Daring to Tell

Intimate conversations and true stories of personal daring with emerging and accomplished writers. Writers read their essay, memoir chapter or story, then talk about it with writer/host Michelle Redo. An audio literary magazine, conceived, curated and hosted by Michelle Redo, an award winning 30-year public radio veteran, and new voice in podcasting. Original submissions accepted twice yearly.

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A mother, her teen daughter, depression and suicide prevention

A mother's story of her teenage daughter's struggle with depression and suicide attempts early in the Covid 19 pandemic. Writer Betsy Armstrong reads her essay about her daughter's suicide attempts, with her daughter's permission. In spite of having a background in crisis counseling a mom discusses the difficulties of treating depression when its in our own homes.

Feb 25, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6

BONUS Suicide Prevention with David O'Leary and Betsy Armstrong

Boston radio morning guy David O'Leary also is a passionate suicide prevention activist with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention , and joins writer Betsy Armstrong and Michelle Redo for a follow-up discussion about her essay and suicide prevention.

Feb 25, 2021•25 min

A Physician Assistant speaks up about burnout on the job

Dermatology Physician's Assistant Hope Cook digs deep to beat back burnout on the job, every time it creeps back. Hope also shares all her optimism, and ideas to stay motivation and inspired at her website And talks with other women who are transforming their own lives on her podcast, Recharting Your Life with Hope

Feb 18, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5

A wife cares for her husband in late stage Lewy Body Dementia

Caring for a spouse in the late stages of Lewy Body Dementia. Robyn Fisher's blog and podcast are at her website , as is a resource page for Lewy Body Dementia. She also has a YouTube channel that features Bill's music and the trio they had. A Long Walk is her podcast . The Forgetting is a podcast that features writer and journalist Greg O'Brien, in conversation with his friend and interviewer David Shenk. Greg has committed himself to documentthe mind of someone with Alzheimer's Disease as long...

Feb 04, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3

A father breaks the rules at his nursing home; his daughter irreverently manages it all

Ready for some irreverent elder care insights? Writer Rachel Lee lost five parental figures in 5 years (and that was just from 2011-2015). And her website This-is-getting-old.com is there to make you laugh instead of cry while sharing stories plus valuable resources in order to help YOU navigate the waters of end of life care for elders. Write your questions or comments about this or any episode to me at Michelle@michelleredo.com Daring to Tell is a production of Flying Pig Audio. Theme music fr...

Jan 28, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Memoirs, Mothers, Authenticity and Unconditional Love

Memoirs, Mothers, Authenticity and Unconditional Love Check out Nadine Kenney Johnstone at her website. Or check out her memoir Of This Much I'm Sure . Also, here's a link to the source of the Elizabeth Gilbert quote that Nadine referenced, plus the excerpt that she mentioned... "The women whom I love and admire for their strength and grace did not get that way because shit worked out. They got that way because shit went wrong, and they handled it. They handled it in a thousand different ways on...

Jan 21, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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Introduction and snippets of some of the stories you'll hear throughout the season.

Jan 07, 2021•3 min

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