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A special conversation with Troy Rohn on his book “Brain Medicine: Breakthroughs in Gene Therapy for Anxiety & Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders.”Most anxiety treatments manage the symptoms — but what if you could actually rewire what's causing them? That's the question driving neuroscientist Troy's book, Brain Medicine, which argues gene therapy could move anxiety treatment beyond present medications toward fixing the underlying brain circuitry itself. He talks about why he wrote the book, the ethical questions this science raises — access, cost, and where treatment ends and enhancement begins — and also talks about his own lifelong struggle with anxiety.Support KAJ Masterclass — help sustain independent editorial work: https://kajmasterclass.com/support=========================================About KAJ Masterclass MediaKAJ Masterclass Media is home to a video-first, live-first, editorially independent conversation ecosystem exploring leadership, business, AI, careers, health, creativity, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful, unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-world insight.This show is part of the KAJ Masterclass ecosystem, which includes The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, The Author's Voice with KAJ, and a growing collection of editorially independent conversation platforms.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to think about, understand, or apply.

Welcome to Episode 267, featuring an Author Spotlight with Susan Gregg Gilmore. Her new novel, THE CURIOUS CALLING OF LEONARD BUSH, is the fiction winner of the 2025 Willie Morris Award for Southern Writing. The novel is available now in hardcover and pubs in paperback on September 8th, so pre-order now or ask your library to order a copy. In our “Just Read” segment, we talk about: All We Hide by Robyn Gigl The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman (release date 9/8/2026) The Nobel Peace Prize Lecture by Jimmy Carter We discuss our Q3 Readalong pick The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, translated by Anjali Singh, and the companion read, Wake Now in the Fire by Jarrett Dapier with illustrations by AJ Dungo In #BiblioAdventures, Chris recaps her trip to Alabama and Georgia where she visited the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, Virginia Highland Books, the Atlanta History Center, Horton's Books and Gifts, and Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. A flight delay/reroute also gave her time to visit Parnassus Books at the Nashville airport. Big thanks to the sponsors of this episode, Social Animals by Camille Perri and Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman by Scott Reisfield. As always, we talk about more books than are listed here. Thanks for listening, and we wish you lots of Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2026/episode267

Back by popular demand it's an author spotlight!Looking for more? Check out:Taylor Jenkins Reid (ep 28)Jennifer Hillier (ep 60)Chevy Stevens (ep 67)Lucinda Berry (ep 72)Riley Sager (ep 90)Sally Hepworth (ep 118)Ruth Ware (ep 150)Author's website https://www.sharilapena.com/Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/talkbookishpodcast/

Leah sits down with debut contemporary romance author Linny Mack to talk about Beneath Still Waters, the first book in the Tidehaven series. 

A special conversation with Victor Dedaj on his book “How To Be Happy, Healthy and Whole: Discover the Ways to Be Healthy and Happy and Avoid Chronic Illnesses.”Taking control of your health requires more than looking for a quick fix—it requires taking responsibility for the choices that shape your life. In his book How to Be Happy, Healthy, and Whole, Victor Dedaj brings together his perspective on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, and whole-person wellness. He explains why he wrote the book, what he believes is contributing to today's health problems, and why lasting change takes time.Support KAJ Masterclass: https://kajmasterclass.com/support====================================GuestVictor Dedaj is a Certified Naturopathic Practitioner, a Certified Wholistic Health Coach and a Health, Wellness and Nutrition Expert. He is a Certified Trainer in the Success Principles and in the Canfield Methodology by Jack Canfield. He is the author of the book "How to Be Happy, Healthy and Whole.” Victor is also the author of the book “You Can Become Successful.”Connect:https://www.victordedaj.comValue With Victor: https://www.valuewithvictor.comHow to Be Happy, Healthy and Whole: https://www.amazon.com/How-Happy-Healthy-Whole-Illnesses-ebook/dp/B0D8263MXC/=========================================About KAJ Masterclass MediaKAJ Masterclass Media is home to a video-first, live-first, editorially independent conversation ecosystem exploring leadership, business, AI, careers, health, creativity, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful, unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-world insight.This show is part of the KAJ Masterclass ecosystem, which includes The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, The Author's Voice with KAJ, and a growing collection of editorially independent conversation platforms.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to think about, understand, or apply.

