Debbie this was a wonderful listen on a snowy Ontario, Canada afternoon . I find myself reflecting and considering my time and place in life more these days- and Mary’s thoughts on aging and acceptance were a tonic .. I have loved reading both Reviving Ophelia and also Women rowing North - both books relevant for where I was in life at the time ! Thank you for this interview and for your own skillful, compassionate style as an interviewer .
I now will seek out Mary’s most current book .. and your podcast
Debbie, I have started to slowly listen to your episodes through Spotify. I recently found you here on Substack. I have really enjoyed the episodes so far. I left 2 reviews on Apple (although I listened through Spotify). Looking forward to reading and listening to more of your journey. Bests from a 70 year old Brit living in Bosnia!
I cannot wait to listen! I love her work and yours. There is so much value in reflecting on, and processing, the course of a lifetime both as an individual and as an individual situated in culture. When I feel scared and lonely it’s only because I have forgotten that everything I feel is a normal reaction to how I’ve been cultured. Seeing that is empowering--and it’s the path to owning the narrative of one’s life. I think reviving Ophelia was the first book that made me see it was all a system. That the shame I carried was not unique to me, and therefore, I could let some of it go.
Isabel, thanks for this important reminder: “Everything I feel is a normal reaction… “ And thrilled that you’ve read Reviving Ophelia. I wasn’t sure how many readers would resonate with / recognize the book!
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Debbie this was a wonderful listen on a snowy Ontario, Canada afternoon . I find myself reflecting and considering my time and place in life more these days- and Mary’s thoughts on aging and acceptance were a tonic .. I have loved reading both Reviving Ophelia and also Women rowing North - both books relevant for where I was in life at the time ! Thank you for this interview and for your own skillful, compassionate style as an interviewer .
I now will seek out Mary’s most current book .. and your podcast
Heather, this truly makes my day. thank you!
Debbie, I have started to slowly listen to your episodes through Spotify. I recently found you here on Substack. I have really enjoyed the episodes so far. I left 2 reviews on Apple (although I listened through Spotify). Looking forward to reading and listening to more of your journey. Bests from a 70 year old Brit living in Bosnia!
David, thank you for the 👍👍🙏 and for the reviews — means a lot!!
Can’t wait to take a listen!!
Erin, do lmk if you enjoy! I’ve never been able to get feedback on the podcast (via Apple Podcasts or whatever). Hoping that will change on Substack.
The new book sounds like one to start with if Mary Pipher is a discovery, through your Substack and podcast. Thanks Debbie.
Georgia, lmk what you think of Mary’s new memoir! I found it astonishingly honest (her difficult relationship with her parents, for example).
I cannot wait to listen! I love her work and yours. There is so much value in reflecting on, and processing, the course of a lifetime both as an individual and as an individual situated in culture. When I feel scared and lonely it’s only because I have forgotten that everything I feel is a normal reaction to how I’ve been cultured. Seeing that is empowering--and it’s the path to owning the narrative of one’s life. I think reviving Ophelia was the first book that made me see it was all a system. That the shame I carried was not unique to me, and therefore, I could let some of it go.
Isabel, thanks for this important reminder: “Everything I feel is a normal reaction… “ And thrilled that you’ve read Reviving Ophelia. I wasn’t sure how many readers would resonate with / recognize the book!