Podcasts about Get Lit

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm launching a new segment of the podcast: Build Your Book Apothecary! Join me as I talk all things books with a listener and build a book apothecary that will serve, soothe and nudge.Come listen as I build a book apothecary with Amy! Amy's looking to feel more at ease in her life as she figures out how to welcome retirement and a slower pace of living. She loves her family, her home and wants to boost her creativity, too. I've got just the stack of books for Amy and bet there are a few that you'll love, too!You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/02/24/build-your-book-apothecary-with-amy/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm diving deep into the recent craze of creating a personal curriculum for yourself in the new year and why you should create a book apothecary instead. Come listen as I talk about the science and current popularity behind creating personal curriculums, the alternative wellness, creativity and expansion that a book apothecary provides instead and how to tell which one you need right now.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/02/17/why-a-personal-curriculum-isnt-a-book-apothecary-why-that-matters/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Hello everyone! Today's show is admittedly one of the most local show I've done on Get Lit. It features my friend Jason Allen, talking all things to do in Hamilton. Quite literally, actually; we talk about his book, 52 Things To Do In Hamilton: The Insider's Guide to Fun in the Hammer. Before you tell me you don't live here or never plan to visit here, there's still stuff to be learned. Every city has its treasures. Pointing out ours might help you find the treasures in your own town!

Hey everyone! Last time we talked to Barbara Sibbald, it was over four hundred episodes ago. Can I say, that's totally bananas? She's back again to talk about her novel Almost English.

Jordan Lauf, producer for All Of It and its book club, Get Lit with All Of It, offers recommendations for new books to read that are coming out in the next few weeks, plus shares the details on the new Get Lit With All of It newsletter.Sign up for the newsletter at wnyc.org/getlitnewsletter

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm sharing my favorite books to soothe the mind after a session of expressive writing on the page. Come listen as I talk about what expressive journaling is and share a specific form of it called JournalSpeak from Nicole Sachs. We'll explore what it is, how it works and the books I recommend for soothing your nervous system once you lift your pencil from the page. This practice has changed my life and I know it can help yours, too. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/02/10/books-to-soothe-the-mind-after-journalspeak/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

So dry January is done. Mine’s a large, please. Leave the bottle. B Listen on SoundCloud Watch on YouTube Track list Amber Jay, Resident, DixonBeats, Lupole – HOME SWEET HOME Meroman – Running Thru My Mind Avh – BETTER pitch_adj – Can’t U (Blast 1 Mix) Isaiah Dreads, Zdot – So Unique Reece Rose – […] The post Garage n Bass To Get Lit To – Episode 445 – Bumpy UK Garage with DJ BrainZ appeared first on UK Garage n Bass From DJ BrainZ.

Legendary angler and TV personality Peter Miller joins Dennis Friel on the Connected By Water Podcast to talk fishing, adventure, and the mindset behind building a life on the water. From his iconic shows Bass2Billfish to Uncharted Waters, Peter shares stories about growing up fishing in New York and Miami, tournament fishing on Get Lit, conservation and philanthropy, getting chased by dogs — and everything in between. It's a wide-ranging, inspiring conversation about passion, purpose, and living a life truly connected by water. Watch, listen, and subscribe — and be sure to join Peter and Dennis April 23rd-27th in Grant-Valkaria, FL for the 2026 Star brite Project SeaSafe Collective, a comprehensive, immersive outdoor and in-water experience designed to educate, inspire, and make a real impact on our environment. • @connectedbywater @starbrite_com @seawardsystems @yakgear @olukai @project_seasafe • #connectedbywater #starbrite #TeamDoGooder #ProjectSeaSafe #olukai #seawardsystems #yakgear #podcast #floridapodcast #cleanwater #mangroves #fishing #saltwaterfishing #offshorefishing #PeterMiller #UncharteredWaters #BigGameFishing #Sportfishing #conservation #SaveFlorida #dfriel #dfrielart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey folks! Great chat with author PP Wong about her latest novel, Slice the Water (was longlisted for Canada Reads this year). Check out the book, check out the show!

