Best Evident Ink Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 49 - In Shallows & In Miseries 21:12

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“AN/RN-202210-E - tela knutr [the loom knots] AN/RN-202210-F - mare spa’ir therr [the sea calls to you] AN/RN-202210-G - therrsa auscultans [are you listening] AN/RN-202210-H - ofmengi ousia [too many souls] AN/RN-202210-I - eigna [dedication]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS:…

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Episode 48 - Both Alike in Dignity 20:59

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“AN/RN-202210-B circuli intra circuli [circles within circles] AN/RN-202210-C evolutio [an evolution] AN/RN-202210-D regarding AN/TA-ENTIRE” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Discussion of needles and fear of needles, child labour, totalitarian government and control of informa…

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Episode 47 - As If We Were Villains 29:44

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“AN/TA-???#1 - gildi [a return] AN/TA-???#2 - annuus recension [annual review] AN/TA-???#3 - midforrad [middle management] AN/TA-???#4 - spaginnung [the call of the void] AN/TA-???#5 - absens [missing]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Performance reviews, threat (non-specific…

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Episode 46 - The One Left Behind 22:30

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“hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallow - £4.80 blueberry muffin - £3.60 autumn special with oat milk - £5.20 soul tracking necklace - £30 iced oat matcha latte with vanilla - £4.30 ousia tourques - £50 emotional damage - priceless, nonrefundable” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONT…

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🌿 Beyond the Hierarchy: Rethinking Evidence in Occupational Therapy 12:57

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When I first learned about evidence-based practice, I remember staring at that glossy triangle — the research hierarchy pyramid — with meta-analyses gleaming at the top like sacred scripture. It was comforting at first. Finally, a clear map of what counts as truth.But once I entered practice, that tidy hierarchy started to crumble under the weight …

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🌿 “Reclaiming the Roots of Care: Witches, Midwives, and Nurses—Reviving the Feminine Lineage of Healing through Occupation.” 4:31

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This month, I’m inviting occupational therapists, assistants, students, and allies to join a special conversation and art-making circle: 🌿 “Reclaiming the Roots of Care: Witches, Midwives, and Nurses—Reviving the Feminine Lineage of Healing through Occupation.” Together we’ll trace the story of how our field—and the U.S. medical system itself—was b…

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Building Our Own Tables: A Response to “The Seat at the Table Fallacy” 15:59

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Last week I reacted live to a powerful post shared by Bill Wong in our community. The article in question — “Occupational Therapy and the ‘Seat at the Table’ Fallacy” by ABC Therapeutics — suggests that the push for higher credentials in OT (e.g., mandatory OTD) has been mis-directed: “A degree doesn’t grant influence. Credentials open doors, but t…

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🌿 The Power of Cross-Cultural & Intergenerational Engagement with Occupational Science 9:54

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Listen to the full episode → 🎧 Multigenerational Panel on Delayed Exposure to Occupational Science and Its Impact on OT Practice 🌎 Reclaiming Our Collective Voice When I think about the roots of occupational therapy and occupational science, I often imagine our profession as having lived under a kind of conservatorship — not unlike the cultural sto…

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🌿 Occupational Therapy Isn’t Just Biomechanical: Reclaiming the Psychosocial Heart of OT 15:38

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I hopped on live this week after a rich conversation in the Practical OT Facebook group (hi Chris! 🙌).Chris shared The Intentional Relationship Model — Renee Taylor’s seminal text on therapeutic use of self and the relational core of practice (and yes, the IRM lineage connects to Gary Kielhofner and MOHO). That post opened a door I care deeply abou…

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Episode 45 - To Follow Flames 35:38

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“AN/BC-202210-F - frustratio kindr [the disappointment of family] AN/RN-202210-A - dimidium ì elsk af flammae [half in love with flames] AN/BC-202210-G - ny-vaknadr [awakened] AN/BC-202210-H - hvar occursus praeterita et a-lengdar [where past and future meet] AN/BC-202210-I - jadarr fides [the edge of faith] AN/BC-202210-J - quisquiliae eldr [dumps…

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Episode 44 - Another's Burning 28:52

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“AN/BC-202210-A - fjordr et flammae [feather and flame] AN/BC-202210-B - volatus [flight] AN/BC-202210-C - adere [burning] AN/BC-202210-D - sam-eign stjarnai [the conflict of stars] AN/BC-202210-E - nyr adventus [a new arrival]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Ableism & infan…

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Episode 43 - Date Night 29:45

