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Send us a textIn today's episode, I am chatting with Leah Koskinen, a mom of two whose life changed six years ago when she was diagnosed with stage III melanoma. Now, as she navigates mom life and recovery, she devotes her time to promoting sun safety awareness on Instagram, chasing her kids around, and reading as many books as she can!Leah shares her passion for sun safety, her favorite sunscreens, and essential skincare tips. We also discuss books—how reading throughout the day creates a sense of accomplishment and how certain books provided her an escape from the mental load of recovery and motherhood.Key Highlights:Leah's journey with melanoma and the importance of sun safety awareness.Her go-to sunscreens: Elf Face Screen, Melan Spray, and Daily Shade for Kids. We also talked about Solar Buddies applicators.Sun safety tips: Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and use a makeup brush for easy application on kids.The importance of yearly dermatology checkups and what to watch for on your skin.The role of books in her healing journey and how they provide an escape from the mental load.Leah's book flight includes books that helped her “drift off” and unwind.Connect with Leah:InstagramWebsiteBooks and authors mentioned:The Authenticity Project by Clare PooleyThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigHappy Place by Emily HenryHere One Moment by Liane MoriartyBook FlightCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidLong Bright River by Liz MooreSylvia's Second Act by Hillary YablonDessert PairingListen for the Lie by Amy TinteraReady for a monthly literary adventure? We now have the BFF Book Club. Join us each month to explore a new book. After reading, connect with fellow book lovers and meet the author in a live interview! Can't make it live? Don't worry—we'll send you the recording. You can find all our upcoming book club selections HERE. Support the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website
Podcast Episode: How to Age Disgracefully with Claire Pooley Guest: Claire Pooley, author of "How to Age Disgracefully", "The Authenticity Project", and "People on Platform Five" Episode Highlights: Discussion of Claire's latest novel "How to Age Disgracefully" Exploration of multi-generational connections and community Insights into writing, aging, and finding purpose Key Themes: Breaking stereotypes about aging The importance of community and human connection Humor as a tool for addressing challenging life experiences Book Recommendations: "Margot" by Ruthie Thorpe "The Wedding People" "What Does It Feel Like?" by Sophie Kinsella Claire's Writing Insights: Writes most creatively in early morning Believes in the power of a "triumphant second act" Passionate about challenging ageism and celebrating wisdom Memorable Quote: "Every woman should have a triumphant second act." About the Author: Claire Pooley is a former advertising professional who published her first novel at 50, celebrating diverse characters and unlikely communities in her writing.
Mark Your Calendars! Author's Excerpt Sunday Podcast welcomes the incredible Mo Issa on January 19, 2025, at 6 PM EST! Mo Issa is a celebrated author, speaker, and entrepreneur whose transformational journey has inspired over half a million people. At 40, despite owning a successful business and a drawer full of Rolexes, Mo realized something was missing. That moment sparked a profound journey of self-discovery, leading him to embrace authenticity, vulnerability, and simplicity while redefining what it means to live a fulfilled life.Mo's story and insights have touched lives globally through his: Three books, including The Shift, The Dense Mistiness of the Ordinary, and The Midlife Shift. Essays featured in platforms like Daily Graphic, Elephant Journal, and Rebelle Society. Powerful talks at TEDx Accra, Africa Dialogues, and more. Initiative, The Authenticity Project, celebrating people pursuing their passions.Join us as Mo shares his transformational experiences and helps you unlock your path to self-discovery and fulfillment. Whether you're navigating midlife changes or simply seeking inspiration, this conversation is for YOU. Date: January 19, 2025 Time: 6 PM EST Where: Author's Excerpt Sunday Podcast Don't miss out! Tune in to hear Mo's journey and walk away with actionable insights to transform your own life. Follow Mo Issa on social media for more inspiration: Website: mo-issa.com Facebook: Mo Shifter Twitter: MoIssaWrites Instagram: @mo.issa LinkedIn: Mo Issa Amazon Link For Paperback - https://a.co/d/cjZwhJI Amazon Link For Kindle - https://a.co/d/71xrGJd #AuthorsExcerptSunday #PodcastInterview #MoIssa #SelfDiscovery #PersonalTransformation #Authenticity #PurposefulLiving If you would like to become a guest on Author's Excerpt Sunday Podcast please click on the link for further details - https://sharisenjohnson-moorellc.hbportal.co/public/authorsexcerptsundaypodcast
Mo Issa is the founder of a building materials business, which he has run for 25 years. He is also the author of 3 books. The Shift explores personal growth concepts like authenticity, vulnerability, and the ego, while his poetry collection, The Dense Mistiness of the Ordinary, focuses on his everyday experiences and feelings during his transformation. ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------------ About my Guest Mo Issa : Mo Issa is the founder of a building materials business, which he has run for 25 years. He is also the author of 3 books. The Shift explores personal growth concepts like authenticity, vulnerability, and the ego, while his poetry collection, The Dense Mistiness of the Ordinary, focuses on his everyday experiences and feelings during his transformation. Mo's writing has been featured in Elephant Journal and Rebel Society and goes out to thousands through his weekly newsletter. Mo speaks regularly at conferences and workshops, and he has spoken at the TEDx Accra Conference (2015). In 2016, Mo launched a new initiative, The Authenticity Project, which celebrates people fearlessly pursuing their passions by assisting them with a cash prize and a mentorship program. He received his master's in law from the London School of Economics. He spends his time writing and reading voraciously in philosophy, literature, poetry, and psychology. What we Discussed: - How to know a good cigar (3:15 mins) - His Midlife shift (6 mins to 8:30 ) - Moving to the UK at 11yrs (8:45 mins) - Personal Development and the tricks they use (11 mins) - His writing journey ( 16 mins) - Having an accident on a skiing trip (20 mins) - Learning to be present in the journey (23 :30 mins) - Taking your eye off the ball in your successful company (28 mins) - His TEDx Talk (30:45 mins) - Being vunerable to his staff (34:45 mins) - How close should you get with Employees (37 mins) - His Humanitarian Work (38:30 mins) - The Shift Book (40:30 mins) - Plans for future books ( 42 mins) Where to find Mo Issa: https://www.mo-issa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moshifter/ https://x.com/moissawrites?mx=2 https://www.instagram.com/mo.issa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/moakilissa/ ------------------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast
Join Dr. Shine for a special episode of What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast featuring Stephanie King, the brilliant mind behind the House of Shine Book Club. This uplifting conversation dives into the transformative power of storytelling, authenticity, and community, inspired by their latest book club pick, The Authenticity Project by Claire Pooley. Discover how a simple green journal changes lives in the story and sparks reflections about the power of journaling, rituals, and human connection in our own lives. From moments of unexpected joy to the courage of stepping outside comfort zones, this conversation will leave you inspired to embrace authenticity in your journey. Key Topics: The unique approach of the House of Shine Book Club Why authenticity is a game-changer in building relationships and community Lessons from The Authenticity Project on sharing your truth and its ripple effects The cathartic nature of journaling and its role in self-discovery Ideas for fostering real connections in today's fast-paced world Whether you're a lifelong reader or new to book clubs, this episode will inspire you to shine brighter through the power of authentic connection. Connect with: Dr. Shine House of Shine Stephanie King Buy The Authenticity Project
