Writing about Absent Fathers and Attachment Styles with Acamea Deadwiler

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 Relationships What is Transcendental Meditation Episode Highlights 1:00 The Stories We Carry 7:00 Dealing with Normalized Violence 11:29 Choosing the Right Moments When Trauma Is High 15:30 Writing About Abandonment 18:00 Attachment Styles and Storytelling 24:12: Essay Collections vs Memoir 28:00 Writing About Bad Behavior 35:19 Transcendental Meditation and Writing 41:50 Connecting With Your Inner Compass 43:00 Acamea’s Best Writing Advice Connect with Acamea: Instagram - @acamea Twitter - @acameald Website - acameadeadwiler.com Book - Daddyslittlestranger.com Building Better Memoir Scenes: https://janefriedman.com/building-better-memoir-scenes-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/ Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Produced by Espresso Podcast Production