This is one of the best conversations I’ve had this year with the author of one of the best books I’ve read this year. Mary Marantz is a writer, podcaster, speaker, and the author of the book DIRT: Growing Strong Roots in What Makes the Broken Beautiful. I read this memoir after I appeared on Mary’s podcast The Mary Marantz show and I was blown away by her writing and her story. In our conversation, Mary and I talk about our similarities growing up in the country and then choosing to flee from it, only to discover that our roots will always be a part of our soul. There are so many parts of Mary’s story that I relate to, things that I’ve never said out loud and things that I’ve never seen expressed so beautifully. At one point, I get choked up sharing something that I’ve never shared publicly. I hope you’ll enjoy this special conversation. Buy DIRT by Mary Marantz Follow @marymarantz on IG Listen to The Mary Marantz show FULL SHOW NOTES HERE   Sponsors: Ana Luisa. Get 10% off all products by going to AnaLuisa.com/YOU Hello Fresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/YOU12 for 12 Free Meals    * Thank you for listening to the 10 Things To Tell You podcast. Your ratings, reviews, and shares mean so much to the show.  Follow @10ThingsToTellYou on IG Follow @10ThingsToTellYou on FB Follow @laura.tremaine on IG Follow @mslauratremaine on FB Sign Up for Episode Emails Join the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group Buy SHARE YOUR STUFF. I'LL GO FIRST by Laura Tremaine