Episode 396 - Julia Pearce - The Boy Who Became More Than We Could Imagine, Bringing the Music Back

About Me

I am Julia. I have lived, volunteered and worked in the disability world for more than 25 years. I am a presenter at local and national conferences. I have written about personal lived experiences, communication, public policy, and advocacy. I know that everyone has something to say and that I can help them communica...

Episode 395 - Jenny Alexander - Low Content, Relationship Author, Poetry and Self Publishing

A voice of hope for the heartbroken - If you're heartbroken, it may be for any number of reasons including but not limited to:
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• Divorce
• A broken engagement
• The death of a loved one
• A friendship breakup

If your heart is broken you might feel:

• Alone in your grief
• Hopeless and confused 
• Stuck in the past
• Unsure of you...

Episode 394 - Bill Wittur - Climate Fiction, A New Category for Readers

EXTINCTION EVENT is a full-length fiction novel set in the present day that belongs in the speculative fiction / dystopian category. 

Story Synopsis

The main character – known only as LP – tries to reinvent himself by going back to school. With some help from his recording instructor and his friends, he discovers a mystery surrounding different...

Episode 392 - Isaac Phoenix - The Different Dimensions of Story, How Game Design Shaped His Writing

What are ‘The Three Dimensions of Writing’? 

I named it the Three Dimensions because A) there are three, maybe I need to find a less creative field, and B) people want three dimensional stories and characters so this is how I create them.

Step 1: Every writer needs to read The Hero With A Thousand Faces.  It is done by Joseph ...

How To Be A Great Podcast Guest - Important Guesting Tips You Can Use On Your Next Interview

How to Be a Good Podcast Guest: Essential Tips

Being a good guest on a podcast is a fantastic way to share your message with a broad audience and build meaningful connections with both the hosts and listeners. A successful podcast interview benefits everyone involved, so it's crucial to come prepared and deliver your best perfo...

Episode 391 - Gina Coviello - A Great Life Starts with Self-Love - Surviving the Detrimental Effects of Emotional Abuse

Coach Gina

I have survived the detrimental effects of emotional abuse for 50 years, and I know how it feels to hate oneself, and to feel utterly alone in the world. Through self-love practices I have come to fully embrace and love myself. I have turned my life around and am now a self-love coach. I hope to...

Episode 390 - Brigitte Cutshall - Real Things Living Podcast - Empowering Others From Just Surviving to Thriving

Meet Brigitte.

Brigitte is the founder of Gemini Media, host of Real Things Living Podcast, a Health Advocate and focuses on delivering the best solutions to her clients. She’s an accomplished business development professional in the communications, publishing and print management industry.

One of Brigitte’s goals...

Episode 389 - Gail Hugman - Helping parents and children work together on their education as a team

About

You can spend many thousands of pounds on school and tutor fees to ensure that your child gets the best start in life but this investment can be seriously undermined by their lack of motivation, attitude or weak learning skills. I help to put this right. Using exceptional tools and resources, I design and deliver inspir...

Episode 393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy

Adam was born during the Eisenhower administration to Leonard and Sandra Zoberblatt Nimoy. He attended the University Elementary School, a “lab school” run by UCLA, where he was subjected to numerous psychological experiments. The experimentation continued at UC Berkeley in the form of mind-altering substances from which he may, or may not, have ful...

Episode 388 - Evelyn Garland - Children's Author, Working With An Illustrator and a Message for Parents

About the author

Evelyn G. is a writer,entrepreneur,poet and an author. This is her first children’s book “The Reason I Held You Close “. Writing is something she has always enjoyed. However timing was not always there. This book started out as a poem she wrote several years ago. Now ready to share her writing with t...

Episode 387 - Kelsey Ellis - Tap Into and Reawaken Wonder - Take the Wonder Challenge

We get a little "sappy" in this episode - we turn the wonder up with this great new book - Reawaken Wonder!

Reawaken Wonder: Discover joy in the beauty of the everyday

Reawaken Wonder is an inspiration for all of those who are currently overwhelmed, but whose hearts spark with hope at the thought of wonder. Through a...

Episode 386 - David Mark Quigley - Tackling Dyslexia by Writing a Book, and Saving Animals

A native New Zealander, David Mark Quigley worked variously as a farmer, vineyard owner, clinical hypnotherapist, and serial entrepreneur. Traveling extensively chasing adventure across Europe, Australia, and Africa, he has been obsessed with animals and nature ever since.

Inspired by his travels, he decided to tackle his dyslexia by ...

Episode 385 - Ben Stimpson - Ancestral Whispers, A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices

Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices
(Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd, 2023)
Build a strong, healthy relationship with your ancestors using this guide to the concepts and considerations of ancestral veneration. This tradition non-specific book presents historical and cultural examples of ven...

Episode 384 - Lyndsey Getty - Overthink - A Simple Guide to Calm Your Thoughts

About the author

Lyndsey Getty is a researcher and innovator dedicated to bridging the gap between mental wellness education and practical implementation. Developing effective strategies, she empowers others to improve their quality of life by improving the quality of their thoughts. The perspectives and methods she imparts are derived from her e...

Episode 383 - Mia Hanks - Bride-Made, A Memoir - one woman's journey from being groomed by a narcissist

Book - Bride-Made: A Memoir Kindle Edition

Millions of people are the unknowing victims of narcissists. By the time they realize who they are dealing with, they are often so invested in the relationship that getting out can become both daunting and dangerous. This book is one woman's journey from being groom...

Episode 382 - Kelly Snider - The Gift of Your Story - Podcasting and Authors, how they connect

Kelly Snider is a bestselling author and story curator who thoughtfully collects and preserves stories through creating events, writing books, interviewing guests on her podcast and facilitating life-changing story workshops. She is an expert at extracting stories and identifying value and strength within the narrative. As an acc...

Episode 381 - Kathy Imabayashi - Supporting Parents Raising Boys Who Become Remarkable Men - Intentionally Parenting Your Son From Birth To 8

About Me

My name is Kathryne Savage Imabayashi, a Canadian educator, parent, and coach, residing in Fukuoka, Japan. During a rich career in education spanning four decades, I have been dedicated to empowering children, parents and teachers to be their best and do their best. Having ex...

Episode 380 - Jason Harris - Good Grief - 5 Questions that reframe the loss of a loved one

ABOUT JASON

Jason Harris is a certified celebrant, published author and lay grief counselor.  He brings a unique approach to funeral / memorial services that will honor the memory of your loved one.  Families request Jason's services when they want a CELEBRATION of their loved one's life more than a sermon.

Jason is passionat...

Episode 379 - Annie Bourke - Telepathic animal communication mentor - Providing peace of mind for animal parents

About the author

Annie lives north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia.

She is passionate about animals, and is committed to being an advocate for them and being a voice for them. As an animal communicator and animal medium, she enjoys chatting with animals, learning from their wisdom and passing on messages to t...