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Did That Really Happen?Train DreamsThis week we're covering the history of the Pacific Northwest from the late 19th century to 1968 with Train Dreams! Join us as we learn about boot memorials, Chinese and Chinese-American railroad workers, women working as fire lookouts, and more! Sources: Dina Gachman, "The History of Lady Lookouts," Smithsonian Magazine, available at https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/female-fire-lookouts-have-been-saving-wilderness-over-century-180977352/ Photo of Hallie Daggett and Her Dog, Fish and Wildlife: https://www.fws.gov/media/hallie-daggett https://www.facebook.com/ottawavalleywhereabouts/posts/loggers-memorial-griffith-on-45236783-77270483located-within-the-lower-madawaska/294395130019562/ https://www.google.com/books/edition/Canoe_Country/52-2DQAAQBAJ...
2026-02-1650 min
City Cast AustinCould Kendra Scott Jewelry Exist Without Austin?Kendra Scott rose to fame right here in Austin, building what is now a billion-dollar jewelry company. But there's more to her story than business success. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Texas Monthly contributor Dina Gachman, who recently wrote about Scott, to talk about her power and influence in Austin, why the city was fertile ground for growing her brand, and why giving back has always been a core part of the Kendra Scott business.
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2026-01-1521 min
It's Pronounced MemwahThe Book of Sheen by Charlie SheenRead Charlie’s BookRead Dina Gachman’s interview with CharlieWatch Charlie’s doc on NetflixBuy a Real Doll here (non-affiliate link)Follow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" themeBuy Wendi's booksI'm Wearing Tunics NowG...
2025-10-1322 minIt's Pronounced MemwahA Heart That Works by Rob DelaneyA Heart That Works by Rob DelaneyRob Delaney: Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage (Rob's 2013 memwah)Rob Delaney Wants You to Know How He's Feeling by Dina Gachman (NYT gift article)Stories We Haven't Shared (Shanti Joy Gold's podcast)Need a Father's Day Gift? Get Socks by our own Wendi Aarons!Follow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah Podcast
2025-06-0900 min
Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy RobbinsThe Stories Nobody Dares to TellIn this episode, I sit down with Dina Gachman to explore her experience of profound loss after the deaths of her mother and sister. We discuss how grief reshaped her life and inspired her memoir, "So Sorry for Your Loss." Dina shares the realities of grieving two very different losses—one anticipated, one sudden—and how rituals, family connections, spirituality, and even food played a role in her healing journey. We also talk about cultural differences around death, the comfort of shared memories, and ways to support others through mourning. Join us as we navigate the challenges of grief, the...
2025-05-1238 min
Bereaved But Still MeCarrying Grief Forward Doesn't Mean Leaving Love Behind(00:00:00) Carrying Grief Forward Doesn't Mean Leaving Love Behind
(00:00:47) Introduction to Host and Guest
(00:02:09) Mother's Cancer Diagnosis and Family Hope
(00:04:16) The Hospice Experience
(00:10:10) Announcement and Disclaimer
(00:10:56) Sister Jackie's Struggle with Alcoholism
(00:17:37) Understanding Ambiguous Loss
(00:21:31) Finding Joy Amid Grief
(00:27:35) Writing About Grief and Loss
(00:28:48) Closing Thoughts and Resources
Award-winning journalist Dina Gachman takes us on a profound journey through the landscape of loss, sharing how the deaths of her mother from cancer and sister from alcoholism transformed her understanding of grief. With remarkable candor, Dina reveals the unexpected realities of home...
2025-04-1030 min
Bereaved But Still MeCarrying Grief Forward Doesn't Mean Leaving Love BehindSend us a textAward-winning journalist Dina Gachman takes us on a profound journey through the landscape of loss, sharing how the deaths of her mother from cancer and sister from alcoholism transformed her understanding of grief. With remarkable candor, Dina reveals the unexpected realities of home hospice care—administering morphine every few hours with minimal professional support, experiencing moments of dark humor amidst heartbreak, and feeling the conflicting emotions of not wanting a loved one to die while being exhausted by their prolonged suffering.The conversation explores the concept of "ambiguous loss"—grief experienced not...
2025-04-1030 minIt's Pronounced MemwahIn Conversation with Celeb Memwah Ghostwriter Dina GachmanDina's website (includes links to all the books discussed and the NYT Ione Skye article)Amy Wilson, Happy To HelpWhat Fresh Hell PodcastThe Pitt on HBOFollow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" theme
2025-03-0300 min
The Widow PodcastA Story Of Loss, Grief And LoveDina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister.