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mo Issa, a successful businessman turned authenticity advocate, author, and speaker. Mo shares his transformational journey, sparked by panic attacks during a period of intense personal and professional challenges. He reflects on the power of vulnerability, self-expression, and journaling in breaking free from societal expectations and discovering his true self. Together with host Avik, they explore the significance of authenticity in leadership, especially in traditional business environments, and how embracing one's true self fosters meaningful growth. About the Guest: Mohammed (Mo) is an authenticity advocate, speaker, and author of books like The Dense Mistiness of the Ordinary and The Midlife Shift. After a successful career in business, Mo's life took a dramatic turn when personal struggles led him to reevaluate his definition of success. Through self-introspection, journaling, and the teachings of stoicism, poetry, and philosophy, Mo has become a champion for vulnerability and living authentically. He also leads the "Authenticity Project," celebrating individuals who embrace their true selves across various walks of life. Mo shares his journey and wisdom through his writing on Substack (midlife.bliss) and Instagram (@moesa). Reach: https://www.mo-issa.com/ Key Takeaways: The Strength in Vulnerability: Vulnerability is not a weakness but a precursor to effective leadership. Leaders who embrace accountability and honesty create environments where teams feel safe to express themselves. The Power of Writing and Journaling: Journaling can serve as a tool for self-discovery and reflection, helping identify patterns, release emotions, and foster personal growth. Breaking Societal Norms: Living authentically often involves breaking free from societal expectations, finding fulfillment in self-expression, and redefining success on one's own terms. The Role of Philosophy in Transformation: Teachings from stoicism, Greek philosophy, and poets like Rumi and Gibran provide valuable insights into controlling what is within one's power and overcoming barriers to love. The Authenticity Project: Mo's initiative celebrates individuals living authentically, proving that fulfillment lies in being true to oneself rather than conforming to traditional measures of success. Self-Care Over Social Validation: Prioritizing rituals, habits, and positive influences over external validation, especially from social media, leads to lasting joy and contentment. Leadership in Developing Regions: Embracing authenticity in professional settings in regions like India, the Middle East, and Africa can be challenging but transformative when leaders redefine vulnerability as strength. Stay tuned for more enriching conversations by subscribing to the podcast and sharing this episode with others on their journey to authenticity and personal growth. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch, DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness
Send us a textIn this episode, Sophia Mills talks with Carli Dansky, a passionate speaker, writer, and coach. She started her company, btrue&well, because she believes that being true to ourselves plays a crucial role in how we feel every day! Based on her experiences, Carli understands that making authentic choices is key to living a life of fulfillment, joy, and purpose. The truth is, when we aren't true to ourselves life can become very stressful, and Carli knows this firsthand. During her teenage years, she recalls conforming to fit in, often making choices based on societal expectations rather than discovering herself, and what she really wanted. In Carli's view, the pervasive influences in today's world can lead us to forget what we love, what we stand for, and what we are innately good at. Before we know it, we find ourselves on autopilot, unsure of who we are or what we truly want.Carli is on a mission to show people that there is another way - by reconnecting with oneself and understanding that each of us has unique qualities and characteristics that no one else does, and that is our superpower! Her real passion lies in her launch of The Authenticity Project, aiming to spread the message of authenticity, self discovery, and self confidence to as many young people as possible.GUEST INFORMATION/LINKS:Instagram: @btrueandwell & @theauthenticityprojecttFacebook: The Authenticity ProjectWebsite: www.btrueandwell.comNewsletter: https://btrueandwell.substack.com
We explore the transformative journey from alcohol dependence to living an authentic and empowered life with our inspiring guest, Clare Pooley. Well-known in ‘Quit Lit' circles for her best-selling book The Sober Diaries, Clare reflects on her personal journey with alcohol, the emotional rollercoaster of early sobriety, and how writing became her lifeline and therapeutic tool. Host Anna Donaghey leads this heartfelt conversation, celebrating Clare's bravery, resilience, and her journey to authenticity.Tune in as we explore Clare's pivotal decision to quit drinking, the impact of sobriety on her family, and the importance of vulnerability in fostering genuine human connections. Clare shares the highs and lows of her first year sober, the healing power of writing, and the remarkable way her story has inspired countless others on their paths to recovery. This episode offers insights and heartfelt moments that you won't want to miss.Here are the highlights:05:08 Published The Sober Diaries, which inspired worldwide readers.07:39 Most memoirs by men; questions remained unanswered.10:36 Morning drinking crossed a line.16:31 Journal for yourself to clarify personal struggles.18:53 Mindfulness redirects focus, writing can provide a mental escape.21:51 Journaling helps express suppressed emotions, unlike drinking.25:24 Realised pseudonym and anonymity was unnecessary, after a mum friend guessed she was the author of the blog.38:04 Connection with diverse people combats addiction effectively.41:48 Quitting drinking builds bravery and emotional resilience.44:11 Authenticity means not everyone will agree.If you're loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukAbout Clare Pooley:Clare Pooley is a best-selling, award-winning author, a Speaker and Blogger.Back in 2015, realising that her ‘wine o'clock' habit had spiralled out of control, Clare started writing a blog, ‘Mummy was a Secret Drinker', which has had nearly three million hits. Her memoir, The Sober Diaries was published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Clare's debut novel - The Authenticity Project, was inspired by her own experience of exposing the rather grubby truth about her own seemingly perfect life. It's published in thirty-two languages, was a Radio 2 Book Club pick, winner of the RNA Debut Novel Award and a New York Times bestseller. Her second novel - The People on Platform 5 (titled Iona Iverson's...
Pippa speaks to author, Clare Pooley, the best-selling author of The Sober Diaries, The Authenticity Project, and The People on Platform 5. Her new novel is How to Age Disgracefully and this time she addresses the issue of age-related invisibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the Saturday July 13, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse. On this episode we'll meet New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, Clare Pooley. After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her that her daily ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog and a memoir, "The Sober Diaries," published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her latest book is “How to Age Disgracefully,” the story of a senior citizen with a shady past who bands together with her friends to save their beloved community center from closure by any means necessary. Then, we'll meet Larry Gaudet, an award-winning novelist and writer of imaginative non-fiction. His corporate work over 25+ years spans branding, disinformation analysis, venture financing, IPOs, speechwriting, investor relations, and marketing strategy. The sum total of his experience is captured in his latest book, a novel called Eris, in which an anarchist online group sets out to assassinate the corporate elites they believe have turned culture into a digital nightmare.
Welcome to the Saturday July 13, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse. On this episode we'll meet New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, Clare Pooley. After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her that her daily ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog and a memoir, "The Sober Diaries," published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her latest book is “How to Age Disgracefully,” the story of a senior citizen with a shady past who bands together with her friends to save their beloved community center from closure by any means necessary. Then, we'll meet Larry Gaudet, an award-winning novelist and writer of imaginative non-fiction. His corporate work over 25+ years spans branding, disinformation analysis, venture financing, IPOs, speechwriting, investor relations, and marketing strategy. The sum total of his experience is captured in his latest book, a novel called Eris, in which an anarchist online group sets out to assassinate the corporate elites they believe have turned culture into a digital nightmare.
