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Heart of the StoryNadine on the Radically Loved Podcast211 In this encore episode, Nadine shares her guest appearance on the Radically Loved podcast, where she talks about the power of writing in your healing journey.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats for women writers. She interviews today’s top female authors on her podcast, Heart of the Story. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her latest book, Come Home to Yo...2025-08-1045 minHeart of the StorySabbatical Adventures #7: A Month of Contrasts206 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air monthly throughout the year. In this 7th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from July, which was a month of contrasts.Covered in this episode:An update on her ongoing areas of study: creativity, perimenopause, and environmental supportHow Nadine adjusts her writing rhythms in the summerNadine's week of day dates with her husband while their son was at campThe many new experiences Nadine embarked on Nadine's favorite...2025-08-0303 minHeart of the StoryNadine on the Daring to Tell podcast - Pt 2209 In Part 2 of this encore series, Nadine talks to Daring to Tell host, Michelle Redo, about the life-changing impact that journaling has had on her, and she shares an excerpt of her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats for women writers. She interviews today’s top female authors on her podcast, Heart of the Story. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of th...2025-07-2757 minHeart of the StoryNadine on the Daring to Tell Podcast pt. 1208 In Part 1 of this 2-part encore series, Nadine talks to Daring to Tell host, Michelle Redo, about the life-changing impact that journaling has had on her, and how it led her to create her own guided journal. Stay tuned for part 2 of their conversation next week, when Nadine shares a sneak peek excerpt of her new book, Come Home to Your Heart.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats for women writers. She interviews today’s...2025-07-2019 minHeart of the StoryNadine on the And So She Left podcast207 This encore episode from when Nadine was a guest on the And So She Left podcast is about perfectionism, pivoting, and persistence. Nadine Kenney Johnstone has always surrounded herself with words. As a child in the Southside of Chicago, Nadine found herself nose-deep in countless books, drawing strength and understanding from the narratives within. Her local library was where her passion for literature bloomed, where she learned to nurture relationships with her loved ones and make sense of her surroundings. Her resilience in overcoming hardships, including bouts of intense burnout and panic attacks, has been nothing short...2025-07-1357 minHeart of the StoryRealistic Wellness for Busy Women (NKJ on The Branding Business School Podcast)206 On this encore episode, Nadine was a guest on The Branding Business School Podcast. Here's the description from the TBBS podcast page:This enlightening conversation with the extraordinary Nadine Kenney Johnstone, takes you on a journey through her life's narrative, from overcoming academic hurdles to flourishing as an award-winning author and holistic writing coach. Listen in as Nadine unpacks the transformational role writing has played in her life, especially through the challenges of infertility leading to writing her empowering memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure. She also offers invaluable wellness advice for those constantly on the go...2025-07-0651 minHeart of the StorySummer Roadtrip: Sabbatical Adventures #6205 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air monthly throughout the year. In this 6th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her June area of interest: roadtripping. Covered in this episode:Why she traveled 2000 miles in 3 weeksWhere she went and who she visitedThe moments that made her emotional The 5 things that roadtripping does for your soul*This is the sixth episode in a year-long series for paid subscribers. Access for...2025-06-2902 minHeart of the StoryJoin us on July 31 + Writing and Publishing w/ April Eberhardt204 To celebrate Nadine's July masterclass with literary consultant, April Eberhardt, we're bringing back this conversation with April. (find out more information at nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/classes)Nadine talks with her about the rapidly changing world of publishing and new doors of hybrid and self publishing women writers have for how to get their work in front of readers.About April:April Eberhardt, a literary change agent and advocate, is passionate about helping authors be published in the most effective and satisfying way. After 25 years as a corporate strategist and management consultant, April joined the...2025-06-2259 minHeart of the StoryThe Power of a Bucket List w/ Laura Carney203 in this special Father’s Day episode, Nadine chats w/ My Father’s List author, Laura Carney, about the profound journey she went on to complete all the items on her late father’s bucket list. In this vulnerable conversation, the two share what they’ve learned about themselves and their fathers in the wake of their passing and the powerful messages their fathers have shared with them. A must listen. Covered in this episode:How Laura lived our her father's dreamsThe surprising things on her father's bucket listThe healing power of writingHow activism can be born fro...2025-06-151h 05Heart of the StorySabbatical Adventures # 5 How to Really Celebrate202 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air monthly throughout the year. In this 5th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her May areas of interest: acknowledging our growth and celebrating in a way that feels deeply meaningful.Covered in this episode:How to take imperfect actionWhy celebration is essential How to celebrate in a way that actually feels meaningfulWhat GROW meetings are and why they're so impactfulHow unstructured time can be a gift...2025-06-0802 minHeart of the StoryJoin Us on June 18 + Memoir Writing w/ Peg Conway201 To celebrate Nadine's June 18 masterclass with author Peg Conway called "Inviting Yourself Back to the Page" we're bringing back Peg's episode about memoir writing and self compassion. Registration for the class will be live on June 3 at nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/classes. About the episode:Nadine talks with memoirist Peg Conway about her book, The Art of Reassembly: A Memoir of Early Motherloss and Aftergrief.