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Let’s Talk Memoir

Ronit Plank
Memoir Writing
Mental Health
Emptying the Nest
Motherhood
Podcast Community
Depression
The Return Trip
Emerson College
Identity
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

Louise Southerden joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about building a tiny home in Australia by hand during the Covid pandemic, being a travel writer for much of her career, choosing freedom over security, writing about exes, struggling with ... more

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

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Recent Guests

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
Steve Eichenblatt
A practicing attorney and author of 'Pretend They Are Dead'
Page and Eichenblatt
Episode: 221. Writing and Processing Old, Longstanding Anger featuring Steve Eichenblatt
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

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

5.0 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • 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 States21 days 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
  • 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

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Some listeners highlight the diversity of guests and the variety of topics covered as key strengths.
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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#25
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Apple Podcasts
#53
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Talking Points

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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.
223. Creating the Life That We Want to Live Inside with Words featuring Louise Southerden
Q: What was it like to incorporate your relationship story into the manuscript?
I had to be honest about my experience while being fair to Max, focusing on what he said and did rather than characterizing him.
223. Creating the Life That We Want to Live Inside with Words featuring Louise Southerden
Q: Can you share a bit about your new memoir, TINY?
TINY is about my experience of building a tiny house during the COVID pandemic, highlighting my personal journey and the relationship story intertwined with the build.
221. Writing and Processing Old, Longstanding Anger featuring Steve Eichenblatt
Q: What do you feel you came to understand about your family, your father, yourself and writing this memoir?
I learned that my biological father loved us but was tortured by his decision to pretend we were dead.
221. Writing and Processing Old, Longstanding Anger featuring Steve Eichenblatt
Q: How long did you contemplate whether or not to write this story before you actually did it?
It took over 10 years, largely motivated by experiences from my life, including my biological father's funeral.

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1. Louise Southerden
2. Anna Rollins
3. Steve Eichenblatt
4. Dr. Camille U. Adams
5. Lora Arbrador
6. Gretchen McGowan
7. Sarah Gallucci
8. Elizabeth Rynecki

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