Janey shares some info about upcoming events including Family Constellations on Sun 21 July in Herts and then there is a chance to hear the live recording from the Sober Club meet up in London on 2 July https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Janey's special guest was Clare Pooley whose first book The Sober Diaries was the catalyst for Janey to ditch the booze. They talk about the struggles and the benefits of sobriety, and just how cathartic writing can be. For Clare it became a profession and her 3 novels are fantastic! The Authenticity Project, The People on Platform Five and How to Age disgracefully Grab the books here https://amzn.to/4eScfsW Join The Sober Club for connection, support and cheer leading, plus masses of exclusive content www.thesoberclub.com Follow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace #sobrietyrocks #sobercurious #keeptheritual
Author Clare Pooley (Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, The Authenticity Project) joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her new book How to Age Disgracefully, out today from Pamela Dorman Books. To learn more about Clare Pooley, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Chelsea Devantez and her upcoming book I Shouldn't Be Telling You This: (But I'm Going to Anyway), Libro.fm, and Everyday Shakespeare.
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jennifer Manocherian, author of the book Alpha Bette. Alpha Bette is Jennifer's first novel. She put much of her personal and professional life experience into writing it, having been a family therapist, divorce mediator, Broadway and Off-Broadway producer, musical book writer, screenwriter & producer, and screenwriting teacher. She co-wrote and produced the films Family Blues and Boundary Waters (in production) as well as wrote the book of two musicals that are streaming online: Marry Harry, a full-length musical, and Cockroaches & Cologne, a short musical. She is a proud board member of New York Stage and Film, The Peace Studio, and 18by Vote. She is married with five children and many grandchildren—great source material! In my book review, I stated Alpha Bette is a contemporary fiction told from the viewpoint of several characters who revolve around the matriarch Bette Gartner. At ninety-five, Bette has lost her husband, most of her friends, and even her granddaughter. She has to rely on help from her housekeeper and night nurse after a fall that left her reliant on her wheelchair. One morning, after what she is sure is a sign from her dead husband, Bette orchestrates a dinner party. The entire story takes place in one day giving readers a glimpse into the past and present of Bette and those around her: housekeeper, aide, two neighbors, daughter and son-in-law, great-granddaughter, and what Bette hopes to be her eventual great-grandson-in-law. Throw in a cremated parrot, political prisoners, a spoiled puppy, a cancer scare, and a medium who Bette believes can speak to her husband, George, and you have a dinner party you'll never forget. This book reminds me a bit of My Grandmother Told Me To Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman and The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley. I think it is because we get into the heads of so many characters and see how they touch one another's lives. Jennifer states that people either love or hate the ending. I'm in the love category, but that may be because I saw it coming! This is another must-read. You can follow Author Jennifer Manocherian: Website: https://jennifermanocherian.net/ FB: @ jmanocherian IG: @jennifermanocherian LinkedIn: @jennifer-manocherian-2421855 Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 #jennifermanocherian #alphabette #contemporary #familyfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview
Show notes: To paraphrase the band REM, it's the end of the year as we know it! 2023 was an interesting reading year for us and we've loved sharing our reads with you on the show. Today, we're giving you some end of year best book superlatives and we think you might be surprised by some of our picks. Tune in to hear our favorite audiobooks, the books we never want to hear about again, the books that made us laugh and cry, and so much more! We're taking a holiday break after this episode, so we'll be back in your ears in January. Happy Holidays! Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do! Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Something Bookish: Become a patron of our show for exclusive bookish goodies! Take the Team Sarah vs Team Mia quiz Best Books Superlatives: [10:53] M: The Travel Bog Diaries by Liz Deacle [11:15] S: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [11:52] S: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck [12:17] M: Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee [12:53] M: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica [13:12] S: The One by John Marrs [13:32] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller [14:55] M: A Rip in Heaven by Jeanine Cummins [15:21] The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley [15:36] S: Someday Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli [16:00] In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune [16:36] S: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [17:05] M: The Measure by Nikki Erlick [17:53] M: Normal People by Sally Rooney [18:12] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [18:56] S: Delicious! by Ruth Reichl [19:38] M: The Possibilities by Yael Goldstein-Love [20:02] S: The Man I Never Met by Elle Cook [20:28] Love Buzz by Neely Tubati Alexander [20:50] S: In Memoriam by Alice Winn [21:26] M: Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia [22:13] M: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree [22:40] S: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [25:31] M: The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams [25:58] Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton [26:22] S: Off the Hook by Julie Olivia [26:26] Ready or Not by Cara Bastone [26:29] The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams [26:33] The One With the Kiss Cam by Cindy Steel [26:59] S: Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon [27:10] Good For a Girl by Lauren Fleshman [27:33] M: Whalefall by Daniel Kraus [27:52] M: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel [28:31] S: The Road by Cormac McCarthy [28:49] Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski [30:35] M: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis [30:39] Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson [31:01] S: Spare by Prince Harry [31:16] The Storyteller by Dave Grohl [31:52] S: Yellowface by RF Kuang [32:09] M: The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro [32:42] M: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [32:54] S: The Bromance Book Club series by Lyssa Kay Adams Want our show notes delivered right to your inbox? Join our RTL Substack so that you'll get a link for every single book we mention with no extra work. It's free! Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
We talked with:Clare Pooley graduated from Newnham College, Cambridge, before spending nearly 20 years in the heady world of advertising. Clare worked hard, played hard and drank even harder. By the time she was 46 years old she knew she had to go sober. She started a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker by way of therapy. That blog went viral and became a memoir: "The Sober Diaries." Clare then started writing fiction. Her debut novel — "The Authenticity Project" — is a New York Times bestseller and is published in 30 languages. Her second novel — "Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting" — is out now.Karen Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. She's a medical oncologist and researcher. She focuses on breast cancer, particularly immunotherapy, treatments to reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence and using genomics to guide treatment decisions. She received her M.D. and Ph.D. from Duke University School of Medicine and was trained at the Brigham and Women's Hospital as well as Dana Farber Cancer Institute.We talked about:In this episode, Dr. Millstine and her guests discuss:Am I an alcoholic? Clare spent a lot of time Googling this question until she realized the better question was "Is alcohol proving detrimental to my life?" The word "alcoholic" has so much stigma it prevents people from getting the help they need for fear of such a serious label. Clare kept trying to moderate her drinking, but when she found herself drinking out of a "World's Best Mum" mug before noon, she realized it was time to quit.Breast cancer and alcohol. Alcohol is a carcinogen, and elevates risk of breast cancer as well as other types of cancer. But Clare — as well as many other educated people — have no idea about the link. And it's unclear if alcohol use among survivors increases risk of recurrence.The opposite of addiction is connection. Through her blog, Clare found an online community of people like her who helped support her in her drinking recovery. When she was tempted to start drinking again, she thought, "I can't let these people down." If you're thinking of giving up drinking, you don't have to do it alone! There are many people going through a similar journey.Can't get enough?Purchase "The Sober Diaries: How one woman stopped drinking and started living."From Bookshop.orgFrom AmazonFrom Barnes & NobleWant to read more on the topic? Check out our blog:Alcohol is not your breast's friend: Busting myths about drinking and breast cancerDrinking — It's different for womenHow much is too much alcohol? Go by the numbers, not by feelGot feedback?If you've got ideas or book suggestions, email us at readtalkgrow@mayo.edu. We invite you to complete the following survey as part of a research study at Mayo Clinic. Your responses are anonymous. Your participation in this survey as well as its completion are voluntary.
