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✨ Deirdre Pippins — better known as Bookaholic — is your guide to the bookish world! She shares author interviews, book reviews, and the latest book news to help you find your next great read. Through her channel, you’ll also get a peek into her bookish lifestyle — from author adventures and bookish field trips to conversations around mental health and encouragement for aspiring writers. 📚 Whether you’re here for book recommendations, author interviews, book news, literary merchandise, inspiration, or community, Deirdre’s goal is simple: to celebrate books and the people who love them. #bookreview #booknews #booktube #bookstagram #booktok #authortube #authorinterviews #bookrecommendations #podcast #blackbooktubers #merch #merchandise #literarymerch
May 9, 2025

Spreading Joy and Strength in Mental Fitness | Author Interview | Episode 129

Choose To Be Your Own Champion can be pre-ordered here: https://doricehorenstein.com/choose-to-be-your-own-champion/

In this special episode, Bookaholic Podcast welcomes Dorice Horenstein to discuss the essential themes of joy and mental fitness. Dorice shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to the United States from Israel at 21 with $600 and becoming an education professional for 30 years. She later transitioned to an entrepreneurial path as a speaker, workshop leader, and trainer influenced by her sister's battle with advanced breast cancer. Her positive mindset and dedication to uplifting others led to her books, 'Moments of the Heart' and 'Oy to Joy.' Dorice reveals how Positive Intelligence has shaped her approach to mental fitness and joy, offering practical insights on emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and personal growth. Engage with Dprice's powerful message of choosing joy over 'Oy' and learn how her work can inspire you to make choices that align with your deepest values and strengths. Don't miss this enlightening conversation packed with wisdom and practical advice for leading a joyful and mentally fit life.

00:00 Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast
01:04 Doris Hornstein's Journey to Mental Fitness
02:49 From Education to Entrepreneurship
06:26 Introduction to Positive Intelligence
06:52 The Science Behind Positive Intelligence
08:09 Applying Positive Intelligence in Daily Life
12:14 Choosing Joy in Challenging Times
16:29 Dealing with Negativity and Spreading Positivity
24:53 Becoming Your Own Champion
27:35 Book Launch and Final Thoughts

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