Author Allie Samberts sits down with Leah to chat about her release Not A Strong Enough Word. 

Welcome to Episode 266, featuring an Author Spotlight with Jennifer (Jenny) Putzi, a leading scholar of nineteenth-century American women's writing. She talks with us about her captivating new book, THE RECONSTRUCTION DIARY OF FRANCES ANNE ROLLIN: A Critical Edition, which is out now from UNC Press. Jenny is also co-director of the Black Women's Diaries Project, an exciting digital humanities initiative with a public website that will launch this November. In our “Just Read” segment, we talk about: “The History of Sound” short story in the collection THE HISTORY OF SOUND by Ben Shattuck THE SECRET OF SNOW by Tina Harnesk, translated by Alice Menzies “The Killers” by Ernest Hemingway In #BiblioAdventures, we recap Christopher Myers' wonderful presentation of his new family memoir, ROBERT SHAW: An Actor's Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond, at Mystic Seaport Museum. We spill the tea on what actor Robert Shaw, a lifelong reader and an award-winning author, thought about the novel JAWS by Peter Benchley. We also talk about: Couch Biblio Adventures: Not Dead Yet/Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up and Margo's Got Money Troubles. Bookstore visits: The Curious Cat Bookshop, a new B&N, Ink Fish Books, and The Yellow House Public libraries: Southington Library, The George Hail Free Library, the Daniel Albert Piercy Library, and the main branch of the New York Public Library. As always, we talk about more books (and screen adaptations) than are listed here. Thanks for listening, and we wish you lots of Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2026/episode266

This week on the Reading Materials Podcast, we are very happy to welcome back bestselling author Emily Rath to talk about her newest release - 'Devour Me'.Join us to hear about why Zodiac signs are an important element of all her characters, how she is managing to juggle multiple writing projects, and her love of character art.

Audible Bleeding Editor and vascular surgery fellow Richa Kalsi (@KalsiMD) is joined by James Martinson,  practicing general surgeon with an interest in vascular surgery currently serving as the ship's surgeon for the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier and Langford Green (@langfordgreen_), research fellow at the Center for Vascular Research at the University of Maryland currently applying to medical school, JVS editor Dr. Audra Duncan (@ADuncanVasc), and JVS-VI editor Dr. Anahita Dua (@AnahitaDua) to discuss two great articles in the JVS family of journals. Articles: Part 1: Open bypass versus endovascular therapy in chronic limb-threatening ischemia patients with prior endovascular attempts (Hamouda & Malas) Part 2: Retrospective review of 3126 patients with chronic lower extremity wounds treated with intermittent topical oxygen therapy (Lohr & Dua) Show Guests  Dr. Mohammed Hamouda was a postdoctoral research fellow at UC San Diego, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, and an incoming integrated vascular surgery resident at the Houston Methodist Hospital (LinkedIn) Dr. Mahmoud Malas is the chief of vascular and endovascular surgery at UC San Diego, and the vice chair of surgery for clinical research at UC San Diego School of Medicine (@malas_mahmoud) Dr. JoAnn Lohr is a vascular surgeon with her own practice in Cincinnati, OH, and has also worked in the VA system of Columbia, SC (LinkedIn) Follow us @audiblebleeding Learn more about us at https://www.audiblebleeding.com/about-1/ and provide us with your feedback with our listener survey. *Gore is a financial sponsor of this podcast, which has been independently developed by the presenters and does not constitute medical advice from Gore. Always consult the Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to using any medical device.

