Podcasts about book reading

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Chris Hoklotubbe and Dr. Danny Zacharias about their book Reading the Bible on Turtle Island and how Indigenous wisdom invites us to see Scripture through a different lens. We explore how the Bible, written by tribal people deeply connected to land and kinship, calls us back into right relationship with Creator, creation, and one another. Chris and Danny share stories that connect the Trail of Tears to the exile in Babylon, the teachings of Jesus to the call of Jubilee, and how truth-telling and reconciliation are part of our ongoing discipleship. This conversation challenges the transactional faith that has shaped so much of Western Christianity and reclaims a relational vision of faith grounded in love, harmony, and gratitude. It's a reminder that reading the Bible through Indigenous eyes doesn't just reveal something new about the text, it helps us remember who we are and how to walk the bright path of Jesus together.H. Daniel Zacharias (PhD, Highland Theological College/Aberdeen) is a Cree-Anishinaabe/Métis and Austrian man originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba (Treaty One territory), with ancestors also residing in Treaty Two, Treaty Three, and Treaty Five territories. He lives in Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia) with his wife, Maria, and four children in Wolfville, NS. He is associate dean and professor of New Testament studies at Acadia Divinity College, where he has worked since 2007. He also serves as an adjunct faculty for NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community.T. Christopher Hoklotubbe (ThD, Harvard) is a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He is the director of graduate studies of NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community, the first accredited Indigenous designed, developed, delivered, and governed theological institute. He is also assistant professor of classics at Cornell College (Mount Vernon, Iowa). He is the author of Civilized Piety: The Rhetoric of Pietas in the Pastoral Epistles and the Roman Empire, which was awarded the Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise. He and his wife, Stephanie, have two daughters and live near Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Chris & Danny's Book:Reading the Bible on Turtle IslandConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

In this episode of Page Chewing, Steve shares his experiences during a week of illness, discussing the books and comics he managed to read while bedridden. He dives into his favorite horror literature, explores the intricacies of manga, and highlights character-driven crime noir stories. Additionally, he reflects on the themes of cold war tensions in literature and shares his thoughts on recent film discussions. The episode concludes with a personal ghost story, adding a touch of the supernatural to the conversation.Chapters00:00Welcome Back and Weekly Update01:01Sick Week and Comic Book Reading02:26Exploring Negative Space by BR Yeager04:22Reading House of Chains06:43Diving into Blom Manga08:36Reflections on Berserk Volume 4210:33Pick of the Week: As Good as Dead12:29Exploring The Killer and Affairs of the State14:23No Man's Land: A Cold War Mystery16:19Interview with CS Friedman18:13Film Review: Chariots of Fire19:37Conflicted Thoughts on Weapons20:32Ghost Story and Listener EngagementSend us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE! To book a free 45 Peaceful Parent strategy call, click HERE and lets chat. xoxo

Trigger warning. This episode contains suicidal ideation. In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE! To book a free 45 Peaceful Parent strategy call, click HERE and lets chat. xoxo  

Episode 122: Virtual Wellness Wahala Book Reading Gems – Chapter 3: “The Call to Serve”Host: Dr. Oluwatomiloba “Tomi” Omo-Oba AdemokunBook

In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE! To book a free 45 Peaceful Parent strategy call, click HERE and lets chat. xoxo  

In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE! To book a free 45 Peaceful Parent strategy call, click HERE and lets chat. xoxo

Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon: tinyurl.com/532b2ck8 BOOK READING: CHAPTER 15 is titled 'Connecting the Dots'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon: tinyurl.com/532b2ck8 BOOK READING: CHAPTER 14 is titled 'AI and the future of ADHD'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon: tinyurl.com/532b2ck8 BOOK READING: CHAPTER 13 is titled 'Reddit or not, here I come'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

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In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE!

Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon: tinyurl.com/532b2ck8 BOOK READING: CHAPTER 12 is titled 'Dropping the 'D'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon: tinyurl.com/532b2ck8 BOOK READING: CHAPTER 10 Truth 5 is titled 'ADHD is a life sentence'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE! To book a free 45 Peaceful Parent strategy call, click HERE and lets chat. xoxo

Dearest Gentle Listeners,Welcome back to yet another book reading of Romancing Mr Bridgerton. Today we try our hands - or rather our voices - at reading Chapter 14. Is Felicity getting engaged to Colin? I think Portia is still confused on that one a millenia later.We discuss the differences and similarities of Colin, Portia and Penelope's interaction in the wake of the engagement.Tell us, which engagement smack down did you prefer, the book or TV iteration?Yours Truly,The Ladies Bridgerton

This amazing event is finally here! Join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 20th, @ Kiln Meridian, 1120 S. Rackham, Suite 300, Meridian, ID 83642. We hope to see you there.RSVP on the event calendar @ https://www.inseparableministries.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8 BOOK READING: CHAPTER 10 Truth 5 is titled 'ADHD is a life sentence'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE!

Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8 BOOK READING: CHAPTER 10 Truth 4 is titled 'ADHD Medication is the most effective solution '. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

This amazing event is only 1 week away! It will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 20th, @ Kiln Meridian, 1120 S. Rackham, Suite 300, Meridian, ID 83642. We hope to see you there.RSVP on the event calendar @ https://www.inseparableministries.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan, Susanna Mollen, and Dara Smith-Naughton join Shane and Colm this morning to talk all things rugby, including the huge quarter final clash this weekend for the Irish women's team against France, Conor Murray's new book, and Munster recruitment Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8 BOOK READING: CHAPTER 10 Truth 3 is titled 'ADHD IS DUE TO A CHEMICAL IMBALANCE'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE!

Books expand our understanding of the world, history, science, culture, and human behavior.Reading helps sharpen your mind, question things, and see different perspectives.

Dearest gentle listeners,Join your Ladies Bridgerton with a cheeky beverage as we delve back into the spicy scenes from the book and anaylze how they differentiate from the scenes from the TV series.In today's episode, much blushing occurs as we tackle Colin and Penelope's first time in the book. Thankfully Daisy required some potty breaks to give us a reprieve from 'those' scenes!As this episode is in large the book reading and analysis, I did not include time stamps to skip.Yours Truly,The Ladies Bridgerton

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 10 Truth 1 is titled 'ADHD IS A MEDICAL DISORDER'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 10 Truth Two is titled 'ADHD is genetic'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE!

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 9 is titled 'Questioning The Label'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 8 is titled 'The Emperor has not ADHD'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 6 is titled 'The Diagnosis'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 6 is titled 'The Diagnosis'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 5 is titled 'What is Neurodiversity?'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 4 is titled 'The disorder formerly know as-'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 3 is titled 'What is ADHD?'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

This is Chapter 2 - Part 1 of the book Weaponized Love, narrated by Narc Con.If you've been in a relationship with a covert narcissist, this narration offers deep insight into the hidden dynamics of emotional abuse, manipulation, and trauma bonding. Weaponized Love is a psychological and spiritual exploration of how narcissists twist love into a tool of control—eroding identity, intuition, and self-worth.https://youtu.be/L82sSVMWdxM

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 2 is titled 'Our Story'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

This week, the girlies are armed with their No. 2 pencils to ask: what's the current state of literacy, how did we get here, and are the kids okay??? They unpack how we went from clay tablets to BookTok fairy smut and trace how phonics, poverty, and the policy failures of the Bush administration shaped how we learn to read. Digressions include Zohran Mamdani socialist prom, the power of drawing portals, and empathy for Travis Kelce. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. We're going on tour!!!! Find tickets at https://linktr.ee/binchtopia SOURCES: A Brief History of Summer Reading  A Chapter a Day – Association of Book Reading with Longevity A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel  American Children's Reading Skills Reach New Lows  America's literacy crisis isn't what you think  Ancient customer-feedback technology lasts millennia Are men's reading habits truly a national crisis?  BookTok: A new era in the history of reading  BookTok Statistics  BookTok: The Dark Horse of the Economy Can Reading Make You Happier? Children and young people's reading in 2025  Exploring BookTok's impact on literature   How BookTok is Reviving the Era of Physical Bookselling  How is the popularity of BookTok impacting the publishing industry?  How Literacy Became a Powerful Weapon in the Fight to End Slavery  How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America's Reading Crisis  How the Second World War Made America Literate  How TikTok Became a Best-Seller Machine  Introduction to the Original Edition Literacy and History   Illiteracy: “Another form of slavery”  Literacy Rate in the US 2025: Top Picks National Reading Panel - Teaching Children to Read  No Child Left Behind Act of 2001  No Child Left Behind: An Overview   Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed at Fifty  PEDAGOGY of the OPPRESSED by Paolo Freire  Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting' fall in children reading for pleasure  Share of TikTok users reading more books because of #BookTok in the United States as of May 2023, by state  School Summer Reading Lists: A Brief and Nerdy History  Sold a Story Soldiers Literacy Training Collection  The History of Summer Reading  The Influence of BookTok on Literary Criticisms and Diversity  The Invention of Summer Reading and the Birth of the Beach Read  The Literacy Crisis in the U.S. is Deeply Concerning—and Totally Preventable  The Nation's Report Card  The Rise and Fall of Vibes-Based Literacy  The Subversive Joy of BookTok  This is how much the global literacy rate grew over 200 years  Why I Won't Quit BookTok 

