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Self Help Episodes

Explore transformative self-help books that inspire growth and wellness. Expect insightful reviews and conversations that highlight tools and techniques for personal development.
Feb. 6, 2023

Joy Is serious about her Business With Rachel Awes| Episode 56

Rachel Awes Is a psychologist, author, and art playgroundist, who loves listening to and highlighting the beauty in people. She does all of this colorfully, with how she dresses. She’s also a clothing influencer/ambassador. Rachel illustrates her books (I have another colorful personal growth book releasing early November 2022 called "The Relationship Book: A Soulful, Transformational, and Artistic Inventory of Your Connective Life") and how I LIVE.

00:00:00 An intro to Rachel Awes
00:01:00 Art...
Jan. 27, 2023

CTRL-ALT-DEL and Free Yourself | with Ulrika Karlsson | Episode 55

CTRL-ALT-DEL and Free Yourself in 2023 | with Ulrika Karlsson | Episode fifty five
Ulrika Karlsson Is an author who has studied yoga and other holistic disciplines for more than 28 years. She overcame long-term depression during the last 5 to 6 years, she has taken the opportunity to dive deeper, explore, and examine through her own body, sacred sexuality, holy water, and the Yoni. Now, she helps people through karma cleansing.
Chapters:
00:00:00 An intro to Ulrika Karlsson
00:01:46 Peaceful asp...
Dec. 17, 2022

Veronica Kirin, an anthropologist, will help you scale your business- Episode 52

Veronica Kirin is an anthropologist, author, and serial entrepreneur who works with business leaders to scale their impact and income while managing imposter syndrome. She is also the author of the award-winning book “Stories of Elders” and creator of the Stories of COVID research which documents the pandemic in real time. She has been featured on the Forbes NEXT 1,000 and BEQ's 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40 lists and has presented her research at two TEDx events.
Chapters:

00:00:00 An intro to Ver...
Dec. 5, 2022

Uncover the Secret to Making Your Book Come Alive with Porsché Mysticque Steele! Episode 51

#publisher #writing #authors
Porsché Mysticque Steele is a professional writer, editor, and publisher who has successfully ghostwritten and edited multiple science-fiction novels, non-fiction how-to guides, blog articles, and other publications. She’s helping coaches become globally recognized and impactful by helping them write and publish powerful and authentic books.
Chapters:

00:00:00 An intro to Porsché Mysticque Steele
00:00:40 Struggle is real!
00:02:37 MysticqueRose: Brainstorm part
00:...
Nov. 18, 2022

You Are Not Alone in Your Grief | Book Author Mandy Capeheart | Episode 47

Mandy Capehart is an book author, speaker, and certified grief and life coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community of grievers and grief supporters looking for movement while they heal. Her own experience with grief left her searching for resources while offering empathetic, long-term support without minimizing the pain of the moment. When she found nothing, she created it for herself and for you.

Her first book is titled, “Restorati...
Nov. 18, 2022

Blessings of Love, Wisdom, Health, Bliss, and Peace from author Timothy Stuetz | Episode 49

Timothy Stuetz is a certified self-esteem coach for children. A Children’s Educator who has developed programs for the State of California, several California Counties, and private foundations; and a Retired Certified Public Accountant. He is also a Master of Ancient Arts and Sacred Sciences. He writes to inspire everyone to achieve their full mental, physical, emotional, and heart-filled potential. His own experiences of the wonders and magic of life; and that “inner spark” we all have! His sha...
Nov. 11, 2022

Explore the Power of Your Voice to Inspire | Leon Conrad | Episode 48

Leon Conrad is a Story Structure Consultant, Writer, Poet, and Tutor based in London UK. He is the author of Story and Structure: A complete guide (shortlisted for The People's Book Prize), History Riddles, Odyssey: Dynamic Learning Journey (with David Pinto), and Aesop the Storyteller.