Addiction and alcoholism can take many shapes and forms, yet addicts' experiences can be strikingly similar and, in this episode, Daniel is joined by Clare Pooley, an ex-secret drinker to open up about her experience of alcoholism and sobriety. Clare talks about her viral blog “Mummy was a Secret Drinker”, her background in advertising and how that world fed her addiction, as well as how she has remained sober for over 7 years. Clare also talks about her memoir “The Sober Diaries” and her recent New York Times Bestseller book “The Authenticity Project”. KEY TAKEAWAYS Clare's blog was a ‘black comedy' about her secret drinking, she didn't expect it to go anywhere but within 2 years she had over 3 million hits. With addiction, it takes more and more over time to get the desired effect. This is why the amount of a substance used can creep up so easily on people. No one told Claire she had a problem with alcohol, she managed to keep her addiction hidden easily. The advertising scene in the 00s was very centred around drinking, it was just how things were done. This certainly impacted Clare's attitudes around alcohol and was habit forming too. There are a lot of little signs that can signal a problem with alcohol, including drinking along frequently, googling about your consumption and any form of self-medicating. Asking yourself if you are an alcoholic or even an addict isn't the right question. What you need to ask yourself is if the alcohol or addiction is impacting your life negatively. Being sober allows you to present in every day, effectively adding years to your life. BEST MOMENTS “The thing about addiction is everyone's experience of addiction is similar” “I didn't want to quit drinking, I thought my life would be over” “What you should be asking, is if alcohol messing with my life?” VALUABLE RESOURCES The Authenticity Project The Sober Diaries CONTACT METHOD Instagram Facebook Twitter ABOUT THE GUEST Clare Pooley Clare Pooley spent nearly 20 years in the heady world of advertising, working hard, playing hard and drinking harder. In 2015 she realised that her alcohol consumption was out of control and quit drinking. She started writing a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker by way of therapy. That blog went viral and became a memoir - The Sober Diaries. Clare then turned to fiction. Her debut novel - The Authenticity Project - was a New York Times bestseller, a Radio 2 Book Club pick, was translated into 30 languages and won the RNA debut novel award. The People on Platform 5 is Clare's second novel. Insta: @clare_pooleyTwitter: @cpooleywriter Clare's TEDx talk Clare's Memoir ABOUT THE HOST Daniel O'Reilly Daniel O'Reilly is one of the UK's Largest Influencers, a comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer. With a portfolio of businesses Daniel enjoys a busy lifestyle mixed with business and pleasure. Daniel is a father to two beautiful girls and enjoys spending quality time with them and his wife Shelley. With 2022 being a busy year, Daniel sold out his O2 stand-up show, released his British movie 'The Last Heist' and is currently preparing for the upcoming release of his other film 'Miss The Kiss'. Daniel is a creative through and through, with a passion to strive in everything he does. Daniel is looking forward to the release of his podcast 'Menace 2 Sobriety' in 2023, his long-term position on GB News, Headliners, and the growing slate of films in the works with his production company, HYPRR. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Daniel O'Reilly's newest venture sees the creation of his Menace 2 Sobriety podcast, a series of relaxed and open conversations with different guests and varied experiences. After recently being diagnosed with severe ADHD and beginning his sobriety again, Daniel also set up a page on Facebook and Instagram called 'Men And Their Emotions' (M.A.T.E) an accessible, open and supportive group for MEN to post their feelings, thoughts and current life issues. Upon seeing the responses from men around the world to some of the posts on the group he was blown away and continues to be touched by the kindness and support offered by strangers. This all led to Daniel wanting to start up his own podcast and invite guests to join him in opening up about past experiences and talk about all things mental health, family & sobriety. The podcast will see Daniel and his interesting guests' sharing their personal stories and learning experiences that they hope will help other people; whether it encourages one person to ask for help, talk to family about their struggles with getting sober/clean, or realise that they aren't alone. The Menace 2 Sobriety podcast has been created by Daniel to help people fight their own gremlins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over the past decade, The Bubble Hour has featured more than 50 authors! We looks at some memorable interiews, and offers insights about what it's like to prepare for an author interview. Affiliate links: The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley Drink by Ann Dowsett Johnston The Sober Lush by Amanda Eyre Ward and Jardine Libaire The Sober Curious Reset by Ruby Warrington Quitter by Erica C Barnett The Wine O'Clock Myth by Lotta Dann Highlight Real by Emily Lynn Paulson One Good Reason by Sean McCann and Andrea Argon The Do-Over by Karlyn Pipes Through a Sober Lens by Michael Blanchard Hope Dealer by Lucy Hall CLICK HERE FOR BOOK LINKS Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour podcast www.thebubblehour.com https://sites.libsyn.com/448419 www.jeanmccarthy.ca https://patreon.com/thebubblehour
Today's guest, Clare Pooley, and I share a few things in common. We both have backgrounds in advertising, we were both bloggers before becoming authors, and we both appreciate the music of Abba, which my inner heavy metal loving teenager would never admit. She recently joined me to talk about her latest novel, Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting. Meet Clare Pooley: Clare spent twenty years in the world of advertising before becoming a full-time writer. Her memoir - The Sober Diaries - has helped thousands of people worldwide to quit drinking. Her first novel - The Authenticity Project - was a BBC Radio 2 Bookclub pick, a New York Times Bestseller and the winner of the RNA debut novel award. Her latest book is Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting. Key Topics: How Clare went from advertising executive to blogger to published author. How writing a memoir helped Clare find her voice for writing fiction. Clare's process of visualizing scenes before writing them. Her belief that movement unsticks creativity. Why she'd tell her younger self to be less afraid of making mistakes and failing. “I spent most of my life being fearful of making mistakes and failing. Part of the reason I didn't write a novel until I was fifty was because I didn't think I'd be able to do it or, if I did it, that no one would read it.” Buy Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SZrZ1L Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781984878649 Connect with Clare Website: www.clarepooley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clare_pooley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cpooleywriter Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this very special episode, we check in with Barb's book club! It's been a while since we've spoken to Sue Fabbro, Debbie, Jane, Sue Wolf, and Lori from Season 1. The ladies discuss what they've read over the past year, and of course, what they've eaten during their monthly get-togethers.Recommended books in this episode:"The Christie Affair" by Nina De Gramont"Big Breath In" by George Keulen"The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd"When All is Said" Anne Griffin"Greenwood" by Michael Christie"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens"The Humans" by Matt Haig"The Authenticity Project" by Clare Pooley"Last Summer at the Golden Hotel" Elyssa Friedland"The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro"Bad Blood" by John Carreyrou
Episode 13 - The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo LeeThey both die at the end by Adam SilveraIt Ends with Us by Colleen HooverThe Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley
BOOK CLUB - CLARE POOLEY One of my favourite books of last year was called The Authenticity Project – it was the story of how an unlikely group of people became friends through the act of sharing their true selves in an anonymous notebook left in the local cafe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Both of Clare Pooley's novels do a fantastic job of capturing what it is to be authentically human. It's ironic, given that she wrote a blog about her alcoholism anonymously for years. She is a master at multiple character narratives; The Authenticity Project and Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting are heartwarming, with characters you hate and love and back again. In this episode, Clare shares what led her to start the Mommy was a Secret Drinker blog, her journey to publication, managing multiple characters, and how she waled away from a complete 90,000 word manuscript. Watch her TedX talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/clare_pooley_making_sober_less_shameful Read about the abandoned novel: https://lithub.com/clare-pooley-on-writerly-perseverance-and-knowing-when-to-give-up/ Learn more about Clare: https://clarepooley.com/ Learn more about the host: danagoldstein.ca Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/WWYT
This week on the Richard Crouse Show we meet Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch. You know Chris Pratt as the star of the "Jurassic World" franchise and as Star-Lord in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy." Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor, known for his work as Tim Riggins in the NBC television series "Friday Night Lights," and starring in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," "Battleship," "Lone Survivor" and for playing David Koresh in the miniseries "Waco." They are teamed to talk about their new series on Amazon Prime, "The Terminal List." The series follows James Reece, played by Pratt after his entire platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed while on a covert mission. Reece returns home to his family with conflicting memories of the event and questions about his culpability. As new evidence comes to light, Reece discovers dark forces working against him, endangering not only his life but the lives of those he loves. Kitsch is Ben Edwards, Reese's best friend and fellow Navy Seal. We'll also meet Chloe Traicos. You know her from the black comedy "The Righteous Gemstones," a series created by Danny McBride that follows a famous yet dysfunctional family of televangelists. You can find the show on Crave here in Canada. Chloe played Gloria Freeman, the wife of televangelist "Baby" Billy Freeman, who abandoned her and their son in a pet store. She also stars in “Introducing Jodea,” a comedy about a struggling young actress whose fortunes change when a world-famous movie director drives into the back of her car. It's available wherever you legally buy and download movies. She has a fascinating story. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she is unable to return because she made a controversial documentary about the country's former leader, Robert Mugabe. Then, we'll spend some time with Clare Pooley, the Cambridge educated author of "Iona Iverson's Rules For Commuting." After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her daily ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog and a memoir, "The Sober Diaries," published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her debut novel, "The Authenticity Project," was inspired by her life and her seemingly perfect facade. Her new novel, "Iona Iverson's Rules For Commuting," is an entertaining novel about unexpected friendships and the joy of connecting.
