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Carter Wilson's Making It UpMaking It Up with Lisa Williamson Rosenberg, author of Mirror MeLisa Williamson Rosenberg is an author and psychotherapist specializing in depression, complex trauma and racial identity. She is also a former ballet dancer, with essays published in Longreads, Mamalode, The Common, and more, and fiction in Literary Mama and The Piltdown Review, where she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She graduated from Princeton University, got her Masters from Hunter College School of Social Work, and her post-masters certification in family therapy from the Ackerman Institute. Among other things, Lisa and Carter discuss writing what you know, addressing racial themes in fiction, and unreliable n...2025-04-2548 min
Black Market ReadsEpisode 92 - Lisa Williamson Rosenberg, Mirror MeJoin Lissa and Lisa as they delve into subjects psycological and literary. Lisa Williamson Rosenberg is the author of Embers on the Wind and Mirror Me (Little A Publishing 2024). She is a former ballet dancer and psychotherapist specializing in depression, developmental trauma, and multiracial identity. Her essays have appeared in Literary Hub, Longreads, Narratively, Mamalode, and The Common. Her fiction has been published in the Piltdown Review and in Literary Mama, where Lisa received a Pushcart nomination. A born-and-raised New Yorker and mother of two college students, Lisa now lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with her husband and dog...2025-03-2030 min
Author ExpressMirror Me: Belonging & Connection in Lisa Rosenberg's Exploration of Self-IdentityJoin us this week on Author Express as Kristi Leonard sits down with the multifaceted Lisa Rosenberg. An author, psychotherapist, and former ballet dancer, Lisa shares insights into her unique journey from the bustling streets of 1970s New York City to the serene complexity of psychotherapy and writing. Discover how her diverse experiences shape her storytelling, weaving threads of her biracial identity and childhood memories into her works. If you're interested in stories that capture the richness of human experience and identity, you won't want to miss this episode.Lisa Williamson Rosenberg is an author and psychotherapist...2025-03-1916 min
New Books in LiteratureLisa Williamson Rosenberg, "Mirror Me" (Little a, 2024)Today I talked to Lisa Williamson Rosenberg about Mirror Me (Little a, 2024)Eddie Asher has always lost chunks of time, and the novel opens as he checks himself into a psychiatric hospital, fearing that during one of his lapses, he murdered his brother’s fiancée. Eddie would never harm Lucy – he loves her and feels a special bond with her – but he thinks he’s being manipulated by another voice inside him. We meet that other voice, who calls himself Pär, Eddie’s pre-adoption name. Pär feels like it’s always been his job to protect Eddie...2024-12-0328 min
The Writing Table with Kris ClinkLisa Williamson Rosenberg's Mirror MeLisa Williamson Rosenberg is the author of Embers on the Wind. She is a former ballet dancer and psychotherapist specializing in depression, developmental trauma, and multiracial identity. Her essays have appeared in Literary Hub, Longreads, Narratively, Mamalode, and The Common. Her fiction has been published in the Piltdown Review and in Literary Mama, where LISA received a Pushcart nomination. A born-and-raised New Yorker and mother of two college students, Lisa now lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with her husband and dog. Her latest novel is Mirror Me. Learn more at LisaKRosenberg.comSpecial thanks to N...2024-11-1920 min
The TeleologistEp. 4 - Conjuring Community with Creativity: Elke GovertsenIn this episode of "The Teleologist," we converse with the magical Elke Govertsen, the founder of Mamalode Magazine—a platform that provided a voice for mothers worldwide and fostered a vibrant community celebrating the joys and challenges of motherhood. Elke's journey is one of purpose, creativity, and impact, and she shares her insights on how storytelling, authenticity, and community-building can lead to transformative change. We delve into her experiences as a mother and an entrepreneur, exploring how these roles have shaped her approach to life and work. Discover the magic of purpose-driven creativity and how it...2024-01-3036 min
Hear us Roar193: Lisa Rosenberg - Author of Embers On the Wind Give a listen to our interview with Lisa Williamson Rosenberg (Embers on the Wind, Little A, August 2022). Lisa’s life has been a study in duality. She’s a self-described Black Jew, a ballerina turned shrink, and a recovered anorexic and bulimic responsible for feeding her family. Her novel began with the local legend of a ghost from the abolitionist period said to haunt her in-law’s familial summer home and grew to include linked stories from three different time periods, as she explores the myriad lived experience of modern Black women. We discuss how she carved out time to write...2023-06-1534 min
Sarah Fader The PodcastHeart, Soul and Pen With Robin FinnJoin me as I sit down with Robin Finn, writer, teacher and creator of the Heart, Soul, Pen.,® writer's workshop. Robin is a mother of special needs kids and knows the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children.
