Beyond Empty Nest

Writing/Righting Our Own Lives with Amy Ferris


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If you’re here, you’ve more than likely heard the term ‘midlife crisis’.  In addition to the emotional aspect of experiencing midlife, there are so many other issues besides emotional, there's physical issues like hot flashes and mood swings as well. 

Sometimes, we find ourselves wide awake at 3am daydreaming of the possibilities, which I want to dive in with you today!

Your Dare for the Week ❤️

I dare you to take a dream out of the drawer  or out of the closet or a dream that you hid away, shake it out and try it on again. 

References in the Episode

  • Mighty Gorgeous
  • Marrying George Clooney: Confessions of a Midlife Crisis

About Amy Ferris

Amy Ferris is an author, screenwriter, editor and playwright. Her latest, Mighty Gorgeous: A Little Book About Messy Love (SheWrites Press, 2023). Her memoir, Marrying George Clooney: Confessions From A Midlife Crisis (Seal Press) debuted theatrically (Off-Broadway @ CAP 21 Theater) in 2012. Ruth Pennebaker of The New York Times called her memoir “poignant, free-wheeling, cranky and funny.” Amy edited the anthology, SHADES OF BLUE, Writers on Depression, Suicide and Feeling Blue (Seal Press), co-edited the anthology DANCING AT THE SHAME PROM (Seal Press), and contributed to numerous anthologies. She has written for both film and TV. Her screenplays include Mr. Wonderful (Directed by Anthony Minghella) and Funny Valentines (Directed by Julie Dash). She co-authored Old School Love (HarperCollins, 2021) with Rev Run of Run-DMC fame. 

 Amy was honored as one of 21 Leaders for the 21st Century by Women’s eNew, and named one of The 12 Women Who Changed the World in 2021 by NextTribe. Amy is a co-founder of the Milford Readers and Writers Festival.

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DISCLAIMER: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, physical, or psychological advice. You should contact a trained medical professional before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine and with respect to any particular issue or problem.

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