In this episode, opinion columnist and dance critic Carrie Seidman emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a means of learning from one another. She shares her journey from being a ballet dancer to becoming a newspaper columnist and the impact of stories in various aspects of her career. She also discusses her project, FACEing Mental Illness, which aims to break stigmas surrounding mental health through storytelling and visual art. Seidman believes that sharing personal stories and being vulnerable can foster connection and promote understanding. She encourages individuals to embrace bravery and take risks in their own storytelling endeavors.
Check out Carrie's Substack and Podcast HERE.
Buy Carrie's memoir A PLACE AT THE TABLE at Ibis Books.
Buy the collection of visual art from the first FACEing Mental Illness HERE.
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