In this episode of For Love of Memoir, I sit down with singer-songwriter and author Kelita Haverland to talk about her powerful memoir, Reason to Sing.Kelita’s story is one of heartbreak and healing—growing up with deep wounds, facing unimaginable losses, and still finding a way to create beauty through music. With raw honesty and grace, she shares how she turned pain into purpose, using her voice to inspire others and reclaim her story.🎙️ In our conversation, we talk about:How childhood trauma shaped Kelita’s journey and artistryThe role of music in transforming grief into hopeThe courage it takes to tell the truth about loss, faith, and healingWhy she believes every story carries a reason to singThis is a deeply moving conversation about resilience, creativity, and the power of using your voice to bring light into the world.🔗 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.Follow Kelita and purchase a copy of Reason to Sing here:https://reasontosingbook.com/Follow FLOM wherever we go:https://linktr.ee/4LoveofMemoir

In this episode of For Love of Memoir, I talk with Erika C. Lowenkopf about her memoir, Missing the Boat. Erika’s book is told in three acts and takes us through the lasting wounds of childhood bullying, the grief of infertility, and the surprising adventure that helped her rediscover joy.

With honesty, vulnerability, and humor, Erika shares what it means to live through pain and still find light along the way.

🎙️ In our conversation, we explore:

• How childhood bullying shaped her sense of self—and how she reclaimed her voice

• Breaking the silence around infertility and childlessness

• Why laughter became one of her most important survival tools

• The unexpected journey that brought hope and belonging back into her life

This is a conversation about resilience, courage, and the power of writing to transform our hardest stories into connection.

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In this episode of For Love of Memoir, I sit down with author Inga Aksamit to talk about her powerful memoir, Between Worlds: An Expat’s Quest for Belonging. Inga opens up about the emotional highs and lows of living across cultures, navigating identity, and finding home in unexpected places.With honesty, humor, and heart, she invites readers into her deeply personal journey of belonging—one that will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt out of place.🎙️ Tune in for:The truth behind the expat experienceHow travel shapes identity and resilienceFinding connection and self-acceptance while “between worlds”https://linktr.ee/4LoveofMemoirhttps://ingasadventures.com/