Podcast appearances and mentions of vanessa mcgrady

E402 Vanessa McGrady is an award-winning journalist and the author of the memoir, “Rock Needs River,” which details her pregnancy struggles and ultimately deciding to become an adoptive parent. Her story is one of lows and highs, as her then-husband would succumb to alcoholism and her daughter's birth parents were in and out of their […]

In this episode Lisa chats with journalist and author, Vanessa McGrady. Vanessa has written for Forbes, the New York Times, the Washington Post, KPCC/LAist and so many more publications. She is also the author of her 2019 memoir Rock Needs River about her journey to adopt her daughter. Lisa and Vanessa chat about how working in the structure of corporate environments can help strengthen the work of the artist and how corporations in turn can benefit from hiring artists. In addition, they talk motherhood and art, how art can benefit society and how to tell your individual and unique stories for the general public. Links:Follow the show on Instagram at @makingitafter40Follow Lisa Rodriguez on Instagram at @lisaroiriguezCheck out Vanessa McGrady on Instagram @vanessamcgradyCheck out Vanessa's website http://vanessamcgrady.com/Order Rock Needs River Here.Music by  @jeff.roiSupport the Show:Help fund the show by following the link when you click on the heart below to "Buy me a Coffee".Support the showShow transcript available on the show website.

Are the holidays stressing you out more than a trip to the store with 3 toddlers? In just 20 minutes, we'll take you away from the madness and into the magic. In this special holiday episode of StrollerCoaster we're gifting you tips from Rosemarie Truglio, a childhood development specialist at Sesame Workshop, on how to talk to your kids about the true meaning of the season without breaking the bank. Then you'll hear from journalist Vanessa McGrady about the time her daughter asked that dreaded question: "Is Santa real?" Her response will have you really believing in the magic of the holidays. So put down the wrapping paper and tape, and tune into StrollerCoaster: The Holiday Episode. Rosemarie has been shaping the creative storytelling of Sesame Street for 25 years. Vanessa is the author of Rock Needs River: A Memoir about a Very Open Adoption. It is available at any online or retail bookstore, and you can learn more at rockneedsriver.com.

August is joined by previous guests, engineer/producer Makenzie Mizell, stylist Rayne Parvis, dating coach Erin Tillman and author Vanessa McGrady, to play “You Don’t Know My Life”—hosted by the game’s co-creator, Dennis Hensley. Hear touching and hilarious true stories about crushes, dating, sex and more. Dr. Megan shares one, too! https://augustmclaughlin.com/podcast https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure  https://thepleasurechest.com  https://www.youdontknowmylifegame.com

Dennis heads to his friend Don Cummings' place in Hollywood to play You Don't Know My Life! with four up-for-anything authors. Vanessa McGrady's book is called Rock Needs River: A Memoir About a Very Open Adoption. Career coach Barbara Deutsch wrote a book about communication called Open Up for Shut Up: How to Talk Your Way Into or Out of Anything. August McLaughlin's book is called Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment. She also has a podcast of the same name. And finally, our gracious host Don Cummings, who Dennis interviewed earlier this year, wrote the memoir Bent But Not Broken about his odyssey with Peyronie's Disease. The questions the play have to do with everything from breakups to teen idols to good deeds from strangers to riding in an elevator with Rush Limbaugh. There's also a story involving a tarp and a rainstorm that's so romantic it should be turned into a Hallmark movie. www.youdontknowmylife.com https://www.thebarbaradeutschapproach.com/ http://vanessamcgrady.com/rock-needs-river/ https://augustmclaughlin.com/ https://www.doncummings.net/

All You Can Ever Know is an emotional memoir on adoption and identity by Nicole Chung. It is also this week's pick for The Stacks Book Club. We are again joined by author Vanessa McGrady (author of Rock Needs River) to discuss All You Can Ever Know. We talk about transracial adoptions, adoption mythology, and expectations versus reality. There are spoilers this week, listen at your own risk, or check out The Short Stacks feature author Nicole Chung, which is spoiler free. Everything we talk about on today's episode can be found below in the show notes. The Stacks participates in affiliate programs, and shopping through the links below (mostly Amazon) helps support the show, at no cost to you. All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung"The Short Stacks 6: Nicole Chung//All You Can Ever Know" (The Stacks) Rock Needs River by Vanessa McGradyRoots by Alex Haley"What Not to Say to an Adoptive Mom" (Vanessa McGrady, Mom.me)Crayola Multicultural CrayonsEverything You Ever Wanted by Jillian Lauren Connect with Vanessa: Vanessa's Website | Vanessa's Twitter | Vanessa's Instagram Connect with The Stacks: Instagram | The Stacks Website | Facebook | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Goodreads | Traci's Instagram To contribute to The Stacks, join The Stacks Pack, and get exclusive perks, check out our Patreon page. We are beyond grateful for anything you're able to give to support the production of this show. If you prefer to do a one time contribution go to paypal.me/thestackspod. Sponsors Audible- to get your FREE audiobook download and FREE 30 day trial go to audibletrial.com/thestacks. My Mentor Book Club - for 50% off your first month of new nonfiction from My Mentor Book Club go to mymentorbookclub.com/thestacks The Stacks participates in affiliate programs. We receive a small commission when products are purchased through links on this website, and this comes at no cost to you. Shopping through these links helps support the show, but does not effect opinions on books and products. For more information click here.

Vanessa McGrady joins August to explore her journey to becoming a parent, the adoption process and her new release, “Rock Need River: A Memoir of a Very Open Adoption.” She also shares thoughts on her decision to write the book and what it was like narrating the audiobook version. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who hasn’t desired sex since having a baby three years ago. Learn more and sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Vanessa McGrady is a woman of many talents, of a great sense of adventure, a woman sharing a special love story in her memoir : Rock Needs River--A Memoir About a Very Open Adoption. Vanessa felt the call for motherhood, and adoption was her best option, and a big journey. Her very open adoption involved receiving her very aware and wise daughter, Grace, from bio parents who felt they were not prepared to have a child. When they became homeless Vanessa invited them to live with her and Grace for a period of time. We receive a great gift in Vanessa sharing her story with us. http://vanessamcgrady.com/rock-needs-river/

Today on The Stacks, author and journalist Vanessa McGrady talks with us about her new book, Rock Needs River, a memoir about becoming a mother through open adoption. We also talk about micro-aggressions , dark and twisty memoirs, and some of Vanessa's favorite books about adoption. Everything we talk about on today's episode can be found below in the show notes. The Stacks participates in affiliate programs, and shopping through the links below (mostly Amazon) helps support the show, at no cost to you. Books Rock Needs River by Vanessa McGradyThe Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise by Nathan Pritikin and Patrick M. McGradyAll You Can Ever Know by Nicole ChungBorn with Teeth by Kate MulgrewGod and Jetfire by Amy SeekThe Kid by Dan SavageCorduroy by Don FreemanThe Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumThe Bible by Christian Art PublishersThe Poisonwood Bible by Barbara KingsolverMayfly by Jeff Sweat Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García MarquezOne Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García MarquezPriestdaddy by Patricia LockwoodGirl Boner by August McLaughlinBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesHeavy by Kiese LaymonHunger by Roxane GayBecoming by Michelle ObamaEducated by Tara WestoverLove, Lucy by Lucille BallThe Glass Castle by Jeannette WallsWhen You Read This by Mary AdkinsHe's Just Not That Into You by Greg BehrendtThe Rules by Sherri SchneiderShared Tables by Kaumudi MaratheA Higher Loyalty by James ComeyMen Explain Things to Me by Rebecca SolnitFear by Bob WoodwardGreat Again by Donald TrumpIsabel AllendeAnna QuindlenBarbara KingsolverMaya AngelouBarbara (Stanny) HusonThe Hormone Reset Diet by Sara Gottfried M.D.Instant Mom by Nia VardalosTwilight by Stephanie MeyerA Clockwork Orange by Anthony BurgessBeloved by Toni MorrisonHarriet the Spy by Louise FitzhughThe Diary of Anne Frank by Anne FrankMany Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. WeissNumber the Stars by Lois LowryFear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. ThompsonThe 13th Continuum by Jennifer Brody Everything Else "I Won't Let My 4-Year-Old Daughter Grow Up Stepping Aside for Sexism, Like I Did" (Vanessa McGrady, Jezebel)"Why Men Need To Stop Making This Joke About Women And Money" (Vanessa McGrady, Forbes)The Kinship CenterThe Wizard of Oz (Victor Fleming, 1939)Star Wars (George Lucas, 1977)Mad Max (George Miller, 1977)The Is Us (NBC)Frozen (Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, 2013)Ep. 20 Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates -- The Stacks Book Club (The Stacks)Amazon KindleMy Big Fat Greek Wedding (Joel Zwick, 2002)Beloved (Jonathan Demme, 1998) Connect with Vanessa: Vanessa's Website | Vanessa's Twitter | Vanessa's Instagram Connect with The Stacks: Instagram | The Stacks Website | Facebook | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Goodreads | Traci's Instagram To contribute to The Stacks, join The Stacks Pack, and get exclusive perks, check out our Patreon page. We are beyond grateful for anything you're able to give to support the production of this show. If you prefer to do a one time contribution go to paypal.me/thestackspod. Sponsors Audible- to get your FREE audiobook download and FREE 30 day trial go to audibletrial.com/thestacks. My Mentor Book Club - for 50% off your first month of new nonfiction from My Mentor Book Club go to mymentorbookclub.com/thestacks The Stacks received Rock Needs River from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. For more information click here. The Stacks participates in affiliate programs. We receive a small commission when products are purchased through links on this website, and this comes at no cost to you. Shopping through these links helps support the show, but does not effect opinions on books and products. For more information click here.

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