For Dina, she found comfort in putting pen to paper and in 2023 she wrote a book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Dina shares her story of grief, love, loss and even humour as she navigated her way through the passing of two family members and how the rest of the family came together for support.
Listen as we talk about:
Navigating your way through multiple...
2025-01-1337 min
End-of-Life UniversityEp. 463 “So Sorry for Your Loss:” Learning to Live with Grief with Dina Gachman
Learn about a grief book that combines personal experience with expert advice and a touch of humor.
My guest Dina Gachman is a Pulitzer Center grantee, an award-winning journalist, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Texas Monthly, Vox, and more. She wrote her second book So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief and Other Grave Concerns after experiencing two deaths in her family and needing to process and learn more about her own grief. Learn more at her website:
dinagachmanwrites.com
Get the book here
2024-07-1556 minEnd of Life UniversityEp. 463 “So Sorry for Your Loss:” Learning to Live with Grief with Dina Gachman
Learn about a grief book that combines personal experience with expert advice and a touch of humor.
My guest Dina Gachman is a Pulitzer Center grantee, an award-winning journalist, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Texas Monthly, Vox, and more. She wrote her second book So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief and Other Grave Concerns after experiencing two deaths in her family and needing to process and learn more about her own grief. Learn more at her website:
dinagachmanwrites.com
Get the book here
2024-07-1500 min
The Economics of Everyday Things54. GhostwritersChanneling the voices of celebrities can be a lucrative career — one that requires empathy and discretion as well as literary chops. Zachary Crockett checks the acknowledgements. SOURCES:Valerie Frankel, ghostwriter.Madeleine Morel, President and Lead Agent of 2M Communications.Daniel Paisner, ghostwriter. RESOURCES:"Ghostwriting History: Churchill, Kennedy and the Authenticity of Authorship," by Andrew Mumford (The International History Review, 2024)."Column: How many ways can a political memoir backfire? Ask Kristi Noem," by Robin Abcarian (Los Angeles Times, 2024)."Notes from Prince Harry’s Ghostwriter," by J. R. Moehringer (The New Yorker, 2023)."Confessions of a Celebrity Ghostw...
2024-07-0120 min
The Widow PodcastEP19 A Story Of Loss, Grief And LoveDina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister.
For Dina, she found comfort in putting pen to paper and in 2023 she wrote a book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Dina shares her story of grief, love, loss and even humour as she navigated her way through the passing of two family members and how the rest of the family came together for support.
Listen as we talk about:
Navigating your way through multiple...
2024-01-1537 min
Let’s Talk Memoir68. Building Bylines, Crafting Book Proposals, and Pursuing Editors featuring Dina GachmanDina Gachman joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about ambiguous loss, taking risks on the page, writing about family, connecting with and pursuing editors, her approach to building bylines and writing book proposals, pushing past our fear of judgment in service of our stories, and her new memoir So Sorry for Your Loss.
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Also in this episode:
-her work as a ghostwriter
-narrative reporting in memoir
2024-01-0934 min
Grief Out Loud"So Sorry For Your Loss" - Dina GachmanDina Gachman's mother died of cancer in 2018 and less than three years later her sister died of alcoholism. A career journalist, Dina turned to writing as one way to make sense of these world altering losses. She recently published, "So Sorry for Your Loss," a series of essays that combine personal reflections with information she gathered from professionals working in the world of grief. In this conversation we discuss: How recalling memories of her mom and sister has become less painful Parenting a young child while grieving How she realized she needed additional support Finding comfort in...
2023-12-2037 minGrief Out Loud"So Sorry For Your Loss" - Dina GachmanDina Gachman's mother died of cancer in 2018 and less than three years later her sister died of alcoholism. A career journalist, Dina turned to writing as one way to make sense of these world altering losses. She recently published, "So Sorry for Your Loss," a series of essays that combine personal reflections with information she gathered from professionals working in the world of grief. In this conversation we discuss: How recalling memories of her mom and sister has become less painful Parenting a young child while grieving How she realized she needed additional support Finding comfort in...
2023-12-2037 min
The Gurls Talk PodcastDina Gachman... on grief and other grave concernsWe're thrilled to have Dina Gachman the author of So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and other Grave Concerns on the podcast today. In 2018 Dina lost her mother to cancer and then her sister to alcoholism less than three years later. Dina's own experience with grief led her on a journey to understanding what it means to grieve, healing after loss, and the ways we stay connected to those we miss. The holidays are a difficult time of year for so many of us. We hope you find comfort i...
