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Uncorking a Story

Uncorking a Story

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 Listen in to Uncorking a Story, where we pop the cork on hidden narratives and delve deep into the brilliant minds of your favorite authors. Get ready to unlock the magic behind your favorite books, one unforgettable story at a time. Hit that subscribe button and never miss a sip of inspiration!Copyright Uncorking a Story, 2026 Art Sciences sociales
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  • Map of a Heart, with Jacque Gorelick

    Map of a Heart, with Jacque Gorelick
    Apr 21 2026
    "I think there was some empathy for my younger self that I probably didn't have before... I think writing the book, I could look at myself as a seven-year-old girl or a thirteen-year-old with a lot of anger and a lot of reasonable reason to feel abandoned, rather than, wow, I was just really a problem child." — Jacque Gorelick Jacque Gorelick joins Mike to talk about her memoir, Map of a Heart: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Finding the Way Home. The book follows a seemingly ordinary family outing that turns into a medical crisis when Jacque's husband collapses from cardiac arrest on a trail — with their nine-week-old son in the stroller beside her. Woven through that harrowing day is the story of Jacque's rootless childhood, the loss of her mother at age eight, and years of family estrangement. It's a conversation about grief, resilience, the power of writing to heal, and the family we build for ourselves when the one we were born into falls apart. Key Takeaways: Words have power from an early age. Jacque's love of writing started as a child — from clubhouse rules to thank-you notes — and eventually led her to memoir. Distance helps when writing about trauma. Having ten years between the medical crisis and putting pen to paper gave Jacque the perspective to write about it without being consumed by it. Writing memoir can build empathy for your younger self. Revisiting painful childhood memories allowed Jacque to see herself with compassion rather than shame. A cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack. Jacque learned firsthand that cardiac arrest is an electrical event that can strike even a healthy, active person. Caring for a newborn can be grounding in a crisis. The routine demands of nursing and caring for her son kept Jacque anchored during the most terrifying hours of her life. Found family matters. Despite estrangement from her biological family, Jacque discovered that the people who show up unconditionally become the family that counts. Reconnection is possible, even after decades. After more than 30 years of silence, Jacque reconnected with her brother — a reminder that it's never too late, even when it's complicated. Buy Map of a Heart: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/3988322261?linkCode=ll2&tag=rettocasgra-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9783988322265 Connect with Jacque: Website: https://www.jacquegorelick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacgorelick/ Connect with Mike: Website: https://mikecarlon.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min
  • Revealing Purpose, with Nick Kemp

    Revealing Purpose, with Nick Kemp
    Apr 14 2026
    “You don’t need to find your ikigai—you already have it. You just need to notice it.” — Nick Kemp What if purpose isn’t something you chase—but something you already have? In this episode, Mike sits down with Nick Kemp, founder of Ikigai Tribe and author of A Year of Ikigai, to explore a more grounded, human take on purpose. Nick shares how a guy who once hated writing ended up publishing books, building a global community, and helping others reconnect with meaning—through small, everyday moments. This conversation challenges the Western obsession with “big purpose” and offers a simpler, more sustainable way to live a meaningful life. Key Takeaways: You already have purpose. Ikigai isn’t a destination—it’s found in everyday experiences, relationships, and roles. Western culture overcomplicates purpose. We chase the “perfect job” or passion, while overlooking meaning in ordinary moments. Curiosity can change your life. Nick’s journey—from podcast to books—started with simply asking better questions. Small moments are the big moments. A cup of coffee, a conversation, or a quiet walk can carry more meaning than major achievements. Writing doesn’t require perfection—just honesty. Nick went from struggling with English to writing from lived experience and the heart. Technology is pulling us away from meaning. The more distracted we become, the harder it is to notice what actually matters. Be present, not perfect. Life satisfaction comes from awareness and gratitude—not chasing an ideal version of success. Buy A Year of Ikigai: Finding Everyday Purpose Through Japanese Wisdom Amazon: https://amzn.to/4uP5m3O Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781577155485 Connect with Nick Website: https://ikigaitribe.com/ Podcast: https://ikigaitribe.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-kemp-author/ Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Ikigai #WritersOfInstagram #AmWriting #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #PurposeDrivenLife #MindfulLiving #PodcastLife #UncorkingAStory #CreativeJourney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 min
  • Writing Through the Fire, with Priya Hutner

    Writing Through the Fire, with Priya Hutner
    Apr 7 2026
    “We suffer as humans—and writing gives us a place to put that pain, to understand it, and maybe even transform it.”— Priya Hutner What happens when the life you’ve built—your beliefs, your community, your identity—suddenly falls apart? In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Priya Hutner shares her extraordinary journey from growing up and leading within a spiritual ashram to rebuilding her life in Lake Tahoe. Her memoir, Chasing Nirvana, is part spiritual adventure, part cautionary tale, and deeply human at its core. We explore identity, reinvention, the healing power of writing, and what it really means to come back to yourself after everything you thought you knew no longer fits. Key Takeaways: When belief systems break: Priya opens up about leaving a decades-long life inside a spiritual community and the emotional fallout that followed. Rebuilding identity from scratch: After leaving the ashram, she spent years rediscovering who she was outside of that structure. Memoir as catharsis: Writing Chasing Nirvana became both a healing process and a way to make sense of her past. The power of storytelling: Priya discusses how writing helps us process pain, reframe our experiences, and find resilience. Spirituality vs. self-discovery: The conversation explores the fine line between seeking enlightenment and losing oneself in the process. Alternative paths to healing: From therapy to plant medicine, Priya shares the unconventional tools that helped her reconnect with herself. Creativity as a way forward: Whether through writing, cooking, or teaching, Priya continues to channel her experiences into meaningful work and community. Buy Chasing Nirvana Amazon: https://amzn.to/40D4P7e Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798896360889 Connect with Priya Website: https://www.priyahutner.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priya.hutner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyahutner/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@priyahutner?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ #UncorkingAStory #MemoirWriting #WritingCommunity #AuthorInterview #CreativeJourney #HealingThroughWriting #SpiritualJourney #SelfDiscovery #AmWriting #WritersLife If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 min
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