Send us Fan MailWelcome everyone to a bonus episode of the Cops and Writers podcast: author spotlight with bestselling author Amy Pease. Her first bestselling book, Northwoods that is set in northern Wisconsin, is an Amazon Editors' best pick in the mystery, thriller, and suspense categories. Her newest book, Wildwood, is burning up the charts. Amy is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Writer's Studio. Amy is a nurse practitioner, where she is a nationally recognized H.I.V. specialist. Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with one of my favorite authors. In today's episode, we discuss:·      Her award-winning and bestselling book, Northwoods.·      When did she get bitten by the writing bug?·      Her being a nurse practitioner, where she is a nationally recognized HIV specialist. How much of her ‘day job' influences her writing? Or does it?·      How does she balance or juggle being an NP, mom, wife, and author? What is her secret?·      What was her path to her bestselling book, Northwoods?·      How daunting was it for her to write the second book, Wildwood? Did she feel pressure to deliver the same hit?·      What's next?All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Go check out Amy's website!Head on over to my website to learn more about me and my books!What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show

Send us Fan MailShe hiked over a thousand miles alone with a backpack too heavy for her body, no real experience, and a grief she didn't know what else to do with — and somehow, that walk became one of the most honest books ever written about coming back to yourself. This week I'm talking about Maester Cheryl Strayed: author of Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things, the voice behind the anonymous "Dear Sugar" column, and one of the people who taught me that healing isn't about waiting until you feel ready. I'm digging into her story, the lessons that have stuck with me the longest, and why her particular brand of honesty — no self-pity, no fake positivity — is exactly the medicine so many of us need right now.Grab your headphones, hit play, and let's go.Quote of the Week"I knew that if I allowed fear to overtake me, my journey was doomed. Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story from the one women are told. I decided I was safe. I was strong. I was brave. Nothing could vanquish me."— Cheryl Strayed, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Alfred A. Knopf, 2012)CitationsCheryl Strayed, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Alfred A. Knopf, 2012)Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar (Vintage Books, 2012)cherylstrayed.com — official author websiteLiterary Arts — official author biographyWikipedia, "Cheryl Strayed" (cross-referenced with The New York Times, NPR, Forbes, Vanity Fair, Deadline, and Publishers Weekly)Wikipedia, "Brian Lindstrom"The Hollywood Reporter, "Brian Lindstrom Dead: Doc Filmmaker and Cheryl Strayed Husband" (May 2026)Parade, "Cheryl Strayed Shares Her Husband, Brian Lindstrom, Has Died" (May 2026)The Wrap, "'Wild' Author Cheryl Strayed Mourns Death of Husband Brian Lindstrom: 'We're Utterly Bereft'" (May 2026) — source of Strayed's own tribute language quoted in this episodeFeatured books:Torch (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2006)Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Alfred A. Knopf, 2012)Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar (Vintage Books, 2012)Brave Enough (Alfred A. Knopf, 2015)Who this episode is for: anyone into memoir and personal growth podcasts, hikers and outdoor adventurers looking for their next trail read, fans of Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things, and listeners working through grief, big life transitions, or the fear of starting something hard.Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs a little courage this week, and subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.Let's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

On this episode of the daily, I am focusing on the book by best selling author, Robyn Carr and her Virgin River book series. I'm going over her books and read an exit of her first book and just talking about an author spotlight on Robyn Carr. All Music provided by pixabay.com royalty free Music.

Leah and Amanda sit down with the amazing Faith Hunter to chat about her newest release, Unpredictable Magic. 

This week on Reading Materials we are chatting with debut author Hannah Bicknell, whose tennis rom-com 'Her Advantage' was released on July 2nd, 2026.Join us to hear how Hannah went from indie author to being picked up by Pan MacMillan, her experience of sitting in on the audiobook recording, and how her love of tennis and luxury hotels and F1 inspired her story.

Author Alexa Martin joins Leah for this Author Spotlight to talk about her newest romance, By the Bootstraps, the first book in her Starlight Ridge series. 

Welcome to Episode 264! We were thrilled to have a chance to speak with CLAIRE FULLER about her new novel, HUNGER AND THIRST. If you're looking for an atmospheric, creepy, twisty, coming-of-age novel that'll keep you wondering what's really going on, look no further! Claire's Author Spotlight follows our regular segments. In our “Just Read” segment, we talk about:

This week on Reading Materials, we are joined by Gill Perdue, author of the psychological thriller 'All of Them Lied'.Join us for a lovely chat about the unique challenges that come from writing books for adults versus books for younger audiences, the difference between Scandinavian and other crime novels, and how a hike with her husband formed part of the inspiration for her newest release!