This week on the Richard Crouse Show we meet Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch. You know Chris Pratt as the star of the "Jurassic World" franchise and as Star-Lord in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy." Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor, known for his work as Tim Riggins in the NBC television series "Friday Night Lights," and starring in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," "Battleship," "Lone Survivor" and for playing David Koresh in the miniseries "Waco." They are teamed to talk about their new series on Amazon Prime, "The Terminal List." The series follows James Reece, played by Pratt after his entire platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed while on a covert mission. Reece returns home to his family with conflicting memories of the event and questions about his culpability. As new evidence comes to light, Reece discovers dark forces working against him, endangering not only his life but the lives of those he loves. Kitsch is Ben Edwards, Reese's best friend and fellow Navy Seal. We'll also meet Chloe Traicos. You know her from the black comedy "The Righteous Gemstones," a series created by Danny McBride that follows a famous yet dysfunctional family of televangelists. You can find the show on Crave here in Canada. Chloe played Gloria Freeman, the wife of televangelist "Baby" Billy Freeman, who abandoned her and their son in a pet store. She also stars in “Introducing Jodea,” a comedy about a struggling young actress whose fortunes change when a world-famous movie director drives into the back of her car. It's available wherever you legally buy and download movies. She has a fascinating story. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she is unable to return because she made a controversial documentary about the country's former leader, Robert Mugabe. Then, we'll spend some time with Clare Pooley, the Cambridge educated author of "Iona Iverson's Rules For Commuting." After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her daily ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog and a memoir, "The Sober Diaries," published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her debut novel, "The Authenticity Project," was inspired by her life and her seemingly perfect facade. Her new novel, "Iona Iverson's Rules For Commuting," is an entertaining novel about unexpected friendships and the joy of connecting.
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#PodcastersForJustice New York Times bestselling author, Clare Pooley, spoke to me about rising from the ashes, writing as therapy, her nostalgia for the bygone commute, and her latest "Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting." Clare's blog-to-memoir deal, The Sober Diaries, was published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her debut novel - The Authenticity Project – was a New York Times bestseller. Inspired by her own experiences, it's been translated into thirty-two languages, was a Radio 2 Bookclub pick, and winner of the RNA Debut Novel Award. Her latest, Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, is described as "... a heartwarming story about the joy of friendships, and the unexpected places they can be forged." Kirkus Reviews called the book “A soothing story where bad things happen yet are overcome, and friendship leads the way to personal acceptance and rebirth.” Bestselling author Mary Laura Philpott called the book, "... a feel-good ensemble story [for] fans of quirky London-set fare such as Ted Lasso." Clare graduated from Cambridge University, and spent twenty years in the world of advertising, before becoming a full-time writer. Stay calm and write on ... In this file Clare Pooley and I discussed: Why making up stories is not a proper job (wink, wink) Her unique creative process (spoiler: it starts in the dark) Big Magic and harnessing the creative muse The necessity of coffee to the writing life How she embraced the life of a #writerwarrior And a lot more! Show Notes: clarepooley.com Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting: A Novel by Clare Pooley [Amazon Affiliate] Clare Pooley's Amazon Author Page [Amazon Affiliate] Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert [Amazon Affiliate] Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel by Bonnie Garmus [Amazon Affiliate] Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: A Novel by Gail Honeyman [Amazon Affiliate] Clare Pooley on Facebook Clare Pooley on Instagram Clare Pooley on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clare Pooley realized in 2015 she had to quit drinking, and started a blog by way of therapy. That blog went viral and was published as a memoir - The Sober Diaries. Clare now writes fiction. Her debut novel - The Authenticity Project is a New York Times bestseller and Clare's second novel is out in June. This conversation is all about the power of connecting with others. After all the opposite of addiction is connection. We talked about her blog-turned-book and how it covers what things look like after you get sober, which is funny because that's exactly what my book, Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety is all about. There is tremendous progress made when we commit to emotional sobriety and personal growth. Clare was very nervous about her friendships when she quit drinking because most of her friends drank the same way she did. Some friends drifted away but eventually came back and the friendships had to be redefined–were more meaningful and less toxic. For her, relationships become deeper when she found new/varied ways to socialize. She rediscovered things about herself in sobriety. The main reason she quit drinking was for her kids–felt like she missed out on a lot because of alcohol and she was a better, more present mom when she quit. You can find Clare on her website www.clarepooley.com or Instagram @clare_pooley , Twitter, or Facebook page (SoberMummy).If you aren't a member of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group come on over and join us. Would you please leave a review of this podcast below? It only takes 2 minutes and would mean the world to me. Thank you.