About Robin Finn:
Robin Finn, MA, MPH, is an award-winning writer, teacher, and coach, and the founder and creator of Heart. Soul. Pen.,® a Los Angeles-based course blending writing and radical self-expression for women. Robin helps women find their voice on the page and transform their creative spark into a fiery conflagration. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Po...2023-06-0831 min
Vlogging PodTalking Embers, Lisa RosenbergLisa Williamson Rosenberg is an author and psychotherapist specializing in developmental trauma and racial identity. She is also a former ballet dancer with the Pacific Northwest and Pennsylvania Ballet companies. A Pushcart Prize nominee, Lisa's short fiction has appeared in Literary Mama and The Piltdown Review; essays in Lithub, Longreads, Narrative.ly, The Common, Grok Nation, Oldster, and Mamalode. Lisa's debut novel, EMBERS ON THE WIND, about an Underground Railroad safehouse turned 21st Century Airbnb, was released on August 1, 2022 by Little A Books. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Lisa now lives in Montclair, New Jersey with her husband and dog...2023-05-2631 min
The StorytellersEpisode 79: Lisa Rosenberg and Embers on the WindLisa Williamson Rosenberg is an author and psychotherapist specializing in developmental trauma and racial identity. She is also a former ballet dancer with the Pacific Northwest and Pennsylvania Ballet companies. A Pushcart Prize nominee, Lisa’s short fiction has appeared in Literary Mama and The Piltdown Review; essays in Lithub, Longreads, Narrative.ly, The Common, Grok Nation, Oldster, and Mamalode. Lisa’s debut novel, EMBERS ON THE WIND, about an Underground Railroad safehouse turned 21st Century Airbnb, was released on August 1, 2022 by Little A Books. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Lisa now lives in Montclair, New Jersey with her husband and...2023-03-0622 min
Mom and Mind240: The Parental Leave Playbook with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue CampbellThe world of parental leave is difficult to navigate. Understanding your rights, options, and the law can be incredibly confusing. How do you prepare for taking leave, being out on leave, and returning to work? It’s important to look at this issue collaboratively to make it a supportive situation for both the individual and the organization, and better family outcomes follow when BOTH parents have parental leave options. Join us for a closer look!Dr. Amy Beacom is the founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, the first full-service consultancy in the US to...2022-10-2450 min
Tips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapParental Leave—There’s a Playbook? with Amy Beacom & Sue CampbellIn this episode, we talk about parental leave and how it impacts working parents. You get to hear from two women experts who built a company and wrote the book to help working parents like you. And there’s so much to talk about that we’re breaking the conversation into two episodes. So, eavesdrop on Part One.Their company is the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, and the book they co-authored is titled The Parental Leave Playbook: Ten Touchpoints to Transition Smoothly, Strengthen Your Family, and Continue Building Your Career.Dr. Amy Beacom is the...2022-05-1154 min
Human Capital LeadershipS34E22 - Improving Organizational Policy and Practice around Parental Leave, with Sue Campbell and Dr. Amy BeacomIn this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Sue Campbell and Dr. Amy Beacom about improving organizational policy and practice around parental leave. See the video here: https://youtu.be/1RW92EJSr_0.