In this episode, we're joined by Emily Renk Hawthorne, author of the YA fantasy mystery duology Of Mountains and Seas and From the Depths, which was released on June 9th. Emily shares with us about the inspiration for her books, how Chinese mythology is represented through her characters and storytelling, and how exposure to fantasy novels as a child has influenced her writing today.In a world filled with magic, shifters fight to maintain their secrecy among the statics (non-shifters). Of Mountains and Seas and From the Depths explores consequences of pursuing power and the impact that is felt across multiple generations. Check out Emily's work at www.emilyrenkhawthorne.com and find her on IG at @emilyrenkhawthorne

In this episode of The Daily, we are discussing the work of New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Julie was an incredible writer, and I will be reviewing her extensive collection of books. Although she passed away in 2023 at the age of 78, her legacy lives on through the stories she shared with readers everywhere

Welcome to Episode 263! We were excited to talk with Denise Kiernan about her timely new book on the eve of America's 250th birthday, OBSTINATE DAUGHTERS: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution. In our “Just Read” segment, we talk about: TABLE 4 AT THE RIVER CAFE: Conversations about Food and Life by Ruthie Rogers 11/22/63 by Stephen King LAND by Maggie O'Farrell “The Summer People” by Shirley Jackson (in the collection DARK TALES) WHEN SHE WAS OURS by Anna Nordberg (pubs on 8/1/2026) CAUSE OF DEATH: Scarpetta #7 by Patricia Cornwell WHISTLER by Ann Patchett In #BiblioAdventures, Chris visited four bookstores in Mystic, CT: the Maritime Bookshop at Mystic Seaport Museum, Bank Square Books, No Other Book Like This, and Alice's Little Haunted Bookshop. Emily watched the movie adaptation of FOE by Iain Reid. We are both #currentlyreading HUNGER AND THIRST by Claire Fuller. We also have a #buddyread planned of JAWS by Peter Benchley to coincide with a Jaws-related author event at Mystic Seaport on July 22nd. Christopher Shaw will talk about his new biography of his uncle, ROBERT SHAW: The Misunderstood Genius Behind Jaws. As always, we talk about more books than are listed here. We hope you enjoy this episode, and we wish you lots of Happy Reading! P.S. We also announce our third quarter readalong pick for our year of page-to-screen adaptations. We've chosen a related companion read about the banning of this pick by the Chicago public school system. https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2026/episode263

This week on the Reading Materials Podcast we are chatting with debut author Cassandra Neyenesch, whose book 'A Little Bit Bad' was released in June 2026.Join us to hear what inspired Cassandra to write this book, how psychedelic therapy helped with her writing, and how it's never too late to follow your dream.

Leah and author Sarah A Bailey sat down to chat about her newest release Tattered Tides. 

Leah and Amanda sit down with bestselling author Jeaniene Frost to talk about book one in her new Beautiful and Beastly series. 

This week on Reading Materials, we are so excited to be joined by author Nikki Smith, whose newest destination thriller 'The Last Place You Look' will be released on July 2nd, 2026.We had a lovely time chatting with Nikki about her experience of becoming a debut author during the Covid lockdown, why some people prefer romantasy to thrillers, and how to keep things fresh when under contract to publish a book every year!

Leah sits down with debut author Edward Schmit. 

“House of Fidelity,” a new book from Wall Street Journal deputy markets editor Justin Baer, is in the spotlight during this episode. His book tells the tale of the founding and development of Fidelity, the financial services behemoth, and the family saga that ensued, eventually leading to the installation of Abigail “Abby” Johnson as CEO. (06/2026)

“House of Fidelity,” a new book from Wall Street Journal deputy markets editor Justin Baer, is in the spotlight during this episode. His book tells the tale of the founding and development of Fidelity, the financial services behemoth, and the family saga that ensued, eventually leading to the installation of Abigail “Abby” Johnson as CEO. (06/2026)

Amanda has one of her ultimate fangirl moments when she sits down with Nalini Singh to talk about the final book in the Guild Hunter series. 