On this special edition of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean discusses the Summer reading list of her featured guest Naomi Journo. Naomi is the publisher of Her Tribe Magazine, a growing global sisterhood in print & digital, dedicated to celebrating Jewish life through woman-to-woman stories, inspiration, and shared wisdom. Naomi is also the founder of Hatzlacha Solutions, she helps Jewish women, businesses, and organizations shine—aligning their mission and message through impactful marketing, creative production, and events that uplift and connect. To sum up, Naomi is a creative visionary, producer, marketing strategist, and passionate community builder originally from the Czech Republic, now thriving in Eretz Yisrael. A former performing arts and film industry professional, Naomi left show business to pursue a life of Torah, purpose, and empowerment. Whether producing events, building communities, or raising her beautiful family, Naomi is on a mission to illuminate Jewish voices and values in the modern world—with joy, creativity, and unwavering emunah. SUBSCRIBE to 613 Books Podcast and never miss an episode! = = = Show Notes: Featured Guest: Naomi Journo, Publisher “Her Tribe” magazine Naomi's Summer 2025 Reading List: (1) “It's All In Your Mind” by Sara Yosef Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Your-Mind-Sara-Yosef/dp/B003UILUJ4 (2) “Parasha: Weekly Insights from a Leading Israeli Journalist” by Sivan Rahav Meir Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Parasha-Insights-Leading-Israeli-Journalist/dp/1592644805 (3) “Know What to Answer When Someone Challenges Your Faith” by Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Know-What-Answer-Someone-Challenges/dp/B0DTB1YS9Q (4) “Seasons of the Soul” by Avraham Arieh Trugman Link to purchase from Menucha Publishers: https://menuchapublishers.com/collections/rabbi-avraham-arieh-trugman/products/seasons-of-the-soul Visit Her Tribe Website for the newest edition (digital or in print) and sign up for Her Tribe magazine events & updates: HerTribeMag@gmail.com To order your copy: https://tinyurl.com/HerTribeShavuot To download the Free digital version visit: https://online.flippingbook.com/link/39681 (If this link doesn't work, please contact HerTribeMag@gmail.com, link is available for a limited time) Connect with Naomi Journo & Her Tribe Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/hatzlachasolutions Follow Her Tribe on Instagram & Facebook: @hertribemagazine https://www.instagram.com/hertribemagazine?igsh=dTkyaW45M2dhYWJs https://www.facebook.com/share/1HxxpAyxyW/ Her Tribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hertribemagazine?si=-TYSlxY3z0bwDyy7 = = = = = Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger Michael's contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.com/ SUBSCRIBE to “613 Books” Podcast and discover new books every week!

BOOK READING: CHAPTER 1 is the first of a series of readings from my upcoming book ADHD IS OVER - (If we want it to be). I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and enjoy! For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com

Brea and Mallory discuss how book buying and book reading are different hobbies. Plus, they try a reader color quiz, and recommend queer romantasy. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com. Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESStoryWorthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinJailbreaking Kindle VideoRead Your Color QuizBooks Mentioned - Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghySick Houses by Leila TaylorOne Last Stop by Casey McQuistonThe Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean

Narc Con YouTube Channel Members Book Narration (Weaponised Love) by Paula d'Arcy. Thank you to everyone who is supporting the channel Narc Con by becoming a dedicated channel member and part of this very special community of people. One of the means of saying thank you to you is to offer a narration of my recent publication available on Amazon. This is the first of many readings and is titled (The Introduction). Thank you for being here, may you heal splendidly.https://youtu.be/AjpR3jp4zWc

Sink your teeth into the wild world of revived dire wolves—yes, they were real—and the viral tweet that sparked “Dire Wolf Day.” From George R.R. Martin holding a genetically resurrected pup to speculation about military mammoths and Jurassic Park parallels, things get weird fast. The Friends also wade into the fandom frustration over The Winds of Winter and defend authors' rights to, well, do other stuff. We round out the episode with thoughts on Patrick Rothfuss, a nod to Mark Lawrence's latest projects, and a grateful look at your YouTube comments—coin flips, interruptions, and all.   Note from Charles: Audio is a bit rough from 2:06-5:20, sorry about that! Thank you for listening!   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendstalkingfantasy 

On Friday 21st March 2025 A.D, Mr John dragged author, musician, actor and favourite care bear, Douglas Esper onto a stage in an Edinburgh venue and forced him to talk about his time with Faith No More singer, Chuck Mosley.Chuck and Doug toured the US & UK, having crazy adventures, brushing with authorities and making a load of new friends, all of whom Chuck would remember and try to stay in touch with, as was the nature of the man.This Podcast is an edited recording of that show, with contributions from friends and family of both Doug and this Podcast, and we hope you enjoy it.Chuck lives forever.Email: podcastcroissant@gmail.comfacebook.com/podcastcroissantInstagram - @podcastcroissantTwitter - @podcroissantFaith No More Followers

