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Let’s Talk Memoir

Ronit Plank
Memoir Writing
Mental Health
Motherhood
Emptying the Nest
Podcast Community
Depression
The Return Trip
Self-Care
Emerson College
Identity
Vulnerability
HIV
Family Dynamics
One In Three Foundation
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Feedback
Grief
Writing
Puppy Raising
In Vitro Fertilization

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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Anna Rollins joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about the relationship between evangelical purity culture and diet culture, incorporating research and reporting into personal narrative, the intricate connections between religion, God, and bod... more

Steve Eichenblatt joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about losing a father through abandonment, the abuse he endured from his adoptive father, living in a household of trauma, feeling emotionally disconnected, verbal abuse and the wounds that... more

Dr. Camille U. Adams joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about generations of mothers choosing to unmother their children, colonial violence in Trinidad and Tobago, stifling relationships, cognitive dissonance, finding the psychological, emoti... more

Lora Abrador joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation weaving together three themes in her memoir, writing about the ancient technique of egg tempura paint, incorporating 300 images in her book, gaining confidence as an artist, struggling to form a... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Camille U. Adams
Writer from Trinidad and Tobago; author of How to Be Unmothered, a Trinidadian memoir.
Restless Books
Episode: 220. How to Be Unmothered: Escaping Enmeshment, Going No Contact, and Cocooning Ourselves featuring Camille U. Adams
Lora Arbrador
Artist and author, known for her memoir 'Art & Love' which explores her journey with egg tempera painting and personal life.
Episode: 219. Revealing More Than We Intended featuring Lora Arbrador
Gretchen McGowan
Award-winning producer and head of production for Goldcrest Films
Goldcrest Films
Episode: 218. Honoring Our Own Momentum featuring Gretchen McGowan
Sarah Gallucci
Author of Laid, A Memoir of Love, Sex, and Marriage
Central Piedmont Community College
Episode: 217. Writing Real Sex in Memoir featuring Sarah Gallucci
Elizabeth Rynecki
Author of Chasing Portraits, a narrative non-fiction memoir
NAL Penguin Random House
Episode: 216. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Memoir and Consuming Art in All Its Forms featuring Elizabeth Rynecki and Tony Kaplan
Tony Kaplan
Emmy-nominated documentary director and filmmaker
Episode: 216. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Memoir and Consuming Art in All Its Forms featuring Elizabeth Rynecki and Tony Kaplan
Sarah Chauncey
Veteran writer and developmental editor, author of PS. I Love You More Than Tuna
Episode: 215. Getting to the Heart of Spiritual and Awakened Memoir featuring Sarah Chauncey
Kaila Yu
Author with bylines in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and others; her debut memoir is "Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty"
Episode: 214. Dismantling Tropes and the Feeling of Being Other featuring Kaila Yu
Tamara Jong
Montreal-born writer of Chinese and European ancestry, author of 'Worldly Girls'.
Episode: 213. Who We Are After Mother Loss featuring Tamara Jong

Host

Ronit Plank
Host and creator, Ronit Plank, is a writer, editor, and teacher with a passion for memoirs. She brings her experiences as an author to guide discussions and engage with guests to draw out their insights on writing and personal storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • Essential listening!

    I first learned of Let's Talk Memoir about two years ago, and it has been one of my favorite podcasts ever since—not to mention *the* most valuable podcast and craft resource in my own memoir-writing journey. I'm not exaggerating when I say that each and every episode has given me insight, comfort, and encouragement as I (finally) finish my WIP that has now been "IP" for nearly 15 years. It has kept me feeling part of the literary world, and has helped me realize that memoir's corner of that wor... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachellcrittenden
    United States4 months ago
  • Must-Listen for New Writers!

    Hoping to make good use of my drive time, I thought I’d take the opportunity to get some writing tips. I’ve been working on my memoir since 2007. I have finally completed a version, thanks to this inspiring podcast! And I’ve read many new recommended memoirs along the way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Violetlt
    United States4 months ago
  • Love! Not to missed!

    I discovered Ronit’s podcast a little over a year ago and immediately binged all seasons. Every new episode is a treat. Whether you are working on a memoir or love reading memoir it is full of life and writing wisdom from both Ronit and her guests. Ronit is a thoughtful and generous interviewer and I love getting insight into each author’s process and path to their book. I’ve learned so much and been introduced to tons of amazing memoirs. The podcast has felt like a companion on my own writing j... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amethyst L
    United States4 months ago
  • An Incredible Resource!

    Ronit is constantly introducing me to new angles to consider while I continue to creep at a snail’s pace, writing my memoir. She keeps my TBR stack higher than a skyscraper—consistently introducing me to authors with stories that resonate with me. Her craft tips are priceless, her self-care tips to remember while writing, also invaluable. Thank you, Ronit, for your continued gifts and congratulations on episode 200!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    see_jayne_write
    United States4 months ago
  • Informative and inspiring!

    As someone writing a memoir, I have learned so much advice, tools, and industry tips from this podcast. Love the wide range of guests and the caring, supportive nature when discussing difficult content. Congratulations on 200 episodes! 🎉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlutterOnBy88
    Canada4 months ago

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Many note the podcast as an invaluable resource for writers looking to enhance their craft and find inspiration.
The supportive atmosphere and thought-provoking discussions on personal narratives resonate strongly with the audience.
Listeners express immense appreciation for the insightful interviews and the host's engaging style.

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220. How to Be Unmothered: Escaping Enmeshment, Going No Contact, and Cocooning Ourselves featuring Camille U. Adams
Q: How do you take care of yourself when you've done these readings or interviews?
I typically watch lighthearted shows like 'Love Island' or go for walks in nature to help me process the emotional weight of revisiting my experiences as I relate them in readings.
220. How to Be Unmothered: Escaping Enmeshment, Going No Contact, and Cocooning Ourselves featuring Camille U. Adams
Q: When did you begin writing about your experience growing up?
I started writing in undergrad, focusing primarily on poetry and confessional pieces that alluded to my childhood experiences, but it wasn't until my PhD program that I began to seriously pen my memoir.
220. How to Be Unmothered: Escaping Enmeshment, Going No Contact, and Cocooning Ourselves featuring Camille U. Adams
Q: Can you share a bit about your new memoir, How To Be Unmothered?
My memoir chronicles my journey from ages 8 to 20, exploring the concept of being 'unmothered' — not just the absence of a mother, but the emotional neglect and abuse experienced within a household where a mother is physically present.
218. Honoring Our Own Momentum featuring Gretchen McGowan
Q: What advice would you like to share with writers working on their memoirs?
It's about momentum—doing a little bit every day—rather than solely focusing on a looming deadline.
218. Honoring Our Own Momentum featuring Gretchen McGowan
Q: What was it like for you to write about losing your father in these early pages and also share your experiences with therapy?
Writing about my father's death was therapeutic in my own way; it helped me work through emotions and gain perspective, despite feeling intimidated when writing at first.

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Recent guests on Let’s Talk Memoir include:

1. Dr. Camille U. Adams
2. Lora Arbrador
3. Gretchen McGowan
4. Sarah Gallucci
5. Elizabeth Rynecki
6. Tony Kaplan
7. Sarah Chauncey
8. Kaila Yu

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