Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley
Kate HanleyFinding the Throughline: Conversations about the Creative Process invites you into the minds of writers and other creatives as they open up about their process, their doubts, and what kinds of changes they’re thinking about making. The questions are mildly invasive, honestly, and the answers are unvarnished…and so refreshing! Whether your creative work is writing, painting, making music, parenting... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1253 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementHow ToEducation | |||
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Welcome to the final installment of my interview with Cynthia Weiner, author of “A Gorgeous Excitement,” a coming of age novel set in 1980s New York City that was named a best book of 2025 by The New Yorker, Kirkus Reviews, and Oprah Daily and is fre... more
Welcome to part two of my interview (a replay) with Cynthia Weiner, author of “A Gorgeous Excitement,” which, since these episodes first aired, has just come out in paperback and was named a best book of the year for 2025 by The New Yorker, Kirkus Re... more
This week I'm replaying my interview with Cynthia Weiner, whose amazing coming of age novel set in 1980s New York City, “A Gorgeous Excitement,” is just out in paperback.
“A Gorgeous Excitement” is inspired by Cynthia's own 80s upbringing on the Uppe... more
Welcome back to the final portion of my interview with Lauren Kessler an award-winning author of 15 books including her brand new and most personal by far, Everything Changes Everything, which covers how she moved forward after losing her husband and... more
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- My creativity boost
Listening to Kate and her guests have become a creativity ritual for me. 3 times a week, I know I’ll be getting my creativity boost with the thought provoking questions and the down to earth honest answers. Thank you Kate!
Apple Podcasts5Mins18
United States2 years ago - LOVE this podcast
This podcast is so great! I love the short segments, the content is always so on point, Kate’s is so real & down to earth, and her voice is so soothing. Highly recommend!!
Apple Podcasts5Paigelc78United States3 years ago - Too many ads
I love the short and insightful message but ultimately the long intro and outro and at least 2 minutes of ads pushes me to listen to other podcasts that don’t have that.
Apple Podcasts3rachh9United States3 years ago - Great podcast
Kate, I found you through your interview with Sarah Hart-Unger and have been listening ever since, and catching up on past episodes (this will take me a while!). I love your positive attitude and helpful, bite-size tips and information which make healthy changes feel do-able. You really help me get going in the mornings. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Jan's friend
United Kingdom3 years ago - LOVE the short to the point advice
I listened to 3 podcasts during my massage chair session and it’s so great. Her voice is soothing and kind. I like to improve myself and change my mindset and habits for a better life and If that is you. This channel is for you!!!
Apple Podcasts5Princessp925United States3 years ago
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finding the Throughline
What is Finding the Throughline about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on the creative process, with conversations that peel back the curtain on how writers and other creatives generate work, handle resistance, and navigate the business of publishing or storytelling. Episodes frequently weave personal experiences—grief, perseverance, and resilience—into practical, actionable insights about craft, structure, and daily creative habits. Listeners can expect candid discussions about inner critics, the balance between art and commerce, and strategies for maintaining momentum across long-running projects. A notable strength is the host's down-to-earth, actionable approach, often pairing concrete tips with reflections on creativity's emotional terrain. The format tends to feature short, focused conv... more
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Recent guests on Finding the Throughline include:
1. Lauren Kessler
2. Elizabeth Gonzalez James
3. Elizabeth Gonzalez-James
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5. Crystal King
6. Lucas Mann
7. Susannah Cahalan
8. Debbie Urbanski
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