Tales from the Whispering Woods is finally out in the USA! I decided to put together a reading of the book, starting with the Introduction and part of the first chapter. I hope you enjoy!A quick note to explain why I've included ads on this promotional piece. The truth is, I had to give up my job due to my caring responsibilities — all three of my children have disabilities, and managing work alongside their care simply became unmanageable. I hope you understand and appreciate the need to find other ways to support my family.The BOOKJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.Sarah xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/;;; Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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When Karen De Bonis arrived at her library book reading to find zero attendees, she didn't crumble—she took a photo. That single photo of empty chairs would go viral on Twitter, reaching over a million views and revealing something profound about vulnerability in our success-obsessed world.Behind this viral moment lies a much deeper story. De Bonis spent seven years crafting her memoir "Growth: A Mother, Her Son, and the Brain Tumor They Survived," which chronicles not just her son's medical journey but her own battle with people-pleasing behaviors that delayed crucial medical intervention. As she explains, "It's really not a story about the brain tumor as much as it's a story about my shattered expectations of motherhood."The conversation explores the fascinating collision between medical gaslighting and people-pleasing tendencies that left her son undiagnosed for three years. With remarkable candor, De Bonis reveals her publishing journey—from writing in fits and starts over many years to querying 85 agents without success before finding a home with a university press. Her honest assessment of book marketing realities (that viral million-view post translated to exactly 44 book sales) provides crucial perspective for aspiring authors.Perhaps most compelling is De Bonis' DIY approach to audiobook creation, complete with a closet recording studio lined with egg crate foam and free Audacity software. For writers and readers alike, this conversation offers a masterclass in persistence, authenticity, and the courage to share our imperfect experiences. Have a comment? Text me!Support the show****************************************************************************➡️ P.S.: If you enjoy the insights shared in this podcast, you'll love my newsletter, The Storyteller's Quest, where I openly share the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes realities of the writing journey. Join me there!

On living your fullest life so you can meet the end with grace. (0:00) - Introduction and Book Reading (2:08) - Alua's Journey from Law School to Death Doula (3:57) - Meeting Jessica and Reflecting on Judgments (7:04)- Alua's Background and Going with Grace (9:23) - Alua's Childhood and Adaptability (12:47) - Life in Los Angeles and Death Doula Work (14:37) - Peter's Illness and Its Impact (18:11) - Reflecting on Peter's Death (20:02) - Alua's Family and Legacy (24:43) - Final Thoughts and Resources Author of BRIEFLY PERFECTLY HUMAN: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End, Alua Arthur is the most visible death doula in America today. A recovering attorney and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization, Alua has been featured on The Doctors and in Disney's Limitless docu-series with Chris Hemsworth, as well as Vogue, InStyle, the Los Angeles Times, The Cut, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. Her TED talk entitled “Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life,” went online in July 2023 and has already received over 1.5 million views. Alua has appeared on dozens of podcasts, and a Refinery29 video feature on Arthur and her work received ten million views across social platforms. For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country's leading death doula, she's spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life. Warm, generous, and funny AF, Alua supports and helps manage end-of-life care on many levels. The business matters, medical directives, memorial planning; but also honoring the quiet moments, when monitors are beeping and loved ones have stepped out to get some air—or maybe not shown up at all—and her clients become deeply contemplative and want to talk. Aching, unfinished business often emerges. Alua has been present for thousands of these sacred moments—when regrets, fears, secret joys, hidden affairs, and dim realities are finally said aloud. When this happens, Alua focuses her attention at the pulsing center of her clients' anguish and creates space for them, and sometimes their loved ones, to find peace. Going with Grace, Alua's work Alua's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alua_arthur_why_thinking_about_death_helps_you_live_a_better_life This has had a profound effect on Alua, who was already no stranger to death's periphery. Her family fled a murderous coup d'état in Ghana in the 1980s. She has suffered major, debilitating depressions. And her dear friend and brother-in-law died of lymphoma. Advocating for him in his final months is what led Alua to her life's calling. She knows firsthand the power of bearing witness and telling the truth about life's painful complexities, because they do not disappear when you look the other way. They wait for you. Briefly Perfectly Human is a life-changing, soul-gathering debut, by a writer whose empathy, tenderness, and wisdom shimmers on the page. Alua Arthur combines intimate storytelling with a passionate appeal for loving, courageous end-of-life care—what she calls “death embrace.” Hers is a powerful testament to getting in touch with something deeper in our lives, by embracing the fact of our own mortality. “Hold that truth in your mind,” Alua says, “and wondrous things will begin to grow around it.