2023-12-1936 min
Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in BetweenNavigating Grief with Humor and Heart - with Dina GachmanDina Gachman is a Pulitzer Center Grantee, an award winning journalist, and a frequent contributor to The New York Times, Vox, Texas Monthly, Teen Vogue and more. She also writes a monthly movie column for The New York Times. She’s a bestselling ghostwriter, and her first book, BROKENOMICS, was published by Hachette/Seal Press. Her new book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, was published April 2023 by Union Square & Co.She spent three years as head copywriter on Clio award winning content for UPROXX Studios.She has appeared on ABC's 20/20, CBS We...
2023-12-0250 min
The Bookshop PodcastExploring the Power of Writing in Processing Grief with Dina GachmanSend us a textHave you ever pondered the profound impact that writing can have on the processing of grief? Join me as I walk through this journey with award-winning journalist and best-selling ghostwriter, Dina Gachman. Her captivating journey from a horse-loving child writer to an influential scribe is a riveting one. We touch on the fuels of her creativity, and delve into her new book of essays, So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns, which is a deep dive into the varied manifestations of grief....
2023-10-1624 min
Grief Is My Side HustleE. 120. Author Dina Gachman: Sorry for Your Loss--How I Learned to Live With Grief and Other Grave ConcernsDina Gachman is an award-winning journalist, a Pulitzer Center grantee, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Texas Monthly, Vox, Teen Vogue and more. Her second book, So Sorry For Your Loss: How I Learned To Live With Grief, and Other Grave Concerns was published in the US and the UK this year. She's a bestselling ghostwriter, and she writes a monthly movie column for the New York Times. She lives near Austin, Texas, with her husband and son.
Don't miss this Texas Monthly piece Dina wrote about grief and talks about in the episode.
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2023-10-1251 min
Totally Booked with ZibbyDina Gachman, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave ConcernsPurchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/467MDUaShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books.
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2023-09-2826 min
It's Going To Be OK99. Helping My Dad DateDina Gachman shares about the complicated feelings she had watching her elderly father date after her mom died. This essay originally appeared in the New York Times and is part of her book So Sorry For Your Loss.“It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co.–
2023-09-1305 min
Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)Co-Creating with Passed Loved Ones & Navigating Grief w/ Author, Dina GachmanOn The Guest:
Today’s guest is Dina Gachman. She is a Pulitzer Center Grantee, an award winning journalist, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Texas Monthly, Vox, and more. Her book, So Sorry for Your Loss came out this past April. In the book she takes you through grieving her Mother and her sister--it is a testament to the immutable love of family and the grief that forever can change you. The book has been featured in places like TIME, Southern Living, Oprah Daily, Teen Vogue, CBS, and more.
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2023-08-3047 min
Ask Julie RyanFrom Tears to Laughter: Healing Powers in Times of Grief with Dina GachmanIn this episode:- How Humor Helps Grieving- Funeral Food Comforts- Why the Human Connection is Essential- Collective Grief is CommonTo learn more about Dina Gachman, please visit askjulieryan.com/podcast/393. Please join Julie next week with your question. Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT.https://askjulieryanshow.com And, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes. https://ratet...
2023-08-081h 07
Work AppropriateGrief at Work with Dina GachmanAs the saying goes, death is a part of life. So why are workplaces so ill-equipped to provide employees with compassionate and expansive bereavement leave? Dina Gachman, author of So Sorry For Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns, joins host Anne Helen Petersen to answer listeners' questions about dealing with grief at work.
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2023-08-0248 min
The Family SkepticalHeaven For Climate?We begin the episode talking about Moms' disappointments with the books she's been reading with Reader and Go. Then we discuss parenting in the Bible and have some serious notes for the authors. And we finish up with Heaven, which might not be all it's cracked up to be. And now for the links: Here are the Amulet graphic novels. And here is So Sorry For Your Loss by Dina Gachman. The Family Skeptical: We're a married atheist couple raising two wonderful, strange children. We ask big questions, dissect weird parenting mome...
2023-06-2851 min
Best Book Ever Podcast144 On Grief and GirlfriendsIt's just Julie this week, with an update about my absence and conversation about how my girlfriends have pulled me through this horrible season of life. Spoiler alert: they fed me tacos and wine and led me to the books that are helping me see things differently. As friends do! Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram Join the Best Book Ever Newsletter HERE! Subscribe for FREE to receive weekly emails with complete show notes, photos of our guests, and updates on what Julie is reading on her own ti...
