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In this episode, Kate is joined by award-winning author Laura Pritchett to discuss how a lack of communication led to the end of her marriage – and how journalling and writing helped her understand the truth and ultimately move on.About the episodeKate and Laura begin by discussing Laura's essay, ‘No sound, no fury, no marriage', and her divorce experience, which inspired her to write the piece. Laura explains how a lack of easy banter and general communication barriers ultimately led to the end of her marriage – and how journalling and writing her latest novel, ‘Three Keys', helped her understand the truth and move on. Finally, Laura reflects on her 22-year marriage and what she's learned about the part she played in the divorce. She shares how she eventually told her kids the news and the lessons she's taking forward into her next chapter…About our guestLaura Pritchett is an award-winning author of seven novels, two nonfiction books and editor of three anthologies. Her essay ‘No sound, no fury, no marriage' was featured in the Modern Love column of The New York Times, and her latest fiction book. ‘Three Keys' is based on her own experience of divorce. All her work is rooted in the natural world, celebrating the people who live close to it. When not writing or teaching, she's generally found exploring the mountains of her home state of Colorado, particularly those near the ranch where she was raised.More resourcesDiscover Laura Prichett's work on her website.Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and parenting aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert today.#SeparationStories
A day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president, Colorado's attorney general sued him over changes to birthright citizenship. Phil Weiser joins AGs from Maine to Hawaii in challenging President Trump's executive order, titled, “Protecting The Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” Then, the January 6th pardons include at least 20 Coloradans. Plus, a DACA recipient on his constant fear of deportation. And how wildfire inspired author Laura Pritchett.
When we asked prolific novelist Laura Pritchett to speak with us about writing fiction, little did we realize that not only would she offer us a host of practical advice about character, revision and ambition, she would also teach us about meeting our art with great self-compassion. We speak about her two new novels out this year, Playing with Wildfire (Torrey House Press) and Three Keys (Random House Books), writing without a plot outline, and much more, including why joy must be a part of a fiction writer's practice. Laura Pritchett is the author of seven novels. Known for championing the complex and contemporary West and giving voice to the working class, her books have garnered the PEN USA Award, the Milkweed National Fiction Prize, the WILLA, the High Plains Book Award, several Colorado book awards, and others. She's also the author of two nonfiction books, one play, and was editor of three environmental-based anthologies. One novel, Stars Go Blue, has been optioned for TV rights. She's published hundreds of essays and short stories in national venues, most recently in The Sun, Terrain, Camas, Orion, Creative Nonfiction, and others. She directs the MFA in Nature Writing at Western Colorado University and holds a PhD from Purdue University. When not writing or teaching, she can be found sauntering around the West, especially her home state of Colorado. She particularly likes looking at clouds and wildflowers.Laura's websiteGOING GREEN: True Tales from Gleaners, Scavengers, and Dumpster Diver Edited by Laura Pritchett (with contributions by Christie and her mom, Ruth Friesen). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe
On the HBO high finance drama “Industry,” basically everyone serves cruel insults. It's part of the culture at their bank, Pierpoint. But Myha'la's character, Harper Stern, goes after friends and enemies with deep, cutting verbal attacks.Myha'la reads a Modern Love essay by a woman with the opposite problem: Laura Pritchett and her husband have avoided conflict for so long, she writes, that the fights they're not having are tearing them apart. Myha'la also tells the host, Anna Martin, about the kind of communication style she strives to maintain, and what it's like when she and her fiancé, Armando Rivera, find themselves in a fight.The Season 3 finale of “Industry” drops Sunday night on HBO.Laura Pritchett has written seven novels, including her latest, “Three Keys.”Want to leave us a voice mail message on the Modern Love hotline? If so, please include your name, your hometown and a callback number in your message: (212) 589-8962How to submit a Modern Love essay to The New York TimesHow to submit a Tiny Love Story
In this thought-provoking episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine is joined by Laura Pritchett, an accomplished author whose narratives beautifully capture the essence of the American West. Laura has written two nonfiction books and seven novels, including her latest, "Three Keys," which captivates readers with its rich storytelling. Laura delves into the often-overlooked narratives of middle-aged women, discussing how society's "invisibility cloak" can be reimagined as a unique advantage. She explores the theme of solo heroine journeys, celebrating the remarkable yet less recognized explorations of women who conquer the farthest reaches of our planet while managing personal challenges like menopause. Laura's insights promise to enlighten and inspire, offering a new perspective on resilience and the profound journeys women undertake. Join Wendy and Laura as they challenge stereotypes and celebrate the untold stories of women at midlife. From discussing the power of writing to embracing solo journeys, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration.