R. L. Maizes, also known as Rachel, joins us to talk about the differences between writing short stories and writing novels, what it's like to be an author far from any publishing hubs, and how living in Colorado has impacted her writing.Rachel's books, available for checkout at the library, include We Love Anderson Cooper, Other People's Pets, and her latest A Complete Fiction.

A special conversation with author Dr. Will Tuttle on their book “The World Peace Way: Six Keys to Health and Harmony for All.”Dr. Will Tuttle has spent over five decades studying what it actually takes to be healthy — not just physically, but psychologically, spiritually, and socially. A former Zen monk, PhD, and author of the international bestseller The World Peace Diet, he joins this conversation to walk through his newest book, The World Peace Way, a practical guide built around six keys: diet, spiritual practice, relationships, movement, nature, and creativity.What makes this conversation worth staying with is how grounded it is. Dr. Tuttle doesn't trade in abstractions — he talks about the pans you cook with, how you breathe, why squatting is better than sitting, and what junk media does to your cells. Ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science, made usable.=========================================KAJ Masterclass LIVEA video-first, live-first global conversation ecosystem — editorially independent, depth-driven, and supporter-sustained. Hosted by independent journalist Khudania Ajay (KAJ), KAJ Masterclass explores leadership, business, AI, careers, health, creativity, ideas, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful, unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-world insight.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to think about, understand, or apply.

Sybil Derrible, professor of urban engineering at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and author of the popular science title ‘The Infrastructure Book: How Cities Work and Power Our Lives,' joins the program to discuss the state of global infrastructure. He is also a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and was a lead author on the United Nations Environmental Program Seventh Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7). Derrible invites your questions and comments. He can be reached at derrible@uic.edu. (06/2026)

Sybil Derrible, professor of urban engineering at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and author of the popular science title ‘The Infrastructure Book: How Cities Work and Power Our Lives,' joins the program to discuss the state of global infrastructure. He is also a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and was a lead author on the United Nations Environmental Program Seventh Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7). Derrible invites your questions and comments. He can be reached at derrible@uic.edu. (06/2026)

Sybil Derrible, professor of urban engineering at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and author of the popular science title ‘The Infrastructure Book: How Cities Work and Power Our Lives,' joins the program to discuss the state of global infrastructure. He is also a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and was a lead author on the United Nations Environmental Program Seventh Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7). Derrible invites your questions and comments. He can be reached at derrible@uic.edu. (06/2026)

This week we had the pleasure of having Meghan Le Fay on the podcast discussing her debut novel The Wings of Life. We had so much fun learning about how she created this amazing world and even tested her knowledge on some famous pop culture dragons!  Meghan Le Fay hails from present-day Earth, despite her lifelong dream of being born as an elf in Middle-earth. A constant and consummate fan of fantasy, she lives, breathes, and dreams in the spidery language of the magic. Her works are inspired by her obsessions with mythology, medieval history, and all things magical and mystical—especially dragons. When not writing or daydreaming of other realms, Meghan can be found avoiding the Arizona desert heat through reading, crafting, music, or dance. Or having wild adventures (both real and imaginary) with her family. You can follow her on Instagram Or find her on her website Don't forget to check us out on all our socials as well! You can find us here!!

Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor, intuitive eating counselor and author of Eat To Thrive During Menopause. She shares her dual degree journey from dietetics to integrative medicine, emphasizing intuitive eating and evidence-based nutrition for midlife women. We cover practical strategies to navigate menopause, how to build body confidence, and how to create nourishing meals and practices with simple, sustainable habits.

Leah sits down with Jack and Jasinda Wilder to chat about their most recent release, Jasinda's AudHD diagnosis, and their journey as co-writers. 

A special conversation with author Pierre Brosens on their book “From Stars To Consciousness: An Objective View Of Human Life Experience.”

Author Kate Clayborn stops by the podcast to chat with Leah about her most recent release The Paris Match. 