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and...2025-06-0139 minHeart of the StoryCelebrating 200 episodes + Jane Friedman's new book200 To celebrate 200 episodes and to honor the publication of Jane's new book, we're bringing back this listener-favorite episode!Writing guru Jane Friedman answers all your burning questions about the business of being a writer (which also happens to be the title of her latest book). Covered in this episode:-How the pandemic changed the publishing industry (for the better)-How to have an honest outlook about getting published and still have hope-How to give yourself yourself grace when you're burnt out-Marketing approaches that actually work2025-05-2558 minHeart of the StorySabbatical Adventures #4: Untangling Codependence + Not Proving Your Relevance199 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air monthly throughout the year. In this 4th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her April areas of interest: applying to residencies, untangling her codependent behaviors, and grappling with being enough when she's not trying to prove her relevance. Covered in this episode:Updates on her year-long projects like local food sourcing How HRT (hormone replacement therapy) has been goingWhy she's applying to writing residenciesWhat she's discovering...2025-05-1802 minHeart of the StoryThe Mother of All Decisions w/ Betsy Armstrong198 If you've ever felt crippled by loss and utterly uncertain about your next steps, this episode is for you. In her new book, The Mother of All Decisions, Betsy Armstrong navigates the impossible--the early death of her mother, the wrath of her stepfather, chronic pain, and a harrowing adoption journey--with the kind of steadfast resilience that gives us boundless hope. This conversation is no different. It will leave you thinking about the impact we have on each other and the powerful legacy you can create.Covered in this episode:The moments that led Betsy to consider...2025-05-1143 minHeart of the StoryJoin Us on May 13 + Writing and Publishing w/ Melanie Brooks197 To celebrate Melanie and Nadine's collaborative masterclass, Publishing Your Stories, on May 13, we're bringing back this chat with Melanie Brooks. If you can't make it live, you can still register and catch the replay.---Many of us have carried at least one hard story for years, suffering under the weight of secrecy and silence. But what if you didn't have to carry it anymore? What if writing or telling it could not only free you, but deepen your relationships with your loved ones? Melanie Brooks--author of Writing Hard Stories and A Hard Silence--is here...2025-05-041h 03Heart of the StoryHealing from Trauma w/ Dr. Hillary McBride196 To celebrate the publication of Dr. Hillary McBride's latest book, Holy Hurt: Understanding and Healing from Spiritual Trauma, we're bringing back this beloved conversation about how to hold ourselves when we are hurting.Why does it hurt so badly when things don't go as we'd hoped? How do we hold ourselves when we're in great pain? How do we talk to others so that we can reestablish loving connections when they've hurt us or we've hurt them? Psychologist and embodiment expert Dr. Hillary McBride answers all these questions and more in this profound conversation that offers deep...2025-04-2751 minHeart of the StoryHonoring National Infertility Awareness Week w/ Hillary Alberta Sherer195 In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, we're bringing back our conversation with the founder of Humanize Infertility, Hillary Alberta Sherer.Whether you're experiencing infertility or want to support someone who is, you won't want to miss this profound conversation. In this episode, Nadine and Hillary discuss the emotional impact of infertility, how to support yourself or your loved one, the most important questions to ask when seeking treatment, and how best to self-advocate as a patient. This empowering and hopeful conversation reminds us all that we know our bodies best and have the right to advocate...2025-04-201h 08Heart of the StorySabbatical Adventures #3: Writing, Garbage Time, and HRT194 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, and travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air multiple times throughout the year. In this 3rd episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her March areas of interest: creative writing, garbage time, and perimenopause support.Covered in this episode:How Nadine developed a regular writing practiceWhat's inspiring her to stay dedicated to her writingThe surprising lessons from her recent trips to Illinois, Georgia, and South CarolinaWhat garbage time is and why it's so important...2025-04-1302 minHeart of the StoryReclaiming Your Voice in Midlife w/ Tia Levings193 Disruptor and author of a Well-Trained Wife, Tia Levings shares her journey of escaping a high-control religious environment and reclaiming her identity. Tia roots for women to recognize their worth and reclaim their voices, especially in the face of patriarchal systems. Tia walks us through her daily practices for nervous system regulation and how she got to her "grandma is a bestselling author" era. Covered in this episode: How patriarchy siphoned parts of her identityHow she was able to question the brainwashing and fight backThe role grief played in Tia's transformationWhy reclamation is a long but...2025-04-0654 minHeart of the StoryThe Book Every Writer Needs w/ Maggie Smith192 To celebrate the release of Maggie Smith's new guidebook for writers called Dear Writer: Pep Talks and Practical Advice for a Creative Life, we're bringing back this beloved chat with Maggie about writing, self-trust, and life in the ellipsis! ---What do we do when the future we thought we’d have is wiped clean, and we're stuck in uncertainty? Bestselling author Maggie Smith joins us to talk about life in the in-between and how, even when we’re at a loss, we can still trust ourselves. She also explores the writerly decisions she made in h...2025-03-3059 minHeart of the StoryJoin Us on Apr 15 + Navigating Mid-life Transitions w/ Sara Avant Stover191 To celebrate Nadine + Sara's upcoming collaborative masterclass on April 15, we're bringing back this much-loved episode w/ Sara Avant Stover. Register for the class at https://www.nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/classesIf you've ever felt alone in your suffering and uncertainty, this episode is for you. Bestselling author Sara Avant Stover shares her own story of serial heartbreaks and the steps she took towards repair. Through IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy, Sara discovered how to acknowledge, understand, and heal her parts. Covered in this episode:The midlife transition most of us go through Signs/stages of...2025-03-2344 minHeart of the StoryAwaken Your Wild Soul w/ Renee Trudeau190 To celebrate Renee's April 25th women's retreat: Tending Your Wild Fire, we're brining back this fan favorite episode. Award winning author and retreat leader Renee Trudeau joins Nadine to talk about the self discernment practices she does when she feels lost, why