🌻 Vig Gleeson

Life and Memoir Writing

Arts EN ↓ 7 episodes

A podcast for readers, listeners and writers of true life stories and memoir lovers. Your host, Vig Gleeson, the author of Speak #TRUTH Lies — a deeply personal memoir of Healing from her estranged relationship with her father — lifts the veil on journaling — as therapy on the page — by embracing literary tools to release your stories into the world and break the spell of shame. A life-writing mentor, developmental editor and publisher, Vig invites listeners (especially women) to share their life stories, because our stories matter, especially yours! More about Vig on www.viggleeson.com

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🌻 Vig Gleeson

Episodes

Ep 6. Dee Ryan Mayor for Limerick 06.06.2024 31:51

In this episode, Vig sits down with Dee Ryan, a Castleconnell native running to become the first directly elected Mayor of Limerick. Dee shares the journey that ignited her political ambitions, rooted in her experiences as a business owner during the recession and her tenure as the CEO of Limerick Chamber. She highlights the critical issues she aims to tackle, including housing, infrastructure, an...

Ep 5. International Women’s Day and the Yes, Yes Vote 08.03.2024 25:35

In this episode, I talk about the Irish Care and Family Referendum held on International Women’s Day 2024. The meaning of Mother’s Day and the celebration of female empowerment. This episode is dedicated to the former Prime Minister of Norway, Gro Harlem Brundtland and my grandmother, who believed “The only way out of poverty is to have fewer children” . My research sources for this episode are on...

Ep 4. Review & Renew 31.01.2024 25:12

In the first podcast of 2024, I reveal my method for Reviewing the past to Renew for the future. It's like a recipe for life. Download the workbook for this episode here. Sharing our stories has a healing power, and I want to hear YOUR story. Reach out to me via Instagram , Facebook , or website . To sign up for my newsletter, the Circular, click here . You will find the first three chapte...

Bonus Episode : Chapter 1 Arrival 08.12.2023 28:37

In this bonus episode, I talk a little about recording my memoir as an audiobook and then I read the first chapter for you. Sharing our stories has a healing power, and I want to hear YOUR story. Reach out to me via Instagram , Facebook , or website . To sign up for my newsletter, the Circular, click here . You will find the first three chapters of my memoir by clicking here . If you like thi...

Ep 3. Unraveling My Truth 27.11.2023 10:27

In this episode, I respond to your request and wonderful feedback. Thank you for letting me know what you want to hear. I am truly grateful. So today I delve into the essence of my memoir, ‘Speak #TRUTH Lies’. I reflect on the emotional turmoil caused by my father's passing, and the impact of family estrangement and childhood trauma on my self-esteem and sense of worth. It is hard to love on...

Ep 2 Edward Scissorhands A Trauma Theory 14.11.2023 7:53

In today's episode of the Life and Memoir Circle, I tell the story of how a small childhood trauma impacted much of my life until I figured out where the "trauma" came from. You can read the Edward Scissorhands A Trauma Theory story on my website - see the photos and learn more about how this story morphed from a draft to the story you hear today. To get in touch, sign up from my ema...

Ep 1. Why Launch an Author Podcast? 10.11.2023 13:38

In the first episode of the Life and Memoir Circle Podcast, Vig gives listeners 4 reasons to launch a writers' and readers' podcast. Who knew a podcast could cure dyslexia? You can find Gaye's podcast here . Read Vig's Author of the Month interview with Usha here . This episode is dedicated to every email Circular subscriber. You are invited to sign up for free here . Vig speaks ab...