short and sweet
It has been an absolutely joy (and learning experience) to launch a podcast this year. Since Vicki and I are not producing any new episodes until 2024, here are a few favorites from this year: Episode 34: How to: Writing Family Narratives with Brian Hannon: Brian helps guide us through the tricky business of writing … More Podcasts Take Two
In this episode, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and we are back with the amazing blogger and author, Stuart Perkins. We revisit a couple of Stuart’s recent pieces that highlight the kind of people who help us and inspire us to stay steady. Stuart writes so beautifully. Period. He hooks us and we … More Episode 48: Staying Steady with Stuart Perkins
In this podcast, which is episode two of a two-part series, Dr. Stein walks us through his list, How to Become Your Own Best Friend. This is one of our favorite essays from Dr. Stein which is saying a great deal given the depth and breadth of his wisdom. In last week’s episode, we covered … More Episode 47: Be Your Own Best Friend With Dr. Gerald Stein – Part II
In this podcast, which is episode one of a two-part series, Dr. Stein walks us through his list, How to Become Your Own Best Friend. This is one of our favorite essays from Dr. Stein which is saying a great deal given the depth and breadth of his wisdom. He opens the list with the … More Episode 46: Be Your Own Best Friend With Dr. Gerald Stein – Part I
In this episode, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and my delightful daughter, Miss O. Miss O shares a personal narrative that’s she written as an assignment in 3rd grade. And then she tells us what a hook is and what she’s learned about drawing in an audience by using one. She fills us … More Episode 45: Third Grade Writing Wisdom with Miss “O”
In this episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and writer and author, Brian Hannon. Brian is one of our colleagues on the Heart of the Matter blog and we love the inspiration he brings forward about writing and creativity on a regular basis. In … More Episode 44: Hot Tips For Writing About Family with Brian Hannon
In this episode, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and blogger, Deb Tecca. Deb is one of our colleagues on the Heart of the Matter blog and we’ve loved her take on growth, acceptance, and personal evolution. So we ask her about her courageous writing and she explains how she’s come to see it … More Episode 43: Reclaiming Oneself with Deb Tecca
In this episode, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and we are talking about the courage to keep trying. We open the podcast with some laughter about some silly stories with my kids where I’ve made mistakes. And it paves the way for a deep conversation about risk-taking, trying new things, and the journey … More Episode 42: The Courage To Keep Trying with Vicki and Wynne
Are you ready for some spooky talk? In this episode of the podcast, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and we are back with author and blogger, Mark Petruska. We hope you are ready for some fun because Mark has a story to tell — a spine-tingling paranormal tale if ever there was one! … More Episode 41: Enter If You Dare with Mark Petruska
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