she walked away from a book deal, how her life has changed in the last 2 years, and why retreat is so important for women. Renee and Nadine geek out on why they love leading & taking retreats. Renee's Info:Subscribe to Renee’s weekly Live Inside Out blog where she shares pers...2025-03-1641 minHeart of the StoryHow to Understand Ourselves w/ Buddhist Teacher Susan Piver189 To celebrate the release of Susan's new book, Inexplicable Joy, we're bringing back this fan-favorite episode!Buddhist teacher and writer, Susan Piver, talks about the surprising path that landed her on Oprah and the NY Times bestseller list. She candidly opens up about the pitfalls of publishing that lead her to start her own press. Nadine and Susan share the secrets and support systems that help them as authors, and Susan explains the benefits of the Buddhist Enneagram as a tool for understanding ourselves and each other.About Susan:Susan Piver is a...2025-03-0958 minHeart of the StorySabbatical Adventures #2 - Reclaiming Agency188 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, and travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air multiple times throughout the year. In this 2nd episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her February areas of interest: creative writing, local food sourcing, and perimenopause support.Covered in this episode:Why Nadine chose to focus on these three topicsWhat's inspiring Nadine's writing lifeHow and why she's supporting local food growersWhat perimenopause symptoms she's noticing and what she's doing about themThe thought-provoking video that gave...2025-03-0203 minHeart of the StoryGetting Amazing Writing Residencies w/ Faith Adiele + Join Us on Mar 11187 We're bringing back this encore episode to celebrate Faith and Nadine's March 11 masterclass: Applying to Residencies and Fellowships. Replay will be sent if you can't make it live. Episode originally aired in June 2023.Want to know how to fulfill your writing and traveling dreams (& receive full or partial funding)? Grab a notebook because this episode with travel memoirist Faith Adiele is FULL of helpful info and resources. In addition to chatting about Faith's memoir, her travel column, her 20+ residencies, and her fascinating experiences as Thailand's first Black Buddhist nun, we discuss:-How to...2025-02-2353 minHeart of the StorySabbatical Adventures #1 - Lessons in Self Compassion186 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, and travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air multiple times throughout the year. In this kick-off episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her recent two-week trip to California to study conscious dance at Esalen and meditation at a 5-day, device-free, silent retreat.Covered in this episode:What conscious dance is and why Nadine wanted to study itThe surprising lesson she learned about self compassion via danceWhy dance has become so important for processing...2025-02-1603 minHeart of the StoryRaising Independent Kids w/ Emily Edlynn + Join us on Feb 27185 We're bringing back this encore episode to celebrate Emily and Nadine's Feb 27 masterclass: Integrating Research into Writing. Replay will be sent if you can't make it live. Episode originally aired in Summer 2024.We want to protect our children but we can sense that our over protection is doing more damage than good. In this eye-opening conversation, parenting expert Emily Edlynn explains why controlling parenting is taking its toll on our kids, and how to make small changes that can make a big difference. This hopeful conversation will help you compassionately release control so that your...2025-02-0956 minHeart of the StoryLiving Life on Our Own Terms w/ Molly Wizenberg184 This chat w/ bestselling memoirist Molly Wizenberg covers it all: partnership, parenting, writing, teaching, navigating midlife, and taking brave action. At its heart though, it's a chat about following our desire, even when it disturbs the status quo.About Molly's latest memoir, The Fixed Stars: "At age 36, while serving on a jury, author Molly Wizenberg found herself drawn to a female attorney. Married to a man for nearly a decade and mother to a toddler, Wizenberg tried to return to her life as she knew it, but she felt that something inside her had changed irrevocably. Instead...2025-02-0257 minHeart of the StoryPersonal Highs and Lows: A Year in Review183 In this candid episode, Nadine reviews the highlights and hardships from the past year. She shares the good, bad, and the complicated when it comes to navigating mid-life, parenting a middle-schooler, living in FL, having difficult conversations w/ loved ones, prioritizing fun, and everything in between. Access for the full episode is available when you become a paid subscriber on Substack.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. She is the proud founder of WriteWELL, an online community that helps women reclaim...2025-01-2603 minHeart of the StoryJoin us on Jan 22! + From Seed to Story w/ Tamara Belinfanti182 We're bringing back this encore episode to celebrate Tamara and Nadine's Jan 22 masterclass: Writing for Major Magazines. Replay will be sent if you can't make it live. Episode originally aired in 2021: How does an idea become a book? How do you find the time to write in the midst of working and parenting? How do you overcome fear of what others will think of your writing? Nadine and Tamara talk about all these things and more in this inspiring interview!About Tamara:Tamara Belinfanti is a Jamaican writer whose work explores themes of...2025-01-1947 minHeart of the StoryTaking a Grown-Up Gap Year w/ Nic Antoinette181 What if a gap year wasn't only reserved for high school grads trying to find themselves? Writer, hiker, and anti-capitalist tiny biz owner, Nic Antoinette, discusses the inspiration behind her 2025 grown up gap year, and Nadine opens up about the moment of jealousy that led to her "apprentice year." This is not a new-year-new-you, live-your-best-life episode. Instead, Nic and Nadine talk openly about how they are trying to be real with their plans and expectations for 2025. Nic also discusses the other ways she has curated a values-aligned life and career. In this inspiring and permission-granting conversation, you'll feel encouraged...2025-01-1256 minHeart of the StoryBest Show Moments of 2024180 This was a big year for the show, as Nadine got to interview her writing idols, including Maggie Smith, Abigail Thomas, Dr. Hillary McBride, and more! In this episode, Nadine chats with her producer about their favorite podcast moments from 2024. Learn which life bits of guest wisdom impacted them the most and how their personal lives have changed as a result.While the show is on a holiday break, catch up on any episodes you missed! Episodes referenced:179 Sari Botton177 Sarah Fay174 Hillary McBride 173 Patty McNair2024-12-221h 14Heart of the StoryLife in the Contradictions w/ Sari Botton179 Oldster magazine creator, Sari Botton, joins Nadine to talk about the highlights and hardships of “traveling through time in a human body at every phase of life.” As a collector of stories, Sari also shares what she has learned about aging and new beginnings from others. Ultimately, Nadine and Sari explore how to embrace life’s contradictions and feel less alone in the process. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I the only one who feels this way?” this episode is for you!Covered in this episode:-What inspired Sari to start Oldster magazine-What S...2024-12-1531 minHeart of the Story2024 Highs & Lows178 In this candid episode, Nadine discusses her creative and professional successes and struggles of the past year. Join Nadine & Sarah Fay on Dec 10, 10-12:30 CST for a collaborative masterclass, Knowing Your “Why”: Set Up Your Substack to Grow. Replay sent if you miss. If you'd like automatic access to all of Nadine's monthly masterclasses, as well as her weekly writer workouts for women, you can join her Writer Workout PLUS Membership.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. She is the proud foun...2024-12-0840 minHeart of the StoryHow Writers Are Reclaiming Control on Substack w/ Sarah Fay177 In this empowering conversation, Nadine chats with Substack Growth Strategist, Sarah Fay, about the transformative power of Substack for writers. They share their writing journeys, the challenges of book launching, and why they’ve both turned to Substack to take back control of their writing careers. They discuss Substack’s infinite benefits, including monetization, longer book launches, and even book serialization. Writers who’ve felt discouraged by traditional publishing gatekeepers will love this dynamic, writer-centric approach that allows for greater creative freedom and connection with their beloved readers.Covered in this episode:What Substack is & how it’s e...2024-12-0132 minHeart of the StoryWhen the Unexpected Happens + Holiday Sale Through Dec 2176 In this mini-sode, Nadine talks about her doozy of a week and the things that brought her comfort. She also announces 2 big holidays sales, happening now through Dec 2!20% Discount on her Substack Annual Membership: Moving forward, Nadine's personal essays, reading and watching recommendations, tales of her 2025 adventures, and certain full length Hearth of the Story interviews will be reserved for paid Substack subscribers only. That’s why now through Dec 2, you get 20% off your Substack annual subscription. (Only $48 for the year!)SALE on her Writer Workout Membership: If you’d like to take a class with...2024-11-2410 minHeart of the StoryPrioritizing Ourselves in Busy Seasons + Nadine's Plans for 2025175 If your calendar keeps filling up, but your own needs are neglected, this episode is for you. Nadine shares the 5 ways she's prioritizing enjoyment, rest, and self-connection, especially as the holidays approach. She also shares a sneak peek for her 2025 plans, personally and professionally. 2 Sales now through Dec 2:20% Discount on my Substack Annual Membership: Moving forward, my personal essays, reading and watching recommendations, tales of my 2025 adventures, and certain full length Hearth of the Story interviews will be reserved for paid Substack subscribers only. That’s why now through Dec 2, you get 20% off your Substack an...2024-11-1736 minHeart of the StoryHow to Hold Ourselves When We're Hurting w/ Dr. Hillary McBride174 Why does it hurt so badly when things don't go as we'd hoped? How do we hold ourselves when we're in great pain? How do we talk to others so that we can reestablish loving connections when they've hurt us or we've hurt them? Psychologist and embodiment expert Dr. Hillary McBride answers all these questions and more in this profound conversation that offers deep solace to anyone who's hurting. Covered in this episode: Transitions that Hillary and Nadine are currently navigatingWhat's bringing them delight Why there is a deep grief when our plans don't play outHow...2024-11-1058 minHeart of the StoryHow to Make an Impact w/ Patty McNair173 Have you ever encountered a person who changed the course of your life forever? Such was the case when Nadine took Patty McNair's creative writing MFA class 19 years ago. In this episode, the two discuss why Patty's teaching style is so effective, Patty's path to becoming a writer, and the single most impactful component of a creative writing lesson.Covered in this episode:The unique components of The Story Workshop Method that Patty and Nadine were trained in as teachers The ways in which Patty changed the trajectory of Nadine's lifeWhy Patty resisted writing at firstThe...2024-11-0345 minHeart of the StoryLife in the Ellipsis w/ Maggie Smith172 What do we do when the future we thought we’d have gets wiped clean, and we're stuck in uncertainty? Bestselling author Maggie Smith joins us to talk about life in the in-between and how, even when we’re at a loss, we can still trust ourselves. She also explores the writerly decisions she made in her most recent bestseller (and one of Nadine’s favorite books of all time), You Could Make This Place Beautiful. She closes the conversation with incredible writing advice that will make you want to grab a pen and start writing. Covered in this...2024-10-271h 03Heart of the StoryNew Season + How to Lead Life-Changing Retreats171 Nadine kicks off a new season by announcing the big projects she's been working on behind the scenes. She also shares an in-depth recap of her recent women's writing retreat in CA. In this conversation with retreat participant and podcast producer, Michelle Redo, Nadine shares top tips for hosting intentional gatherings that foster deep connection with yourself and others. If you've ever wanted to bring women together for a profoundly moving experience, this is your go-to guide. Covered in this episode:-Her must-have retreat-planning checklists-The kick-off conversation that will set the tone...2024-10-201h 16Heart of the StoryNavigating Life's Tsunamis w/ Mae Yoshikawa170 In this profound encore episode, yoga and meditation instructor, Mae Yoshikawa, talks about how to hold on when you're faced with devastating circumstances. If you feel adrift and in deep pain, this hopeful conversation is for you. About Nadine:Learn more about Nadine's Writer Workout community.Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. She has helped the writers in her community develop and publish countless books and hundreds of essays in places like The New York Times, Vogue, The Sun, The Boston Globe, Longreads, a...2024-09-151h 04Heart of the StoryThe Best Writing Advice w/Book Biz Expert Jane Friedman169 In this encore episode, writing guru Jane Friedman answers all your burning questions about the business of being a writer (which also happens to be the title of her latest book). Covered in this episode:-How the pandemic changed the publishing industry (for the better)-How to have an honest outlook about getting published and still have hope-How to give yourself yourself grace when you're burnt out-Marketing approaches that actually work-How to write newsletters that people want to read-The best writing advice books2024-09-0859 min