Sue Campbell (https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-parental-leave-leadership/) is a writer, author, and coach who has worked with the Center for Parental Leave Leadership since its early days, helping to communicate the transformative impact of their core mission. Her writing, often focused on issues important to parents, has been published in many outlets, including Prevention, Good Housekeeping, Scary Mommy...2022-04-0733 min
Live and Lead for Impact with Kirsten E. Ross261 Sue Campbell and Amy Beacom: Supporting Family in the WorkforceInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/cplleadership/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerforparentalleaveleadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/cplleadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4844148/ Center for Parental Leave Leadership Dr. Amy Beacom is the founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, the first full service consultancy in the US to focus exclusively on parental leave. She conceived of and began developing the field of parental leave coaching and consulting in 2006. Drawing on over 25 years in executive leadership development and coaching, Amy consults with Fortune 100 companies, international organizations...2022-03-1042 min
Mother Plus PodcastWhen Mom Loses Her ShitSend us a textIn this Stace and Steph mini-episode, we talk about meltdowns: mother meltdownsWhy it helps to accept this side of ourselves, talk about our meltdowns, and find compassion when we #FailLikeAMotherUnderstanding what pushes our buttons and triggers our feelings of frustration. The lost cause of trying to find reason amidst an unreasonable situation. Accepting the type of mother we are instead of trying to be someone we’re not, and finding fulfillment as a path to avoid meltdowns. Stephanie is mother of two girls + writer, music therapist, producer, and teacher. She writes frequently about her r...2022-01-2429 min
Two Kids and A Career98: The Lack Of Parental Leave Opportunities In The United StatesDr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell joined Jill Devine this week on the podcast. Dr. Amy Beacom is the founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, the first full service consultancy in the US to focus exclusively on parental leave. She conceived of and began developing the field of parental leave coaching and consulting in 2006. Drawing on over 25 years in executive leadership development and coaching, Amy consults with Fortune 100 companies, international organizations, working parents, and more to transform the way our companies and our country engage with the parental leave transition. Sue...2021-12-0849 min
Breaking WorkNavigating Parental Leave With Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell#402: In this episode, Michael Gardon chats with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell. Dr. Amy Beacom is the Founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, the first consultancy in the US to focus exclusively on parental leave. Drawing on over 25 years in executive leadership development and coaching, Amy consults with Fortune 100 companies, international organizations, and working parents, transforming the way our companies and our country engage with the parental leave transition. Amy created the first evidence-based parental leave transition coaching model and distilled it into this book, the first of its kind...2021-10-1838 min
Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George039. All The Feels with Elizabeth Laing ThompsonThe one where I sit down with author Elizabeth Laing Thompson!
Elizabeth Laing Thompson writes at LizzyLife.com about clinging to Christ through the chaos of daily life. As a minister, speaker, and novelist, she is always seeking humor in holiness and hope in heartache. Her new books, When God Says "Wait" and When God Says, "Go," are now available from Barbour Publishing (Shiloh Run Press). Elizabeth lives in North Carolina with her husband and children, and they were totally worth the wait.
When God Says "Wait" is Elizabeth's first book through a traditional press...2020-09-1032 min
The Intentional Greatness PodcastThe Importance of Self-Care During Ongoing Crisis, with Julie BurtonJulie Burton has spent the past two decades working as a freelance writer, author, self-care advocate, fitness instructor, and teacher while mothering her four children alongside her husband of 25 years. Co-founding the Twin Cities Writing Studio in 2015 and publishing The Self-Care Solution: A Modern Mother’s Guide to Health and Well-Being in 2016, she combined her passion for writing, self-care, and empowering people to be their best selves by founding ModernWell, the first women-centered co-working and wellness space in Minneapolis. Julie writes and speaks about motherhood and self-care and her work has been featured in Motherly, Mamalode, Brain, Child Magazine, Dr...2020-06-1040 min
Mom Deconstructed PodcastLisa Sugarman, Raising Perfectly Imperfectly KidsFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Lisa Sugarman. She writes the nationally syndicated humor column It Is What It Is and is the author of LIFE: It Is What It Is, Untying Parent Anxiety: 18 Myths That Have You in Knots—And How to Get Free, and How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It. Lisa is a regular contributor on GrownAndFlown, This Mama Wines, MommingHubb, More Content Now, Wickedlocal.com, and Care.com. Her work has also appeared in TIME Magazine’s TIME for Parents, on Litt...2019-09-1200 min
Motherhood UnstressedMothering Your Children (AND YOURSELF) with Grace, Faith, and Compassion with Author Jamie SumnerJAMIE SUMNER is a writer for Parenting Special Needs Magazine as well as a regular contributor to Scary Mommy, Mom.me, Parent.co Magazine, Her View From Home Magazine, Tribe Magazine, Mamalode Magazine, and Complex Child Magazine. She has a son, Charlie, diagnosed with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and cerebral palsy, and boy/girl twins, Jonas and Cora. She blogs regularly at www.mom-gene.com. In this episode we discuss her difficult journey to motherhood, and how Charlie's traumatic start in life taught her how important it is to be kind and compassionate towards yourself as a mom, and that no matt...2018-11-0245 min
Hear us Roar19: Reyna Gentin- Author of Unreasonable DoubtsReyna worked for many years as an appellate attorney in New York and brings that knowledge to bear in a legal thriller/coming of age/romance story that follows a young female public defender as she navigates not only a case involving a possible miscarriage of justice but also personal challenges as she struggles to decide what kind of person she really wants to be. Reyna wrote her first draft in six weeks, but spent three years in revision, primarily using feedback through writing classes offered at Sarah Lawrence. After graduating from Yale College and Yale Law...2018-10-1833 min
To 50 and Beyond podcastQuitting Drinking + Going Back To College With Tammi SalasIn this episode, I’m honored to talk with fellow sober sister, Tammi Salas. Tammi is a multi-talented woman in the middle of life who is challenging herself every step of the way. From her blog, daily gratitude practice (that she shares on Instagram) and her podcast, to her unique and inspiring paintings; she is thriving and evolving! Some of the topics that we talked about is Tammi's decision to quit drinking at forty-four, and how she found her way to AA. I've always been curious as to what goes on in meetings, and today is the fi...2018-04-031h 14
Sexplanations PodcastEpisode 39: SEEING A SEXOLOGIST FOR THE FIRST TIME by Elke, my clientTeenage boys, mind-blowing consent, new bodies and old bodies, monogamy, and sexual therapy for reasons besides dysfunction -- it's a jam packed episode starring Elke, the founder of Mamalode (website and magazine), citizen extraordinaire, and my client. With her permission we discuss her first appointment almost eight years ago, what it was like seeing a clinical sexologist for the first time, and her answers to your questions about whether or not to see one yourself.