Clare Pooley is a New York Times Bestselling Author of the memoir The Sober Diaries: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober and novel The Authenticity Project. I was honored to have her on the podcast to talk about her 7 years of sobriety and how her life has changed since giving up alcohol. Clare shares how to get through the obstacle course of the first 100 days and how finding purpose and meaning sustains long term sobriety. Find Clare Pooley: https://clarepooley.com/ Facebook: SoberMummy Instagram: @clare_pooley Website: https://clarepooley.com/ Blog: Mummy was a Secret Drinker Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Instagram: @alcoholtippingpoint Website: www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Facebook: Alcohol Tipping Point Get the FREE Dry Guide for tips, tools, and resources for going Alcohol Free. Find it here:
Thanks for joining me for another episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by Clare Pooley.Clare spent nearly 20 years in the heady world of advertising where she worked hard and played harder. Then, when her third child was born, she quit to be a full-time mum and she wholly embraced the concept of ‘me time' and ‘wine o'clock.' By 2015, she knew the game was up, and she quit drinking. Her therapy was writing a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker. That blog became a memoir, The Sober Diaries. Clare now writes fiction. Her bestselling debut novel - The Authenticity Project - is published in 29 languages, and her second novel is out in May. If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode.If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Clare.https://www.instagram.com/clare_pooley/https://twitter.com/cpooleywriterhttps://www.facebook.com/clare.pooley.58https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/https://alcoholchange.org.uk/Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinezhttps://www.grownuphustle.com/Instagram - @GrownupHustle` See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode, Alex meets one of her favourite Quit Lit Authors, Clare Pooley! Clare Pooley spent 20 years in the heady world of advertising, working hard and playing harder. In 2015 she quit drinking, and started a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker by way of therapy. That blog became a memoir - The Sober Diaries. Clare then turned to fiction, publishing the international bestselling novel The Authenticity Project in 29 languages. Clare's second novel - The People on Platform 5 - is out in May 2022. You can find Clare on instagram: @clarepooley. Tune into this episode to learn more about Clare's sober story!
In the first episode of 2022, Kath and Elle chat about what they read over the Christmas period, chat about the latest series of Emily In Paris on Netflix & the new Disney film Encanto before discussing Clare Pooley's heartwarming The Authenticity Project (bookchat from approx 20 mins in). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bookishpod/message
Today, Alex and Lisa talk to Clare Pooley. Clare graduated from Newnham College, Cambridge and spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising. Clare's memoir - The Sober Diaries, which came about due to her blog – Mummy was a Secret Drinker - has helped thousands of people around the world to quit drinking and she is a well-known figure in the sober community. Clare has since gone on to write her first Novel, The Authenticity Project, which was a New York Times bestseller, a BBC Radio 2 book club pick, and winner of the RNA debut novel award. Clare's second novel - The People on Platform 5 is coming in May/June 2022 and we can't wait. You can find Clare here: Website: https://clarepooley.com The Obstacle Course Blog: https://mummywasasecretdrinker.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-obstacle-course.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clare_pooley/ Please check out our website www.beesoberofficial.com. You can also check out the following link to find out more of what we are up to, you can sign up to our newsletter, join our Facebook group and subscribe to our YouTube channel - linktr.ee/beesober Season 5 is sponsored by Wise Bartender, Visit their website for more information and to purchase your Alcohol Free drinks https://wisebartender.co.uk/?ref=beesober using BEESOBER5 at checkout for your 5% discount. Additional links: Donate to Bee Sober: https://www.beesoberofficial.com/support-us/ Nacoa: https://www.nacoa.org.uk/ AA https://aa.org/ Al Anon https://al-anon.org/ Luna Courses: https://www.lunacourses.com/ Use code BEESOBER20 to receive £20 off any course over £50 15% off Nocktail use BEESOBER at checkout https://www.nocktail.com 10% off Noughty AF wine use BEESOBER10 at checkout
Episode 6 - With special guest Clare Pooley Clare Pooley is the author of The Sober Diaries and The Authenticity Project who has inspired thousands of people on their own path to freedom from alcohol. Clare joins us on the podcast to talk about her own story of daily wine drinking to becoming a sober bestselling author. In the episode we discuss topics including: How Clare quit drinking How alcohol impacts us as parents Finding joy and doing more of what you love The stigma around sobriety And a whole lot more If you have a question you would like answered on a future episode or a topic you would like covered you can message us at info@besober.co.uk or through Instagram: Ellen: www.instagram.com/sobrietysisterhood Simon: www.instagram.com/besoberandquit If you love the podcast make sure you subscribe and leave a nice review. With love Simon & Ellen
Today I talked to Clare Pooley about her novel The Authenticity Project (Penguin, 2020). In this chatty, very British story, a few personal lines written in a “pale-green exercise book like the one Monica had carried around with her at school,” inadvertently trigger enormous personal change in a group of strangers. Monica owns the café where Julian, an aging, lonely artist, has left a few words about himself in the exercise book. Julian hopes that whoever finds it might want to share their own truth and pass it along, and surprisingly, some do. Monica writes in it and leaves it for the next person, Hazard, a coke-snorting, financially high-flying jackass. Hazard takes it to Thailand and gives it to Riley, a cute young Australian gardener. And so on, but everyone ends up back Monica's café, grappling with the challenges of finding love, or raising a baby, or getting sober. The Authenticity Project will bring you up to date on popular culture back in 2018, when slapdash gatherings, art classes in cafes, raising a glass with friends, and jumping on a plane to Thailand were all part of everyday life. Though not literary, this is a cute, charming story, and don't be surprised if it turns into an even cuter movie. Clare Pooley was a backup singer with ABBA when she was eleven, and later studied economics at Cambridge University, where she constantly raided the bookshelves of the English students. For years, she was passionate about drinking wine, which led to a chronic alcohol addiction. She quit drinking and started an anonymous blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker. The blog went viral and became a memoir, The Sober Diaries, which sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. She also gave a TEDX talk on the shame associated with alcohol addiction that has been viewed over 200,000 times. Before becoming a full-time writer, Pooley spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising. She lives in Fulham, London with her husband, three children, and two border terriers. I interview authors of beautifully written literary fiction and mysteries, and try to focus on independently published novels, especially by women and others whose voices deserve more attention. If your upcoming or recently published novel might be a candidate for a podcast, please contact me via my website, gpgottlieb dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Today I talked to Clare Pooley about her novel The Authenticity Project (Penguin, 2020). In this chatty, very British story, a few personal lines written in a “pale-green exercise book like the one Monica had carried around with her at school,” inadvertently trigger enormous personal change in a group of strangers. Monica owns the café where Julian, an aging, lonely artist, has left a few words about himself in the exercise book. Julian hopes that whoever finds it might want to share their own truth and pass it along, and surprisingly, some do. Monica writes in it and leaves it for the next person, Hazard, a coke-snorting, financially high-flying jackass. Hazard takes it to Thailand and gives it to Riley, a cute young Australian gardener. And so on, but everyone ends up back Monica's café, grappling with the challenges of finding love, or raising a baby, or getting sober. The Authenticity Project will bring you up to date on popular culture back in 2018, when slapdash gatherings, art classes in cafes, raising a glass with friends, and jumping on a plane to Thailand were all part of everyday life. Though not literary, this is a cute, charming story, and don't be surprised if it turns into an even cuter movie. Clare Pooley was a backup singer with ABBA when she was eleven, and later studied economics at Cambridge University, where she constantly raided the bookshelves of the English students. For years, she was passionate about drinking wine, which led to a chronic alcohol addiction. She quit drinking and started an anonymous blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker. The blog went viral and became a memoir, The Sober Diaries, which sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. She also gave a TEDX talk on the shame associated with alcohol addiction that has been viewed over 200,000 times. Before becoming a full-time writer, Pooley spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising. She lives in Fulham, London with her husband, three children, and two border terriers. I interview authors of beautifully written literary fiction and mysteries, and try to focus on independently published novels, especially by women and others whose voices deserve more attention. If your upcoming or recently published novel might be a candidate for a podcast, please contact me via my website, gpgottlieb dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
Are you ready for a slightly outrageous book discussion?! Jess and Lauren play the classic game of Shag, Marry, Kill, but with books. What could go wrong?! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton, The Chain by Adrian McKinty, Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, The Road Trip, The Switch and The Flatshare all by Beth O'Leary, Verity, It Ends with Us and Layla all by Colleen Hoover, The Hunger Games series by Susan Collins, Dustlands series Moira Young, the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella, Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny, A Season in the Snow by Isla Gordon, The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson, All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle, The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley, Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos
We are delighted to share this episode with you again. We interviewed Clare Pooley author of the Sober Diaries and The Authenticity Project and the blog Mummy was a secret drinker back in 2019. She is an absolute gem, supporter of others, all round girls girl, friend and passionate advocate for living the sober life. WE LOVE HER and in the spirit of the 'summer holidays' and it's joys and challenges we wanted to re publish. There are lots of good advice here, so grab a cuppa and let's chat. If you would like to support the podcast you can via https://www.patreon.com/lovesoberpod You can join us via links below: https://www.lovesober.com https://www.lovesober.com/community-1 https://www.lovesober.com/courses https://www.the-coaching-academy.com/cart/index.asp?uid=1603813594565 #reasonstolovesober #lovesoberpodcast #lovesober #loveyourselfsober #sober #soberlife #hangoverfree #sobriety #recoverycoach #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #recovery #sherecovers #sobercoach #greyareadrinking #grayareadrinking #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity
We are back in person for our book club! Today we book club the book “The Authenticity Project” by Clare Pooley. We talk about our opinions of the book, our favorite parts, our least favorite parts, senior photos, envy, guilt, living with in laws and much more! Our next book club will be “The Push” by Ashley Audrain. Check out the new Wife of the Party Facebook groups here: http://www.facebook.com/pg/wifeotp/gr... I have WOTP merch! You can buy a brand new Wife of the Party mug, shirt, or a tote bag at http://www.wifeotp.com If you have any questions you would like me to answer on the podcast feel free to email me from my website at http://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!
