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  <title>191 Finding joy after grief with Alison Larkin</title>
  <description>Alison Larkin is a bestselling author, comedian, producer, and narrator of over 250 audiobooks. Her acclaimed autobiographical novel&amp;amp;nbsp;The English American&amp;amp;nbsp;tells the story of an adopted English woman who finds her birth parents in America. She’s also the creator of the hit one-woman show&amp;amp;nbsp;Grief… a Comedy&amp;amp;nbsp;and author of the book of the same name. Rachel first saw Alison perform at London’s Soho Theatre and knew she’d be a perfect podcast guest. This conversation is funny, heartfelt, and full of insight about identity, creativity, and finding humour in life’s toughest moments. We talk about: -The journey of love and loss -Finding joy after grief -Exploring love beyond death -Embracing clarity in midlife -The power of storytelling -The life of a comedian -Alison’s journey of comedy and fundraising -Multiple voices and identities -Fiction vs. memoir -The craft of writing -Grief and connection -Intuition and spirituality in life’s journey And more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening. You can read a blog about this podcast episode  here.&amp;amp;nbsp; Order Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond, recommended in The New York Times as one of seven top books about menopause at&amp;amp;nbsp;magnificentmidlife.com/book The paperback can also be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:   UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/   US &amp;amp;amp; Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/   Australia:  https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at&amp;amp;nbsp;magnificentmidlife.com/podcast. Podcast recommended by the Sunday Times. Feedspot #9 in 40 Best Midlife Podcasts and #7 in&amp;amp;nbsp;60 Best Women Over 50 Podcasts You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at&amp;amp;nbsp;magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online&amp;amp;nbsp;Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or&amp;amp;nbsp;1-1 Midlife Mentoring. </description>
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