00:00:00 An intro to Leon Conrad

00:02:25 Why did Leon want to write "Story and Structure"

00:09:04 Positive Beginning

00:12:40 The time of a telling and the time of a tale

00:16:00 Fortunately Unfortunately...
Oct. 17, 2022

Three Out of My Four Kids Have A Genetic Disorder Akin to Autism | Kirsten Fowler | Episode 44

Kirsten Fowler has loved writing since a young girl and has always kept a journal for expression, therapeutic value, and family history. Throughout high school and college, she wrote and designed several newspapers. She currently lives in a small town in Utah with her husband, Jeremy, her four children, Millie, Isaac, Eliza, and Evelyn, and their dog, Luna. She is a jack of all trades, master of none. Kirsten dabbles in music, including singing, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, and, of course, the recor...
Oct. 4, 2022

Nigerian Author Abused Female Character | Chioma Nnani, Forever There For You | Episode 42

Chioma Nnani writes multicultural fiction for women aged 18+ who aspire to be strong, independent and fulfilled.Her first full-length novel, “Forever There For You” opened the door for her to have her own radio show in the United Kingdom.

She is also the author of “Because Home Is”, and co-authored the Fearless Five by Four Boxed Set.

00:00:00 An intro to Chioma Nnani
00:01:13 Chioma's writers journey
00:11:20 The first book
00:22:42 “Forever There For You” Premises
00:25:40 Husband's characte...
Sept. 17, 2022

How To Stay The Same Size and Weight For Times!| Heather Mathes, Chancing Your Perfect | Episode 39

Heather Mathes began modeling in 1988. She continued modeling professionally after graduating from the Ohio State University with a B.S. in Marketing in 1993 before signing her first contract fit modeling with a major national retailer in 1996. She did this unconsciously as these methods became her norm. These methods and more are what she shares in her book PAID TO BE PERFECT: THE SECRET TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT. She lives in Columbus, OH with her husband, her son, and her dog.

00:00:00 An intr...
Sept. 9, 2022

Avoid Epic Parenting Fails | Tim McCarthy, Raising 4-D Children in a 2-D World | Episode 38

Tim McCarthy has a Master’s Degree in Education and a Grandmaster rank in martial arts. He has combined his years of experience as a classroom teacher and administrator (in both public and private schools) with even more years of experience teaching and developing martial arts programs to create a simple plan for the education of children.

00:00:00 An intro to Tim McCarthy
00:00:56 Tim's background made him able to offer parenting help
00:02:04 Addressing people's folks
00:03:47 Raising 4 Dimen...
July 20, 2022

Life Can Be Sobering After Divorce and Declaring You're An Alcoholic | Episode 36

#alcoholism
#divorce
#trauma
Donna Ferris has a Bachelor's in Fine Arts and an MBA in finance and has successfully navigated a corporate career for the last three decades while raising two kids, writing for multiple publications, publishing a memoir, and leading a thriving yoga and coaching business.

00:00:00 An intro to Donna Ferris
00:01:10 Donna's writing journey
00:05:43 What triggers Donna to write a book
00:07:51 Childhood Trauma
00:13:19 Betrayal
00:24:03 Alcoholism
00:31:16 End story fr...
June 8, 2022

Bestsellingbook.com Founder, Vikrant Shurya | Writer's Workshop | Episode 29

Vikrant Shaurya is the CEO and Founder of BestsellingBook.com. He's also the author of two #1 bestsellers: P.O.W.E.R: The Success Mantra, and How to Write a Bestseller: Become a Bestselling Author, Attract High-Value Clients, and Skyrocket Your Authority.

0:00 An intro to Vikrant Shaurya
00:02:14 Vikrant Shaurya's background
00:09:42 How Bestsellingbook.com started
00:14:20 Website get incorporated
00:17:10 Become the best selling author
00:23:10 Low content books
00:25:40 Perfect promotions
00...
May 27, 2022

Figure Out Who You Are with Dr. Naeema Olantunji | Mental Health Awareness Series | Episode 26

Dr. Naeema Olatunji is a chiropractor, mom, business owner, and host of Elevate NOW! She champions women to pursue their passions with practical advice, resources, and more. Dr. Naeema is on a mission to create a community of women actively chasing after their dreams. Today she is going to tell us about her racial trauma.

00:00:00 An intro Dr. Naeema Olatunji
00:02:34 Dr. Naeema's Childhood Background
00:10:07 Siblings Relationships
00:11:27 Connection with people
00:17:20 Olatunji
00:19:08 Ele...
May 24, 2022

7 Steps to Attain Peace, Joy and Abundance | Mental Health Awareness | Episode 25

D. Neil Elliot was depressed, anxious, and fearful. Searching desperately for a sliver of hope, a reason to keep going, he found a Higher Road. More accurately, it found him and as he traveled that road, he discovered a seven-step process that transformed his life.