Clare Pooley joins Club Soda's Dru Jaeger to talk all things journalling. Clare decided to change her drinking when she noticed how much her wine habit was affecting her life. She worked in advertising, and her job required a lot of socialising and wining and dining with clients. Drinking was affecting her as a parent, she was gaining weight, and she was struggling with insomnia. She knew that moderation wasn't going to work for her, and so decided to stop drinking. Writing about her experiences was an intrinsic part of her changing her habits. This was done via an anonymous blog for some time. Who is Clare Pooley?Clare Pooley graduated from Newnham College, Cambridge and spent twenty years working in advertising before becoming a full-time mum. Realising that her ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of hand, Clare started writing a blog, Mummy was a Secret Drinker, which has had nearly three million hits. Her memoir, The Sober Diaries was published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Clare's debut novel - The Authenticity Project, was inspired by her own experience of exposing the rather grubby truth about her own seemingly perfect life. Clare's talks include a TEDx talk - ‘Making Sober Less Shameful', a talk for Radio 4's Four Thought, and numerous podcast interviews. Try our How To Journal course If you are interested in exploring more about journaling and how we can support each change, we're drinking Club Soda is short course How To Journal is available at join Club soda.com. If you sign up before the 11th of July 2021, if you can use the discount code journal50 to get the course for half price, or the discount code journalfree to get the course free of charge. How to Journal has been developed thanks to the generous support of Clare Pooley.Support the show (https://joinclubsoda.com/product/tip-jar-support-club-soda/)
Today I sit down with professional home organizer Cori Gordon Allvey of “Simplify & Move LA”. We talk about her business, what it was like starting her third career, assisted living moves, the hardest part of her job, the most rewarding parts, and much more! You can visit Cori's website here: https://simplifyandmove.com Our next book club will be “The Authenticity Project” by Clare Pooley Check out the new Wife of the Party Facebook groups here: http://www.facebook.com/pg/wifeotp/gr... I have WOTP merch! You can buy a brand new Wife of the Party mug, shirt, or a tote bag at http://www.wifeotp.com If you have any questions you would like me to answer on the podcast feel free to email me from my website at http://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!
Today I sit down with my long time friend and fan favorite Christina Rumbley. We talk about raising a child with autism during covid, gaining weight, kids going back to school, out growing friendships, gaining independence, and much more! Our next book club will be “The Authenticity Project” by Clare Pooley Check out the new Wife of the Party Facebook groups here: http://www.facebook.com/pg/wifeotp/gr... I have WOTP merch! You can buy a brand new Wife of the Party mug, shirt, or a tote bag at http://www.wifeotp.com If you have any questions you would like me to answer on the podcast feel free to email me from my website at http://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!
Today I sit down with my friend's Cathy & Kirsten to book club the book “I'm Just Happy To Be Here” by Janelle Hanchett. We talk about our favorite part of the book, addiction, how Mother's in rehab are guilt tripped, abuse, getting sober, and so much more! Our next book club will be “The Authenticity Project” by Clare Pooley Check out the new Wife of the Party Facebook groups here: http://www.facebook.com/pg/wifeotp/gr... I have WOTP merch! You can buy a brand new Wife of the Party mug, shirt, or a tote bag at http://www.wifeotp.com If you have any questions you would like me to answer on the podcast feel free to email me from my website at http://www.wifeotp.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!
As always, here we are giving a spoiler free overview of all the books we've read over the past few weeks. Books featured include Pine, Frost in May, Little Scratch, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, Starve Acre, The Authenticity Project, The Arsonists' City, The Switch, A Burning and The Sanatorium.A real mix of genres which we had great fun discussing.
Gabby is a brand influencer, and business mentor, musician, worship leader, all star cheerleading coach, and self described lazy girl cook. She has a desire to help others and give them confidence. She teaches others how to build online businesses from the ground up. In this episode she shares with us how to create your Instagram bio, what it needs, how to use Instagram to build your business, using days to create batch content, and much more. Gabby has a brand new project launching soon called The Authenticity Project! You can find Gabby on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/gabrielle_martinez658 Fit, Fun, and Frazzled: www.instagram.com/fitfunandfrazzled
How Do We Know We're Doing It Right by Pandora Sykes is coming out in paperback, Jess and Lauren will be revisiting the book to share their thoughts and reccos for each of the topics explored (please note this episode was recorded a few weeks ago). Reccos given in this Episode: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty, Inner Spark by Kristin Vikjord, Fast Fashion book title, Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams, Expectation by Anna Hope, Olive by Emma Gannon, Working Hard, Hardly Working by Grace Beverley, Multi Hyphen Method by Emma Gannon, Adults by Emma Jane Unsworth, Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley, Doing it Right podcast mini series by Pandora Sykes. Extract from the book was taken from the audio edition of How Do We Know We're Doing It Right, written and read by Pandora Sykes and published by Penguin Audio. How Do We Know We're Doing It Right is available from Audible, Apple Books, Google Play and all good audiobook retailers. Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for BookReccos - you can visit his website here!
