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Let’s Talk Memoir

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

Wendy C. Ortiz joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about the English teacher who preyed on her when she was thirteen, writing about the person we are now when writing about our past, placing the reader in the physical and psychological experie... more

Mallary Tenore Tarpley joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about the middle place between acute sickness and full recovery, living with the imprints of a disorder, resisting thinking in black and white, the memoir plus genre, making memoir rep... more

Karen Palmer joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about changing her identity to escape a dangerous ex-husband, being stalked, the consequences of deciding to disappear, coming to grips with the experience of domestic abuse, mistaking grief for... more

Dorothy Roberts joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about her father’s interviews beginning in the 1930s with over 500 back-white couples who crossed the color line in Chicago,  moving to memoir to explore more personal experiences and feeling... more

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Recent Guests

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
Rebecca N. Thompson, MD
A family medicine and public health physician specializing in women's and children's health, and author of "Held Together".
Author
Episode: 227. Crafting a Shared Memoir featuring Rebecca N. Thompson, MD
Blair Glaser
Writer, speaker, leadership consultant, and licensed psychotherapist.
Heliotrope Press
Episode: 226. Homing in on Why We Need to Tell Our Story featuring Blair Glaser
Bee Wilson
Food writer and author of eight books on food-related topics
Episode: 225. Writing Closer to the Bone featuring Bee Wilson
Alex Poppe
Author and humanitarian worker, known for her writing about women in conflict zones.
US Agency for International Development
Episode: 224. Writing About Chasing an Unconventional Life and Feeling Haunted featuring Alex Poppe
Louise Southerden
Australian author and award-winning travel writer, known for her memoir Tiny and multiple non-fiction books.
Independent author
Episode: 223. Creating the Life That We Want to Live Inside with Words featuring Louise Southerden
Anna Rollins
Author of Famished, On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl, exploring diet culture and purity culture.
Episode: 222. Unpacking the Scripts We’ve Been Handed featuring Anna Rollins

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 233 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 Statesa month 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 States3 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 States3 months ago

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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

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#215
New Zealand/Arts/Books

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

230. Leaning into the Most Authentic Version of Our Story featuring Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Q: What has surprised you most during your book launch and promotion?
She highlights extensive reach among people with lived experience and those without eating disorders who found the Middle Place framework relevant to grief, illness, and recovery, and she notes positive reader engagement.
228. Bringing the Reader into Our Discovery Process featuring Dorothy Roberts
Q: What advice would you give other memoir writers about structure and moving forward without a fixed thesis?
Be open to where the writing and thinking lead you, avoid forcing a thesis from the start, and let clues in the interviews guide the narrative. Embrace vulnerability and creativity, and allow the project to unfold as an adventure rather than a rigid argument.
225. Writing Closer to the Bone featuring Bee Wilson
Q: What advice would you like to share with writers working on their memoirs?
Digging into a well to find the truth is crucial, and you are allowed to be selective about what to include.
225. Writing Closer to the Bone featuring Bee Wilson
Q: How did you find the people you wanted to interview for your book?
People were generous and willing to talk, often using kitchen objects as a prop to convey their emotions.
223. Creating the Life That We Want to Live Inside with Words featuring Louise Southerden
Q: Do you have any advice you'd like to offer writers working on their memoirs now?
Take care of yourself while writing and be brave and honest in your first draft, considering others' feelings later.

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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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Recent guests on Let’s Talk Memoir include:

1. Mallary Tenore Tarpley
2. Karen Palmer
3. Dorothy Roberts
4. Rebecca N. Thompson, MD
5. Blair Glaser
6. Bee Wilson
7. Alex Poppe
8. Louise Southerden

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