Daring to TellNina Lichtenstein reads Latchkey Kid and EyesVisit Maine Writer's Studio for more info about the Embodied Stories Writing Retreat with writer and teacher Nina Lichtenstein If you haven't listened to Nadine Kenney Johnstone's podcast Heart of the Story, I don't know what you're waiting for! Sign up for Michelle Redo's newsletter The Redo or get in touch with me through my website at MichelleRedo.com2024-09-031h 22Heart of the StorySimplify Your Life169 While Nadine is on a short break, we revisit this fan-favorite episode with the Millennial Minimalists, who show you how to declutter your life while also prioritizing self compassion.About Nadine:Learn more about Nadine's Writer Workout community.Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. She has helped the writers in her community develop and publish countless books and hundreds of essays in places like The New York Times, Vogue, The Sun, The Boston Globe, Longreads, and more. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I...2024-09-0154 minHeart of the StoryCharting Your Life w/ Astrologist Heidi Rose Robbins168 In this encore episode, writer and astrologist Heidi Rose Robbins explains why understanding our astrological charts helps give clarity to our next steps. As she says "When we know who we are, we know what to do." Heidi shocks Nadine with her spot-on reading of Nadine's chart. Heidi also gives easy tips for understanding our sun, moon, and rising signs. Want more of Heidi and Nadine? Join "Writing Our Way Home" on Aug 20 10-12:30 CT. Replays sent if you miss. About Heidi:Heidi Rose Robbins has been a professional astrologer for 25 years, helping t...2024-08-1145 minDaring to TellA Vulnerability Talk with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneLinks from the episode:Subscribe to Michelle Redo's free Substack-- IneffableListen to Nadine Kenney Johnstone's podcast Heart of the StoryListen to This Jungian Life podcastSign up for my newsletter at my website michelleredo.com2024-08-061h 01Heart of the StoryHarnessing Our Unique Strengths w/ Krystal Clark167 Our strengths are our superpowers IF we know what they are and how best to use them. In this fascinating talk with strengths coach Krystal Clark, you’ll learn how to uncover your unique gifts and harness them for personal and professional growth. Krystal is a powerhouse who will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Covered in this episode:-What a Clifton Strengths assessment is and what the results mean-Why it’s so important to learn how other people experience your strengths -How to navigate others’ “balconies and basements” so that you c...2024-08-0449 minHeart of the StoryA Vulnerable Conversation w/ Nadine & Her Producer166 What if we talked about how things were really going? What if we skipped the highlight reel and discussed the real reel? In this conversation, Nadine chats with her producer, Michelle Redo, about relocation hiccups, professional loneliness, writing fears, and midlife angst. About Michelle:Michelle Redo is a podcaster, independent audio producer, and writer. She is the creator and host of the Daring to Tell podcast - a place where writers read and talk about memoir and personal essay. And she works with authors to who wish to narrate their own audiobooks.Listen...2024-07-2858 minHeart of the StoryHow to Find Calm in the Chaos of Parenting w/ Emily Edlynn165 We want to protect our children but we can sense that our over protection is doing more damage than good. In this eye-opening conversation, parenting expert Emily Edlynn explains why controlling parenting is taking its toll on our kids, and how to make small changes that can make a big difference. This hopeful conversation will help you compassionately release control so that your children can thrive and become the capable, confident, connected humans they were meant to be. Covered in this episode:-The signs of controlling parenting-What autonomy-supportive parenting is and why i...2024-07-211h 00Heart of the StorySummer Travels Pt 2164 Nadine shares all the details from her recent trip abroad--the highs, the lows, and the unexpected takeaways. Hear which experiences had the biggest impact on her and what new perspectives she's hoping to incorporate into daily life back home. Covered in the episode:The parts of herself she rediscovered while awayThe travel hiccups that made her confront ingrained reactionsThe important lessons learned from her fellow travelersThe reunion that brought joy and healingWhat inspired her to take her writing to the next levelAbout Nadine:Learn more about Nadine's upcoming Women's Writing Retreat...2024-07-1442 minHeart of the StoryWriting Through the Side Door w/ Abigail Thomas163 Nadine chats with literary legend Abigail Thomas about the interesting turns her life has taken, how she accesses hard stories, and her unique approach to structure. In this vulnerable interview, Abby shares painful moments and how she's come to embrace acceptance. In this conversation that covers an array of heartfelt topics, Abby also shares the hilarious thing she does when she's blocked. This wisdom-filled episode will resonate with writers and non-writers alike. Covered in this episode: How Abby never had a plan and the interesting twists life has takenWhat prompts she recommends to get people writingThe...2024-07-071h 05Daring to TellThe start of something NEW (again?)Michelle's New Substack pageNancy Schnog's Writer's Digest article on what to do with your old journalsNadine Kenney Johnstone and Melanie Brooks' workshop Writing Hard StoriesListen to audiobook samples, sign up for Michelle's Daring to Tell newsletter, The Re-do, and listen to other Daring to Tell episodes at michelleredo.com2024-07-0249 minHeart of the StorySummer Travels Pt 1162 In part 1 of this this travel diary episode, Nadine shares all the details about her big trip plans. Learn when and where Nadine is going, as well as the 7 reasons why traveling is so beneficial for women. About Nadine:Sign up for the Writing Hard Stories masterclass on July 9 with Melanie Brooks and Nadine here. Sign up for her newsletter here. Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the...2024-06-3048 minHeart of the StoryBreak Announcement - Be Back Soon!161 Nadine will be traveling and on a break for a few weeks. Now's the time to catch up on any episodes you've missed and to sign up for Nadine's newsletter so you'll be the first to hear about all of her adventures. Also, if you'd like to get on the waitlist for her upcoming workshops and retreats, you can do so here.About Nadine:Download Nadine's mini-retreat reset for busy women here. This guided meditation creates calm and clarity so you can listen to the directions of your heart. Nadine Kenney Johnstone is...2024-05-2603 minHeart of the StoryAn Intentional Approach to Summertime160 Beach days and BBQs, farmers markets and drive in movies--these idyllic visions of summertime can inspire us but also set up unrealistic expectations. If your summertime reality usually looks like bored kids and an anything-but-restful break, this episode is for you. Nadine shares 6 steps for approaching summer with intention so that you can experience the connection, delight, and rest you're dreaming of. Covered in this episode:Why time is an important factor in summer"time"The key reflection that will help you approach this summer differentlyHow to determine our ideal summer structureWays to weave in opportunities...2024-05-1930 minHeart of the StoryHow to Nurture Ourselves + Nashville Trip Recap159 What does real self care actually look like? What are the practices that truly bring us peace? Nadine shares the books and principles that have made a lasting difference in her life. She also shares the delightful details of her recent trip to Nashville as well as the unexpected events that put her inner-peace practices to the test. About Nadine:Download Nadine's mini-retreat reset for busy women here. This guided meditation creates calm and clarity so you can listen to the directions of your heart. Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach...2024-05-1249 min
The Branding Business School Podcast122: Realistic Wellness for Busy Working Women with Author, Nadine Kenney JohnstoneText a question to Victoria!This enlightening conversation with the extraordinary Nadine Kenney Johnstone, takes you on a journey through her life's narrative, from overcoming academic hurdles to flourishing as an award-winning author and holistic writing coach. Listen in as Nadine unpacks the transformational role writing has played in her life, especially through the challenges of infertility leading to writing her empowering memoir, "Of This Much I'm Sure." She also offers invaluable wellness advice for those constantly on the go, ensuring that her insights resonate with everyone, from busy moms to dynamic entrepreneurs.This episode...2024-03-1354 minDaring to TellBeginnings and Endings and NothingMentioned in this episode...Heart of the Story Podcast with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneA Hard Silence by Melanie BrooksSushi Tuesdays Audiobook by Charlotte MayaOpen Heart Project of Susan PiverSign up for Michelle's newsletter The Re-doListen to more of Phil Redo's musicAdd a Tip to help support this podcast2024-01-0222 min
Millennial MinimalistsDeclutter Your Life with Heart of the StoryBe motivated to declutter your home, your brain, and your heart so that you can let go and be more. Kelly and Lauren are interviewed on the Heart of the Story podcast by host, author, and holistic writing coach, Nadine Kenney Johnstone to share how they have minimized various areas of excess in their lives. Kelly and Lauren share their minimalist lifestyle tips and systems to help you declutter your spaces, minimize physical and digital distractions, manage mental and emotional obstacles, and make space for what’s most important to you. Plus, together wi...2023-11-2753 minMillennial MinimalistsLet Go & Find Simplicity with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneBe motivated to let go and find simplicity in a time of overwhelm. Kelly is joined by holistic writing coach, meditation and yoga teacher and author of Come Home to Your Heart, Nadine Kenney Johnstone to share her journey to living more with less. Nadine and her small family were inspired to let go of the majority of their possessions and the place they once thought would be their forever home to design a more fulfilling lifestyle. You will learn about several simplicity practises that you can apply to your life to help...2023-11-2058 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldThe Family EpisodeIn this special episode, we're doing something different. Instead of featuring a guest, we're focusing on a theme that keeps coming up in our episodes: family. It seems like everyone we talk to mentions their family. Family experiences undoubtedly shape the entrepreneurial journey.Our family leaves lasting marks on us as we grow up. They can influence us in ways we don't always see right away. Often, it's only when we look back that we understand how much they mattered.In this episode, we're doing just that: looking back. You might ha...2023-08-021h 01
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldBonus: Heart of the Story - Anti-StrivingThis is special bonus episode about Anti-Striving from our previous guest Nadine Kenney Johnstone's podcast Heart of the Story.The pace of life is too frantic; the grind is unsustainable. What do we do to combat unhealthy striving and hustle culture while still pursuing our passions and doing work we love? Nadine shares her own story of getting off the hamster wheel and 5 antidotes for striving. About Nadine:Her new book, Come Home to Your Heart, is available on Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.Award-winning author Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a ho...2023-07-2331 min
And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate WorldPerfectionism, Pivoting, and Persistence with Writer / Podcaster Nadine Kenney JohnstoneNadine Kenney Johnstone has always surrounded herself with words. As a child in the Southside of Chicago, Nadine found herself nose-deep in countless books, drawing strength and understanding from the narratives within. Her local library was where her passion for literature bloomed, where she learned to nurture relationships with her loved ones and make sense of her surroundings. Her resilience in overcoming hardships, including bouts of intense burnout and panic attacks, has been nothing short of inspirational. In recognizing the potential of the written word to forge deep personal connections, Nadine emb...2023-07-1952 min
Living Centered Podcast127 “Living Centered through Journaling Your Story” featuring Nadine Kenney JohnstoneJoin Mickenzie and Hannah for a powerful conversation with Award-winning author and holistic writing coach Nadine Kenney Johnstone. Together they explore how to tap into your innate wisdom to journal your story. Nadine gets practical and shares the journal prompts that changed her life. Her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart, is an essay collection and guided journal that helps readers tap into their innate wisdom.
