{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Balm in the Burnout","title":"Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2066,"description":"Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby\nEpisode 3 - Balm in the Burnout Podcast\nIn this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan welcomes Taylor Brorby, a writer and environmental activist, to discuss personal growth, the writing process, and the importance of storytelling. Taylor delves into his journey as a writer, reflecting on how routines, the loss of a loved one, and community activism shape his life and work. Touching on burnout, he describes how outdoor activities like fly fishing help him rejuvenate and maintain his creativity. The conversation also explores how storytelling can heal, the impact of environmentalism on his life, and the broader role of being curious and non-judgmental in personal development. Follow Taylor's work and summer book tour for \"Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in a Fractured Land\".\n00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome\n00:22 Taylor Brorby's Background and Achievements\n01:47 The Writer's Journey and Daily Routine\n07:25 Reflections on Grief and Presence\n12:57 Burnout and Self-Care Strategies\n20:16 Environmental Activism and Personal History\n24:39 The Power of Storytelling\n30:18 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts\nBoys and Oil: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324090861\nFollow Taylor on Instagram at: taybro1987","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/INJoq_cHGPP_w3wiF1LUWleJdwBDf-1-nR1WVIu-ud4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZWE5/ZWM4NWMwMGMzOTQz/ODRmZjg1YmMwYmVm/ZjgyNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}