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Dec 30, 2023Liked by Emily Mohn-Slate

hi Emily! I'm a doctoral student in clinical psychology and focused on acceptance and committment therapy which highlights mindfulness. I also use journaling and mindfulness practice to be a better spouse, parent, and clinician. If you ever want to interview me, I'm game for it! Best, Kay

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Thanks, Kay! I'm happy to be connected and following your writing. Your work sounds like it connects beautifully to this newsletter. I'd love to interview you. I'll be in touch!

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Sounds great, Emily! I start teaching again and resume clinical work in about 2 weeks, so I have some down-time right now, but I will make time for you whenever you are ready. Cheers and Happy New Year!

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Nov 30, 2023Liked by Emily Mohn-Slate

Great interview--thanks for sharing the Gluck quote. This (and the blank time Covid given me) inspired me go back and reread The Naomi Letters. It's such a beautiful book of love and obsession and trying to find your self through another. Thanks Emily and yay Rachel!!

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Thanks, Nancy! And I’m so glad Rachel’s interview inspired you to re-read The Naomi Letters! Such an incredible book.

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Nov 29, 2023Liked by Emily Mohn-Slate

So good, but I especially loved Rachel’s words on endurance and embodiment!

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yes, agreed! "that we endure and we survive, and we notice in these “fallow” periods or blankness or silences instead of feeling like we must brute-force our way through making art because of some received idea that productivity is better." -- I was just thinking about these words this morning and it really helped me feel ok not writing, which was what I needed to do.

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