Loblolly Press: In Conversation
Loblolly Press: In Conversation
Podcast Description
Loblolly Press in Conversation brings you engaging interviews with our writers as they delve into their creative process, share their inspirations, and explore the southern influences that shape their work. Each episode features exclusive readings, offering an intimate glimpse into their stories and poetry. Perfect for readers eager to connect with the voices behind the page.
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The podcast focuses on contemporary Southern literature, emphasizing creative processes and cultural influences, with episodes highlighting topics such as the emotional impact of life experiences on writing, showcased in discussions with guests like Earl J. Wilcox about his work, The Surfacing of Joy, and the exploration of themes like joy and resilience in writing.
Loblolly Press In Conversation is a literary podcast rooted in the South and reaching beyond. Each episode invites you into deep, thoughtful dialogue with emerging and established writers from our press—on craft, influence, identity, and place. With original readings and intimate interviews, this is a space for readers who want more than the book jacket.
In this episode, Andrew Mack sits down with Dr. Stacey Hettes, a professor of biology and neuroscience at Wofford College and the author of Dispatches from the Couch: A Neuroscientist and Her Therapist Conspire to Reboot Her Brain (Apprentice House Press).
Stacey’s memoir explores the long and deeply personal process of healing from childhood sexual abuse, blending scientific insight with emotional clarity and vulnerability. We talk about the role of language in reclaiming one’s story, the emotional work of therapy, and what it means to keep going when the story gets hard.
The episode begins with Stacey reading a letter she wrote to her therapist about a meme they discussed in session—an entry point that opens the door to a layered, moving conversation.
Content Warning:This episode contains discussion of childhood sexual abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit the links below.
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Resources & Links:Dispatches from the Couch is available here: Bookshop
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