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Stories that EmpowerAnastasia ZadeikAnastasia is a writer, editor, and storyteller. She shares her second novel, The Other Side of Nothing. Anastasia talks about mental health and approaching it with grace and compassion. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: be willing to be vulnerable and raw tell your story from a place of truth and authenticity look for the signs of mental health ask "how are you feeling today?" what's on the surface may not be what's going on give people some grace tags: Anastasia Zadeik, writer, editor, storyteller, The Other Side of Nothing, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring...2025-03-2423 min
Stories that Empower439 Anastasia ZadeikAnastasia is a writer, editor, and storyteller. She shares her second novel, The Other Side of Nothing. Anastasia talks about mental health and approaching it with grace and compassion. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: be willing to be vulnerable and raw tell your story from a place of truth and authenticity look for the signs of mental health ask "how are you feeling today?" what's on the surface may not be what's going on give people some grace tags: Anastasia Zadeik, writer, editor, storyteller, The Other Side of Nothing, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring...2025-03-2423 min
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Anastasia is a writer, editor, and storyteller. She shares her second novel, The Other Side of Nothing. Anastasia talks about mental health and approaching it with grace and compassion. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
be willing to be vulnerable and raw
tell your story from a place of truth and authenticity
look for the signs of mental health
ask “how are you feeling today?”
what’s on the surface may not be what’s going on
give people some grace
https://anastasiazadeik.com
...2025-03-2200 min
My Simplified LifeThe Other Side of Nothing Anastasia Zadeik In this episode, Michelle Glogovac and Anastasia Zadeik explore the intricacies of storytelling, the significance of life lessons, and the celebration of life through funerals. They delve into the importance of mental health, the power of presence, and the unique experiences that shape our understanding of literature. The discussion highlights the beauty of connection through shared stories and the impact of personal experiences on the reading journey. What we’re talking about Everyone has a story worth sharing. Writing can be a powerful tool for mental health. Funerals should cel...2024-11-1948 min
Totally Booked with ZibbyA Zibby Summer Reads pick! Anastasia Zadeik, THE OTHER SIDE OF NOTHING: A NovelZibby chats with author Anastasia Zadeik about THE OTHER SIDE OF NOTHING, a riveting and redemptive portrayal of two suicidal young adults who meet in a psychiatric facility and escape on a cross-country journey—and their two mothers, who set out to find them. Anastasia emphasizes her intent to portray mental illness realistically, resisting the urge to sensationalize or simplify it. She shares that she drew from personal experiences, including her own struggles with depression and those of her family members, and then she and Zibby discuss the challenges faced by parents of children with mental health issues and th...2024-08-1127 min
The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsAnxiety, Perfectionism, and the Path to Self-Love | Anastasia ZadeikIn this episode, Anastasia Zadeik, an accomplished writer and editor, shares her personal journey dealing with depression and anxiety and how these struggles culminated in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The candid conversation offers a deep dive into the reality of mental health struggles and the importance of seeking help when needed.Major takeaways from this episode include:The Dangers of Perfectionism: Anastasia's need for perfection, driven by societal pressures and high expectations, led to self-loathing and anxiety. This highlights the importance of self-acceptance over striving for unattainable perfection.The Impact of Mental...2024-07-091h 07
Immerse Yourself in Captivating Narratives With Full AudiobookBlurred Fates Audiobook by Anastasia ZadeikListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 792677
Title: Blurred Fates
Author: Anastasia Zadeik
Narrator: Ulka Mohanty
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:20:07
Language: English
Release date: 06-16-24
Publisher: Authors Republic
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Women
Summary:
KATE WHITTIER has it all: a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids, and a beautiful home in Southern California. But Kate is living a lie. In a desperate attempt to create the safe, happy family she never had, she has been hiding secrets for decadessecrets shes convinced make her unworthy of her husband, Jacob, and...2024-06-169h 20
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Title: Blurred Fates
Author: Anastasia Zadeik
Narrator: Ulka Mohanty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 20 minutes
Release date: June 16, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
