About this episode

This episode features a conversation with bestselling author Keala Kendal about her impactful storytelling and new book, alongside discussions on children's allergies.

Send us Fan Mail Yall, this week's guest is a storyteller whose words don’t just entertain — they heal, challenge, and stay with you long after the final page. Keala Kendall is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author behind Disney’s A Twisted Tales novels inspired by Moana and Lilo & Stitch — and now, her powerful new book, That Which Feeds Us, is turning heads across the literary world for its haunting exploration of paradise, culture, and survival. She and I had the bes...

People in this episode

Host: Erik Alexander

Guest: Keala Kendal

Topics covered

• storytelling
• children's literature
• allergy awareness
• parenting
• cultural exploration

Keywords

• Keala Kendal
• A Twisted Tales
• That Which Feeds Us
• storytelling
• children's books
• parenting
• allergies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ochsner Children's, Disney

Books & works: A Twisted Tales, That Which Feeds Us

Places: Moana, Lilo & Stitch

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