In this episode, Nadia Mahjouri welcomes the talented Jane Tuttle, a writer, performer, and bookseller, whose latest memoir, The Sea in the Metro, beautifully explores the intersection of motherhood and creativity. Jane shares her journey through a trilogy of memoirs, each revealing different facets of her life, from her time in Paris to the complexities of modern womanhood and motherhood. Together, they delve into the challenges of balancing creative aspirations with the demands of parenting, the essence of matrescence, and the profound impact of loss on identity and ambition. This heartfelt conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the delicate dance between creativity and motherhood.
WHO IS YOUR HOST??
Nadia Mahjouri is the author of Half Truth, her debut novel released on Feb 11, 2025. Available NOW!!!
Nadia Mahjouri is a therapist at The Holding Space Counselling. If you would like to reach out for support, you can book an appointment online. Nadia works face to face in nipaluna or online everywhere.
Her website is www.nadiamahjouri.com.au and you can find her on Instagram @nadiamahjouri or sign up for her newsletter The Whole Truth: Stories of Ache and Ecstasy
Or you can email nadiamahjouriauthor@gmail.com
In this episode:
Introduction to Jane Tuttle and her works
Discussion of The Sea in the Metro
Exploration of motherhood and creativity
Jane's experiences of matrescence
Impact of loss on identity and ambition
Balancing creative aspirations with parenting
Conclusion and reflections
🔑 Episode Keywords
Motherhood, Writing Life, Jane Tuttle, Creativity, Memoir, The Sea In The Metro, Paris Or Die, My Sweet Guillotine, Motherhood Challenges, Creative Motherhood, Matrescence, Parenting, Australian Literature, Women Writers, Personal Narrative, Writing Process, Theatre School, Expatriate Life, Literary Community, Motherhood And Identity