Nearly Departed: A Heartbreakingly Hilarious Memoir | Gila Pfeffer
What happens when the preventative surgery you chose to avoid cancer reveals you already have it? In this episode of "Every Soul Has a Story," Dara Levan welcomes author Gila Pfeffer, whose memoir "N...
8 Apr 202539min
The Unexpected Teachers: Daphne Gregory-Thomas on Learning Life's Hardest Lessons
What if your greatest challenges were actually your most profound teachers? In this soul-stirring conversation, educator and writer Daphne Gregory-Thomas weaves together the threads of loss, resilien...
12 Feb 202527min
Sheila Athens on Negotiating Work Hours to Write
In what ways did author Sheila Athens transform her personal grief into a powerful source of resilience and creativity, leading to the release of her third novel?In this episode of "Every Soul Has a S...
15 Jan 202526min
Emily Bleeker on WWII Inspiration & Emotional Truth in Fiction
Why is the fight against book banning so crucial for maintaining diverse viewpoints, and how can literature empower us to embrace empathy and understanding? In this episode of "Every Soul Has a Story...
17 Des 202426min
The Power of a Mentor: How Pitch Wars Changed Everything | Sarahlyn Bruck
How did author and writing teacher Sarahlyn Bruck’s journey through unexpected twists and turns in the publishing world lead to her ultimate success as an author? Today host Dara Levan welcomes Sarah...
9 Des 202429min
Andra Watkins on Writing Vulnerably Without Seeking Validation
We all live with the possibility that we won’t wake up one day, but not everyone is consciously aware of that fact. Today’s guest lives with a daily reminder of her mortality. In today’s episode, you’...
16 Okt 202429min
What I’ve Learned About Life and More Since My Book Launch!
Bringing my first book to life felt like an emotional adventure akin to childbirth—filled with excitement, challenges, and profound self-discovery. In this heartfelt solo episode of "Every Soul Has a ...
25 Sep 202411min
Katie Rose Pryal on Neurodiversity Advocacy & Horseback Riding
What does it mean to receive an autism diagnosis in your 40s? Today’s guest, Katie Rose Guest Pryal, J.D., Ph.D., shares her unique journey of navigating life with a late autism diagnosis—an experienc...
11 Sep 202438min