Discover the Right Onsite Experience For YouWhether you’re in a challenging season or just want to learn and grow, Onsite has an experience to meet...2023-06-2654 minDaring to TellCome Home to Your Heart with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneThe rest of the episode and conversation with Writer, Podcaster and Writing Teacher Nadine Kenney Johnstone.Listen to her podcast Heart of the Story (produced by your humble host, Michelle Redo) and be sure to pre-order her book and guided journal Come Home to Your Heart today!Sign up for the Daring to Tell newsletter, Hit Pause, at my website, michelleredo.com2023-02-1454 minDaring to TellJournaling with Nadine Kenney JohnstonePreliminary conversation with writing teacher, podcaster and retreat leader Nadine Kenney Johnstone, in advance of her new book announcement coming Sunday Feb 12 on Heart of the Story! Be sure to check it out. Then Nadine will read a chapter from her new book on Daring to Tell, later this month.Sign up for my monthly newsletter Hit Pause at my website.2023-02-0717 min
The Radically Well PodcastS10: Episode 492. Best of The Radically Loved Podcast 2022 (Part 2)Tessa talks with Nadine Kenney Johnstone about using writing and journaling as a tool for healing. Dealing with pain and struggle is never easy. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and lost during your healing journey. Sometimes, you may even forget that dealing with pain affects the people around you. If you cope with it unhealthily, it could strain your relationships. But if you heal properly, it'll also help others heal, which is what writing and journaling do. This episode is brought to you by: Caraway https://www.carawayhome.com/loved and use the promo code: loved at checkout...2023-01-1359 minThe Radically Well PodcastS10: Episode 492. Best of The Radically Loved Podcast 2022 (Part 2)Tessa talks with Nadine Kenney Johnstone about using writing and journaling as a tool for healing. Dealing with pain and struggle is never easy. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and lost during your healing journey. Sometimes, you may even forget that dealing with pain affects the people around you. If you cope with it unhealthily, it could strain your relationships. But if you heal properly, it'll also help others heal, which is what writing and journaling do. This episode is brought to you by: Caraway https://www.carawayhome.com/loved and use the promo code: loved at checkout...2023-01-1359 min
Unmasked & Open Hearted93. Giving Your Heart Room to Speak with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneNadine Kenney Johnstone is a podcast host of Heart of the Story and a writing coach who helps female authors develop and publish their stories. Nadine’s memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named Book of the Year by the Chicago Writers Association and received press coverage in Cosmopolitan, Today’s Parent, and MindBodyGreen, among others. Her stories and interviews have been featured in publications and podcasts such as Chicago magazine, Authority magazine, The Cathy Heller Show, and The Radically Loved Podcast. Nadine received her MFA in creative writing and has taught writing internationally at c...2022-08-171h 10Daring to TellTo Do No Harm with Dr. Tonya CoatsFor the August episode host Michelle Redo talks with doctor, mother and writer Tonya Coats, whose essay To Do No Harm deals with themes of parenting, discrimination, and acceptance. You can find more of Tonya's writing at River Teeth, on the Heart of the Story podcast with Nadine Kenney Johnstone, or on her own website Tonyacoatswrites.comThe other Tanya (with an a) Tanya Whiton is the writing teacher I mentioned at the top of the show. I can highly recommend signing up for one of her classes!You can follow me on...2022-08-0241 min
writing class radioNobody Dreams of Getting DivorcedToday on our show we share a story by Sally Schwartz called Divorce Shiva. Sally’s story reveals the importance of ritual in helping us go through love and loss. On the day of her divorce, instead of crying at home alone, her friends gathered around and built a giant bonfire. Sally was reluctant to “celebrate” at first, but as she threw her monogrammed stationery into the flames, she realized she needed the ritual.This story is a perfect example of equal parts heart and art. Sally tells the full truth about divorce. She also artfully weaves her th...2022-07-1322 min
The Radically Well PodcastS8: Episode 463. The Power of Writing in Your Healing Journey with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneThis week on Radically Loved, Tessa talks with Nadine Kenney Johnstone about using writing and journaling as a tool for healing. Dealing with pain and struggle is never easy. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and lost during your healing journey. Sometimes, you may even forget that dealing with pain affects the people around you. If you cope with it unhealthily, it could strain your relationships. But if you heal properly, it'll also help others heal, which is what writing and journaling do. This episode is brought to you by: Inside Tracker 20% off the entire InsideTracker store! Head over to www...2022-07-0846 minThe Radically Well PodcastS8: Episode 463. The Power of Writing in Your Healing Journey with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneThis week on Radically Loved, Tessa talks with Nadine Kenney Johnstone about using writing and journaling as a tool for healing. Dealing with pain and struggle is never easy. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and lost during your healing journey. Sometimes, you may even forget that dealing with pain affects the people around you. If you cope with it unhealthily, it could strain your relationships. But if you heal properly, it'll also help others heal, which is what writing and journaling do. This episode is brought to you by: Inside Tracker 20% off the entire InsideTracker store! Head over to www...2022-07-0846 minDaring to TellThird Best-An Adoption Essay with Betsy ArmstrongTo read more of Betsy's work, including her award-winning essay The Alchemy of Apple Pie, check out her website, Betsyarmstrong.comI hope you will also sign-up for the Daring to Tell newsletter called Hit Pause, where I share some of my other thoughts and musings as I consider the conversations we have with writers here each month, sign up for that at my website, Michelleredo.comLooking for another podcast to check out? Listen to Heart of the Story with Nadine Kenney Johnstone for stories of healing, hope and following her heart....2022-05-031h 06
BIOptimizers - Awesome Health Podcast180: The Power of Yoga Nidra with Nadine Kenney Johnstone As a business owner, wife, mother, and professor, Nadine Kenney Johnstone was busy! She thought she was doing everything right for her health until she found the power of yoga nidra. Before discovering this type of meditation, she ate nourishing, healthy foods, got good sleep, and exercised. But, she still felt she wasn’t at her best and she saw her relationships weren’t at their optimum, either. She felt distracted and like she wasn’t fully present with the two people she loves most in the world: her husband and her so...2022-03-031h 02Daring to TellA Preganacy Tell-All with Alena DillonAn up-close and very personal look at what pregnancy was like, both physically and emotionally, for Alena Dillon author of the new memoir My Body is a Big Fat Temple - Real life is seldom for the squeamish... and her book is a very real look at what to expect if and when you are expecting.Follow me on Twitter @michelleredoEmail at my website michelleredo.comIf you want to check out another podcast for writers, try Heart of the Story with writer and writing coach Nadine Kenney Johnstone.2022-03-0154 minDaring to TellOn Belonging (or not), Family and MaineIn this season one finale, Nadine Kenney Johnstone steps in as guest host as Michelle reads her essay on moving to Maine, the discovery of an ancestral autobiography. Music credits for the series are the songs Make Me Brave and Nothing Like written, performed and produced by Phil Redo. Check out more of his music at Band Camp.2021-04-011h 15
Healthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate#26: Nadine Kenney-Johnstone: She turned life's challenges into a memoir and became a successful writer and writing coachNadine was devastated when fertility treatments failed, but she found hope and resilience, publishing a memoir about her struggles and eventual pregnancy. Nadine also discovered her knack for helping other writers finish and publish their pieces and thus began a new chapter as a writing coach.
https://nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/
Nadine's book: https://www.amazon.com/This-Much-Im-Sure-Memoir/dp/1631522108
2021-01-2648 minDaring to TellMemoirs, Mothers, Authenticity and Unconditional LoveMemoirs, Mothers, Authenticity and Unconditional LoveCheck out Nadine Kenney Johnstone at her website. Or check out her memoir Of This Much I'm Sure.Also, here's a link to the source of the Elizabeth Gilbert quote that Nadine referenced, plus the excerpt that she mentioned..."The women whom I love and admire for their strength and grace did not get that way because shit worked out. They got that way because shit went wrong, and they handled it. They handled it in a thousand different ways on a thousand different days, but they...2021-01-2157 min
Creative JourneysBuilding a Creative Community with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneNadine Kenney Johnstone is a writer, coach, teacher, international presenter, and an award-winning memoirist of "Of This Much I'm Sure". She shares her journey of switching majors in college, moving cross-country post-grad school to be with her now husband, building a writer's community, and then moving back to Chicago to raise a newborn AND write her full-length memoir. She dives into really great tips for writers and creatives alike, such as the importance of finding a community, using conference to grow your network, and why rejection is a numbers game.