2023-05-2209 min
The Leslie Marshall ShowNYT Best-Selling Historian on Biden's Re-election Campaign; Pulitzer Center Grantee's New Book on GrievingLeslie is first joined by New York Times best-selling author Julian Zelizer, who has been among the pioneers in the revival of American political history. He is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941 Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University and a CNN Political Analyst and a regular guest on NPR’s "Here and Now."The pair discusses his two most recent pieces for CNN.They're titled, "Why Biden is Lying Low Ahead of 2024," and "Why DeSantis’ War on Disney is a Big Mistake."During the second half of the show, Leslie is join...
2023-04-2841 min
Faith & Grief PodcastEpsiode 64 - Dina Gachman - Author of So Sorry for Your Loss - a conversation about her grief and new bookWe talk with author Dina Gachman about her grief journey after the death of her mom and younger sister, which she writes beautifully about in her new book, So Sorry for Your Loss. Her book analyzes grief through humorous stories and shares her real-life pain and emotions. Dina gives us thoughts on how to remember our loved ones, process our grief, and where to find healing in the process.
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2023-04-2450 min
Life Without Secrets with Jillian RiddellLiving with Loss with Dina GachmanFollow Dina Gachman on Instagram Follow Jillian on InstagramEmail Jillian@lifewithoutsecrets.com with your story to be featured on the show!
2023-04-1229 min
Listen to Thousands of Audiobook Titles on Any DeviceEnjoy Life from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You from Dina Gachman, Vanessa LacheyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544487 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Life from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You
Author: Dina Gachman, Vanessa Lachey
Narrator: Vanessa Lachey
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 45 minutes
Release date: November 30, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Parenting Tips
Publisher's Summary: From the television host, actress, and mother of three, a fabulous collection of season-by-season recipes, holiday hacks, birthday rituals, and date night ideas for creating wonderful family celebrations and cherished memories. Television personality Vanessa Lachey is a dedicated mom of three, a supportive...
2021-11-302h 45Grab Full Digital Audiobooks in High QualityLife from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You : Dina Gachman, Vanessa LacheyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544487 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Life from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You
Author: Dina Gachman, Vanessa Lachey
Narrator: Vanessa Lachey
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 45 minutes
Release date: November 30, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Parenting Tips
Publisher's Summary: From the television host, actress, and mother of three, a fabulous collection of season-by-season recipes, holiday hacks, birthday rituals, and date night ideas for creating wonderful family celebrations and cherished memories. Television personality Vanessa Lachey is a dedicated mom of three, a supportive...
2021-11-302h 45Grab Thousands of Audiobooks on Any DeviceLife from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You : Vanessa Lachey, Dina GachmanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544487 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Life from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You
Author: Vanessa Lachey, Dina Gachman
Narrator: Vanessa Lachey
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 45 minutes
Release date: November 30, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary: From the television host, actress, and mother of three, a fabulous collection of season-by-season recipes, holiday hacks, birthday rituals, and date night ideas for creating wonderful family celebrations and cherished memories. Television personality Vanessa Lachey is a dedicated mom of three, a supportive...
2021-11-302h 45
Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsLife from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You by Dina Gachman, Vanessa LacheyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/544487 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Life from Scratch: Family Traditions That Start with You Author: Dina Gachman, Vanessa Lachey Narrator: Vanessa Lachey Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 45 minutes Release date: November 30, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: From the television host, actress, and mother of three, a fabulous collection of season-by-season recipes, holiday hacks, birthday rituals, and date night ideas for creating wonderful family celebrations and cherished memories. Television personality Vanessa Lachey is a dedicated mom of three, a supportive wife to singer Nick Lachey, and someone who...
2021-11-3005 min
The Write StartWriting for The New York Times, and Dina Gachman, author of BrokenomicsOn this week’s episode of The Write Start, my guest is full-time freelance writer Dina Gachman who has had bylines in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Bustle, Forbes, In Style, and Vogue -- just to name a few -- and just some of those bylines will have other writers salivating and wondering how they can do the same. She’s also a ghostwriter and writes essays, reported stories, and branded content.Gachman is also the author of Brokenomics, a book of humorous essays and tips about money. You'll learn a lot from Dina. Enjoy the show...
2021-02-1128 min
Sally in the Zen#039 - Life Lesson 3 The Serious Business of Doing Number 2In this podcast episode, we get dirty and talk about the smelly but serious business of older folks needing to be regular and do number 2.Links to resources/articles referenced in the episode:Why is Poo Number 2? - Jen Guberman 08/02/16 - Odyssey Online.comHow Many Times Should You Poop a Day? - Rachel Nall, MSN CRNA - 09/17/18 - Healthline.com25 Poop Jokes We're Convinced Were Written by Parents - Dina Gachman - 11/03/20 - Parents.com15 Healthy Foods That Help You Poop - Rachael Link, MS...
2021-02-0314 min