Grab your free e-book "Alcohol Truths: How Much is SAFE?" here! Join the private community "Change Your Alcohol Habit" here! This week on the podcast I'm delighted to share my conversation with Clare Pooley, author of "The Sober Diaries". This book and Clare's story were a huge inspiration for me while I was changing my drinking habit. The book is a wonderful mixture of humor, science and straight talk. A little bit about Clare: After studying Economics at Cambridge University, Clare spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising, producing global and local campaigns for brands like Kit Kat, Huggies nappies, Barclays Bank, Rolex watches, Persil washing powder, and many, many more. Clare worked hard and played hard and ended up drinking way too much wine, so she quit drinking and started a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker. This blog became a runaway success and led to a publishing deal. Clare's memoir - The Sober Diaries was published in December 2017, followed by a TEDx talk titled 'Making Sober Less Shameful.' Clare then turned to fiction. Her debut novel - The Authenticity Project - was published last year in thirty-one languages, from Croatian to Korean and Hebrew and spent several weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Clare is currently editing her second novel and of course, being "Mummy" to three children too. I loved talking to Clare all about her experience as she changed her relationship with alcohol and what she's working on now. Visit her at www.clarepooley.com
Join me as I sit down with Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project and The Sober Diaries, and discuss what it's like to work for your dreams, do what you love and change your life.
It takes a lot of courage to be kind ... THE KINDNESS PROJECT: Step 1. Help the baker's widow find the way back from her loss Step 2. Find the true calling of the overworked, exhausted single mum who runs the grocer's Step 3. Finally call a truce on the decades old feud between two local fishermen Step 4. Unlock your clamped-shut heart Step 5. Forgive me ...? The locals of a Cornish beach-side town are grieving the sudden loss of Bea Adlington who - loved or loathed - was the beating heart of their hard-working, tight-knit community. Now her reclusive estranged daughter has turned up, keen to tie up her affairs and move on. But Bea has bequeathed her daughter a mission - a collection of unfinished tasks to help out those most in need of it. She knew Alice would not refuse her challenge. Each little act will bring Alice closer to understanding why her mother left her; it might help her find the courage to open her clamped-shut heart and, maybe, 'The Kindness Project' will be the key that unlocks the powerful secrets that both women had been keeping ... THE KINDNESS PROJECT will draw you deep into the lives of two lonely and compelling women who should have had the chance to say goodbye. It will break your heart then tenderly piece it back together again, stronger than it was before ... This is a must-read for those who loved The Lido, Three Things About Elsie, The Flatshare, Something To Live For, The Authenticity Project and The Keeper Of Lost Things.
Clare Pooley - author of The Authenticity Project - reveals the seven books that changed her life.
My guest today is Clare Pooley. Her book The Sober Diaries: How One Mom Stopped Drinking And Started Living is based on her blog, Mummy Was A Secret Drinker, which describes her first 365 days of living without alcohol. The Sober Diaries is one of the first books I recommend to all of my clients as they stop drinking. In The Sober Diaries Clare tells her story of building up sober days while at the same time uncovering how deeply her love of wine was connected to her identity as a successful working woman, a fun adult and her life as a mom of 3 children. I love the way The Sober Diaries takes you through the days and months of early sobriety in a funny, insightful, relatable and realistic way. If you read it during your first few weeks or months, you'll see your own experiences in Clare's as she moves through Day 14 "Sober Mornings", Day 26 "Oh God, It's Friday", Day 91 "The Wine Witch", 100 Days and when it gets easier - all the way through Day 365. It's a great read (or listen), especially for women with kids, who started drinking in the corporate world or in the mommy wine culture. Clare, at the time she stopped drinking, was a middle aged woman, over educated, overprivileged, formerly overweight mom of three, who had a long love affair with high priced good quality wine until she realized that the relationship was going nowhere but downhill. So she started blogging to take her mind off her broken heart. In this episode, Clare and I dive into: Why immediate benefits of giving up alcohol (better sleep, clearer skin and eyes, a healthier body) are good, but the biggest benefits come much later The fact that well educated, middle aged women are becoming the most likely group to drink problematically How Clare (and I) stopped drinking without traditional 12 Step Programs like AA and why choosing that path to living alcohol-free is even easier for women today Why Clare thinks we need to change the “brand imagery” around not drinking and reframe going alcohol-free from something that one might ‘have to do' to something you want to do How our social media feeds are doing us a disservice by normalizing excessive drinking Why the the most difficult part of quitting drinking for Clare was learning to deal with emotions without having wine as a crutch Why Clare thought that her life without drinking would be dull and boring but discovered that it was way more exciting than when she was drinking About Clare Pooley Clare is a British blogger, author and novelist. She spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising before becoming a full-time mum. Realizing that her ‘wine o'clock' habit had spiraled out of control, Clare started writing a blog, Mummy was a Secret Drinker, which has had nearly three million hits. Her memoir, The Sober Diaries was published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Clare's debut novel - The Authenticity Project, was inspired by her own experience of exposing the rather grubby truth about her own seemingly perfect life, and is being published in twenty-nine territories in 2020. Clare's talks include a TEDx talk - Making Sober, Less Shameful. Clare lives in Fulham, London with her husband, three children, two border terriers, and an African pygmy hedgehog. Connect with Clare Pooley To learn more about Clare, head over to www.clarepooley.com Follow her on Instagram: @clare_pooley Connect with her on Facebook: @SoberMummy Connect with Clare Twitter: @cpooleywriter Order her books, The Sober Diaries: How One Mom Stopped Drinking And Started Living and The Authenticity Project Subscribe to her blog: Mummy Was A Secret Drinker Listen to her Tedx Talk: Making Sober, Less Shameful Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson Check out The Sobriety Starter Kit. The private, on-demand coaching course you need to break out of the drinking cycle - without white-knuckling it or hating the process. Grab your Free Sober Girls Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First 30 Days Listen to the podcast on The Best Quit Lit For Women Quitting Drinking to hear more about The Sober Diaries and other books to inspire your alcohol-free journey. Get the free guide to The Best Quit Lit Books For Women Website: www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Instagram: Casey @ Hello Someday Coaching (@caseymdavidson)
Clare Pooley, author of The Sober Diaries and, The Authenticity Project shares her own experiences of dealing through addiction through writing. How studying and embracing her own feelings and emotions and expressing herself through her writing helped her to get where she is now, helped heal and inspire so many others.
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On Episode 60, our guest today is Clare Pooley, who's known for her blog Mummy Was a Secret Drinker. She's the author most recently of the heart-warming novel The Authenticity Project. Clare Pooley and I talked about up lit, the importance of community, how writing a novel compares to writing a memoir, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Authenticity Project, by Clare Pooley Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman Three Hours, by Rosamund Lipton Saving Missy/The Love Story of Missy Carmichael, by Beth Morrey One Day in December, by Josie Silver The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, by Josie Silver The Light we Lost, by Jill Santopolo One True Loves, by Taylor Jenkins Reid If I Never Met You, by Mhairi McFarlane Island Stories: an Unconventional History of Britain by David Reynolds The World According to Physics, by Jim Al-Khalili Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe ***** Get 20% off a year's digital subscription to the writing magazine Mslexia. Just click this link and use the code BRITLIT20 at the checkout! Get your first three audiobooks for under $5 each with the code BRITLIT on Libro.fm. Buy Claire's novel, Unscripted. Support Claire on Patreon to get bonus content and personalised book recommendations. Buy Brit Lit Podcast merch to show your love for your podcast and help support it. Sign up to Claire's newsletter to get updates on her writing, as well as recommendations for books and podcasts. For daily news and views from British books and publishing, follow the Brit Lit Blog. Questions? Comments? Need a book recommendation? Email Claire at britlitpodcast@gmail.com ***** The Brit Lit Podcast Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website Claire Twitter / Facebook / Blog / Novel Clare Pooley Twitter / Website
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