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm sharing the science-based research behind the magical potential of reading to help us manifest ANYTHING that we want in our lives from wellness and creativity to personal and professional accomplishments.Come listen as I talk about the inspiration for today's episode, detail the exact science you need to know about to harness the true power of books and offer a few titles that can help you get started manifesting your best life one book at a time.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/02/03/how-reading-can-help-you-manifest-anything/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Author Angela Flournoy joins to discuss her new novel, The Wilderness, which follows 20 years of friendship in the lives of a group of Black women in New York and Los Angeles. It's is a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, as well as this month's selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.

In this episode, Chris Stevenson talks to four writers with emphasis on why they write and what to do about it.  We also get to hear excerpts from Tracy Cross's A Gathering of Weapons and Lacey N. Dunham's The Belles.  Credits:Tracy CrossMelissa Flores AndersonLacey DunhamSpencer Fleury Music: All music is from Pixabay and is used in their content license.  Psychedelic Chilled Trip Hop Full by catch22musichttps://pixabay.com/music/beats-psychedelic-chilled-trip-hop-full-366217/ Debussy - Clair de Lune - L. 75 - Arranged for Music Box (Version 2) by Debussy performed by GregorQuendelhttps://pixabay.com/music/lullabies-debussy-clair-de-lune-l-75-arranged-for-music-box-version-2-228857/ Halloween Piano~Nightmare Friday by pianocafe_Kumihttps://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-halloween-pianonightmare-friday-366032/ Chill Trip Hop (Short Version) by  BoDleasonshttps://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-trip-hop-short-version-401932/#/ For Her Chill Upbeat Summel Travel Vlog and IG Music Royalty Free Use by Anonymoushttps://pixabay.com/music/beats-for-her-chill-upbeat-summel-travel-vlog-and-ig-music-royalty-free-use-202298/#/ Vampiric Heritage - Victorian Gothic Piano by Joel Fazhari https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-vampiric-heritage-victorian-gothic-piano-music-241158/ Dreadful Darlings (horror trailer) by MYCATWROTETHIS https://pixabay.com/music/horror-scene-dreadful-darlings-horror-trailer-285546/ Je vais trouver by olleaugusthttps://pixabay.com/music/electronic-je-vais-trouver-441385/#/     

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm revealing a new category in my restorative writing framework and I'm offering a simple, yet powerful, tool for deciding exactly which kind of journaling you need next.Come listen as I talk about the reason why I created the restorative writing framework and decision three, the two questions you need to ask yourself to get started and the eight different writing prompts you can choose from to find exactly the one you need next.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: ⁠https://www.alitlife.com/2026/01/27/get-rid-of-journaling-decision-fatigue-with-this-tool/⁠Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at ⁠www.getliterate.co⁠. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: ⁠https://amzn.to/44wELKN⁠If you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: ⁠https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife⁠All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: ⁠http://www.alitlife.com/⁠ ⁠Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit⁠Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Hi folks! This week's show features poet Anna-Lee Popham, talking about her last collection, Empires of the Everyday. We're also joined by Noelle Allen to talk about Sharp Words 2026!

We air our live conversation with Ocean Vuong from our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We spent the month reading his novel, The Emperor of Gladness.  

For our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event, Ocean Vuong requested he be accompanied by musical guest Quinn Christopherson, a Tiny Desk contest winner, who flew in from Alaska overnight to perform some new music, live.

Quinn Christopherson flew all the way from Alaska to join us last night as the Get Lit musical guest with Ocean Vuong. The NPR Tiny Desk winner talks more about his work, and his album, Write Your Name In Pink, plus new music.

Hey all! Great conversation with author Su Chang about her excellent novel, The Immortal Woman. Listen if you can!

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm walking you through a simple self-reflection tool to find out EXACTLY what your reading life needs next and the simple strategies to get there.Come listen as I talk about the quick and easy assessment tool to help you decide exactly what your reading life needs and offer nine recommendations to help you get there. We'll go deep into your reading habits, explore what your reading heart is after and decide if you need to broaden your reading community, too.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/01/20/heres-exactly-what-your-reading-life-needs-next/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Fire up the nostalgia and get LIT the old-school way on this episode of Bumming With Bobcat!We're cracking open Montebello and Chi-Chi's Long Island Iced Teas and taking it back to a time when buzz came easy and bad decisions were just part of the fun. To round things out, we've got a side of Molson XXX and Olde English 800, because corner store classics never go out of style.This episode is all about throwback drinks, gas station legends, and the kind of buzz you remember from before craft beer took over. No fancy glassware, no mixology — just strong pours, malt liquor memories, and Long Island chaos.If you ever got LIT the cheap way, the easy way, or the “probably shouldn't have” way… this one's for you.

