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Amid a difficult divorce, New Haven author Anelise Chen received the same text over and over again from her mother: “clam down!” This typo inspired her into a journey of healing. Today, she joins us to talk about her memoir "Clam Down: A Metamorphosis."

What meal brings you back to childhood? This hour, two local children's authors share how their young protagonists find meaning in the kitchen, using food as a tool to explore culture, loss and belonging.

This hour, bestselling author and Connecticut native Elizabeth Gilbert joins us to share the story behind her new memoir, "All the Way to the River."

We discuss a new picture book about inventor Jim West and hear from Angeline Boulley, bestselling author of young adult novels like 'Firekeeper's Daughter' and 'Sisters in the Wind'.

Tuesday is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. This hour, we celebrate the beloved author's work, and look at why her six novels have endured for centuries.

From pain and fatigue, to nervous system disorders affecting the heart and brain, we’ll examine the culture and politics of illness.

This hour, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, talks about why managing our emotions might be the most important skill we ever learn.

It's Thanksgiving week! This hour, Where We Live is celebrating the holiday season with a listen back to some of our favorite conversations about cooking and the social power of food.

Amid a difficult divorce, New Haven author Anelise Chen received the same text over and over again from her mother: “clam down!” This typo inspired her into a journey of healing. Today, she joins us to talk about her memoir "Clam Down: A Metamorphosis."

This hour, five-time James Beard Award winner Dorie Greenspan joins us to talk about the simple cakes that make life sweeter. Her newest cookbook, "Dorie’s Anytime Cakes," is a celebration of everyday baking, memory and joy.