KATE WHITTIER has it all: a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids, and a beautiful home in Southern California. But Kate is living a lie. In a desperate attempt to create the safe, happy family she never had, she has been hiding secrets for decades—secrets she’s convinced make her unworthy of her husband, Jacob, and the privileged life he has...2024-06-169h 20
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseBlurred Fates by Anastasia ZadeikPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/792677 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Blurred Fates Author: Anastasia Zadeik Narrator: Ulka Mohanty Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 20 minutes Release date: June 16, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: KATE WHITTIER has it all: a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids, and a beautiful home in Southern California. But Kate is living a lie. In a desperate attempt to create the safe, happy family she never had, she has been hiding secrets for decades—secrets she’s convinced make her unworthy of her husband, Jacob, and the privileged life he has...2024-06-1605 min
Download New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenBlurred Fates by Anastasia ZadeikPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/792677 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Blurred Fates Author: Anastasia Zadeik Narrator: Ulka Mohanty Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 20 minutes Release date: June 16, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: KATE WHITTIER has it all: a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids, and a beautiful home in Southern California. But Kate is living a lie. In a desperate attempt to create the safe, happy family she never had, she has been hiding secrets for decades—secrets she’s convinced make her unworthy of her husband, Jacob, and the privileged life he h...2024-06-1605 minDownload New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenBlurred Fates by Anastasia ZadeikPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/792677to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Blurred Fates
Author: Anastasia Zadeik
Narrator: Ulka Mohanty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 20 minutes
Release date: June 16, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
KATE WHITTIER has it all: a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids, and a beautiful home in Southern California. But Kate is living a lie. In a desperate attempt to create the safe, happy family she never had, she has been hiding secrets for decades—secrets she’s convinced make her unworthy of her husband, Jacob, and the privileged life he has...2024-06-169h 20
The PremiseAnastasia Zadeik & Bethanne Patrick - Writing Through Darkness: Mental Health NarrativesIn this episode of The Premise, Jennifer and Chad talk with Anastasia Zadeik, author of the novel The Other Side of Nothing, and Bethanne Patrick, memoirist of Life B, to explore their nuanced experiences of dealing with and writing about mental health issues through their respective works. Anastasia discusses how her inspiration was drawn from personal family experiences and the intricate research that shaped her novel, while Bethanne opens up about her journey with double depression and the importance of finding the right diagnosis and treatment.The episode showcases the honesty and compassion in both authors' narratives, e...2024-06-041h 30
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsEqual Opportunity Reading and Mental Health Represenation in Books with Anastasia Zadeik (E85)Send us a textAnastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction storyteller. She had a career in international neuropsychological research while raising her children. Her debut novel, Blurred Fates, won the 2023 Sarton Award for Contemporary Fiction and the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in Contemporary Fiction. Her second novel, The Other Side of Nothing, which Kirkus called “a stunning story about mental illness and its challenges,” will be released May 28. Anastasia serves as Director of Communications for the San Diego Writers Festival, on the board of the International Memoir Association, and as a mentor and performer for...2024-05-2949 min
Author2AuthorAuthor2Author with Anastasia ZadeikBill welcomes novelist Anastasia Zadeik to the show. ANASTASIA is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction performer. She lives in San Diego, CA, where she serves as Director of Communications for the San Diego Writers Festival, as a mentor for the literary nonprofit So Say We All, and as a board member for the International Memoir Writers Association. Her first novel, Blurred Fates, won both the 2023 Sarton Award and the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in Contemporary Fiction. Her latest novel is The Other Side of Nothing. Find her online at anastasiazadeik.com2024-05-2833 min
In Conversation with Terry ShepherdAnastasia Zadeik - The Other Side of NothingAnastasia Zadeik introduces her new book THE OTHER SIDE OF NOTHING a powerful look at the impact of mental health issues in families. Trigger warning: We discuss suicide.2024-05-1720 min
Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastMargaret Cho’s Memoir I’m The One That I Want (with Joy Osmanski)Join Chelsea and guest Joy Osmanski as they dive into the poignant and candid memoir of comedy icon Margaret Cho. Learn how Margaret uses comedy to survive her childhood, and later Hollywood, when she becomes the first Korean-American to be the lead of a 1994 sitcom that was based on her own life. (Hollywood quickly ruined that of course.) Margaret discusses everything from dating Quentin Tarantino to internalized sexism and racism to the good Karen in her life, and “Fat as a feminist issue.”If you or anyone you know is struggling, there's help available at C...2024-04-261h 05
Hear us Roar213: Anastasia Zadeik - Author of Blurred Fates This week’s podcast guest is Anastasia Zadeik (Blurred Fates, She Writes Press, August 2022). Her novel, which won the prestigious 2022 Sarton Award for Contemporary Fiction, examines the role memory—whether suppressed, purposely hidden, or misremembered—plays in a person’s life and how one of the worst days of her life gave her the insight to tell the story. We talk about how she found the perfect home with a hybrid press, embracing Facebook ads (she actually enjoys the creativity behind them) and what criteria she used to decide on which contests to enter. And don’t miss our discussion...2023-11-2437 min
Stories that Empower332 Anastasia ZadeikAnastasia realized that, when she told her stories, others felt less alone. She creates spaces to enable others to talk about their lives. Anastasia shares the following nuggets of wisdom: create empathy for other people sharing our stories demystify them and heals we are not alone believe in the power of transforming our lives through our words find our tribes tags: Anastasia, Zadeik, writer, editor, storyteller, Blurred, Fates, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, 2023-07-1715 minStories that Empower332 Anastasia ZadeikAnastasia realized that, when she told her stories, others felt less alone. She creates spaces to enable others to talk about their lives. Anastasia shares the following nuggets of wisdom: create empathy for other people sharing our stories demystify them and heals we are not alone believe in the power of transforming our lives through our words find our tribes tags: Anastasia, Zadeik, writer, editor, storyteller, Blurred, Fates, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,2023-07-1715 min
Women Awakening with Cynthia JamesCynthia with Anastasia Zadeik , writer, editor, and storyteller and Author of Blurred FatesAnastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and storyteller. After graduating summa cum laude from Smith College with a degree in psychology, she had an international career in neuropsychological research while raising her children. She now serves as Director of Operations for the San Diego Writers Festival and as a board member for the literary nonprofit So Say We All. Anastasia lives in San Diego, where her home network is aptly called Sunny & 70. When she isn’t reading or writing, you can find her hiking, biking, swimming, practicing yoga, or hanging out with her husband, Tom, and their empty-nest re...2023-05-3030 min
The StorytellersEPISODE TWELVE with Antonia Deignan, Cynthia James, Susan Wands, and Anastasia ZadeikTHIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE
In this special episode of LAUNCH PAD we will explore memoir and memories; acting, singing, dancing and the spoken word; historical characters reimagined and what it means to create a life of meaning and purpose. Tuck in psychology, abuse, fantasy, and family secrets and this episode promises to deliver entertainment, information, and a growing to-be-read pile! Join these She Writes Press authors and learn about their unique tales and lives just as you fall in love with these authors and think about your next great read.
2023-03-0525 min
#badasswritersS5E9 || Pitches || AA Milne || Anastasia ZadeikIn today's episode, Kat critiques two listeners' pitches and talks about A.A. Milne and Winnie the Pooh in today's literary history segment. Then, she chats with Anastasia Zadeik, author of the psychological thriller Blurred Fates, about
How her debut came together,
Finding your voice
Writing triggering content in a sensitive way
Mental health in stories
Having her book read by three therapists to ensure accuracy
Reaching readers on a deep level
Research
Pantsers vs plotters
Plot twists
Titles
Patience in publishing
Her experience with hybrid publishing
Querying
Cover design
Marketing and publicity
How readers want to know...2023-01-3155 min
The Written SceneEpisode 14: Anastasia ZadeikIn this episode of The Written Scene, we'll hear from writer and storyteller Anastasia Zadeik about how she enjoys the writing process, what's so frightening about publishing a book and being a writer, and whether writers should read their reviews. Blurred Fates by Anastasia Zadeik Creativity book mentioned and (very poorly) described by Adam: Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi Please subscribe, rate, review, and share The Written Scene with friends, family, and even strangers you may meet along the way. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era2022-09-061h 13
The TufFish ShowHow to welcome feedback with Anastasia ZadeikWelcome Anastasia Zadeik to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.
Feedback can be a scary thing as you shift from writing for yourself to writing for an audience, so if the idea of...2022-09-0628 min
The Written SceneEpisode 14 Teaser: Anastasia ZadeikFor writer Anastasia Zadeik, it's important to celebrate every accomplishment and positive step forward in writing. Until next week's full episode with Anastasia, let's celebrate this teaser. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era2022-08-3000 min
Access Utah'Blurred Fates' with Anastasia Zadeik on Tuesday's Access UtahWe're joined by storyteller Anastasia Zadeik and talk about her debut novel “Blurred Fates,” which addresses issues of mental health and family dysfunction, among other themes.2022-08-2250 min
Only One In The RoomOn My Nightstand: Blurred Fates By Anastasia Zadeik, Chapter 5Anastasia Zadeik is a writer, narrative nonfiction performer, and the author of Blurred Fates, “a hypnotic page-turner about the frightening haziness between past and present.” (KIRKUS REVIEWS). Her work has appeared in The San Diego Decameron Project, writeordietribe.com, LitHub, and Shaking the Tree. Director of Operations for the San Diego Writers Festival, she is also a performer, coach, and board member for So Say We All, a literary nonprofit dedicated to helping people tell their stories—and tell them better. When she isn’t reading or writing, you’ll find Anastasia hiking, practicing yoga, or hanging out with her husban...2022-08-0518 min
The PremiseAnastasia Zadeik - Author Blurred FatesAnastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and storyteller. Dedicated to helping writers bring their stories to the page, stage, and screen. She serves as Director of Operations for the San Diego Writers Festival and sits on the board of the literary non-profit So Say We All. She regularly performs in narrative non-fiction showcases, and her work has appeared in The San Diego Decameron Project, The Literary Vine Review, and Shaking the Tree: Brazen. Short. Memoir. She lives in San Diego with her husband and their empty-nest rescue dog, Charlie. Blurred Fates is her first novel.Website...2022-08-031h 02
Uncorking a StoryAt the Seat of Your Pants, with Anastasia ZadeikAbout Anastasia Zadeik is an author, editor, and narrative nonfiction storyteller. When she’s not reading or writing, you’ll find her practicing yoga, hiking, biking, swimming, or hanging out with her husband and her empty-nest rescue dog, Charlie. She’s here today to talk about Blurred Fates, her first novel. Connect with Anastasia Amazon: https://amzn.to/39SQkpb Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781647423797 Website :https://anastasiazadeik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiazadeik/?utm_medium=copy_link Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/anastasiazadeik/ T...2022-07-2941 min
Authors Over 50A First Novel with Anastasia ZadeikAnastasia Zadeik's Instagam Anastasia Zadeik's TwitterAnastasia Zadeik's FacebookAnastasia Zadeik's Website Julia Daily's Twitter Julia Daily's FacebookJulia Daily's Instagram Julia Daily's Linked In Julia Daily's Goodreads Authors Over 50 Podcast Links:Amazon MusicSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts - authors over 50Julia Daily's WebsiteThank you, Holly Shannon, Zero to Podcast coach and host of Culture Factor 2.0. https://hollyshannon.com and Sean McNulty, Sound Engineer.
2022-06-2925 min
Spotlight on the Community"Thanks for the Memoir-ees":San Diego Memoir Writers Association Shouts Out 7th Annual Memoir Showcase and latest Shaking the Tree AnthologyTracy Jones, Founding Board Member of the San Diego Memoir Writers Association (SDMWA) and Co-Producer of the 7th Annual Memoir Showcase, is joined by Showcase Co-Producer Anastasia Zadeik and author Lindsey Salatka, to chat about the Association's Showcase event on December 7 and Volume 3 of SDMWA's anthology, Shaking the Tree.2021-11-1028 min