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm sharing three ways you can winterize your reading and writing life for wellness.Come listen as I talk about why reading and writing look a bit different in winter than in any other season, three ways you can make your reading and writing life warmer, cozier and more wintery and the science behind why all of this matters anyway.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/01/13/winterize-your-reading-writing-life-for-wellness/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

A recent YouGov poll found that nearly 40 percent of Americans did not read a single book in 2025. So 2026 is a perfect time to help turn that trend around, and get reading! All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf discusses her most anticipated new books of the year. Plus, stay tuned for a very special announcement.

Our January Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. The story follows a young man named Hai who is struggling with addiction and mental health when he becomes the caretaker for an elderly woman with dementia. Vuong previews the the novel ahead of our January 20th event. Click here to grab your free tickets!

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm exploring the science behind why we should theme our reading lives around intentional one-word themes, curiosities or questions and how we can do it joyfully.Come listen as I share the science behind the practice, offer concrete ideas on how to theme your reading life (and how not to!), how to create a TBR stack and book apothecary that embraces your theme and how to harness the power of the page to create a life you love.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2026/01/06/why-how-you-should-theme-your-reading-life/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm revealing my 2026 notebook stack: all the notebooks I'm using and loving and why. I'll begin by answering the top 3 questions I receive every time I release my annual notebook stack episodes: Why so many? Why are they so different? How often do you write in them? Plus, I'll share why I'm shifting my focus a bit this year, too. Then, I'll walk you through each of my notebooks: what they are for, what they look like and how they feel, how I'll use it and how often I'll write in it.Finally, I'll end with a mic-drop question that could change the way you think about notebooking and journaling forever.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/12/30/my-2026-notebook-stack/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm inviting you to give yourself permission for a holiday pause, a bit of time to drop into your restorative reading and writing practice against a backdrop of beautiful, instrumental holiday music.Come listen as I give a quick hello, offer a few things you might do during this time and invite you to settle in for some restorative rest. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/12/23/your-holiday-permission-to-pause/No Copyright Background MusicChristmas Music Mix   •

it's time to say merry christmas, happy new year and wrap up the podcast year that was 2025! this means it's also time for a few beverages, a little singing and an intense and critical analysis of the highs and lows of our podcast for the year gone by. we'll discuss our favourite and least favourite episodes, rank our podcast books and circle back and check in on our 2025 goals and aspirations, ins and outs. it's not all serious though, we play a few exhilarating and inventive party games (quote bingo!!!), discuss an extra special Christmas novella (tessa bailey, we're looking at you) and sing the intro to rudolph the red nosed reindeer at least seventeen times (all in the name of science). pour yourself an ice cold baileys and get that present wrapping out of the way as we celebrate the holidays the only way we know how. books discussed: atomic habits, the spanish love deception, the housemaid, bridget jones's diary, yellowface, magnolia parks, babel, credence, eat pray love, interview with the vampire, looking for alaska, the favourites. synopsis music by u_fqkekalnfbsend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.join talk lit, get hit podcast for deep dives into the hottest BookTok recommendations, trending contemporary fiction, and literary favourites! each episode features book discussions, spoiler-filled chats, and thoughtful literary analysis of novels everyone is talking about - from viral romance and fantasy to modern classics. whether you're looking for BookTok book reviews, author interviews, or a virtual book club experience, out podcast is your go-to space for readers who love stories and want to explore them in depth.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

Looking to give a book as a Christmas gift, but not sure what to get? All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf provides a gift guide for every kind of reader, from history lovers to romance novels. Plus, listeners chime in with their own suggestions.

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm diving deep into epigraphs and why they are an essential element of a restorative reading and writing practice.Come listen as I share my real-time reading life and the book that sparked this episode, what epigraphs are and why they matter for restorative reading and writing and how you can harness their power in your own reading and writing lifeYou'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/12/16/book-chapter-epigraphs-as-restorative-invitations/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

The November Get Lit with All Of It book club selection was the novel Flashlight by Susan Choi. It follows a family grappling with the aftermath of a father's mysterious disappearance one night on the shores of Japan. We air highlights from our Get Lit event with Choi. Missed the event? Watch it in full here!