Sextra Credit: Create a WANT/WILL/WON'T list t-shirt in the shower
Sexplanations YouTube episodes referenced:
1st Appointment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOXXgH3...2018-03-2651 min
Shameless Leadership180: Katie Anthony: When Mommy Goes Viral (for real)Katie Anthony is a writer and mother of two boys, ages 3 and 5. She knows a lot about backhoe loaders, velociraptors, and rage. Her writing has appeared in BUST.com, Scary Mommy, Mamalode, and the PEPS Blog. She swears and blogs about parenthood, feminism, and scotch at KatyKatiKate.com. I was introduced to Katie via one of my favorite podcasts, For Crying Out Loud. Co-hosts of FCOL, Lynette Carolla and Stephanie Wilder Taylor, read a piece of Katie’s writing that had me so fired up, I couldn’t help but Facebook stalk her (my favorite pastime...2017-11-151h 04
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode - Podcast Episode 13 - From The Mouths Of BabesThe Mamalode Podcast is joined by middle school English teacher Gillian Kessler and three of her students who each read an original work and have a conversation about education. Read the accompanying show notes for this episode here http://mamalode.com/story/detail/mouth-of-babes2017-04-0721 min
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode - Podcast Episode 12 - Ondi TimonerFilmmaker Ondi Timoner talks about her new 10-episode series Jungleland which chronicles the work and vision of Jimmy Stice and 150 others who are building a sustainable city called Kalu Yala in the jungles of Panama.2017-03-2319 min
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode - Podcast Episode 11 - Singer Erica RabnerOn this episode of the Mamalode Podcast, Leland speaks with Erica Rabner, a singer, songwriter, researcher and educator. For complete show notes for this episode, visit http://bit.ly/2kOvMPR2017-02-1617 min
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast Episode 10 - Filmmaker Aslaug HolmSee show notes and the film trailer at http://mamalode.com/story/detail/the-mamalode-podcast-episode-10-filmmaker-aslaug-holm
Mamalode's Digital Director Leland Buck speaks with the award-winning director, editor and cinematographer Aslaug Holm about her 2015 film "Brødre" (English, "Brothers") that has screened at over 50 international film festivals in 30 countries.2017-01-2621 min
The Mom HourMoms Who Write (Or Who Want To): Episode 84Are you an aspiring writer? Curious about getting published? Interested in what’s involved in a freelance writing career? In Episode 84 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah take a question from listener Mairin and share our own experiences on getting published in magazines and online over the last several years. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Submit a question like Mairin did using Speakpipe at speakpipe.com/themomhour – it’s fun and it makes our day!Online and print publications that accept submissions from freelancers (this is not a complete list and we know there are others out there, so...2017-01-0836 minThe Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast Episode 9 - Rabbi Danya RuttenbergRabbi Danya Ruttenberg on Parenting as a Spiritual Practice. See the show notes for this episode at http://mamalode.com/story/detail/the-mamalode-podcast-episode-9-rabbi-danya-ruttenberg2016-12-2425 min
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast Episode 8 - EasyKicksShow notes for this episode can be found at http://mamalode.com/story/detail/the-mamalode-podcast-episode-8-easykicks2016-12-0818 minThe Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast, Episode 7 - Mark Fewell from MovemberIn Episode 7 of the podcast, Mamalode Digital Director Leland Buck speaks with Mark Fewell, Global CMO at Movember.2016-11-0322 min
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast - Ep6 - Ali Handley of BodyLove PilatesThe Mamalode Podcast, Episode 6. Ali Handley, founder of BodyLove Pilates discusses her approach to staying fit during pregnancy and through postnatal recovery. She discusses her interest in helping other women stay fit and healthy with Pilates.2016-10-2417 min
