Elissa Altman
Food writer and memoirist (author of Motherland and Poor Man's Feast) who explores life and family through the lens of food.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 1h 1min
Elissa Altman on the beauty of impermanence
Elissa Altman, author and speaker known for books on family, trauma, and creative permission. She talks about craving restorative retreats, the rituals of rereading and reading as solace, the sensory importance of a proper workspace, cooking and music as grounding practices, and how the sea’s impermanence helps her face change and grief.
Sep 29, 2025 • 54min
20th Anniversary celebration with memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac Fitzgerald
In a heartfelt celebration, memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac Fitzgerald share their powerful stories. Altman recounts food-related family influences and her writing journey. McBee explores gender transition and healing through storytelling. Ford reflects on resilience shaped by family dynamics, while Brolin candidly discusses sobriety and navigating a chaotic upbringing. Fitzgerald unpacks the impact of relocation and parental struggles, offering insights into his complex childhood.
