Podcast Episodes

Forever Is A Long Time | Part 5: Aunt Rari

Season 6 Episode 5

My aunt Rari divorced her husband so completely and so long ago that I don’t even know the man’s name. She tells me that story and about the life she built without him. It makes me contemplate the va…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Forever Is A Long Time | Part 4: Uncle Eric

Season 6 Episode 4

Most divorces in my family bring some sense of relief. It may take three years to get there, or it may take thirty years, but once it’s over, it feels pretty clear that this is for the best. But it’s…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Part 4: Uncle Eric

Season 6 Episode 4

Most divorces in my family bring some sense of relief. It may take three years to get there, or it may take thirty years, but once it’s over, it feels pretty clear that this is for the best. But it’s…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Forever Is A Long Time | Part 3: Aunt Mia and Uncle Paul

Season 6 Episode 3

The idea of a lifetime commitment can feel impossible, when it can still fall apart in year 20, or year 30, or 35. My own parents’ marriage never made it that far, but some of my aunts and uncles did…

Published on 4 months ago

Forever Is A Long Time | Part 2: My Grandmother, Marianne

Season 6 Episode 2

My grandmother never sent presents for birthdays or holidays, and didn't expect us to either. She seemed to resist anything that felt like authority, convention and tradition; which is why it's so st…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Forever Is A Long Time | Part 1: My Parents, Ellen and Tom

Season 6 Episode 1

My parents divorced when I was eight years old — young enough that I don’t have a lot of clear memories of it, but old enough that I was definitely watching, listening, and learning. So I asked them …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Introducing: Forever is a Long Time

Season 6

When I decided to get married, every living member of my family who had ever been married had also gotten divorced. Apparently, I thought my marriage would end differently.

Listen to Personally: Forev…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Introducing: Creation Myth

Introducing an upcoming season of Personally, called Creation Myth. Helena does not want kids. Her husband does. What else is the purpose of life, he keeps asking her, hoping she’ll change her mind. …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Creation Myth

Season 6

This episode of Personally is from an upcoming season, called Creation Myth. Helena does not want kids. Her husband does. For years they’ve battled it out. Then, while her husband is on his way back …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Toy Soldier | Episode 5: ‘L’chaim – To Life’

Season 5 Episode 5

As Alex’s newfound family grapples with who he really was and what side of the war he was fighting for, COVID sets in. Will Alex ever get a real reunion?

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago