Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Viral Article Book Club: Elizabeth Gilbert and the Messiness of Memoir


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Guest host Traci Thomas (⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) continues her Viral Article Book Club takeover with author and⁠ Thanks for Asking⁠ host Nora McInerny. Together, they unpack Elizabeth Gilbert’s⁠ memoir excerpt "My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story," featured in The Cut. Traci and Nora debate the boundaries of memoir, the privilege undercutting Gilbert’s story, and the hard truths of loving someone through their last chapter.


A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including substance use. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.


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  • Where to find our guest host: Traci Thomas

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    • Show Notes:

      • My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story (The Cut) - Featured Article
      • Elizabeth Gilbert’s Latest Epiphanies (New Yorker) - Referenced


        Where to find our Guest: Nora McInerny

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        • Instagram
        • Tiktok
        • Thanks For Asking

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