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Let’s Talk Memoir

Ronit Plank
Memoir Writing
Writing Process
Grief
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Motherhood
Memoir
Creative Nonfiction
Mother-Daughter Relationships
Trauma
Creative Writing
Writing
Identity
Childhood Trauma
Trauma Recovery
Vulnerability
Therapy
Mental Illness
Storytelling
Of My Own Making

Let’s Talk Memoir is a podcast for memoir lovers, readers, and writers, featuring interviews with memoirists about their writing process, their challenges, and what they’ve learned about sharing the most personal of narratives. Hosted by writer, editor, and teacher Ronit Plank, each episode highlights different aspects of the memoir-writing experience, and offers writing tips and inspiration. Roni... more

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Mimi Nichter joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about being hijacked on a plane when she was twenty years old in the first incident of international terrorism, how we can be socialized into silence about our stories, processing old trauma on ... more

Rachel Tzvia Back joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about living with depression, losing a sister, when a mother is emotionally and psychologically absent, how myths can be cloaks, listening to our language and what it offers, thinking in im... more

Julie Scolnick joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about falling madly in love with a married Frenchman when she was 20 years old and living in Paris studying music, working our way back from aching first love, searching for answers, cutting e... more

Stephanie Weaver MPH joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about family estrangement, gaslighting, her recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse, chronic illness, not wanting a book to be about revenge, reframing a memoir around a larger cult... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Tzvia Back
Poet, translator, professor of literature, and author of The Dark-Robed Mother
Wesleyan University Press (publisher of The Dark-Robed Mother)
Episode: 236. Listening to Our Own Language and Going Where We Need to Go featuring Rachel Tzvia Back
Julie Scolnik
Concert flutist and founding artistic director of Mistral Music
Mistral Music
Episode: 235. Searching for a Universal Truth in Your Memoir featuring Julie Scolnik
Stephanie Weaver
MPH, curator and storytelling strategist
Stephanie Weaver (author)
Episode: 234. Knowing When a Structure has Clicked in Place featuring Stephanie Weaver
Nikkya Hargrove
Graduate of Bard College, Lambda Literary Nonfiction Fellow, memoirist
Independent author; Obodo Serendipity Books (owner)
Episode: 233. Revealing the Divisions and Truths Within Us featuring Nikkya Hargrove
Amanda McCracken
Journalist, limerence expert, memoirist
Independent writer and author of When Longing Becomes Your Lover
Episode: 232. Self-Compassion and Recognizing the Illusion of Control featuring Amanda McCracken
Wendy C. Ortiz
Author of Excavation, A Memoir; psychotherapist in private practice in Los Angeles
Northwestern University Press (reprint); Private Practice, Los Angeles
Episode: 231. Recovering and Reclaiming the Teenage Version of Ourselves in Memoir featuring Wendy C. Ortiz
Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin; journalist and author
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: 230. Leaning into the Most Authentic Version of Our Story featuring Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Karen Palmer
Author of She's Under Here; memoirist
Author, Karen Palmer
Episode: 229. Becoming Someone Else featuring Karen Palmer
Dorothy Roberts
George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania; author of The Mixed Marriage Project, A Memoir of Love, Race and Family
University of Pennsylvania / Simon & Schuster
Episode: 228. Bringing the Reader into Our Discovery Process featuring Dorothy Roberts

Host

Ronit Plank
Host of a memoir-focused interview series and educator/ writer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • Excellent!

    This is my favorite podcast about writing. Ronit does such a great job interviewing fascinating guests, and I am learning so much about writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caroline_sings1980
    United States2 months ago
  • Favorite Writing Podcast

    As a creative nonfiction writer, I listen to lots of podcasts on writing, particularly memoir writing. Let’s Talk Memoir is my all time favorite! Ronit brings on great guests who have unique perspectives and she asks them interesting and insightful questions. I look forward to new episodes every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolex17894
    United States3 months ago
  • My first experience of a treasure trove!

    Just listened to my first episode and looking forward to listening to more of these wonderful interviews, thoughtfully and thoroughly conducted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dclandia
    United States3 months ago
  • #1 podcast for memoir writers and lovers

    Ronit blends equal parts story and craft with her guests, making an enjoyable show for those who write memoirs and those who love to read the stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bikergirl711
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent interviews

    I love listening to the podcast! I learn something each time and Ronit does a great job hosting and illuminating her guests’ writing process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poppi=R
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show as essential for memoir writers and lovers of the genre.
Guests are diverse and the conversations feel both inspiring and practical for writing and publishing.
The host asks thoughtful questions and makes guests feel seen, enhancing craft insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#222
United States/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#183
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Apple Podcasts
#220
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Talking Points

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236. Listening to Our Own Language and Going Where We Need to Go featuring Rachel Tzvia Back
Q: What advice would you offer writers who are currently working on their memoirs?
Trust the flow, listen to your own language, and avoid forcing the writing—let it move where it needs to go with openness and self-compassion. When stuck, step back, read, and let ideas re-emerge naturally.
235. Searching for a Universal Truth in Your Memoir featuring Julie Scolnik
Q: What advice would you share with writers currently working on their memoirs?
Persist, persist, persist. If you believe you have a story, tell it, even if it takes decades, and seek editors or help to polish it until the ending feels true and complete.
235. Searching for a Universal Truth in Your Memoir featuring Julie Scolnik
Q: And what do you feel like you discovered on the page?
Julie explains that she started writing immediately after the events, gradually shaping the manuscript over decades, learning to focus on the essential elements that conveyed the universal truth of first love rather than every detail.
234. Knowing When a Structure has Clicked in Place featuring Stephanie Weaver
Q: What advice would you share with writers working on their memoirs?
Don't give up, find a container for your story, and anchor it to a larger idea that resonates with readers; care for yourself during hard sections, engage with other memoirists, and be willing to rewrite to get bodily truth into the prose.
234. Knowing When a Structure has Clicked in Place featuring Stephanie Weaver
Q: How did you calibrate the balance between sharing trauma and protecting privacy?
I approached it gradually, relying on beta readers and therapists, and focused on conveying the emotional truth through scenes rather than exposing every detail; I also shifted the narrative to emphasize healing and reconciliation rather than dwelling on the abuse alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Let’s Talk Memoir

What is Let’s Talk Memoir about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A memoir-focused interview show that pairs a thoughtful host with a wide range of guest memoirists, from academics and physicians to filmmakers, artists, and journalists. Episodes emphasize writing craft, structure, and the personal process behind turning memory into narrative, often weaving in research, archival work, and collaboration with editors. Listeners can expect deep dives into memoir revelation, vulnerability, and the ethical dimensions of storytelling, along with practical tips for drafting, revising, and publishing. A standout quality is the host's compassionate curiosity and ability to draw out both the intimate and craft-oriented aspects of memoir, making the show a valuable resource for writers seeking actionable guidance and... more

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1. Rachel Tzvia Back
2. Julie Scolnik
3. Stephanie Weaver
4. Nikkya Hargrove
5. Amanda McCracken
6. Wendy C. Ortiz
7. Mallary Tenore Tarpley
8. Karen Palmer

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