Expand Your World with Queenie Kawabe127: How Olga Mecking Effectively Taught Her Children to be TrilingualOlga Mecking lives in Netherlands with her German husband and three trilingual children. She is a blogger, writer and translator. In this episode she shares with us how they brought up their trilingual children. She currently runs a blog about her life in Europe, raising children and travelling. Her writings have been published on Scary Mommy, Mamalode and The Huffington Post. When not blogging or thinking about blogging, she can be found reading books, drinking tea or cooking. This podcast will be released 3 days a week on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This is the pla...2016-09-2700 min
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast - Ep5 - Melissa BangsThe Mamalode Podcast, Episode 5. Writer and performer Melissa Bangs discusses her one-woman show Playing Monopoly with God and Other True Stories and her advocacy for postpartum mental health.2016-07-1400 min
The Time Is NowTN45: Journey of a young mom abroad, with Olga Mecking.
Olga Mecking comes from Poland and she had moved the first time to Canada to join her German boyfriend at the time. They then moved together to Germany. A marriage and three kids later, she now lives with her family in the Netherlands. Olga is a blogger, writer, and translator. She has co-written four books and writes for a variety of publications about life abroad, raising children, and traveling. Olga is a regular contributor to Multicultural Kid Blogs, where she is also a board member. Her writings have been published on Scary Mommy, Mamalode, and The Huffington Post just to n...2016-05-3137 min
Lose the Cape! Moms who want to change the worldLose the Cape Podcast 020 – Kaly SullivanOur special guest today on Episode 20 is Kaly Sullivan Who is Kaly? When Kaly doesn’t have her nose in a book, she wrangles and referees two elementary age boys and blogs at KalySullivan.com about her often humorous efforts to lead a mindful, connected life. Her writing has been featured on sites such as Mamalode, […]2016-05-1600 min
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast - Ep4 - Hurts Like A MotherMamalode talks to Jennifer Weiss and Lauren Franklin, authors of Hurts Like A Mother, a parody of Edward Gorey's classic alphabet book The Gashlycrumb Tinies. This episode's show notes can be found at http://mamalode.com/story/detail/the-mamalode-podcast-episode-4-hurts-like-a-mother2016-05-1500 minThe Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast - Ep3 - Naomi GerheimThe 3rd episode of the Mamalode Podcast. We sit down with Mamalode contributor Naomi Gerheim to talk about life with kids after divorce, and finding love as a single parent.2016-04-2100 min
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast - Ep2 - Amy Pence-BrownThe Mamalode Podcast, Episode 2. Writer, Artist and Body-Image activist Amy Pence-Brown2016-04-0300 min
The Mamalode PodcastMamalode Podcast - Ep1 - Stephanie LandThis is the first episode of the new Mamalode Podcast featuring frequent Mamalode contributor Stephanie Land. Stephanie Land is a writer whose work has been featured on Vox, DAME, Esme.com, the New York Times, Mamalode, The Huffington Post, Washington Post, Literary Mama, Scary Mommy, and numerous others. She writes through the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and the Center for Community Change.
In this episode, Stephanie reads two of her essays that have appeared on Mamalode.com and talks to Mamalode's Johanna Bernhard about being a writer, a survivor of domestic violence, a student, and a single parent of two.
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See Jane Do, hosted by Elisa ParkerAmy Pence-Brown: Stepping Out for Radical Self-AcceptanceThe story behind stepping out... Amy Pence-Brown is a writer, independent curator, artist, historian, gardener and preservationist in Boise, Idaho. She has a master’s degree in art & architectural history and has worked at many museums and has juried and curated numerous exhibitions. Pence-Brown has written for several local & national publications, including the Idaho Arts Quarterly, Boise Weekly, Mamalode, and Treasure Valley Family Magazine. She currently works for Preservation Idaho and serves the children and youth of her community as a mother of three, a Junior Master Gardener leader, on the Vista Neighborhood Association Energize our Nei...2015-10-2724 min