This interview is more for writers, but it's also giving permission for all of us to tell our stories in whatever way we need to. Thank you Asha Dore for having me on. With shout outs to Eamon Dolan, Jenny Bartoy, Molly Howes, and Elissa Altman. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kexa...

Super excited to be interviewed on A Mighty Blaze this TODAY at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET. We'll be talking about family estrangement, difficult mothers, and why there's a cake on the cover of my memoir—which is, and isn't—about CAKE. Find us on Facebook or YouTube @amightyblaze.bsky.social

Super excited to be interviewed on @amightyblaze.bsky.social this FRIDAY at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET, click here to be notified when we go live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSUc...

It's book launch week and I'm thinking about loss and grief. Pretty on brand for me, honestly. It's why my book's called Bitter, Sweet. I'm sharing a brief excerpt, a movie rec about losing a parent, & a new book you absolutely need if you have aging parents. sweavermph.substack.com/p/the-long-g...

In today's Bitter, Sweet note I give a shoutout to one of the books that helped me heal, an original concert film, and a thought-provoking memoir by Amanda Janae McCracken. #estrangement sweavermph.substack.com/p/how-can-we...

Been thinking about the Year of the Fire Horse since last week, and about creativity and pushing and rest and how to balance it all. Would love it if you'd give it a read. sweavermph.substack.com/p/behold-the...

This week I tell the story of someone getting under my skin and how I get them out, a miniseries and a sibling rivalry book that bangs. sweavermph.substack.com/p/under-my-s...

This week I searched for decency, reviewed Death by Lightning, and raved about Susan Orlean's new book Joyride. sweavermph.substack.com/p/embrace-al...

I wrote about how much I am OVER take-down culture, a hilarious series you might have missed, and an intriguing Gothic novel set in present-day LA. sweavermph.substack.com/p/enough-wit...

Sometimes what you need is to try something completely new, whether that's taking a little class or reading a book or watching a documentary you didn't know you needed. I'd love it if you'd read my "hermit crab" essay and subscribe or share with a friend. sweavermph.substack.com/p/how-to-fol...

This week I wrote about the wisdom of water and fire, a thought-provoking new memoir by River Selby, and a slew of TV shows with a Native American point of view you might have missed. sweavermph.substack.com/p/the-wisdom...

Last week had me thinking about blueberries and World War II and how normal people can do terrible things. I'd appreciate a read if you have time. sweavermph.substack.com/p/here-there...

Last week was... a LOT. So today I’m talking about pain. There’s a reason my newsletter is called Fun to Be Around. Plus a great movie rec and a gorgeous novel by Helena Rho. sweavermph.substack.com/p/were-swimm...

SO excited, this book will be a game-changer for anyone who has experienced trauma, the 4th trauma response is Fawning. This book is the most important self-help book of this decade and Ingrid is the real deal. See my review here: sweavermph.substack.com/p/emotional-...

Last week got me thinking about gurus, plus a movie about an AMAZING woman you probably never heard of, and an astonishing new memoir by Melissa Fraterrigo: The Perils of Girlhood. sweavermph.substack.com/p/dont-make-...

Holiday Monday is the perfect time to read this post. It's okay to be slow. Really. Snail-time is the best time. sweavermph.substack.com/p/its-okay-t...

This week I wrote about being in the messy middle, a quote from Samuel Butler, how my five books have come to pass, a great documentary, and a beautiful book by Mallary Tenore Tarpley. sweavermph.substack.com/p/messy-midd...

Reflecting on dharma today, plus a really cool underwater video of my dog swimming, TV show recommendation, and a book review. sweavermph.substack.com/p/whats-your...

Some of you did not sing Dona Nobis Pacem in a round and it shows. Go try it. Seriously. The world needs this.

No matter what advertisers try to tell us, August is still summer and beach reads are a wonderful thing. Plus I recommend four fun movies and two great novels set in the Outer Banks by Heather Frese sweavermph.substack.com/p/in-praise-...

It's not that I wanted to write about And Just Like That. But they gave me no choice, dammit. sweavermph.substack.com/p/im-not-mad...

Today I wrote about history repeating itself, the haves and the have-nots, a trip to El Salvador I took in 1988, the tv series Paradise, and the new novel Greenwich by Kate Broad. Link in bio or here: sweavermph.substack.com/p/the-haves-... #elsalvador

Disability Pride month has me feeling some THINGS. Read on. sweavermph.substack.com/p/its-disabi...

