{"podcast":{"title":"Heart of the Story","slug":"heart-of-the-story-1377112","podcast_index_feed_id":1377112,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/heart-of-the-story/","website_url":"https://heart-of-the-story.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5cd3aa09-2817-4335-b61f-e94ea422278d/bNjcx8ZOZ-rVkU7q04maJtO4.jpg","author":"Nadine Kenney Johnstone","episode_count":52,"summary":"Author and writing coach Nadine Kenney Johnstone shares interviews with today's top women writers, including Jen Hatmaker, Catherine Newman, Maggie Smith, Molly Wizenberg, Abigail Thomas, Dr. Hillary McBride, Emily P. Freeman, Laura Tremaine, Sari Botton, Francesca Royster, Susan Piver, Jane Friedman, Mae Yoshikawa, and more. Nadine also shares her own stories of healing, hope, and following her heart.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heart-of-the-story-1377112"},"episode":{"title":"Holding On in the Letting-Go Years","slug":"holding-on-in-the-letting-go-years","published_at":"2026-04-26T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heart-of-the-story-1377112/holding-on-in-the-letting-go-years","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heart-of-the-story-1377112","url":"https://nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0c059166-7fc7-41a9-a8b2-1512f6e4858b.mp3","summary":"245 What is it like to be a midlife mom raising a middle schooler—when time seems to speed up just as you wish you could slow it down? When your child is reaching for independence, but every part of you wants to keep them close? As her son approaches his 13th birthday, Nadine reflects on the emotional tug-of-war of this stage of motherhood. She revisits an early moment that first sparked the pang of nostalgia—and explores the bittersweet milestones that come with raising an almost-teen. This episode is a heartfelt look at growing up and letting go, and the quiet, complicated beauty of loving a child who is becoming their own person. Join Nadine, Molly Wizenberg, and Hallie Bateman in Spain from Oct 26-Nov 2 for Tiny True Stories and Sketches: A Micro-Memoir Retreat . Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just wanting to preserve impactful memories on the page, remember that every story—no matter how small—is worth capturing. About Nadine: Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats for women writers. She interviews today’s top female authors on her podcast, Heart of the Story . Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure , was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart , is an essay collection and guided journal. She has been featured in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, Natural Awakenings,Chicago Magazine, and more. She writes a regular column about mid-life reclamation on Substack . About Michelle Redo Check out producer Michelle Redo's podcast, Daring to Tell and sample the audiobooks she's produced at MichelleRedo.com","meta_description":"245 What is it like to be a midlife mom raising a middle schooler—when time seems to speed up just as you wish you could slow it down? When your child is…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1331,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/heart-of-the-story-1377112/episodes/holding-on-in-the-letting-go-years/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heart-of-the-story-1377112/holding-on-in-the-letting-go-years.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}