This week on Was it Chance, we're joined by Lyndsay Rush, the poet behind the viral Instagram account @maryoliversdrunkcousin. With her debut collection A Bit Much, Lyndsay has been making readers laugh and think about the big questions of life. From body image to aging to whether or not to have kids, Lyndsay tackles it all with her signature blend of humor, honesty, and a healthy dose of female empowerment. Tune in as we chat with Lyndsay about her journey from comedy writing to poetry, and how she's built a community of women who celebrate their true selves, weirdness and all.

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Episode Takeaways:

• The humorous origin of her username "Mary Oliver's Drunk Cousin"
• Lyndsay's non-traditional career path from comedy writing to copywriting to branding
• Her journey deconstructing from evangelical Christianity and the "rage" she experienced
• How Lyndsay uses humor and joy to tackle big topics like body image and aging
• The surprising story of publishers competing for her work after she went viral
• Lyndsay's advice: embracing your weirdness is key to building a loyal community
• The distinction between Lyndsay and her persona, "Mary Oliver's Drunk Cousin"
• Lyndsay's acceptance of failure as part of the creative process
• The humorous discussion about conspiracy theories