Clover Stroud on Intimacy, Motherhood, + Writing

Clover Stroud on Intimacy, Motherhood, + Writing

Author: Danusia Malina-Derben September 14, 2024 Duration: 15:00

In this minisode of Parents Who Think, host Danusia Malina-Derben revisits conversations with British author, journalist, and fellow podcaster Clover Stroud. Known for her raw, beautiful prose on motherhood, trauma, and grief, Clover has crafted a voice that resonates with readers who seek honesty in life's most complex experiences.

 

In this episode, Danusia and Clover get into the complexities of writing about motherhood and life's messy truths. Clover reflects on the challenges of crafting authentic stories while living through the realities of being a mother to five. She shares candidly how motherhood reshapes every aspect of life - from career to marriage, and even sexual desire.

 

Danusia and Clover's transparent discussion about marriage, motherhood, and the creative process makes this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating the rollercoaster of life with kids, career, and relationships.

 

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Credits:

• Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben

• Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz

• Cover art by Anthony Oram

 


Danusia Malina-Derben hosts Parents Who Think, a podcast built on the premise that thoughtful disagreement is more valuable than easy consensus. As an entrepreneur, author, and mother of ten, she facilitates candid conversations that deliberately challenge the comfortable assumptions and unspoken rules of modern parenthood. Each episode features intelligent parents from a wide spectrum of backgrounds, engaging in no-holds-barred debates on crucial dilemmas. The discussions are raw and unfiltered, offering listeners a range of perspectives that often exist outside mainstream parenting narratives. This isn't about finding a single right answer but about illuminating the complex, often hard realities of raising children. Whether your own views are conventional or more marginalized, this podcast provides a rare space for genuine intellectual friction. You'll hear nuanced arguments that prioritize thinking over dogma, inviting you to examine your own choices more deeply. The goal is clarity, not comfort, making it an essential listen for anyone who believes parenting deserves more than a recycled script. Tune in for conversations that interrupt the status quo, acknowledging that agreement is not the point-rigorous, compassionate thought is.
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