This week I talk about why it took me 15 years to move to California, as well as two Hollywood-centric media recommendations. sweavermph.substack.com/p/california...

Does anyone else still think about the (AITA) daughter-in-law who mother was trying to kill her with mushroom powder and if she's okay or is that just me?

Love this piece from my friend, World Bank economist Dr. Rebekka Grun von Jolk. You’re Taking Vacations Wrong | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/maxi...

This week I explain why The Bear isn't about restaurants and Carmy isn't the main character. Plus TV and book recommendations. #TheBear sweavermph.substack.com/p/the-bear-i...

Come inside my head this week to find out why I had an emotional hangover after a conversation. sweavermph.substack.com/p/emotional-...

The world feels terrible. I've made a conscious decision to bring a bright spot every week in my post, rather than writing directly about current events. Shout outs this week: Laura Bashar, Anne Aspler, Rebekka Grun V. Jolk, and Jessica Tudos sweavermph.substack.com/p/mutual-adm...

A lot happened this weekend. I wrote about it. sweavermph.substack.com/p/a-complica...

Wrote about the waste of lost potential... sweavermph.substack.com/p/the-unbear...

This week I reviewed a beautiful memoir by Kari O'Driscollabout childhood, motherhood, and learning how to care for ourselves when our family is a disaster. sweavermph.substack.com/p/please-put...

I reviewed a fantastic cozy mystery series with the most delectable food styling EVER. Check it out. If you like my weekly posts, please subscribe and share! sweavermph.substack.com/p/please-put...

Today I wrote about the slippery slope between caring and caregiving, recommended a cozy mystery series, and reviewed Kari O'Driscoll's powerful memoir. sweavermph.substack.com/p/please-put...

Vanna’s dress is giving me serious vintage deja vu. Anyone recognize this? Barbie dress?

Yes Chef is not the best cooking show out there, but I am HERE for Chef Jose Andres’ Dad jokes all day long.

We have arrived at the point in the new Wheel of Fortune season where Ryan Seacrest is referring to Vanna White as Vee Dubs and I am here for it.

This week I wrote about Memorial Day and serving a cause greater than oneself. sweavermph.substack.com/p/serving-so...

So excited to be one of the authors pitching these PR pros next Tuesday to get promo ideas for my upcoming memoir. Can't wait for Seven Minutes in PR Heaven on The Writers Bridge. It's FREE; sign up at this link: writingcraft.com/event/the-wr...

Happy Pub Day to Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan! If you’re looking for a smart beach read, read my review here! It’s all lemonade, no lemons. sweavermph.substack.com/p/confections

In this week's reflection I encourage everyone to make a little bit of art cheer on Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, rave about @elissaaltman.bsky.social's gorgeous new book, and share some art of my own, a blood-orange upside-down cake. sweavermph.substack.com/p/make-art-y...

This week’s reflection includes yesterday’s incredible sky, a grief bell, a Zen movie, and a gorgeous upcoming novel. sweavermph.substack.com/p/feeling-numb

OMG @bestbuysocial.bsky.social we are having an absolute nightmare of a situation buying a dang microwave. Do you really not let store employees answer the phone any longer? Will NEVER buy anything from you ever again.

How do you take a fiercely divided country and unite everyone? Focus on something that impacts everyone. Simple messaging. Get the media to cover it. sweavermph.substack.com/p/is-it-time...

We were the first diners at an Argentinian restaurant in Santiago, Chile. We ordered pork chops. Two chops the size of my head arrived. We ate. We ordered another round. I will never have another pork chop like that, ever. Rest in peace, sweet porcine angel.

This week I reviewed Julie Rehmeyer's amazing book, Through the Shadowlands: A Science Writer's Odyssey into an Illness Science Doesn't Understand. Seemed appropriate for this week. sweavermph.substack.com/p/my-life-in...

Recent events got me pondering my journey into and with public health, starting with the death of my cousin, Jack. sweavermph.substack.com/p/my-life-in...

I wrote about all the ways people have been showing up for me since my sister died. How are people showing up for you? sweavermph.substack.com/p/showing-up

We lost my oldest sister this week. I wrote about her here. sweavermph.substack.com/p/goodbye-sw...