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Wild Precious Life

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Join author, educator, and learner, Annmarie Kelly as she laughs, cries, and kvetches with the writers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and wanderers who inspire all of us to reach beyond our divisions and discover what it means to be wild, precious, and brave.

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42:31

let's have a House Party with justin a. reynolds

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/07/27

justin a. reynolds always knew he wanted to be a writer, he even created his own book jacket when he was a kid. Fast forward and justin is an accomplished author whose debut novel, Opposite of Always, was a 2019 best seller. His most recent novel, House Party, is a novel in stories, written by ten different authors. In this episode, justin and Annamarie talk about wrangling authors, making the move with Marvel, and the best cereals of our childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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42:45

I Kick and I Fly with Ruchira Gupta

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/07/13

As a journalist, Ruchira Gupta stumbled upon a disturbing story: girls were disappearing from villages and being sold into prostitution in the city. Determined, Ruchira set about dismantling sex trafficking across her home country of India and around the world. She testified before Indian Parliament and lobbied the United Nations. She kept asking questions, kept sitting down with families, and kept fighting. Ruchira started with a single story and now leads a global movement. In this episode,

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53:04

Fat Talk with Virginia Sole-Smith

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/06/29

Virginia Sole-Smith’s latest book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture, investigates how the “war on childhood obesity” has caused kids of all ages to absorb a daily onslaught of body shame from peers, school, diet culture, and parents themselves — and her book offers research-based strategies to help. In this episode, Annmarie and Virginia talk about how to navigate anti-fat bias in schools, doctor’s offices, and around our dinner tables and how to learn to love the way our bodies come

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48:55

Much Ado About Nada with Uzma Jalaluddin

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/06/15

Uzma Jalaluddin is having a banner year. She has two books coming out in 2023: Much Ado About Nada and Three Holidays and a Wedding (coauthored with Marissa Stapley). She wrote her first play, The Rishta, which was performed in Montreal this past spring. And her second novel, Hana Khan Carries On, is currently in development for film with Mindy Kaling. In this episode, Uzma and Annmarie talk about writing, rom-coms, and representation, and how important it is to read widely and wisely to learn the

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49:56

Stash: My Life in Hiding with Laura Cathcart Robbins

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/06/01

Laura Cathcart Robbins is the co-host of The Only One in the Room podcast and the best-selling author of the memoir Stash: My Life In Hiding. Laura had everything going for her: a beautiful home, great kids, a Hollywood marriage, but she still found herself trapped inside self-doubt, secrecy, and addiction. In this episode, Laura and Annmarie talk about Laura’s journey through addiction to sobriety and how she found her way back to her most authentic and vulnerable self. Learn more about your ad

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49:42

Chaos Theory with Nic Stone

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/05/18

Nic Stone is a writer and storyteller who has published thirteen books, including DEAR MARTIN, DEAR JUSTYCE, and ODD ONE OUT. Her latest title, CHAOS THEORY, follows two teens learning about mental health challenges, addiction, and the notion that everyone is worthy of love. In this episode, Nic and Annmarie talk about neurodivergence, antiracist teaching, and how to build a connection with absolutely anybody you sit next to on an airplane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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51:41

You Could Make This Place Beautiful with Maggie Smith

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/05/04

Maggie Smith is a poet, writer, editor, and teacher who has published several books, including KEEP MOVING, GOLDENROD, and YOU COULD MAKE THIS PLACE BEAUTIFUL. In 2016, Maggie’s poem “Good Bones” went viral. To date, it’s been translated into nearly a dozen languages, interpreted by a dance troupe in India, set to music by multiple composers, and read at Lincoln Center by Meryl Streep. Public Radio International called it “the official poem of 2016.” In this episode, Annmarie and Maggie talk about

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58:12

I Take My Coffee Black with Tyler Merritt

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/04/20

Tyler Merritt is a Nashville-based actor, comedian, vocalist, and creator of The Tyler Merritt Project. His viral video Before You Call The Cops has been viewed by over 100 million people worldwide. He is also the author of two books: I Take My Coffee Black and A Door Made Just for Me. In this episode, Annmarie and Tyler talk about their shared love of musical theater and how to choose love over hate in a world that too often encourages the opposite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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57:46

The Last Beekeeper with Julie Carrick Dalton

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/04/06

Julie Carrick Dalton’s most recent novel, THE LAST BEEKEEPER, has been described as “a meditation on the fragile beauty of nature and the power of hope and resilience.” In this episode, Julie and Annmarie talk about the cuteness of bees, the blessings of loving and supportive parents, and how to open our eyes more fully to the beauty of the natural world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:54

Get Out of Your Own Way with Sara Read

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/03/23

Sara Read’s debut novel is JOHANNA PORTER IS NOT SORRY, a “snarky, sexy, book-club-ready novel” about a painter turned soccer mom turned art thief. In this episode, Annmarie and Sara talk about mom guilt, flute-making, and how to reclaim a part of ourselves that has laid dormant for too long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:29

I’ll Take Everything You Have with James Klise

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/03/09

James Klise’s acclaimed novels for teens include the Edgar Award-winning THE ART OF SECRETS and the ALA Stonewall Honor-winning LOVE DRUGGED. His newest book, I’LL TAKE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE, is a queer coming-of-age crime novel set in 1930s Chicago. In this episode, Jim and Annmarie talk about elementary school film strips, high school book clubs, and the importance of young people finding themselves in a story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:20

The Sleep Prescription with Dr. Aric Prather

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/02/23

Dr. Aric A. Prather is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, where he codirects the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center and helps lead the UCSF Insomnia Clinic. Dr. Prather is also the author of THE SLEEP PRESCRIPTION: 7 DAYS TO UNLOCKING YOUR BEST REST. In this episode, Aric and Annmarie talk about the importance of sleep health, strategies for ensuring good rest, and advocating for sleep as a basic human right. Learn more about your ad

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41:15

Change the World One Word at a Time with Kwame Alexander

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/02/14

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, producer and #1 New York Times Bestselling author of 37 books, including AN AMERICAN STORY, THE DOOR OF NO RETURN, and his Newbery-winning book THE CROSSOVER. In this episode, Annmarie and Kwame talk about shooting and missing, and how you have to keep playing the game and always keep taking your shot. They also discuss teaching difficult histories to young children and how to change the world one word at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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53:30

Somebody’s Daughter with Ashley C. Ford

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/01/26

Ashley C. Ford is the author of The New York Times Bestselling memoir, SOMEBODY’S DAUGHTER. In this episode, Annmarie and Ashley talk about surviving family trauma, setting healthy boundaries, and how to trust the people in our lives to do their own mental health work. On the lighter side, Ashley and Annmarie also discuss yacht rock, Midwestern pride, and their favorite character on The Golden Girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:32

Bonus Episode #3 – Gather Your Starlings with Jen Dotsey

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/01/12

As a follow-up to our reading of Nancy Colier’s THE EMOTIONALLY EXHAUSTED WOMAN, we’re doing a series of brief bonus convos. In this episode, we welcome Jen Dotsey, high school teacher, community minister, and all-around delightful human. Annmarie and Jen discuss soul friendships, giving grace, how to speak difficult truths, and the ways that our communities can be an antidote to hopelessness and a gateway to authenticity and trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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20:40

Bonus Episode #2 – Lift Up a Friend with Melissa...

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/01/12

As a follow-up to our reading of Nancy Colier’s THE EMOTIONALLY EXHAUSTED WOMAN, we’re doing a series of brief bonus convos. In this episode, we welcome Melissa McCaverty–mom, lawyer, classic car enthusiast, and all-around terrific human. Annmarie and Melissa discuss the quest for peace, afternoon karaoke, and following your dreams no matter how long it takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bonus Episode #1- Relentless Compassion with Sarah...

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/01/12

As a follow-up to our reading of Nancy Colier’s THE EMOTIONALLY EXHAUSTED WOMAN, we’re doing a series of brief bonus convos. In this episode, we welcome Sarah Frauenzimmer–mom, writer, yoga teacher, and all-around amazing human. Annmarie and Sarah discuss the therapeutic necessity of self-compassion, the way happiness is often outward bound, and how going to the bathroom alone should not count as self-care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:51

The Emotionally Exhausted Woman with Nancy Colier

Wild Precious Life ·

2023/01/05

This week’s guest is Nancy Colier, author of THE EMOTIONALLY EXHAUSTED WOMAN: WHY YOU’RE FEELING DEPLETED AND HOW TO GET WHAT YOU NEED. If you are someone who constantly feels like you’re taking care of other people at the expense of yourself, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Nancy and Annmarie talk about healthy boundaries, self-care, and how to develop lasting vitality and truth in a world that too often feels like it needs too much from us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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51:23

Listen with Your Heart, with Ryan Lee Wong

Wild Precious Life ·

2022/12/15

This week’s guest is Ryan Lee Wong, debut author of WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON. In this episode, Annmarie and Ryan discuss intergenerational activism, transgender pronouns, the wonder of strip malls, and home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:55

How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water with Angie Cruz

Wild Precious Life ·

2022/12/01

This week’s guest is Angie Cruz, author of HOW NOT TO DROWN IN A GLASS OF WATER. In this episode, Annmarie and Angie discuss the importance of community, representation in literature, and how magic and connection are possible when we sit and fully listen to someone else’s story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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