The Life of You – Sarah Vaughan on Motherhood, Trauma, and Truth in Fiction

In this episode, bestselling author and journalist Sarah Vaughan, is back toanswer some listener dilemmas. Here Sarah gets candid about writing fiction inspired by personal experience, especially when it involves the darker and more challenging moments of life.

We discuss the fear so many feel when telling their own story – whether it’s in fiction or memoir – and why sharing these truths can be both liberating and daunting.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, guilt, or the fear of how othersmight judge your truth, Sarah’s insight and encouragement will make you feel empowered – and remind you that your story matters.

LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS

If the content around maternal mental health and perinatal OCD resonated with you today and you would like support, please consider the following charities:

Maternal OCD: https://maternalocd.org/

Maternal Mental Health Alliance:https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/

BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

📚 Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah’s novel referenced in our conversation is Little Disasters: a gripping novel exploring motherhood, judgment, and the silent struggles many women face. It’s available in all good book shops, and the screen adaptation is currently on Paramount+.

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Credits: 

Host: Bryony Gordon

Guest: Sarah Vaughan

Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig & Jonathan O’Sullivan

Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun

Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm

Editor: Luke Shelley

Exec Producer: Mike Wooller 

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