TW: discussions of death

Melissa Broder of the Twitter @sosadtoday built a name for herself with short quips about her mental health. Now, she's the author of numerous books, from poetry to prose to fiction. This week, Dorothea and Alex chat with Melissa about everything from cremation to how astrology can be a way of controlling the world.

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Poem: "For John, Who Begs Me Not To Enquire Further" by Anne Sexton

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