Every Soul Has A Story® LIVE Guest @darcey_gohring_writer 💜 Thank you, Darcey, for a raw, unfiltered conversation. We discussed why it’s healthy, and sometimes necessary, to cut ties with abusive family members. We also chatted about navigating false narratives and pressure from others. And also that we always have a choice—to stay or leave. 💜 Darcey’s candor and courage inspired me to share a bit of my own journey today. (It is the first time I’ve ever done so.). 💜 Darcey is a writer, essayist, and host of the Moms Don’t Have Time To online writing community. She is a collaborative, inspiring woman whose essays have appeared in @momsdonthavetimeto_, @huffpost, and other publications.

Every Soul Has A Story® LIVE With guest @c.dangelo.author What a fun, insightful conversation! Thank you to C D’Angelo for tonight’s discussion about self-care, self publishing, working as full-time mental health counselor and so much more. And if you’re wondering why I am wearing a hat, listen to our hilarious conversation!

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With guest @meghan.riordan.jarvis @griefismysidehustle

Last night I texted Meghan at 9:30. I sensed like many of us she was wide awake. Processing. Grieving. Feeling. And providing support not only to her own family but her clients as well.

I wrote, “Are you feeling spontaneous?”

“What do you mean by that?” she replied.

I asked her if she’d jump on my Every Soul Has a Story LIVE podcast today. She said she wished she could but she’s booked solid. Then, a rainbow in this horrific storm, Meghan reached out to me literally an hour ago. 🌈

Truth be told, I was still in my pajamas. Feeling the heaviness. Feeling the collective grief. Feeling it all.

So I quickly ended a chat with a friend. Hung up the phone, threw on a shirt, and connected with this beautiful soul. 💜

I have endless questions. But I have no answers. I feel helpless—I know I’m not alone. And I want you to know you are not either.

I hope our conversation brings comfort and healing to your hearts. Meghan also demonstrated ways to connect with our bodies and identify the pain. And she shared other insights as well. Thank you, Meghan. You are a light in our world. 🙏

REAL TALK IN REAL TIME. Every Soul Has A Story® with guest Natalie Silverstein @simpleactsguide We chatted about mothers, mothering, grief, and being honest about the person we’ve lost even if it’s a complicated relationship. We also talked about service, kindness, and showing up for others. What an honest, lively conversation. Thank you, Natalie.

Every Soul Has A Story® with Robert Gwaltney. Dara Levan chats with Robert Gwaltney Jr. Author an advocate for early childhood literacy. Robert shared about his publishing journey, losing his sister at a young age, growing up as one of “four feral boys” in a small Georgia town, and balancing his writing life with a full-time job at Easter Seals of Atlanta. And we chatted about Robert’s stunning debut novel, “The Cicada Tree.”

This is our second conversation in three days. And the first ever Saturday morning EVERY SOUL HAS A STORY LIVE. We didn’t plan to chat twice. But the Universe had other plans.

A gracious, generous soul, Robert pivoted with me. Today’s connective conversation included laughter when my phone fell mid-recording! We decided our collective energy must just be that ebullient. 😂

Dara Levan chats with Steven Rowley on Every Soul Has A Story® Podcast. They talk about grieving (humans and pets), overcoming challenges, rejection in publishing, and Steven’s passion for telling poignant, witty, and heartwarming stories.

Steven is the author of bestselling book LILY AND THE OCTOPUS, THE EDITOR, and his latest novel, THE GUNCLE. His writing has been published in twenty languages. His works are in development stages of being made into feature films.

Steven has worked as a freelance writer, newspaper columnist and screenwriter. Originally from Portland, Maine, he is a graduate of Emerson College.

Every Soul Has A Story®. Dara Levan chats with author and blogger, Alison Hammer!

If you missed our conversation, you can watch it here! Alison and I chatted about balancing a full-time job and author life. We also discussed #jewishcommunity #jewishbooks and the power of stories that empower, educate, and lift up others. And “protecting the flame,” which is Alison’s mantra for 2022.

Alison is co-writing an upcoming book with @bradeighgodfrey, which will release in June! Check out their process and journey at @alibradybooks.

Every Soul Has A Story® LIVE episode with guest @maggiesmithwrites.​​​​​​​​
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Maggie is a former psychologist and CEO/founder of a national art consulting company. In 2017 she pursued her dream to become a full-time writer.​​​​​ Maggie is also the host of “Hear Us Roar," a podcast for the Women's Fiction Writers Association. ​​​​​​​
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Her debut novel, TRUTH AND OTHER LIES, will be released next week. The novel is at its heart about how, at a formative age, young women often pattern themselves after someone older and seemingly wiser and how that choice can affect the trajectory of their lives.
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Every Soul Has A Story®. Dara Levan and Dara Kurtz discuss finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. A podcast episode on self-care, love, loss, life lessons and being grateful for everyday moments.

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