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"AN/RN#202209-H - dilatio [reprieve] Voice Note #397 - idk idk idkkkkk AN/RN#202209- per nyr auga [through new eyes] AN/RN#202209- heima dulce heima [home sweet home] AN/RN#202209- thromri mundi [the edge of the world]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Lying, unhealthy family …

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Episode 42 - A Soft Place to Land 40:02

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“AN/RN#202209-D - meginurdr [the power to undo] AN/RN#202209-E - likr natum saudr [like a newborn lamb] AN/RN#202209-F - adversaconsequentia [reckoning] AN/RN#202209-G - diu mistae elsk [a long lost love]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Descriptions and discussion of war, de…

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Episode 41 - Fear of Falling 39:46

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“AN/RN#202209-A - actum thrir [act three] AN/RN#202209-B - absens [missing] Voice Note #396 - dear future bella AN/RN#202209-C - ræddoghe ruina [fear of falling]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Descriptions and discussion of death, falling, nightmares, body horror (disintegr…

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Season 3 Trailer / Season 2 Recap 3:08

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the stage is set... THE ATTIC MONOLOGUES RETURNS AUGUST 27TH

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Season 2B Q&A 28:52

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Our writer and director answer all your burning questions, from "why?" to "how could you?" and everything in between. Production Team: Produced by Morgan Greensmith & LM Clohessy Sound Designed by Morgan Greensmith Theme tune composed by Wilkie Morrison Social Media by India Nye & Morgan Greensmith Logo by Sorren Briarwood Created in association wi…

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Episode 40: Forgive Me 23:43

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“AN/RN#202205-J - actum secundus luka [the second act closes] AN/RN#202205-K - orpheus hlyda [orpheus succeeds] AN/RN#202205-L - unus aer abfugit [the one who got away] AN/RN#202205-M - heima [home] AN/RN#202205-N - ibi sa torquent, jafnan [always a twist]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts Supp…

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Folk Art Illuminating Alignment Toward Hope, Healing, and Unity in Dark Times Through Unity Henge with Mixed Heritage Neurodiverse Artist and Healer Lennée Reid 41:17

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Evolved Living Podcast, host Dr. Josephine Jarvis welcomes Lennée Reid a multi-talented Creole, queer, neurodiverse artist and healer, Lennée Reid. As the nation navigates the tumultuous aftermath of election week, they engage in a heartfelt conversation about art, activism, and the urgent need for uni…

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Episode 39: Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On 35:19

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“ʎɹoɯǝɯ ɐ 'ɥsᴉʍ ɐ 'ɯɐǝɹp ɐ” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Discussion of nightmares, poor mental health, hopelessness and suicidal ideation Depictions of alternate reality, monarchy References to war, coup/civil war, torture, arson, blood/death/dying, hallucinations, alcohol…

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Episode 38: Come Away O Human Child 27:36

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PLEASE BE AWARE THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DEPICTION OF SUICIDAL IDEATION “AN/RN#202205-E - scelus tveir [two sins] AN/RN#202205-F - mollar locar hvild [a soft place to land] AN/RN#202205-G - tensus [tension] AN/RN#202205-H - decensus ir gehenna sa facilis [the descent into hell is easy] AN/RN#202205-I - adventus [arrival]” Transcripts available here: h…

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Episode 78: In Which Kristan Higgins Contemplates Lad Lit and Po-Fam Romance 1:05:55

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In this engaging conversation, Nancy chats with bestselling author Kristan Higgins, exploring her journey from aspiring writer to successful novelist. Kristan shares her experiences in the publishing industry, her writing process, and the evolution of her work from romance to women's fiction. The discussion also delves into the importance of social…

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Episode 37: Melted Into Thin Air 25:46

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“AN/RN#202205-A - ohof [hubris] AN/RN#202205-B - osseus lykill [skeleton key] AN/RN#202205-C - brjota [break in] AN/RN#202205-D - concursus [convergence]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Mentions of arson, mice, landlords, nooses, parental death, dictatorship and monarchy; de…

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Episode 36 - Doubt Truth To Be a Liar 36:44

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AN/RN#202204-O - lysta á stjarna [wishing upon a star] AN/RN#202204-P - mendaxi epicinium mori gera-ne? iacerimobilis [what do liars do after death? lie still.] Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Discussions of lying and betrayal; dishonesty in relationships; grief; references t…

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Episode 77: In Which Cecelia Mecca Juggles 54:06

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Cecelia Mecca, a full-time romance author, shares her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a successful author. She talks about how she transitioned to full-time writing and the challenges she faced along the way. Cecelia also discusses the importance of finding the right genre and niche, and how it has contributed to her success. She …

