Jayne Tuttle on the fragile balance between motherhood and creativity. Even in Paris, it turns out, you cant have it all.
In this episode, Nadia Mahjouri welcomes the talented Jane Tuttle, a writer, performer, and bookseller, whose latest memoir, The Sea in the Metro, beautifully explores the intersection of motherhood and creativity. Jane shares her journey through a trilogy of memoirs, each revealing different facets of her life, from her time in Paris to the complexities of modern womanhood and motherhood. Together, they delve into the challenges of balancing creative aspirations with the demands of parenting, the essence of matrescence, and the profound impact of loss on identity and ambition. This heartfelt conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the delicate dance between creativity and motherhood.WHO IS YOUR HOST??Nadia Mahjouri is the author of Half Truth, her debut novel released on Feb 11, 2025. Available NOW!!!Nadia Mahjouri is a therapist at The Holding Space Counselling. If you would like to reach out for support, you can book an appointment online. Nadia works face to face in nipaluna or online everywhere.Her website is www.nadiamahjouri.com.au and you can find her on Instagram @nadiamahjouri or sign up for her newsletter The Whole Truth: Stories of Ache and EcstasyOr you can email
[email protected]In this episode: Introduction to Jane Tuttle and her worksDiscussion of The Sea in the MetroExploration of motherhood and creativityJane's experiences of matrescenceImpact of loss on identity and ambitionBalancing creative aspirations with parentingConclusion and reflections🔑 Episode KeywordsMotherhood, Writing Life, Jane Tuttle, Creativity, Memoir, The Sea In The Metro, Paris Or Die, My Sweet Guillotine, Motherhood Challenges, Creative Motherhood, Matrescence, Parenting, Australian Literature, Women Writers, Personal Narrative, Writing Process, Theatre School, Expatriate Life, Literary Community, Motherhood And Identity
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