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DR LIZ OSTLER: GRIEF, GRACE, AND THE STORIES THAT SAVE US
In this episode, Joseph Nicholas Masi and Dr. Liz Ostler explore the profound themes of charity, grief, and the impact of loss. Liz shares her personal journey of navigating the complexities of grief after losing her sister and brother, emphasizing the importance of faith, remembrance, and the societal changes surrounding grief. The discussion delves into the challenges of addiction, medical neglect, and the healing power of shared experiences, ultimately highlighting the enduring connections we maintain with our loved ones even after they are gone. In this conversation, Liz and Joseph explore the complexities of grief, love, and personal growth through the lens of loss. They discuss how grief can be a companion rather than a burden, the importance of choice in navigating emotional pain, and the transformative power of storytelling. Liz shares her experiences with loss, trauma, and the commitment to advocate for those who have suffered, emphasizing the significance of not being silent about one's story. The dialogue highlights the interconnectedness of human experiences and the healing that comes from sharing and bearing witness to each other's journeys.
Dr. Elizabeth Ostler is the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement at the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. She is a theatermaker, director, and puppetry artist, and the Founder and Artistic Director of Communal Theater Company. Liz has collaborated with theaters and festivals across New York and Utah, including St. Ann’s Warehouse, Theatre Barn, Life Jacket Theatre, Adjusted Realists, Drama of Works, Riverton Arts, the EstroGenius Festival, Prospect Theater Company, and Pioneer Theatre Company.
Liz is the creator of the Communal Theater Practice, an artistic approach that transforms performance into a shared experience, positioning audiences as collaborators rather than observers. She is committed to creating theater that fosters healing, connection, and communion.
She is the Editor-in-Chief and a contributing writer for The LDS Women’s Project, an organization that collects and preserves oral histories of LDS women, centering women’s voices and experiences while advocating for more egalitarian practices and policies within LDS communities.
Liz holds an MFA in Theater Directing from Brooklyn College and a BA in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College. She earned her Ph.D. in Contemporary Learning and Interdisciplinary Research from Fordham University, where her scholarship examined cultural master narratives and the role of community belonging.
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TikTok: @communaltheater, @lizostler700
Instagram: @communaltheater, @lizostler
Donation link to support SisterPlay -
https://app.thefield.org/home/donation/crowd/preview/519/SisterPlay-Production
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By Joseph Nicholas MasiIn this episode, Joseph Nicholas Masi and Dr. Liz Ostler explore the profound themes of charity, grief, and the impact of loss. Liz shares her personal journey of navigating the complexities of grief after losing her sister and brother, emphasizing the importance of faith, remembrance, and the societal changes surrounding grief. The discussion delves into the challenges of addiction, medical neglect, and the healing power of shared experiences, ultimately highlighting the enduring connections we maintain with our loved ones even after they are gone. In this conversation, Liz and Joseph explore the complexities of grief, love, and personal growth through the lens of loss. They discuss how grief can be a companion rather than a burden, the importance of choice in navigating emotional pain, and the transformative power of storytelling. Liz shares her experiences with loss, trauma, and the commitment to advocate for those who have suffered, emphasizing the significance of not being silent about one's story. The dialogue highlights the interconnectedness of human experiences and the healing that comes from sharing and bearing witness to each other's journeys.
Dr. Elizabeth Ostler is the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement at the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. She is a theatermaker, director, and puppetry artist, and the Founder and Artistic Director of Communal Theater Company. Liz has collaborated with theaters and festivals across New York and Utah, including St. Ann’s Warehouse, Theatre Barn, Life Jacket Theatre, Adjusted Realists, Drama of Works, Riverton Arts, the EstroGenius Festival, Prospect Theater Company, and Pioneer Theatre Company.
Liz is the creator of the Communal Theater Practice, an artistic approach that transforms performance into a shared experience, positioning audiences as collaborators rather than observers. She is committed to creating theater that fosters healing, connection, and communion.
She is the Editor-in-Chief and a contributing writer for The LDS Women’s Project, an organization that collects and preserves oral histories of LDS women, centering women’s voices and experiences while advocating for more egalitarian practices and policies within LDS communities.
Liz holds an MFA in Theater Directing from Brooklyn College and a BA in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College. She earned her Ph.D. in Contemporary Learning and Interdisciplinary Research from Fordham University, where her scholarship examined cultural master narratives and the role of community belonging.
Social
TikTok: @communaltheater, @lizostler700
Instagram: @communaltheater, @lizostler
Donation link to support SisterPlay -
https://app.thefield.org/home/donation/crowd/preview/519/SisterPlay-Production