This episode is a little different in that it gives you a window into the Indian culture but through a dear friend of mine Manisha who lives with me here in Seoul. Manisha and I met at what's called a "carnet class" here in Seoul two years ago. This class was very special to us and when you listen in you'll understand why. I became fascinated with the Indian culture through the very personal artwork Manisha shared during our class together. A former international flight attendant and first time expat Manisha shares why it's so important to hold grace for ourselves so that we can then hold grace for others. She's got a plus-sized heart the size of India. 💖💫You'll love this conversation and try not to be mesmerized by her story of two precocious elephants named Raji and Ronnie that she could hear from her bed at night growing up. It's a pure delight! You can find Manisha on Insta: @mayflower195 You can learn more about me 🙋‍♀️ the host of Plus-Sized Hearts on my website, Instagram and TikTok. You can purchase my book Plus-Size in Parisanywhere books are sold.Instagram: @erinzhurkinwritesTikTok: @erinzhurkinwritesWebsite: erinzhurkin.com (http://erinzhurkin.com) The theme song "Vous Tous" (Be You) was written and preformed by Rachel Adell and is available anywhere you get your music! It is a great addition to your feel good/self-love playlist. 🫶Instagram: @love.racheladellWebsite: racheladell.com (http://racheladell.com)The production and editing is done by Alice Krief of lesbellesfrequences.com (http://lesbellesfrequences.com) Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

You get to be a fly on the wall with this episode! It's a fun conversation between two writers, neighbors and friends. I met Carly Anne West when I moved to Seoul and we bonded over the trials, the joys, the ups and downs of the writing life which also then led to a meaningful and lovely friendship built over time taking what I call "walk and talks" together along the Han river in Seoul. One of the benefits of living the expat life is meeting people from all over the world. Carly was a generous and open hearted soul that helped me ease into Seoul my first year. Spoiler alert - it wasn't easy and her experience of living in Seoul already six years at the time helped a great deal. She's an "author of unnerving books" as her website s (https://carlyannewest.com)ays and isn't afraid of where fear takes us in the creative life. In fact she's kind of made her own genre out it. I loved this conversation and I know you will too! More about the fascinating and talented Carly: Carly Anne West is the author of spine-tingly books for readers of all ages. Carly’s debut YA novel published by Simon Pulse—The Murmurings—was described by Shelf Awareness as “the perfect mix of horror and psychological thriller; jaw-dropping,” called “heart-thumping” (Kirkus) and “satisfyingly disturbing” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books). Her sophomore YA (also from Simon Pulse)—The Bargaining— “rewards patient readers with both frightening action and emotional insight” (Kirkus Reviews) and is “akin to old school Stephen King novels, not to be read before bedtime” (School Library Journal).In her free time, Carly enjoys traveling with family and friends as much as possible, living globally with her husband, two children, giant dog named Belle, and tiny cat named Addie (yes, they’re best friends). Shecurrently resides in Seoul, Korea, but grew up in the U.S. in Arizona, calling Nashville, Oakland, Seattle,and Portland home before moving overseas. She holds an MFA in English & Writing from Mills College. Carly on Insta: @carlyannewest (https://www.instagram.com/carlyannewest/)Website: https://carlyannewest.comYou can learn more about me 🙋‍♀️ the host of Plus-Sized Hearts on my website, Instagram and TikTok. You can purchase my book Plus-Size in Parisanywhere books are sold.Instagram: @erinzhurkinwritesTikTok: @erinzhurkinwritesWebsite: erinzhurkin.com (http://erinzhurkin.com) The theme song "Vous Tous" (Be You) was written and preformed by Rachel Adell and is available anywhere you get your music! It is a great addition to your feel good/self-love playlist. 🫶Instagram: @love.racheladellWebsite: racheladell.com (http://racheladell.com)The production and editing is done by Alice Krief of lesbellesfrequences.com (http://lesbellesfrequences.com) Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.