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Turning Heartbreak into Humor with Virginia DeLuca

Turning Heartbreak into Humor with Virginia DeLuca

by Mike Carlon | May 27, 2025 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “All love is risky. People die, they leave, they don’t listen to you—but you love them anyway.” — Virginia DeLuca When Virginia DeLuca’s husband unexpectedly walked out on their marriage in his 60s—claiming he wanted children—her gut reaction wasn’t just...
Putting the Dollhouse Back Together: Beverly Armento on Trauma, Forgiveness, and Finding Voice

Putting the Dollhouse Back Together: Beverly Armento on Trauma, Forgiveness, and Finding Voice

by Mike Carlon | May 20, 2025 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “We spend so much of our life trying to put the pieces back in the dollhouse… the furniture changes, the people change.” — Beverly Jean Armento In this emotional episode of Uncorking a Story, Michael Carlon sits down with author and educator Beverly J....
From Policy to Prose: Iris Mitlin Lav’s Journey Into Fiction

From Policy to Prose: Iris Mitlin Lav’s Journey Into Fiction

by Mike Carlon | May 13, 2025 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “I’ve always believed that within the realm of what’s possible, I can do it—and fiction was just another challenge to embrace.” — Iris Mitlin Lav In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Michael Carlon uncorks the remarkable second act of Iris Mitlin Lav, a...
Life’s Too Short: Jennifer Griffith on Legacy, Loss, and the Mothers Who Shape Us

Life’s Too Short: Jennifer Griffith on Legacy, Loss, and the Mothers Who Shape Us

by Mike Carlon | May 9, 2025 | Authors, Podcast, podcasters, The Longs

Listen Watch My dad looked at me [from his deathbed] and said, ‘It just went so fast.’ I asked what did, and he said, ‘Life.’ That moment changed everything—I knew I had to write the book.” — Jennifer Griffith On this special Mother’s Day episode of Uncorking a Story,...
Going Off Script: Wayne Scott on Marriage, Memoir, and Making Your Own Map

Going Off Script: Wayne Scott on Marriage, Memoir, and Making Your Own Map

by Mike Carlon | May 6, 2025 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “Your marriage can be anything you want it to be—you don’t have to just follow a supplied script.” — Wayne Scott In this deeply honest and thought-provoking episode of Uncorking a Story, writer and psychotherapist Wayne Scott opens up about the emotional...
Identity, Rejection, and Writing What You Love, with Janet Constantino

Identity, Rejection, and Writing What You Love, with Janet Constantino

by Mike Carlon | Apr 29, 2025 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “I learned that I’m dogged… I didn’t abandon it, and that became very important—not giving up.” — Janet Constantino In this soulful and insightful episode of Uncorking a Story, psychotherapist-turned-novelist Janet Constantino shares the winding journey...
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  • From Policy to Prose: Iris Mitlin Lav’s Journey Into Fiction
  • Raising a Glass (and a Tootsie Pop)
  • Life’s Too Short: Jennifer Griffith on Legacy, Loss, and the Mothers Who Shape Us

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