My guest today is Jocelyn Jane Cox. Jocelyn is a former competitive figure skater, coach and current writer. I was very moved by her recent book "Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss and Skating on Thin Ice", which was described as "a tribute to her mother, a love letter to her son and a testament to resilience as a caregiver." Jocelyn's beautifully written memoir captures her vulnerability, humor and relate-ability.

We discuss how the book came about, her focus on one day that embodied both suffering and celebration, as well as the lessons learned when we take a leap of faith. The title motion dazzle, symbolizes a zebra's survival mechanism, a metaphor woven throughout the book, that represents Jocelyn's coping skills as a skater, mother and caregiver to her Mom. She acknowledges how our fanciness or frivolity can actually save us. I loved her book and was delighted to shine light on this gifted writer, who is also a gracious, inspiring woman.

Check out the Show Notes for links to Jocelyn's website, and social media accounts along with her NPR interview. Add "Motion Dazzle" to your summer reading list, and please leave a glowing review for this wonderful book! Enjoy the podcast!

Links:
www.jocelynjanecox.com

Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss, and Skating on Thin Ice(9/2025, Vine Leaves Press)

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