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Iowan's latest book makes a proposal for divorce

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The word marriage has many positive connotations - love, security, happiness, family, partnership - but when a marriage goes wrong, it can feel like a prison.

Cedar Rapids-based journalist and author Lyz Lenz shares how her marriage went wrong, and how she got out in her third book, This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life.

Also in this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks with UNI assistant professor Melinda Heinz about the growing movement of "death cafes" - events where people can have end-of-life discussions to normalize the topic of death.

Death cafes can be found around the world, and Heinz is hosting these events monthly for adults in the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area. The next event is scheduled fo February 28.

Guests:

  • Lyz Lenz, journalist and author
  • Melinda Heinz, assistant professor of family services, University of Northern Iowa
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.