

Melissa Febos
Writer and professor. Her book 'The Dry Season' chronicles a year of transformative celibacy.
Top 5 podcasts with Melissa Febos
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Mar 25, 2025 • 49min
How To Write Your Memoir
Melissa Febos, a bestselling author and professor, dives into the intricacies of memoir writing. She discusses how confronting fears and vulnerabilities can lead to healing and self-discovery. Listeners learn about the delicate balance between sharing personal truths and respecting privacy. Febos emphasizes storytelling as a liberating act, especially for women and marginalized voices. She also explores the journey of finding purpose in creative writing while navigating the ethical dilemmas of depicting personal relationships.

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Sep 2, 2022 • 37min
48. How Can Writing Help Me Process and Cherish Life? With Melissa Febos
Author Melissa Febos challenges traditional notions of memoir writing by sharing intimate stories of her time as a dominatrix and musings on relationships. She discusses writing as a tool for processing trauma and embracing personal narratives. The conversation explores the transformative power of memoirs in fostering connections, promoting social justice, and encouraging aspiring writers to start their own journey.

Feb 28, 2022 • 44min
How We Think and Write about Intimate Experiences, featuring Melissa Febos
Author Melissa Febos discusses the power of personal narrative in her new book, Body Work. The conversation explores diary-writing, confession, secrets, essays, and memoir craft. An enlightening discussion for all writers seeking inspiration and fortification in their writing journey.

Mar 27, 2017 • 36min
First Draft - Melissa Febos
Melissa Febos discusses using writing to confront intense emotions, choosing 'Abandon Me' for her work, exploring trauma transmission, finding inspiration in literary passages like 'Written on the Body', and navigating escapes, feedback, rejection, and resilience in writing.

Jun 13, 2025 • 16min
In 'The Dry Season,' Melissa Febos chronicles a transformative year of celibacy
Melissa Febos, a writer and professor, shares her journey of celibacy following a painful breakup, exploring the healing power of self-reflection. She discusses how abstinence allowed her to navigate desire and develop self-advocacy, freeing herself from societal expectations of love and attraction. Febos highlights her transformative year, emphasizing the importance of body neutrality and self-acceptance. Through this experience, she rediscovered joy, creative expression, and a new perspective on intimate relationships.