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It's a Lot

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 It's a Lot is a podcast about things that are a lot. We dive deep on social media, parenthood, and beyond—things that can be maddening, all-consuming, and also weird and wonderful. Tune in for honest conversations with parents, social media experts, authors, content creators, and more. We aim to explore hard topics with openness and nuance, while also finding the humor along the way. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Hosted by Emily Hessney Lynch; find her at @servemethesky on Instagram or at www.servemethesky.com. Our logo was created by Tim Lynch of Tenderchomps Art. We are a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network in Rochester, NY.Copyright 2026 Emily Hessney Lynch Economie Marketing et ventes Parentalité Relations Sciences sociales
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  • Reminiscing About Dear America: Titanic (with Ella Dawson)

    Reminiscing About Dear America: Titanic (with Ella Dawson)
    Apr 14 2026
    If you read and loved the Dear America books as a tween in the late 90s/early 2000s, then this episode is for you! Author Ella Dawson joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a fun conversation about everyone's favorite Dear America book, Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady, by Ellen Emerson White, which came out in 1998.We discuss what held up well in our reread, whether or not the book is historically accurate, how little details bring a story to life, publishers' depressing cost-cutting measures, how Dear America compares to the I Survived series, how much a first-class Titanic ticket would cost in 2026, and what current events would make great Dear America books today. You'll even learn where the idea of a passenger surviving the Titanic on a floating door comes from (spoiler alert: it wasn't a white person floating on the door!).Links:We discuss several book covers in the episode. Here are the images for each of the Dear America: Titanic versions: 1998 original cover; 2010 reissue cover; 2026 reissue cover. We also discuss the I Survived covers, including the novel version and the graphic novel adaptation.Titanic Sinks Tonight is the BBC mini series Ella recommended.Listen to Ella's previous appearance on It's a Lot, "Capitalism Ruins Everything"Check out Ella's debut novel, But How Are You, Really in hardcover or ebookFor more of Ella and her work, find her on Instagram or Patreon, and listen to her podcast Rebel Ever AfterFollow Emily on Instagram and check out her business, Serve Me the Sky Digital, if you need a social media strategist, speaker, or writer!Books mentioned in the episode:Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady (Dear America) by Ellen Emerson WhiteMarie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles, Austria-France, 1769 (The Royal Diaries) by Kathryn Lasky (please excuse the yaasified cover)I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren TarshisI Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: A Graphic Novel by Lauren Tarshis, illustrated by Haus Haus Studio and adapted by Georgia BallThe Correspondent by Virginia Evans (recommended by Amanda, a children's librarian in Illinois, for those who enjoyed the epistolary format of Dear America). If what you loved is the immersive nature of Dear America, Amanda also recommends checking out more historical fiction as it can be richly detailed! And if you loved learning about different time periods, she recommends exploring more narrative nonfiction.The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower (recommended by Lauren, a youth librarian in Upstate NY). If you loved Dear America and the Royal Diaries books, she also recommends historical romance as it's deeply researched and focused on women's interests. Some of her favorite historical romance authors are Alexandra Vasti, Sarah MacLean, and Evie Dunmore. Lauren also notes that historical fiction by Taylor Jenkins Reid and Kristin Hannah are worth checking out too!Across the Living Infinite: A Queer Romance Aboard the RMS Titanic by Logan Sage Adams is out on April 15, 2026 and Ella is very much looking forward to reading it!To support the show, leave us a one-time (or recurring!) tip. We'll send you a sticker to say thanks!We're a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!
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    56 min
  • Should We Sympathize with Mom Influencers? (with Fortesa Latifi)

    Should We Sympathize with Mom Influencers? (with Fortesa Latifi)
    Mar 31 2026

    Journalist and toddler mom Fortesa Latifi joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a conversation about why we need more nuance in our conversations about mom influencers. In the first half of the show, we discuss how influential influencers truly are (and how much money is involved in the industry), how many mom influencers come from vulnerable backgrounds, and where Fortesa personally draws the line when it comes to the ethics of consuming content featuring kids. We also talk about her writing process for her new book, Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online, exploring the research process, finding sources, challenging revisions, and more.

    In the second half of the show, we explore Fortesa's own experiences with pregnancy (spoiler alert: not everyone experiences the ~pregnancy glow~. Sometimes pregnancy just sucks!) and motherhood so far. We bond over quitting therapy after becoming moms, the crushing weight of the mental load, and the joys of slowing down to experience the world through a toddler's eyes.

    Links:

    1. Fortesa's book, Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online, is out on April 7th!
    2. Fortesa's story on TV moms and their unorthodox screentime approach
    3. For more of Fortesa's work, check out her website or follow her on Instagram or TikTok.
    4. Emily's website & Instagram.

    To support the show, leave us a one-time (or recurring!) tip. We'll send you a sticker to say thanks!

    We're a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art.

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    Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that Lifts Everyone

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    Behind the Glass

    Behind the Glass Gallery podcast is a monthly talk with the current month's BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY.

    Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business

    Check out Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/gettingrealwithbossy/

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    54 min
  • Quitting Law School to Eat Cupcakes with Martha Stewart (with Rachel Kramer Bussel)

    Quitting Law School to Eat Cupcakes with Martha Stewart (with Rachel Kramer Bussel)
    Mar 17 2026

    Content warning: This episode contains a mention of miscarriage that is described in some detail. Please take care when listening; if you'd like to avoid that part, it starts around 41:15 and ends by 42:10.

    When Rachel Kramer Bussel took a break from law school, she started trying different things. She worked as an admin assistant, wrote erotica on the side, and started a cupcake blog that landed her on The Martha Stewart Show. Her one year leave of absence turned into leaving law forever, but that pivot led Rachel exactly where she was supposed to be. Now, she is a successful writer, editor, consultant, and teacher. We discuss her decision to move away from writing erotica later in life, her enthusiasm for Open Secrets Magazine and sharing other people's stories, and why she's launching a podcast about our attachments to our belongings called Finders and Keepers.

    In the second half of the show, we talk about the latest chapter in Rachel's life: motherhood! In 2024, she and her partner adopted a baby. She shares what the adoption process looked like for them, how she felt meeting her daughter for the first time, the predatory Instagram ads targeted at moms, and lots more.

    Links:

    1. Open Secrets Live Personal Storytelling Summit - May 2, 2026 at Symphony Space in NYC
    2. Open Secrets Magazine
    3. Rachel's new podcast, Finders & Keepers
    4. For more of Rachel and her work, check out her Instagram or website.
    5. Emily's website & Instagram.

    To support the show, leave us a one-time (or recurring!) tip. We'll send you a sticker to say thanks!

    We're a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business

    Check out Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/gettingrealwithbossy/

    Common Thread

    Check out Common Thread on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/common-threads-hardcore/

    Connections with Evan Dawson

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    Connections

    Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that Lifts Everyone

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    55 min
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