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Back to EpisodesBack on the Couch: Roxane Gay
Description
Taking a look back on the couch to Session 23: Please welcome acclaimed writer, cultural critic, and bestselling author Roxane Gay to the couch!
Resources:
How to Be Heard (Upcoming Book)
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Session Notes:
0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch
1:50 — The Journey of Dog Parenthood
10:28 — The Reality of Being a Public Figure: Expectations, Accountability & Perfectionism
20:50 — Roxane Gay’s Journey as a Writer
30:58 — Honesty & Boundaries in Personal Storytelling
36:20 — The Importance of Saying No & Protecting Your Energy
39:32 — Responsibility in Writing: The Weight of Personal Stories
49:30 — Therapy & Personal Growth
58:09 — Social Media, Loneliness & Moving Away from Twitter
1:09:21 — Upcoming Projects & New Books
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxanegay/
Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley
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