Today - Sun writer Kevin Simpson re-introduces listeners to an award-winning Colorado writer whose latest novel follows a woman who confronts middle age by embarking on a journey of trespassing and adventure through the American West and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The stakes are especially high in three of Colorado's congressional districts, where traditionally Republican strongholds will be decided this election year. Today, Purplish looks at CD4. Then, why there's a slowdown on a key RTD light rail corridor. And, how wildfire and the pandemic inspired Laura Pritchett's new novel, "Playing with Wildfire."
The stakes are especially high in three of Colorado's congressional districts, where traditionally Republican strongholds will be decided this election year. Today, Purplish looks at CD4. Then, why there's a slowdown on a key RTD light rail corridor. And, how wildfire and the pandemic inspired Laura Pritchett's new novel, "Playing with Wildfire."
On the latest Regional Roundup, a county in our region recently declared itself *not* a sanctuary city. Our regional reporters unpack what that might mean for local immigrants. Plus: skijoring is becoming an economic plus for many small towns in the Rocky Mountains. And: author Laura Pritchett on her new book Playing with (wild)fire, inspired by Colorado's largest wildfire.
Today - Sun writer Kevin Simpson introduces listeners to an award-winning Colorado writer whose latest novel melds her real-life experience with the state's largest wildfire with the illuminating power of fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Anderson is an author, traveler, observer, story-teller, and a million other things. He's the whole package. His books include, Heading Home: Field Notes (Conundrum Press), a collection of short essays, flash prose, and prose poems, which Colorado novelist Laura Pritchett describes as offering "gorgeous meditations on traveling, the natural world, small towns, parenting, and...the cultural eccentricities of of the modern day west." His collection of essays, First Church of the Higher Elevations (Conundrum Press) explores the ecology of story, spirituality, and landscape. His poems have appeared in various anthologies including New Poets of the American West (Many Voices Press) and Storied Wheels (Somos Publications). His latest project, an anthology of placed-based writings called Reading Colorado: A Literary Road Guide, came out from Bower House Books in May of 2023. Apply for the Sex at Dawn Budokon retreat here. The article about “Border Country” is here.My conversation with Lodhy is here.You can read about the Berrigan brothers here.You can redirect a few crumbs from Jeff Bezos's pocket to support this podcast by using this link when you shop on Amazon.Music: “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range; “Border Country,” by The Paper Stars; “Smoke Alarm,” by Carsie Blanton.R.I.P. Sinead. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe
None of us are getting out of here alive. Death is something we must inevitably experience, and if we have some clarity and preparation, dying can be done well. Steve talks with Laura Pritchett, author of Making Friends with Death: A Field Guide For Your Impending Last Breath (To Be Read, Ideally, Before It's [...]