00:00:00 An intro to D. Neil Elliot
00:04:30 A Higher Road
00:05:38 Neil's Life Overview
00:10:24 Depression
00:14:33 Sign of depression
00:16:19 Suicidal Thoughts
00:22:44 Externalities
00:34:46 7 Steps of Process
00:54:43 Wrapping ...
May 22, 2022

The Invisible Filter with Rohit Gupta | Mental Health Awareness | Episode 24

Rohit Gupta was a venture capital investor. He is a nationally ranked speech and debater, skydiver, and passionate vegan. After reading 100 books in the last three years, he wrote The Invisible Filter as a guide to help others recognize and change their mental models to have more fulfilling, healthier lives.

00:00:00 An intro to Rohit Gupta
00:01:21 Rohit Gupta Different Careers
00:03:56 Careers transition
00:05:45 Covid did a lot
00:12:22 A factor to write a book
00:28:40 Rohit's book research...
May 13, 2022

Abortion, PTSD with Kelsey Walker | Mental Health Awareness Series | Episode 23

Kelsey Walker started out her life in Kansas City before moving to Chicago with her family. The city formed her passion for women’s rights and nonprofit missions. She has since worked for nonprofits for the last 11 years, making her start doing search and rescue in New Mexico and climbing her way to become a Chief Development Officer.

00:00:00 An intro to Kelsey Walker
00:01:10 A book and the situation (Abortion)
00:12:29 Rules and laws of abortion
00:22:45 Women named "Anna"
00:25:32 Patriarch...
May 10, 2022

Discovering Plans For Your Life with Janice Liggins | Mental Health Awareness Month | Episode 22

Janice Hatcher Liggins is an author, civic leader, entrepreneur, and founder of a nonprofit, TV show host, intercessor, mother, granny, and most importantly, a child of the Most High God.

00:00:00 An intro to Janice Liggins
00:04:27 Books help people who experiencing Mental health issues
00:08:25 Science and logic believers
00:16:44 Joy and Happiness
00:27:33 E.G.O
00:28:58 Describing purpose
00:38:18 Fasting gives people clarity
00:51:44 7 Steps
00:58:10 Doing Mental health month reasons
01:05...
May 8, 2022

Kimberly Ann Bell, Abandonment and Sexual Trauma | Mental Health Awareness Month | Episode 21

Kimberly Anne Bell is a passionate speaker who uses her personal life struggles as a fountain of inspiration, empowerment, and insight into the realities that many people face today.

00:00:00 An intro to Kimberly Ann Bell
00:02:20 Kimberly Bell State of mind Today
00:03:17 Kimberly Ann Bell Story
00:13:37 Living with Aunt Family
00:18:42 How did Kimberly's other siblings live
00:24:18 What happened after a year
00:30:38 How Kimberly feeling doing a teenager life
00:34:20 Process of Healing
00:4...
Feb. 14, 2022

Jaki Shelton Green, NC Poet Laureate - Episode 9

Bookaholics Podcast presents and celebrates Black History Month with Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green. Let's remind ourselves about how important our ancestors' contributions are and discuss how we see the ordinariness of poetry.

00:00:45 Introducing Jaki Shelton Green.
00:06:23 Poetry
00:08:49 Things that turn my light on.
00:13:50 Who is Jaki Shelton Green?
00:17:53 How Jaki Shelton became a Poet
00:22:23 Poet Laureate
00:28:20 Described Poetry Style
00:32:34 Younger People in the industry
0...
Dec. 17, 2021

Trusting The Currents - Episode 7

Lynnda Pollio author of Trusting The Currents

Lynnda is an Empathic Consultant and award-winning author, supporting people who are working their way through major transformations in their lives and seek to use it as an opportunity for growth and to connect more deeply and truthfully with themselves.

Guest Links:
Website: https://lynndapollio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynndaPollioAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynndapollio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynndapollio/
Go...
Aug. 29, 2021

How to Recover from a Mid-Life Crisis and Corporate America Overdose with Karen Freeland | Episode 5

Karin Freeland is a recovering Corporate America junkie. She traded her personal goals and dreams for a six-figure salary, only to wake up one day and find herself in a midlife crisis. Coming out on the other side, she has rekindled her spirit and her dreams. Now she's empowering other women to get out of their comfort zone, take action, and live their best life.

00:00:00 Podcast introduction.
00:01:29 Meeting Karen.
00:02:50 The background behind Karen’s memoir.
00:07:25 Favorite chapters.
00:...