Show Notes

Welcome to Episode 106 of Late Talks on Air for Sunday, January 5th, 2025!  I’m on holiday until January 19th – but am excited to share an episode from our archives that proves particularly timely!

Tonight, we rewind to the winter of 2010, to a conversation with author Susan Maushart about her then-new book, Winter of Our Disconnect. In it, she details her screen-free journey to reconnect with herself, her family, and friends—a topic that feels more relevant today than ever. I’m sure many of you can relate.

Until next time, have a great night!

About this Week’s Guest

Dr. Susan Maushart is the author of six books, including The Mask of Motherhood and Wifework, as well as the internationally acclaimed memoir The Winter of Our Disconnect. A prolific independent audio producer, Susan has created popular features, documentaries, and podcast series for Australia’s national broadcaster, ABC Radio. Her work covers a wide range of topics, including sex and dating, the benefits of boredom, and true crime.

For twelve years, she wrote a lifestyle column in the Weekend Australian Magazine. Susan has also lectured in media at New York University, Fordham University, and Curtin University of Technology. She has appeared as a commentator on various programs, including The Today Show, Lateline, CNN, Fox & Friends, Today/Tonight, the BBC, and NPR. Her writing has been featured in a variety of publications, from Family Circle and Parents to the Huffington Post and The Guardian.

As a consultant, content creator, and copywriter, Susan specializes in parenting, digital well-being, and technology education. She is a mother to three adult children and has an impressive number of grandchildren. Originally from New York, she now resides in Fremantle, Western Australia.