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Essaying with Shana and Michelle

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by Shana McLean Moore and Michelle Francois Walsh

5.0(9 reviews)
42 episodes
Updated Weekly
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Podcast Overview

Shana and Michelle share essays they write and essayists they love as a way to start a conversation about their experiences being women of a certain age in this uncertain world. At the end of each episode, they offer writing prompts that will help you, too, reflect on all the struggles and all the joys that have formed you into the person you are today. Together, we will make sense of what it means to live a messy, beautiful life. #womenover50 #creativewriting #memoir #personalessay

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Publishing Since

3/15/2024

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for E41 Have Mercy

February 15, 2025

E41 Have Mercy

<p>Michelle reads her essay, "Have Mercy," and she and Shana discuss their thoughts on the state of our democracy and the life events happening alongside the current events that make these chaotic times so trying. They conclude that having mercy for themselves and others helps.#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #democracy, #faith, #mercy</p>

Episode thumbnail for E40 Our Quest for Authenticity

February 6, 2025

E40 Our Quest for Authenticity

<p>Shana reads her essay, "Authenticating," and she and Michelle have a conversation about how they crave realness and truth as they age, in defiance of the norms of social media, designer knockoffs, and all the procedures that could make them look like an age they are not. #podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #authenticity, #aginggracefully</p>

Episode thumbnail for E39 We Need Community Now More Than Ever

January 23, 2025

E39 We Need Community Now More Than Ever

<p>Michelle reads her essay, &quot;The Fire,&quot; and she and Shana have a conversation about loss, resilience, and the helpers who bring us hope when we most need it. They discuss how we need to be intentional about building and sustaining our sense of community once our kids are grown and these types of connections no longer just fall into our laps.</p> <p><br></p> <p>#podcast, #videopodcast, #writingpodcast, #writing, #writingcommunity, #womenwhowrite, #femalewriter, #femalefriendships, #womenover50, #essay, #essaywriting, #community, #mother, #parenting, #vulnerability, #values, #creativejourney, #writingworkshop, #videoessay, #applepodcasts, #spotifypodcasts, #boundaries, #brenebrown, #kellycorrigan, #glennondoyle, #wecandohardthings, #brutiful, #growth, #growthmindset, #womenpodcasters, #essaywriting, #midlifepodcast, #podcastforessaywriters, #podcastforwritersover50, #youtubepodcast, #LAfires, #loss, #community </p>

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What is Essaying with Shana and Michelle?

Shana and Michelle share essays they write and essayists they love as a way to start a conversation about their experiences being women of a certain age in this uncertain world. At the end of each episode, they offer writing prompts that will help you, too, reflect on all the struggles and all the joys that have formed you into the person you are today.

Together, we will make sense of what it means to live a messy, beautiful life.

#womenover50 #creativewriting #memoir #personalessay

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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