{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"191 Finding joy after grief with Alison Larkin","description":"Alison Larkin is a bestselling author, comedian, producer, and narrator of over 250 audiobooks. Her acclaimed autobiographical novel&amp;nbsp;The English American&amp;nbsp;tells the story of an adopted English woman who finds her birth parents in America. She\u2019s also the creator of the hit one-woman show&amp;nbsp;Grief\u2026 a Comedy&amp;nbsp;and author of the book of the same name. Rachel first saw Alison perform at London\u2019s Soho Theatre and knew she\u2019d be a perfect podcast guest. This conversation is funny, heartfelt, and full of insight about identity, creativity, and finding humour in life\u2019s 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\u2019s journey of comedy and fundraising -Multiple voices and identities -Fiction vs. memoir -The craft of writing -Grief and connection -Intuition and spirituality in life\u2019s journey And more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you\u2019re listening. You can read a blog about this podcast episode  here.&amp;nbsp; Order Rachel\u2019s 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;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; 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;nbsp;magnificentmidlife.com\/podcast. Podcast recommended by the Sunday Times. Feedspot #9 in 40 Best Midlife Podcasts and #7 in&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;nbsp;magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online&amp;nbsp;Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or&amp;nbsp;1-1 Midlife Mentoring. ","author_name":"Magnificent Midlife","author_url":"https:\/\/magnificentmidlife.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38904480\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38904480"}