As part of our Get Lit event, singer-songwriter Sarah Kinsley discussed her career, her album The Escaper, and for a special performance, which includes a unique rendition of her hit song "The King."

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm exploring how restorative writing can help us write our way to, through and beyond the holiday season. Come listen as I share why restorative writing can support you through the holidays with less stress and more joy and provide seven different ways for you to show up on the page based on what your particular holiday season looks and feels like. Remember, the page has your back. =)You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/12/09/writing-our-way-through-the-holidays-seven-invitations/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm diving into my favorite personality framework as a tool to help you build and grow your reading life: the Four Tendencies Framework created by Gretchen Rubin. Come listen as I share why right now is the perfect time of year to dive into this work, provide a quick overview of the Four Tendencies Framework and list ways you can boost your reading habits based on your particular tendency. I promise you, this episode could be a game-changer for your reading life.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/12/02/how-the-four-tendencies-can-grow-your-reading-habit/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm sharing my current favorite gifts to help others grow a restorative reading and writing practice….and my own, too. =)Come listen as I open with a quick reminder of the elements essential to a restorative practice and link each to a host of gifts you could share this holiday season. Think handmade gifts of time, unexpected notebook delights, aromatherapy that brings the holiday spirit and much, much more.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/11/25/holiday-gifts-for-restorative-reading-writing/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

The boys are back, but down one host who's off enjoying the Hawaii life this week. The crew kicks things off by recapping last week's wine tasting and dinner party before jumping into plans for the weekend, including pregaming a Chicago Bulls game. With CNN's “Five Things” gone, the guys craft their own version of the weekly rundown. They cover: ·        The push to release the Trump/Epstein list ·        Texas redistricting being blocked for 2026 and the issues that might cause ·        The Simpsons deciding to kill off a character ·        A major plunge in the crypto markets After that, they roll into their betting tips for the week and, as always, close the episode with some feel good stories.

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm exploring my newest notebook obsession: creating a restorative recipe notebook. It's a notebook full of my own personal recipes and the recipes that have been handed down to me. I recently shared my new project with my Get Lit(erate). community in hopes they'd offer suggestions and they did not disappoint.Come listen as I open the episode with this new idea and talk about why I've chosen a new format to do so. We'll explore the power of recipes as restorative writing, the varied ways you might create your own recipe notebook and hopefully, you'll share your ideas with me as I piece together my own.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/11/18/create-a-restorative-recipe-notebook/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm exploring a particular reading practice: book annotation and marginalia. It's something I've typically avoided in the past for various reasons, but am now ready to explore with gusto because of my recent book relay. Come listen as I share the experience that made me change my mind about marginalia, the various ways that you might choose to annotate your book pages, why the practice is so important to the reading experience and much more.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/11/11/e204-finding-magic-in-the-margins-of-book-pages/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Our November Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel Flashlight by Susan Choi. The novel is a finalist for the Booker Prize, and tells the story of a family reeling after the strange disappearance of their father and husband. Click here to find more information about our Get Lit event, and to find out how to borrow your e-copy courtesy of our partners at the New York Public Library.

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm getting a bit vulnerable and talking about a personal strategy I'm trying for keeping my ducks in a row, my t's crossed and my i's dotted and not dropping the glass balls. Don't worry, it will all make sense once you listen.Normally, I come to you with tried and true recommendations from my own restorative reading and writing life, but this week, I'm coming to you in real time as I try to make Sunday planning a staple routine of my week. Come listen as I reveal why I'm giving this routine a try, how I'm going to do it, what I need and what I hope to do and the ways I'm going to make it my own.Spoiler alert: I need your help. This whole Sunday-planning system is new for me and I want to get it right so I can feel better all week long. I'll try your ideas and report back in a later episode!You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/11/04/why-im-trying-a-sunday-planning-notebook/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Our Get Lit with All Of It October book club selection is the novel King of Ashes by thriller and crime writer S.A. Cosby. It follows a man named Roman Carruthers who returns home to a small town in Virginia to discover that his family is the crosshairs of a local gang. Cosby discusses the novel, live from our Get Lit event. Missed the event? Watch it in full here.