Have you ever felt that someone touched your soul? And, as a result of your meeting, left it just a little fuller? That's exactly how I felt after talking with Laura Pritchett. She is a writer, an award-winning author, a lover of all things nature and an advocate for it's survival. We talk about how the core themes in her work are stories of the precarity of life. Laura shares her own precarious story and how this prompted her writing, "Making Friends with Death: A Field Guide to your Impeding Last Breath". This conversation came just at the right time for me. Connecting with the natural world has become a big part of my healing: physically, emotionally and spiritually. Laura Pritchett is a mere mortal who will someday die—and she's doing a little better with that fact now! She's also the author of nine books. She began her writing journey with the short story collection Hell's Bottom, Colorado, which won the PEN USA Award for Fiction and the Milkweed National Fiction Prize. This was followed by the novels Sky Bridge, Stars Go Blue, Red Lightning, and The Blue Hour. Her novels have received starred reviews from Booklist, Publisher's Weekly, and School Library Journal, and The Blue Hour was listed as one of the “Top 5 books that will make you think about what it is to be human” by PBS and made the Booklist Editor's Choice for 2017. She also has two nonfiction books: Great Colorado Bear Stories and Making Friends with Death: A Field Guide to Your Impending Last Breath. She's also involved with environmental issues, and is the editor of three anthologies about conservation: Pulse of the River, Home Land, and Going Green: True Tales from Gleaners, Scavengers, and Dumpster Divers. Her essays and short stories have appeared in The Sun, The New York Times, Salon, High Country News, The Millions, Pinch, The Normal School, Publisher's Weekly, Brain, Child, and many others. She directs the MFA in Nature Writing at Western Colorado University
Hope you enjoyed the episode :-) Links to everything we discussed below. Any questions or recommendations? Email us at culturecomfortspodcast@gmail.comBooksLess by Andrew Sean Greer The Husband’s Secret by Liane MoriartyFinding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella MoviesCats (in cinemas)Florence Foster Jenkins on BBC iPlayerA Private War on Netflix TelevisionHis Dark Materials on BBC iPlayer The Witcher on Netflix LongreadsNo Sound, No Fury, No Marriage by Laura Pritchett, part of the NYTimes Modern Love column (https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/22/style/modern-love-no-sound-no-fury-no-marriage.html) PodcastThe Edge of Sleep Excited to read in 2020!Dolf The Secret History by Donna TarttThis Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Philipps Inheritance by Dani Shapiro Christina Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Lost Dog by Kate Spicer How to break up with fast fashion by Lauren Bravo
Nicholas and Laura Pritchett came up with the decision to purchase and renovate an Airstream with a dream of traveling the country in search of a new home. Upon acquiring their Airstream, they spent every night and weekend renovating and rebuilding it after also constructing a home together from the ground up while managing full time careers and raising their daughter - super humans. Eventually it came time to depart and they learned the ways of the road through experience, discovering their travel rhythm, workflow and unearthing new potential places to live. Laura and Nicholas are humble beyond their words, yet their photography, meticulous airstream and rich lifestyle show the depth of their vision and values. Laura is an incredible painter and both are amazing photographers and can be followed on Instagram @bythebrush and @nicholasjared or on their websites Laura Pritchett and Nicholas Pritchett.ABOUT THE PODCASTRewilding Parenthood is a podcast featuring families leading bold and courageous lifestyles. It is told in 5 episode thematic based seasons - the purpose being that we want families interested in a certain subject matter to get a holistic look at the lifestyle they seek to pursue and most importantly highlighting paths to achieving this life. Of the five episodes per season, four will be hosted by Colin Boyd, in English and the fifth in Spanish and hosted by Sofi Aldinio. So whether you are seeking a life on the road, on the water or just an alternative approach to the 9-5, join us to find inspiration and connection to many others leading the way.Rewilding Parenthood was produced by Afuera Vida and hosted by Colin Boyd & Sofi Aldinio. Follow the journey, and podcast highlights on instagram @afueravida.Sound Design & Editing by Mercedes RivaMusic by Thomas Tyrel
Take a trip w/Tyson and Laura, as Tyson learns the finer points of family boondocking or life on the road. Laura and her husband recently renovated a vintage 1975 Airstream and took off from there house in Delaware with their 4 yr old daughter Sophia to explore the country in search of a new home--finding a welcoming nomadic community, open space to create + explore and more unfettered family time w/each other. *
Laura Pritchett is a mere mortal who is fascinated with death. She is also the author of five novels, two nonfiction books, and one play. Her work has been the recipient of the PEN USA Award, the Milkweed National Fiction Prize, and others. She holds a PhD from Purdue University. Watch Laura's TEDx talk HERE. Connect with Laura HERE. BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !
Laura Pritchett is a mere mortal who is fascinated with death. She is also the author of five novels, two nonfiction books, and one play. Her work has been the recipient of the PEN USA Award, the Milkweed National Fiction Prize, and others. She holds a PhD from Purdue University. Watch Laura's TEDx talk HERE. Connect with Laura HERE. BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !
Happy New Year! To kick off 2018, we want to send a clear message that the patient voice is the most important voice. In order to do that, Dr. Tim Flynn and Dr. Jeff Moore are doing a compilation of some of the most powerful and hard-hitting messages from the patients that we interviewed on Pain Reframed in 2017. We will share clips from Laura Pritchett in episode 3, The Real Brian in episode 8, April Brown in episode 16, Sonya Huber in episode 18, and Dr. Andrew Rothschild in episode 33. Don’t forget to save the date: June 8-10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado, the Align Conference will be taking place, focusing on neuropathic (nerve) pain. All of the various concepts of calming the nerves down will be covered at this conference. LINKS: http://ispinstitute.com http://www.alignconference.com/ http://evidenceinmotion.com @eimteam
Have you ever wondered what you can do to help the homeless? Loraine Ballard Morrill has an in depth conversation with Liz Hersh from the Office of Homeless Services about what we can do and dispels the common misconceptions the public has about the issue.http://www.philadelphiaofficeofhomelessservices.org/Street OutreachHotline: 215-232-1984Very few people like to talk about death which is why so many of us are unprepared when a loved one dies. Loraine speaks with author Laura Pritchett who has written a book entitled “Making Friends with Death – a Field Guide for Your Impending Last Breath.”
Very few people like to talk about death which is why so many of us are unprepared when a loved one dies. Loraine speaks with author Laura Pritchett who has written a book entitled “Making Friends with Death – a Field Guide for Your Impending Last Breath.”
Mentalist Alex McAleer talks about "Champions of Magic" coming to Playhouse Square Doreen Cannon, President of the Plumbers Local 55 promoting an upcoming Apprenticeship Open House Matt Granite "Majic Ways to Save" with a wallet to protect your identity Bud Shaw from Cleveland.com recaps the Browns-Titans game Laura Pritchett author of "Making Friends with Death: A Field Guide for Your Impending Last Breath"
Welcome back to Pain Reframed! Today, we launch the very first Reframed Recap! During this episode, as well as other Reframed Recap episodes, Dr. Tim Flynn and Dr. Jeff Moore will be looking back at previous episodes and interviews to add even more commentary and insights learned from these interviews. This week, we’ll be looking back at the nuggets of wisdom dropped in the episodes and interviews with Dr. Adriaan Louw, Laura Pritchett, and Dr. Justin Dunaway. LINKS: http://evidenceinmotion.com http://ispinstitute.com @eimteam
Renowned author Laura Pritchett joins us here on Pain Reframed! Laura is the author of multiple books, including “Stars Go Blue,” “Red Lightning,” “Sky Bridge,” and just recently, “The Blue Hour.” She’s also working on her upcoming book, “The Death Book.” Laura is the first of many guests who will be talking, not from the clinician's perspective, but from the perspective of those who have experienced very serious pain conditions. Laura shares her journey with physical pain and how she’s learned how to manage that pain through specific and effective thought processes. She, not only discusses the tough times when dealing with the pain, but also what was going through her head and how she was able to combat those thoughts to reduce, or even eliminate, the pain that wasn’t serious or possibly even there at all. Laura also recommends a great program that helped her: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. LINKS: http://www.laurapritchett.com/ @authorlaura http://evidenceinmotion.com http://ispinstitute.com @eimteam
We first met hardscrabble ranchers Renny and Ben Cross in Laura Pritchett's debut collection, and now in in her novel Stars Go Blue, they are estranged, elderly spouses living on opposite ends of their sprawling ranch, faced with the particular decline of a fading farm and Ben's struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Are you coming out of hibernation? Ready for spring? So, too, are the bears in our environs. And really, how much do you know about the bears that occupy our state? Laura Pritchett, author of the new book Great Colorado Bear Stories, and Jeff Mitton, University of Colorado Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Daily Camera columnist, will weave stories and science to create a portrait of the human-bear intersect. They will talk about the grizzlies that once roamed here, and the black bears that still do, augmenting the evening with images and lively discussion.