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From Miles Davis to Kendrick Lamar & Taylor Swift: The Transformative Evolution of Multigenerational Occupational Science (with Drs. John White, Jian Jones, Josie Jarvis and Avery Gaeta) 1:39:38

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Send us a text This multi-generational podcast discussion is brought to you by the occupational power of music linking the intersectional life paths of Miles Davis, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, John White, Josie Jarvis, Jian Jones, and Avery Geata with an invitation to explore music as a powerful medium for developing and expanding our collective …

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Episode 35 - Author's Notes II 19:48

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“AN/RN#202204-N – i medal certe, bil ante aestum” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Depiction of therapy sessions Discussions of hopelessness, existentialism, hallucinations Mentions of body horror, arguments, physical violence Voices: Atlas Morgan as Nyx Ryland Alex Abrahams a…

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Episode 34 - Home 41:05

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“AN/RN#202204-L - ousia [the essence of things] AN/RN#202204-M - hyggiandi ab lectulus [thoughts from the sofa] Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: References to kidnapping and forced imprisonment, conflict, lying, mania, alcoholism; implications of past abuse; depiction of depre…

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Episode 76: In Which Julia Jarrett Talks about Hanson. (Dreamy Sigh.) 1:02:19

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Julia Jarrett is a Canadian author of spicy romance novels. She started with small-town romance but recently branched out into sports romance, specifically baseball. In this episode, Nancy and Julia talk about where Julia's ideas for her books come from and what goes on in their plot coaching sessions. Julia shares her strategies for launching book…

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Episode 33 - Crow & Consequence Part 2 29:03

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“AN/RN#202204-H - miskunnbil [amnesty period] AN/RN#202204-I - epicinium [aftermath] AN/RN#202204-J - colloquium aves [conference of the birds] AN/RN#202204-K - discrimen [turning point] Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Depiction of arguments, emotionally abusive parenting, ma…

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Episode 75: In Which Mona Shroff Waits Beneath Clerys Clock 53:56

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In this conversation, authors Nancy Smay and Mona Shroff discuss the process of writing contemporary romance novels, sharing insights into their creative process, inspiration, and the challenges they face. Mona Shroff shares her journey from optometry to becoming a writer, her approach to character development, and the unique way she plots her stor…

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Episode 32 - Crow & Consequence Part 1 36:14

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“AN/RN#202204-D - ek muna therr [i understand you] AN/RN202204-E - tandem etja eventus [at last, an inciting incident] AN/RN202204-F - absens fragmen [the missing piece] AN/RN202204-G - impietas [betrayal]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Lying, emotionally abusive parenting,…

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Episode 74: In Which Ines Johnson Enters Her Godmother's Pantry 1:13:57

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In this conversation, Ines Johnson discusses her experience as a romance writer and the changes she has observed in the genre. She talks about her journey as an indie author and the challenges she faced in traditional publishing. Ines also shares her insights on the evolving preferences of readers, particularly the TikTok generation, and how she in…

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Episode 31 - Before the Fall 19:34

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“AN/RN#202204-A - ek sa knaliga tantum reyndr [i am trying so hard] AN/RN202204-B - dreyma sumar solstitio nox [a midsummer night’s dream] AN/RN202204-C - log ante veder [the calm before the storm]” Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts CONTENT WARNINGS: Mentions of burn out/over work, references to…

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Episode 73: In Which Denny S. Bryce Time Travels 1:10:27

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In this conversation, Nancy Smay interviews Denny S. Bryce, a traditionally published author of historical fiction. They discuss Denny's background as a writer and her passion for craft and research. Denny shares her experience as a fan fiction writer and how it led her to join the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and eventually get an agent. They …

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Episode 72: In Which Lena Hendrix Discusses Whether Mafia Cowboys Will Ever be a Thing 1:01:11

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In this episode, Nancy chats with spicy small town romance writer Lena Hendrix. Lena, who began publishing just a few years ago, has found success in KU writing multiple series and focusing on cozy settings, relatable characters, time-tested tropes, and an edge. They discuss the importance of considering marketing before beginning to write, explore…

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TAM 2B Trailer 1:53

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Voice Note 1: [static] The Attic Monologues will return July 31st

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Episode 71: In Which Kait Nolan Talks about Talking to Herself 1:14:02

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In this conversation, Nancy interviews Kate Nolan about her writing career and process. They discuss topics such as the different genres Kate writes in, her experience with self-publishing and traditional publishing, her decision to use pen names, her approach to wide distribution, and her writing routine. Kate shares that she is a rabid plotter an…

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Bonus Episode 3 - First Day 7:14

