Writing about Absent Fathers and Attachment Styles with Acamea Deadwiler

Send us Fan MailJoin me and Pushcart Nominee, TedX Speaker, and multi-passionate creative, Acamea Deadwiler, as we talk about normalized violence, how our attachment styles can influence the way we approach our memoirs, and the importance of connecting with your inner compass. During our conversation, you’ll also learn what transcendental meditation is and how Acamea used her TM practice while writing her memoir, Daddy’s Little Stranger,Acamea’s bio: Acamea Deadwiler is a Pushcart Prize nominated memoirist and essayist who received praise from Publishers Weekly and authored the memoir, Daddy’s Little Stranger. Her work has appeared in Bellevue Literary Review, North American Review, and Beyond Words Literary Magazine, among other publications. Acamea’s media features include the New York Post, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, and the FOX television network. She is also a TEDx speaker. Currently residing in Nevada, Acamea is an Indiana native. She is a fellow in the MFA program at Randolph College.Resources Mentioned During This Episode:How Different Attachment Styles Affect RelationshipsWhat is Transcendental MeditationEpisode Highlights1:00 The Stories We Carry7:00 Dealing with Normalized Violence11:29 Choosing the Right Moments When Trauma Is High15:30 Writing About Abandonment18:00 Attachment Styles and Storytelling24:12: Essay Collections vs Memoir28:00 Writing About Bad Behavior35:19 Transcendental Meditation and Writing41:50 Connecting With Your Inner Compass43:00 Acamea’s Best Writing AdviceConnect with Acamea: Instagram - @acameaTwitter - @acamealdWebsite - acameadeadwiler.comBook - Daddyslittlestranger.comConnect with your host, Lisa:Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInProduced by Espresso Podcast Production