Joined by the remarkable Carla Stockton, a first-generation American boomer whose life story unfolds like a series of vivid vignettes. From her mother’s daring escape from Europe before World War II to her own liberation from a stifling marriage, Carla’s journey is a powerful meditation on survival, family, and self-discovery. Her memoir, Too Much of Nothing: Notes on Feminism, Identity, and Womanhood, is a must-read, brimming with humour, heart, and hard-won wisdom. It’s a story that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt lost, offering hope and a reminder that it’s never too late to start over. Carla brings a wealth of experience to our conversation. A celebrated writer, her work has graced 'Moment Magazine', The Toast, and The Guardian, and she’s translated Radovan Ivsic’s King Gordogan. With 50 years of parenthood and nearly as many spent teaching, she’s shaped minds as a former high school drama director and English teacher, and now as an adjunct professor at Lehman College. Currently, she’s crafting her second nonfiction book and a YA historical fiction novel. Her story, as one reviewer notes, is a compelling tapestry of historical trauma, tenacity, and the universal challenges of womanhood, making it essential reading for women and men alike. Join us as we dive into Carla’s extraordinary life and the insights she’s gained along the way. Where to find the book: https://www.amazon.ca/Too-Much-Nothin... What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
- How Carla’s memoir tackles identity, womanhood, and generational trauma
- Why storytelling is a vital act of survival
- Her transition from traditional roles to living life on her terms
- How writing became both her mirror and her medicine
- Wisdom on feminism, aging, and beginning again at any stage of life
About Carla Stockton: A first-generation American, writer, educator, and translator whose work has been featured in The Guardian, The Toast, and Moment Magazine. She’s translated Radovan Ivsic’s King Gordogan, directed high school drama programs, raised children, and taught generations of students. Today, she teaches at Lehman College and is working on two new books: a YA historical fiction novel and her second nonfiction work. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or ready to reclaim your voice, Carla’s story will inspire you. Leave us a comment with your biggest takeaway and subscribe for more deep, human-centred conversations. Connect with Carla: https://carlastockton.me/ ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and inner most thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers to crossing guards, stars,public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @avrumrosensweigshow Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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