In this episode, I’m with my co-host Dr. Vicki Atkinson and we’re talking about unlocking secrets. Both Vicki and I have published books about family. Vicki about her mom, Sue, and me about my dad, Dick. As we’ve discussed in other podcasts, writing about family is hard. But it’s also instructive – we learn so … More Episode 52: Unlocking Secrets with Vicki and Wynne
In this episode of the podcast, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and we’re talking with author and illustrator, Dave Williams. I love bookstores and have a soft spot for any book written in them. Novels like The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield and The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin are … More Episode 51: The Magic of Stories with Dave Williams
We are celebrating our 50th podcast in this episode. We talk about my favorite quote as it relates to pulling ourselves together to start something – and then sticking with it. Your first podcast will be awful.Your first video will be awful.Your first article will be awful.Your first art will be awful.Your first photo will … More Episode 50: The Art of Practice
The Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast is back with its first episode of 2024! This year we are putting special emphasis on the why and how of creativity. We start the season with a special episode with Dr. Vicki Atkinson. We know and love our writing, blogging friend, and podcasting friend Vicki. But … More Episode 49: Six-Word Stories with Dr. Victoria Atkinson
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”
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