Bookgirl Solutions: Practical talk intertwined with books

Bookgirl Solutions: Practical talk intertwined with books

@bookgirlsolutions on Instagram 📸 &tiktok This podcast is about books, hosted by a bibliophile who lives in Buffalo, NY, who loves to talk about books and the perspectives we gain from reading.

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January 28, 2024 • 35 mins
In this episode I share books that have built and shaped who I am. These books have provided lessons and perspective that planted seeds for growth and wisdom. Please give me the grace in discussing sensitive topics as I recognize my privilege. Brene Brown books Big Magic & Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Baurmeister The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The Book of Lost Things by Joh...
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In this episode, I talk about Bookgirl Solutions that have helped me navigate the holidays with a little more joy. Additionally, I bring back the reality that holidays can be hard and hopefully bring you some perspective to normalize your experience. Lastly, I talk about how the concept of "naughty or nice" can be a red flag concept negating the idea of inherent worthiness. Places/things mentioned in the episode; references includ...
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September 3, 2023 • 73 mins

Warning: topic/discussion of sexual nature In this episode Elhanna and I talk about how it seems that smut is everywhere. How does that tie into our current culture? Listen and find out. Books Referenced: Laid and Confused: why we tolerate bad sex and how to stop by Maria Yagoda Dangerous Books for Girls by Maya Rodale Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, MD Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison The Bromance Bookclub by Lyssa Kay Adams Hau...

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June 25, 2023 • 115 mins

What do you do when you turn 40? Throw yourself a birthday party where you ask each guest to bring a book with a personal inscription. I mean they do it at baby showers!Listen to hear how I planned it, the books I was given, and what a fantastic time this was!

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May 21, 2023 • 87 mins

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode talks about mental health with a focus on perfectionism. I talk about other facets of mental health, but the predominating topic is perfectionism and its impact on our mental health. I suggest being in a space that is comfortable and just for you so that you can fully embrace the content in the episode. As always, this episode is NOT medical advice or a substitute for medical care ...

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April 29, 2023 • 35 mins
I recap the indie bookstore events that went on this past week culminating in the Read It and Eat Bookfair Apil, 29, 2023 at Seneca One tower. Go to the Bookgirlsolutions Instagram to see pictures referred to in this episode. Places, businesses, and vendors mentioned in this episode: Alice Ever After Bookstore, Zawadi Books, Burning Books Bookstore, Rust Belt Books Bookstore, Black Rock Bookstore, Talking Leaves Bookstore, Westsid...
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Meet buzzinbooks 716; a local women-owned pop-up bookstore with co owners Kristin and Tina. You can find them on 📸Instagram @buzzinbooks716 (link in their bio) , Facebook, and their website: buzzinbooks.com. I know that after you hear how brilliant and passionate they are you'll want to contribute to their mission!
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We go over our local library system and talk about things you may not realize we have in our system like wi fi and Chrome book sign outs. You can use Libby to get magazines, audio books, etc. There are so many things you can get with your library card! Listen to find out more.
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March 26, 2023 • 44 mins
In this episode, we explored current book challenges and book banning. How does that coincide with women's history month? Listen and see!
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March 5, 2023 • 40 mins
In starting the new Brad Meltzer (historical non fiction), I began to ponder if the dystopian theme was that fictional after all. I talk about how the following books have alarming similarities to present day: Dry (Neal & Jarrod Schusterman), The Four Winds (Kristin Hannah), The Handmaid's Tale (Margaret Atwood), Babel (RF Kuang), The Hunger Games, (Suzanne Collins), Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury), Our Missing Hearts (Celeste Ng), T...
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February 20, 2023 • 42 mins
In this episode, we share the human experience of not being OK by relating to others through Frank Warren's Post Secret project and other perspectives.
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February 5, 2023 • 36 mins

In this episode, we talk about how to be thrifty with your book purchases, including how to use the Buffalo and Erie County library system to meet your needs. I may have also thrown a couple of coffee tips in at the end to😉

Clarification: you do not NEED the red card to get the BOGO 1/2 off books at Target when they run that sale. 

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 In this episode, we talk about some books that have opened my mind and shifted my perspective. Topics include: how addresses are used, women's rights, a book narrated through the perspective of a high schooler who committed an act of violence, economic disparity, and slavery. The books referenced in this episode are: The Address Book by Diedre Mask, The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore, Nickel &a...

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January 15, 2023 • 46 mins
In this episode, I talk about my perspective and experiences with feeling anxious. Throughout the episode are bookgirl solutions that you may find helpful as well. The books related to this episode are: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, I Thought It Was Just Me by Brene Brown, First We Make The Beast Beautiful by Sarah Wilson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F@#!, by Mark Manson, Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb, and a...
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January 7, 2023 • 31 mins
In this episode, I discuss how I go into reading and my evolution of reading. I give some book suggestions for different moods you may be in as well.
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