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There is a world, in which everything changed… Content Warnings: implied negative family relationships, discussion of anxiety Transcripts available here: https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts Written, read, and sound designed by Morgan Greensmith Produced by Morgan Greensmith, LM Clohessy & Sorren Briarwood Theme tune composed…

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Episode 70: In Which Pippa Grant Ponders Rage 1:08:49

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Summary: Pippa Grant discusses her journey as a writer, from querying agents to self-publishing, and shares insights into her writing process and success. She emphasizes the importance of joining writing organizations, like Romance Writers of America, for learning and support. Pippa also talks about the strategic decision to rebrand under a new pen…

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Episode 69: In Which Sylvie Discusses Superpowers 1:14:04

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Nancy and Sylvie Stewart discuss their pen names, their family histories, and their writing careers. They talk about how they got started in writing and the genres they write in. They also discuss their experience co-writing a series with Marika Ray and the process they use. The conversation touches on the challenges of self-publishing and the impo…

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Episode 68: In Which Marika Ray Searches for the Secret Sauce 50:35

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The conversation between Nancy Smay and USA Today bestselling rom-com author Marika Ray delves into the world of writing and publishing, exploring topics such as book production, genre selection, marketing strategies, and writing processes. Marika shares insights into her journey as an author, her approach to writing, and the challenges she faces i…

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Episode 67: The One Where International Bestseller Kelly Collins Ponders the Pepper Rating 1:01:12

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In this episode, Nancy and author Kelly Collins delve into Kelly's writing process, book series, and publishing experiences. They also explore the concept of 'steaminess' in romance novels, the challenges of writing, and the importance of backups and market research. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the creative process, bo…

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Bonus Episode 2 - Raven's Monologue 17:01

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Once upon a time, a boy grew wings... Content Warnings: descriptions of fire, arson and murder, heights and suicidal ideation, death of parents, volcanic eruption, funerals and death; references to burns/scars and cover-up augmentation Transcripts available here: ⁠https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts Read by Drew Citrine as R…

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Episode 66: Delancey Stewart - Exploring Writing Process 33:11

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We're flipping the script a bit! Listen in as Nancy interviews working authors who run the gamut of genre and renown. First up? A bit of a multiple personality situation - Delancey Stewart! Hear how she gets ideas, plots her books, tools she uses, and how she approaches marketing. Our new focus gives you a look behind the scenes at your favorite au…

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OT and PT Working Together To Systemically Transform Maternal Health From a Culture of Trauma to Supported Liberation: An Interdisciplinary Call to Action For All at the Individual, Micro, Meso, and Macro ... 2:23:09

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Send us a text The podcast interview discusses maternal health disparities, the importance of collaboration between occupational therapists and physical therapists, and the role of technology and personal experiences in empowering women and improving healthcare outcomes, with a focus on trauma-informed, individualized care and systemic change. Rele…

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Season 2A Q&A 44:21

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Join us as we talk death of the author, dnd classes, how well our protagonists would survive other podcasts, and all things Attic Monologues in this Season 2A Q&A. Transcripts available here: ⁠https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologues-transcripts The Locked Tomb tangent/spoilers: 6:28-11:55 Voices: Morgan Greensmith LM Clohessy Production Tea…

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Ink and Inclusion: Breaking Barriers in the Occupation of Tattoo Artistry and Beyond 1:31:58

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Send us a text This Podcast discusses a conversation with Angel, a Tacoma Area tattoo artist, about her journey into the tattoo industry, the skills required, the therapeutic aspect of her work, the need for more diversity and representation in the field, and her community work with the Hundredth Monkey art organization, with future steps including…

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Episode 65: Talking Tropes and Building Better Stories 31:55

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Tropes are a storytelling convention that help us let readers know what to expect from our books. Learn how to use them, combine them, and twist them to make your stories fresh!

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Episode 64: Marketing Focus - Understanding Comps 26:00

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Why do you need to understand comps as an author? Because you can't market a book without understanding the market. This episode of Story Strategy focuses on helping indie authors figure out how to market their books based on identifying where they fit with other books in the market.

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Weaving the Threads of Our Occupational Histories: An Intergenerational Conversation with the Jarvis Family 1:39:26

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Send us a text Learn essentials to develop your own intergenerational Occupational Profile Informed by Occupational Science Here: https://eln.upcoach.com/organizations/i/x9V5a6WydwaVTsGBXqwfUon13Fewi4nHAj6QYPMyQl2fwmKkPL Dr. Josie Jarvis sits down with her parents, Julie and Wade Jarvis, to learn about their occupational histories and how their exp…