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm sharing the nuts and bolts behind creating a restorative reading and writing altar for yourself in your home. Come listen as I explain exactly what a reading and writing altar is, the science behind why you need one, the unexpected altars you might already have and how to create one using four layers of creation and how to harness the power of a simple ritual to receive reading and writing joy and wellness in the coming season.You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/10/28/create-a-restorative-reading-writing-altar/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

On this episode of 10KTV Adam, Kevin, and Dustin discuss the Eagles aerial assault in US Bank Stadium, the Packers escaping in the desert, and the Bears quiet 4-game win streak.

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm talking all about my holiday notebook tradition, how it helps us cultivate the kind of holiday season we want to have and how you can make one, too.Come listen to how the holiday notebook tradition began, what exactly a holiday notebook is, how you can make one for yourself and what you should put inside and the one thing that needs to happen to make the notebook work as it should. Plus, you won't want to miss the one BIG change to my own holiday notebook this year. If you like what you hear, you can join me inside my Get Lit(erate). Substack community to create one with us LIVE in our annual holiday notebooking session! There will be holiday music, notebooking and more! Join us here!You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/10/21/a-beautiful-holiday-season-starts-with-a-notebook/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Arielle and Dr. Thema discuss being the fullness of yourself despite the opinion of others. They discuss the homecoming journey for those who are often called "too much." Dr. Thema and Arielle discuss the journey of self-acceptance, freedom, love, and unfolding. The invitation to stop shrinking and begin embracing your authentic self is explored including Arielle's powerful poem for Wild Flowers from the book The Unfolding. Arielle Estoria (R-E-L EH-STORY-UH) (she/her) is a multi-passionate poet, actor, author, and speaker whose work lives at the intersection of storytelling and soul. With a mantra of “words not for the ears but for the soul,” Arielle creates transformative experiences through performance, poetry, and presence. A Sofar Sounds Los Angeles artist with over ten shows across California, Arielle has also worked as a teaching artist with Get Lit and facilitated writing workshops for incarcerated youth and adults, helping individuals tap into freedom through words. Her artistry has been featured in ESSENCE, POPSUGAR, OWN, and Well+Good, and she has collaborated with brands like Google, Lululemon, SKIMS, and TEDx. As both performer and facilitator, Arielle brings intentionality, connection, and warmth to every room she steps into, making her a sought-after voice for events, conferences, and creative communities worldwide.

On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I'm putting my party hat on, cueing the confetti and celebrating 200 episodes of the podcast!Come listen as I talk about where the podcast started and how it has evolved over the years, the top downloaded episodes you might want to listen to (along with a couple of my favorites), the ways the podcast will grow in the future and a request for help around helping me rename (maybe!) the podcast, too. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/10/14/e200-celebrating-200-episodes/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

This month's Get Lit with All Of It October book club event is the novel King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby. The story follows a man determined to rescue his family from the clutches of a vengeful local gang, no matter the cost. We air parts of Cosby's conversation with guest host Tiffany Hanssen from earlier this year. To borrow your e-copy and get tickets to our October 28th Get Lit event with Cosby and musical guest Yaya Bey, click here.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon. The novel follows two Jewish cousins who create a popular comic book hero in the midst of World War II. Chabon joined us for a special Get Lit with All Of It book club event to discuss the novel 25 years later.

Slay by Brittney Morris follows Kiera Johnson, a teen coder who secretly creates an online role-playing game celebrating Black culture. As her game grows in popularity, it becomes a safe haven for thousands of players navigating both identity and community. The novel explores empowerment, creativity, and the challenges of carving out a space where you truly belong. The Book: Slay by Brittney Morris Let's Get LIT! 00:00 Intro and catching up 09:00 Video Game Trivia Game 30:00 Book review begins 1:09:00 Our verdict  Links & Resources: Grab your Digital Reading Journal here: ETSY or Patreon (only works with Notable and Goodnotes!) Want more bookish fun? Check out our archive of episodes! (www.LITSocietyPod.com) Shop Kari's collection of luxury literary-themed candles at www.lovelitotes.com. Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/litsocietypod.bsky.social Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr.

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