Click here to download the podcast 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
Episode 9: Generations
Click here to download 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
Episode 8: Your Stories
Click here to download the podcast 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,
Episode 7: Good News, Bad News
Click here to download the podcast 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
Episode 6: Searching for Sally
Click here to download the podcast 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
Episode 5: Curveball
Click here to download the podcast 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
Episode 4: Fear and Insecurity in Las Vegas
Click here to download the podcast 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
Episode 3: Patti Smith Made Me Feel Better
Click here to download the podcast What’s the difference between taking time off to take care of your kids versus taking that time to travel the world? Tally and her producer discuss it. Also, Patti Smith knows about mothering. The book
Episode 2: This Discussion is Retro
Click here to download the podcast Tally looks at gender roles in hers and other households and asks her father what feminism means to him. Spoiler alert: he has no clue. The New York Times/CBS News/Kaiser Family Foundation poll is here.
Episode 1: Getting Back Out There
Click here to download the podcast Tally lays out her situation and makes a move to restart her filmmaking career. She talks about “freelancer math” and asks her family some big questions, getting the most surprising answer from her son.