Uncorking a Story

Michael Carlon is a motivational delight. His interest in his guests and what they have to say is refreshing. He lets the conversation flow with ease and enthusiasm and leads the guest as well as the listeners to enlightenment and discovery.

Mike Carlon is an attentive, thoughtful host with a ready laugh and a genuine interest in his guests. He anchors the interview with a few questions that he poses to everyone, but also allows the conversation to flow where it naturally wants to go. This spontaneity encourages areas that might be of particular interest to the listener, or may uncover unexpected gems that may otherwise have been left unsaid. It was a pleasure to be a guest and I look forward to staying in touch and continuing our conversation.

Just tried listening to the episode and…. When do they actually get to talking about healing through story? I’m not interested in your Stanley’s on Bon Jovi or the publishing process. There’s no more than 3 sentences about the actual taking of difficulties and healing through the use of story through the 48 minutes of the podcast.

I am a newly published memoirist with minimal experience in an interview situation. Mike was professional, polished, and empathetic — all at once. I felt as though he had read my entire book, though I doubt he has time to read full manuscripts from the many authors he interviews. His questions got to the essence of my memoir — heartache, loss, grief, and joy — and the related excavation of painful memories, bringing them out into the open. He was amazing!