Season 1

A short piece for Mother’s Day. Something different that is not part of the First Day Back storyline. Stay tuned for details on Season 2! The Music was from: Jonathan Hirsch of the podcast ARRVLS. Robert Andersson of the podcast

What happens when Tally’s life starts mirroring the subject of her film? Also she talks to a 97 year-old woman and a Millennial who both reject the idea of “having it all”. This episode closes season 1 of First Day Back.

In this episode, listeners sent in recordings of themselves talking about work, parenthood and, how hard it is to know what to do with your life, with kids or without. Thanks to Maria Schamis Turner, Associate Producer for this episode. Jonathan

Tally gets news about her film project, compares notes with a friend who didn’t have kids, and hears about her youngest son’s turnaround. Thanks to Maria Schamis Turner, Associate Producer for this episode. Musical thanks to Podington Bear of the

This episode is a little departure. In it, Tally goes looking for a teacher who had a huge impact on her life and career. Thanks to Tori Marlan, Associate Producer for this episode. Musical thanks to Podington Bear and Johnny_Ripper

In this episode, Tally meets her old producer, who cautions her that she is re-entering a different documentary industry than the one she left and Tally’s son Jack throws her a curveball. Here is a link to the Ask Moxie blog post about the

An episode about creativity and insecurity. Questions are raised about Tally’s ability to jump back in after 6 years off and she talks to a painter who says some things she is afraid to say. Here is a link to