Category Archives: Media

On eWN’s Late Boomers

Interviewed by eWN Network’s veteran podcasters Cathy Worthington and Merry Elkins on their popular Late Boomers show. What is Late Boomers? It’s “the podcast that is your guide to creating a third act with style, power and impact! Join your hosts as they bring you conversations with successful artists, entrepreneurs and entertainers who have setContinue reading “On eWN’s Late Boomers”

On SoCal Voices

Interviewed on SoCal Voices, an award-winning podcast focusing on regional stories and issues. It went live on Apple, IHeartRadio, Spotify, and also on Amazon Music (my first recording there). Episode description: Foster adoption in Los Angeles County is, in a word, unpredictable. The process goes smoothly for some but for others it can be difficult,Continue reading “On SoCal Voices”

BookLife Critic’s Review: 10/10

A quarterfinalist for The 2024 BookLife Prize, A Family, Maybe scored 10/10 on this Publishers Weekly-sponsored competition. The Critic’s Report left me deeply humbled. I am sharing it here with the award organizers’ permission. This book is a profound study on the meaning of family—both biological and found—that will stun readers in its authenticity andContinue reading “BookLife Critic’s Review: 10/10”

Recalling the 1st generation of out LGBTQ families on a queer podcast

A historical memoir set in a particular time and place, A Family, Maybe documents the rise of the first wave of out gay families and the struggle for the equal rights of the LGBTQ community in the 2000s, something we were very much involved in at that time. I was thrilled to speak with AngelicaContinue reading “Recalling the 1st generation of out LGBTQ families on a queer podcast”

On Famous Interviews (Neon Jazz)

“Foster Adoption & Fatherhood” was the theme of my talk with Joe Dimino on his Famous Interviews podcast series, a companion to his Neon Jazz radio show. From the episode description: 🎤 Tune in to https://dub.sh/neonjazz for an inspiring discussion on family, love, and the power of perseverance. Welcome to a new edition of theContinue reading “On Famous Interviews (Neon Jazz)”

“Claim your space!” interview on WV Uncommonplace

“A Black man and a White man with two Hispanic kids walking around – we were like a walking spotlight. Heads would turn. People would ask all kinds of crazy questions. Some people would give you attitude. And I would say: take it in stride and claim your space! That’s we’ve always done.” It’s anContinue reading ““Claim your space!” interview on WV Uncommonplace”

Radio interview with Peter Anthony Holder

This week’s episode of the radio/podcast show “The Stuph File” with my 11-minute interview is airing on 10 stations in the U.S., Canada, and even New Zealand! It’s probably one of the most dense and dynamic interviews I’ve ever given – thanks, in large part, to the host. Peter Anthony Holder is a broadcast veteranContinue reading “Radio interview with Peter Anthony Holder”

Speaking about mindful parenting on Solo Shift

Lively conversation with parenting advocate and coach Wedeh Guar on her Solo Shift podcast, which “empowers 9-5 single moms to balance work, life, and purpose. . . with real solutions to thrive.” Listen at: https://dub.sh/solo-shift In Episode 15: “Mindful Parenting: A Journey of Connection”, we’re sitting down with Lane Igoudin, Ph.D., author of A Family,Continue reading “Speaking about mindful parenting on Solo Shift”