An Exclusive Interview with Shalen Lowell, Author of the Debut Novel Gender Optics
January 15, 2021 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Body Image, Eating Disorders, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Freedom, LGBT, Loving Your Body, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Social Justice, Writing and Poetry
Shalen Lowell(they/them) is a transgender and genderfluid author, blogger, and poet originally from Woburn, Massachusetts, who now resides in Southern Maine. They specialize in fiction that represents the intersection of fantasy and postmodern genres and queer literature, with particular emphasis on illustrating, highlighting, and validating the lives, struggles, and experiences of nonbinary and gender nonconforming […]
An Exclusive Interview with Celebrated Novelist Patricia Leavy about Twinkle
December 27, 2020 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Body Image, Depression, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Social Justice, Writing and Poetry
Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published over 30 books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, and her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for ten book series with Oxford University Press, Brill/Sense, and Guilford Press, the […]
An Exclusive Interview with Renowned Novelist Patricia Leavy about Shooting Stars
July 5, 2020 by Patricia Leavy
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Social Justice, Wellness, Writing and Poetry
Patricia Leavy, Ph.D., is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published over 30 books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, and her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for ten book series with Oxford University Press, Brill/Sense, and Guilford Press, the […]
An Exclusive Interview with Patricia Leavy about her Definitive Novel-Set, Candy Floss Collection
March 20, 2020 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Empowerment, Expressive Arts, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Self Esteem, Writing and Poetry
Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published over 25 books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, and her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for ten book series with Oxford University Press, Brill-/Sense and Guilford Press, the […]
Patricia Leavy on Her Highly-Anticipated Novel, Film
November 10, 2019 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Politics, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Social Justice, Wellness
Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published over 25 books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, with over one million copies in equivalent sales. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for eight book series with Oxford […]
The Days After Thanksgiving: Thankful Reflections
November 28, 2018 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Empowerment, Finding Your Voice, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Wellness
Joanna Poppink, day after Thanksgiving in Hotel Bel Air gardens. Photo by Delilah Hirshland After the joy, stress, sorrow and clean up is passed you may feel motivated to move ahead toward the upcoming holidays with a pang. Thanksgiving comes and goes so quickly. What was all that activity and emotion about? Your Thanksgiving may […]
Anita Hill — How Much Have Things Improved?
August 7, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Empowerment, Finding Your Voice, Media Literacy, Politics, Role Models
Last week, John Oliver did a fabulous look-back reflection on sexual harassment — through the lens (and voice) of Anita Hill. This impactful interview will get you thinking … at least it should. Our question here at the #RealDeal is this … After watching this piece, do you think we are on the trajectory […]
Exclusive Interview with Patricia Leavy about her 25th Book Release and Feminism Today
August 7, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Expressive Arts, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Media Literacy, Politics, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Social Justice, What to Say, How to Say It, Writing and Poetry
Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-five books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare accomplishment. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for seven book series with Oxford University Press and Brill-Sense, the co-founder […]
Staying Sane #RealDeal Style
June 30, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Advocacy, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, LGBT, Livin in the Moment, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Recovery, Role Models, Self-Acceptance, Sharing Feelings, Social Justice, Wellness
With all that is happening around us politically, socially and environmentally, we need some serious strategies for staying sane, #RealDeal style. Below is a Top 5 list … but we’d love you to add your additions in the comments. In solidarity, Robyn Hussa Farrell, Editor #RealDeal Top 5 Pics for Staying Sane this Summer #1. […]
Know What You Are Reading Before You Read It!
June 9, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Finances, Finding Your Voice, Freedom, Media Literacy, Politics, Role Models
#RealDeal is bringing back this post from 6/9/12 in the interest of media literacy. In last week’s post “Why Voting Matters for Girls…”, I discussed the importance of girls understanding the power of their voice in politics and mentioned that I would compile a list of resources that offer a selection of liberal (“left” or […]
