This week we're rewinding to bring forward our conversation with Carley Fortune, whose book Every Summer After has just made it to The New York Times bestseller list!
We reframe life's big transitions as we talk with Carley about leaving her steady career in the Canadian media industry to work as a solo writer and novelist. She tells us about the concept of matrescence, something she has written about in her time with Refinery29 — a challenging experience that many parents undergo but aren't able to name. We're also treated to a napkin pitch for Every Summer After, her novel about the nostalgia of young summer love and the choices that change us forever.
Links:
Every Summer After
Adam Grant Thinks Again from A Slight Change of Plans (the podcast episode about reframing imposter syndrome that Nat mentions)
Carley's piece Why I’m Okay with Being a Good-Enough Mom
Super Side #2: Apple Kale Salad
At Lebanon Express in the Junction - where my son gets his dream take out dish on most Fridays (“hummus chicken wrap please!”), I get most excited about their various salad options. I now make their Apple Kale Salad at home, inspired by them! It’s a great balance of sweet and tart because of the green apple. Give it a try!
Ingredients:
Enough roughly chopped kale for however many you’re feeding (feel free to massage with some salt as I described in a previous recipe)
A smallish quarter of a finely diced red onion
Half of a green apple, sliced thin and halved
Dressing:
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste
1 tsp of Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Toss it all together and enjoy with grilled shrimp, chicken or tofu!
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