Storytelling, Uncertainty & Optimism (with Mary Laura Philpott)
What do you do when life serves up a moment that upends your perspective on parenting and leads to uncertainty and anxiety? Christine talks with Mary Laura Philpott, bestselling author, former bookseller, former public television host, and turtle enthusiast. Christine and Mary Laura talk about storytelling, wrestling with uncertainty, small delights, writerly habits, and more. Mary Laura’s new book “Bomb Shelter” arrives everywhere April 12.
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Resources mentioned in this episode
- Minimalist Parenting (our book)
- Maura Laura Philpott
- I Miss You When I Blink: Essays
- Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives
- Episode 258: Creating A Self-Directed Practice
- Christine’s 80-day writing practice
- Washington Post: Tweens pull away from their parents. ‘Turning Red’ reminds us it’s normal.
- Buchanan Arts in Nashville
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