Welcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change.

In this episode of Compassiviste Dialogues, host Ali Horriyat sits down with author and Army veteran Allison Wittenberg to discuss her newest novel Killing the Father of Our Country.

Allison opens up about her military experience, family history, and how domestic violence and generational trauma shaped her writing. With deep reflection and candid storytelling, she explores what it means to truly heal through acceptance, community, and compassion.

Tune in for an empowering conversation on resilience, identity, and the role of literature in social change.

ABOUT GUEST:

A Philadelphia native and a Virgo, Allison Whittenberg studied dance for years before switching her focus to writing. She has a masterrsquo's degree in English from the University of Wisconsin. Her middle-grade novels about Charmaine Upshaw, Sweet Thang and Hollywood and Maine, are available from Yearling, and her first novel for teen readers, Life Is Fine, is available from Delacorte Press. Alison enjoys traveling, and she loves to hear from her readers.

KEY NOTES:

- Milestones That Shaped Allison: Key Moments in Her Personal and Professional Life - Addressing Domestic Violence: Understanding Its Roots and Impact - Breaking the Cycle: How to Overcome Harmful Patterns of Discipline - Finding Your Voice: Connecting with the World Through Authenticity - Living with Trauma: Embracing Acceptance for Healing and Growth

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Episode Trailer 01:45 - Intro 03:07 - The Milestones That Shaped Allison 13:42 - Where Does The Topic of Domestic Violence Come From? 15:11 - Breaking the Cycle of Harmful Discipline 18:55 - How to Find the Voice That Resonates and Connects with the World 24:40 - Living with Trauma: The Power of Acceptance 29:46 - Love Beyond Romance: The Power of Community 34:08 - Community vs. Collection of People 39:03 - The Role of Charismatic Leaders in Building Community 45:24 - From Hero to Forgotten: The Hidden Battles of Veterans 52:17 - The Hypocrisy of Patriotism and Military Support 01:02:00 - Why Did Allison Join Compassiviste Publishing? 01:05:20 - Outro

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Allison Whittenberg Books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/674508.Allison_Whittenberg

TO LEARN MORE AND STAY CONNECTED:

🌐 Visit our website: https://compassivistedialogues.com/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qt8cYHeIcDmDV8zPKNxMw 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compassiviste-dialogues/id1735926709

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Compassiviste/61555898333856/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@compassiviste Twitter: https://twitter.com/compassiviste LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassiviste/

Tune in, follow, and embark on this insightful journey with us. Your vision's transformation begins now. 🚀🌟