In a new video podcast, Geoffrey Dohrmann, chairman and CEO at Institutional Real Estate, Inc., interviews Gunnar Branson, CEO at AFIRE, to discuss Branson's new book, "Chasing Lights." The book covers themes such as endings as beginnings, and the danger of holding on; smallness, humility and connection; paying attention to small, beautiful things; honesty over performance in life and investing, and more. (05/2026)

The Success Chronicles presents The Path for Coaches Vol. 4 – Communication Author Spotlight!We had an amazing time interviewing our featured authors — Armando Jacinto, Brian Barnes, Dequan Chatman, Adrian Jackson, and Myron Sims — as they shared their personal journeys, the experience of contributing to the book, and powerful insights on the importance of communication in coaching and leadership.Each author brought wisdom, authenticity, and practical gems that will encourage coaches and leaders to communicate with purpose, build stronger relationships, and make a greater impact on those they serve. @ajacinto3 @bearockllc @coach_chat247 @pauljacksonsr @rillo_t#ThePathForCoaches #Communication #LeadershipDevelopment #Coaching #GoGetItChip Baker Resource Pagehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1SthFbf_iCbJgRXG4SasrLh1pWw9m50gnttFzHDGmutE/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0

Amanda and Leah sit down with author Kate Golden to talk about her newest release, her journey to becoming a published author, and what's ahead. 

Today, We are sitting down with Kristy Boyce, the writer of Hot British Boyfriend, Hot Dutch Daydream, and our favorite series, Gaming and Romance. On this episode, we sit down and discuss how Kristy found her love of writing and how it was to write a series that had DND intertwined within her story.   Check Out, Kristy Boyce! Website Instagram

Leah sits down with debut author Taylor Esposito to talk all things Boots Beneath Her Bed. 

Audible Bleeding editor Wen Kawaji (@WenKawaji) is joined by integrated vascular surgery resident Falen Demsas, 5th-year general surgery resident Sasank Kalipatnapu (@ksasank), JVS editor Dr. Duncan (@ADuncanVasc), and JVS-VL editor Dr. Ruth Bush to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Weaver, student doctor Finn, Dr. Sridharan, and Dr. Anan.    Articles:   Evaluating the Vascular Quality Initiative's role in advancing minority health and health disparities research―a scoping review Catheter-directed interventions versus surgical embolectomy in massive pulmonary embolism    Show Guests  Dr. Weaver: assistant professor of surgery and associate program director of the vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Utah. She is also the director of clinical operations efficiency at the University of Utah.  Finn Repella: rising 4th medical student at the University of Virginia Dr. Sridharan: associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Site Chief of vascular surgery at UPMC Mercy. Dr. Anan: research fellow in the division of vascular surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She earned her MD from the American University of Beirut.    Notable mentions: From Bench to Bill: How a Transplant Nuance Became 1 of Only 57 Laws Passed in 2013   Follow us @audiblebleeding Learn more about us at https://www.audiblebleeding.com/about-1/ and provide us with your feedback with our listener survey.   *Gore is a financial sponsor of this podcast, which has been independently developed by the presenters and does not constitute medical advice from Gore. Always consult the Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to using any medical device.  

A special conversation with author Stuart Perrin on their book “Rudra Meditation: Transforming Life's Tension into Joy and Love.”=========================================*Guest*Stuart Perrin's book Rudra Meditation: Transforming Life's Tensions into Joy and Love is part memoir and part study of the deepest elements of meditation and how they can be made practical in daily life. We don't need to be a monk or nun or live in a monastery or ashram to recognize that sacred teachings are everywhere. A developed chakra system enables us to see that the real guru is life itself, and daily meditation practice transforms suffering and pain into harmony and balance and creates within ourselves a whole person.Connect:https://stuartperrin.com/=========================================*Host — Khudania Ajay (KAJ)*Independent journalist | 20+ years in media, leadership & storytelling | 2,500+ long-form conversations

Leah sits down with Ann Penny to chat about her author journey, Capturing Love, and all the things. 

