Episode #204
204 NEXT CHAPTER: Writing about Jewish culture with Lynne Golodner (re-release)
Lynne Golodner is a novelist writing about strong Jewish women and Jewish culture. She shares her background and journey as a writer, her focus on writing about Orthodox Jewish life, and the challenges and research involved. Lynne set up her own independent publishing house for women over 40 with strong voices that need to be heard. This is a fascinating dive into an often hidden culture. Her personal story is fascinating too. She became more religious and immersed herself in Orthodox Jewish life before eventually leaving Orthodoxy, and much of her writing draws on her knowledge and experience of a culture that can often be hidden from the outside world. We talk about: -How Lynne became a writer -Writing about compelling Jewish characters -Educating others about Jewish culture -The role of food in Jewish culture -The significance of hair covering in Jewish culture -Becoming religious and then leaving Orthodoxy -Career pivots and founding a publishing house -Differences in perceptions of older women across cultures -Benefits of self-publishing and challenges in the publishing industry -Lessons learned in midlife And more! It's a fascinating conversation about writing, identity, culture, changing direction and becoming increasingly comfortable with who you are as you get older. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening. Order Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond, recommended in The New York Times as one of seven top books about menopause at magnificentmidlife.com/book The paperback can also be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ US & Canada : https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ Australia : https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast . Podcast recommended by the Sunday Times. FeedSpot #5 in 40 Best Midlife Podcasts FeedSpot #7 in 100 Best Midlife Women Podcasts FeedSpot #2 in 10 Best UK Life Hacks Podcasts You'll find lots of strategies, support and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com . Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience , a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring .
