Guest: Martha Frankel: Frankly Speaking: A conversation on Addiction, recovery and storytelling

In this episode, Leslie welcomes author and storyteller Martha Frankel, whose memoir Hats & Eyeglasses paints a vivid portrait of growing up in a family of die-hard gamblers—where poker, mahjong, and a love of storytelling filled the air. But beyond the colorful childhood tales lies Martha's deeply personal journey through addiction and recovery. She opens up about the road from compulsive habits to reclaiming her voice as a writer, and how storytelling became a lifeline. With wisdom, humor, and honesty, Martha shares how recovery reshaped her life and her work.