Feeling lost on your journey and trying...2020-12-0953 min
The Cathy Heller Podcast with Cathy HellerHow Jonathan and Drew Scott Created the Property Brothers & Became an HGTV SensationWhen you hit a failure or rejection, how do you redirect to the path of success? Drew and Jonathan Scott (aka the Property Brothers), entrepreneurs, designers, bestselling authors, and twin TV personalities on HGTV always loved entertaining through acting and magic tricks. But when the doors weren't opening, they found a different way to serve through their passion and purpose. They share their wisdom on why you shouldn't worry about your 10 year plan, how to take control of your destiny and create your own opportunities, how failure can become part of your growth cycle, and why being yourself is the...2020-09-071h 06
Cutting Chai Stories: Write copy that feels goodEpisode 20: How to Overcome Writer's BlockIn this, the last episode of Season 1 of Cutting Chai Stories with Jayati Vora, I speak again with Nadine Kenney Johnstone (if you missed it, check out her interview with me last week on episode 19). Nadine is the author of the memoir Of This Much I'm Sure, writing coach and writing professor, and on episode 20, she generously takes us through a thought exercise designed to have you visualizing what you want to write before you ever pick up your notebook, helping greatly with the common problem of writer's block. Grab a pen or a laptop before you listen, pause...2020-08-0611 min
Cutting Chai Stories: Write copy that feels goodEpisode 19: How to Think Like a Memoirist1. Everything in your life is fair game.
2. Writing about your trauma can help you process it.
3. What captivates you is a good barometer for what might captivate your readers.
Join me on episode 19 of Cutting Chai Stories with Jayati Vora as I speak with Nadine Kenney Johnstone, author of the memoir Of This Much I'm Sure, writing coach and writing professor. She talks about how she turned her painful experience with IVF into a book; what is joy journaling; and introduces the story workshop method. (If you're intrigued by this method, stay tuned for next...2020-07-3010 minThe Cathy Heller Podcast with Cathy HellerHow My Students Broke Through Their Upper Limit, Charged What They Deserve & Built a Business That They LoveWhen you have the courage to serve and put your offer in the world, what possibilities could arise? We feature 4 more stories from our Made to Do This students - Nadine Kenney Johnstone, Maddie Cartwright, Hannah Blunk, and Gail Keyes Allen - who showed up to do the work, served their audience through generosity, broke through their upper ceiling and took the scary step to make a paid offer. You'll hear how they've now been able to leave the day job behind, triple their income, and sustain their business during times of major pivots.
- Do you want to be co...2020-05-211h 00
You Don't Look...Episode #7 - Interview with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneHello and welcome to the "You Dont Look..." Podcast Episode #7 join us for an interview with writer and author Nadine Kenney Johnstone. You can find her memoir "Of this much Im sure" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/This-Much-Im-Sure-Memoir-ebook/dp/B06X933JBL/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=nadine+kenney+johnstone&qid=1585184773&sr=8-2. Nadine is 36 and lives in Chicago and I met her Cathy Heller's business coaching group (Cathy also has an amazing podcast--check her out at https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/). I asked her to be on the show because she has so many things in place in her...2020-03-2826 minYou Don't Look...Episode#7 --Trailer for Interview with Nadine Kenney JonstoneHello and Welcome to the "You Dont Look.." Podcast. This week I am sharing an interview with Nadine Johnstone Kenney that was originally done using the Zoom video platform and doesnt have a true intro to the episode. Nadine and I are in the same Cathy Heller business coaching class (Cathy also has a great podcast, check her out at https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/) and as when I saw her health and wellness background I knew I just had to ask her to be a guest. Check out her memoir "Of this Much Im Sure" over on Amazon. She...2020-03-2801 min
Author2AuthorAuthor2Author with Nadine Kenney JohnstoneBill welcomes memoirist Nadine Kenney Johnstone to the show. Nadine is the author of the memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, winner of the CWA Book of the Year award. Coverage of her memoir has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Today’s Parent, MindBodyGreen, Metro, and Chicago Health Magazine, among others. She teaches at Loyola University and received her MFA from Columbia College in Chicago. Her other work has been featured in various magazines and anthologies, including Chicago Magazine, The Moth, PANK, and The Magic of Memoir. Nadine is a writing coach who presents at conferences internationally. She is a core faculty me...2020-03-2431 minYou Don't Look...Episode #6 - Corvid -19--How are yall doing? Video content coming soon!How are yall doing with this Covid-19 lock down? How are you staying fit? Let us know. Do you just need to vent? We are here for you! Im working on new podcast cover art and I've got two video interviews that I am preparing to release in the next two weeks: Nadine Kenney Johnstone and Dr. Mona Barbera--stay tuned! Please let us know what you think of the content and share it with your friends. Stay safe and healthy out there!2020-03-2103 min
Miss SpokenMunchiesWe’ve got a big appetite for Lucy Knisley, Sarah Becan, Nadine Kenney Johnstone, and Lauren Jordan. We’re also three years old! We were three last month too but uh, we forgot. Grab a slice of pie, celebrate our birthday, and find out about the many ways we are fed. Miss Spoken is lady live lit: a storytelling show from Chicago, Illinois featuring female-identified readers, hosted by Rosamund Lannin and Jasmine Davila. 2017-09-0445 min