In this episode, Andrea explores the shapeshifting nature of self-doubt and the surprising way becoming a mother helped her see it for what it really is: a persistent, little fly. This is a story of someone learning to trust the version of themself who shows up — tired, interrupted, and imperfect — and presses publish anyway. If you’ve ever felt held back by the quiet insistence of “not yet” or “not good enough,” this episode is for you.

In this episode, Andrea reads a letter to her toddler on their second birthday. A story about raising a tiny human in a new place, building life from scratch, and finding meaning in the small rituals that root us. Part love note, part time capsule, a reminder of how quickly these days can shift under our feet.

In this episode, Andrea explores the strange overlap between putting her toddler to bed and watching Die My Love, Lynn Ramsay's latest film; an uncensored, cinematic interpretation of the edges of early motherhood in which the protagonist is also a writer (Surprise!). Part film reflection, part bedtime confession, part love letter to mothers who feel more than they might be able to articulate.

A blinking cursor on one side. A crying baby on the other. In this episode, Andrea dives into the daily reality of balancing unfinished thoughts and drafts with the demands and pleasures of motherhood. The episode focuses on how writing and motherhood intersect and explores what unfolds when we stop trying to pick just one path.

Every story begins somewhere. Welcome to That Writer (Mom) — a podcast about the place where writing and motherhood meet. In this short episode, Andrea introduces the show and what listeners can expect.