Elizabeth Rosner

Elizabeth Rosner, a best-selling novelist and poet, joins to discuss the transformative practice of listening in our writing and daily lives. She explores its significance in parent-child dynamics, emphasizing the need for deep, meaningful communication. The conversation dives into 'third-ear listening' and its connection to memory and trauma. Rosner shares insights from her multilingual upbringing that shaped her as a listener and writer. Through metaphors like 'wound wood,' they highlight resilience in creativity and the importance of learning from rejection.