Welcome to Episode 258! In a first for Book Cougars Author Spotlights, we welcome back an author not to discuss their next book, but to learn about why and how their first novel is being published for a second time – with a new publisher and a new ending! We enjoyed Heather Harper Ellett's debut novel, AIN'T NOBODY NOBODY, and were thrilled to invite her back to talk about the new life being breathed into her fantastic literary mystery, which also now has an audiobook version. Don't miss our conversation, which follows our regular segments. We finished/DNF'd some good/okay reads since last time: – PET SEMATARY by Stephen King – THE GOLDEN BOY by Patricia Finn – TRUE CRIME: A Memoir by Patricia Cornwell – RAISING HARE by Chloe Dalton – SHOELESS JOE JACKSON COMES TO IOWA: Stories by W.P. Kinsella In Biblio Adventures, we visited some fabulous independent and used bookstores: –CT: River Bend Bookshop's new location in West Hartford; Grey Matter Books, the Book Trader Cafe, and Atticus Bookstore Cafe in New Haven –MA: Papercuts Bookshop in Jamaica Plain, Boston –NYC: Pickle Books and P&T Knitwear Books on the Lower East Side And check out Emily's conversation with author Rebecca Kauffman about her novel THE RESERVATION over on Ingredient One. As always, we talk about more books and #biblioadventures than we list here. We hope you enjoy the episode and check out the show notes for links to all/most of the books, movies, and places that we mention. Happy Listening and Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2026/episode258

Audible Bleeding Editor and vascular surgery fellow Richa Kalsi (@KalsiMD) is joined by 5th year general surgery resident Amol Kamat, JVS editor Dr. Audra Duncan (@ADuncanVasc), and JVS-VS editor Dr. John Curci (@CurciAAA) to discuss two great articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts medical student Neha Shetty (LinkedIn),  Dr. Katherine Reitz (@MollReitz), Dr. Yasir Alsiraj, and Dr. Linda Cassis. Articles: Part 1: Prioritizing high-volume repair hospitals with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, for rural and nonrural patients (Shetty & Reitz) Part 2: Role of adipocyte angiotensinogen or angiotensin type 1a receptors in the development of diet-induced atherosclerosis or angiotensin II-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms (Alsiraj & Cassis) Show Guests Neha Shetty is currently a medical student within the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Class of 2027 Dr. Katherine Reitz is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Yasir Alsiraj is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences, Pediatrics, at the Saha Aortic Center at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Cassis is the Vice President of Research at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Follow us @audiblebleeding Learn more about us at https://www.audiblebleeding.com/about-1/ and provide us with your feedback with our listener survey. *Gore is a financial sponsor of this podcast, which has been independently developed by the presenters and does not constitute medical advice from Gore. Always consult the Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to using any medical device.

Leah and Amanda sit down with author Alexandra Kennington to chat about the exciting conclusion to her Blood and Souls Duology, Gods Beneath the Ice. 

We have a fascinating Author Spotlight with EMILY FRANKLIN whose new novel comes out today! LOVE AND OTHER MONSTERS is historical fiction at its finest – engaging and well researched – that tells the story of Claire Clairmont, Mary Shelley's stepsister, who was very much a part of the group that spent time in that Swiss villa writing (or not writing) ghost stories to pass the time during the Year Without Summer. Who was Claire? Why has Claire been forgotten by history? Why did Mary intentionally leave Claire out of her 1831 preface to Frankenstein? You'll have to read the novel to find out, but first, we hope you enjoy our conversation with Emily. Books we discuss in our “Just Read” segment: WRITTEN IN THE WATERS: A Memory of History, Home, and Belonging by Tara Roberts IN THE SHADOW OF YOUNG GIRLS IN FLOWER: In Search of Lost Time, Volume 2 by Marcel Proust CRUEL & UNUSUAL, Scarpetta Book 4, by Patricia Cornwell THE SUMMER BOOK by Tove Jansson As always, we also talk about what we're currently reading, what we hope to read, and Biblio Adventures. Happy Listening and Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2026/episode257