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Lynn Steger Strong is the author of the novels Hold Still, Want, Flight and The Float Test. Her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York, The Paris Review, Time, and elsewhere. She has taught writing at The Pratt Institute, Fairfield University, Catapult, and Columbia University. She was born and raised in South Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kristina Kuzmic is a cheerleader for her fellow humans. It's not something she ever anticipated doing, but after immigrating to America from Croatia during the war in her homeland and later facing more challenges (divorce, single parenting, poverty, mental health challenges), Kristina's goal became clear: to be for others what she needed when she was at her lowest.Now, with well over one billion video views, Kristina is providing her audience with encouragement, hope and humor in a role she never expected to fill. In 2011, Oprah crowned Kristina the winner of Mark Burnett's reality TV competition “Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star”. Since working with Oprah, Kristina has branched out on her own, creating videos about juggling all of life's challenges, and encouraging her audience to prioritize their mental health. She has quickly become a viral sensation with 2.9 million Facebook followers and over 800,000 Instagram followers. Kristina is a sought-after international keynote speaker, delivering impactful talks at conferences on mental health, women's issues, parenting, business, and even for the FBI. She has a unique ability to connect with diverse audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Kristina has also completed two comedy tours, performing in over 60 cities across US and Canada. Her first book, Hold On But Don't Hold Still, was released through Penguin Random House in February 2020, and has since been translated to eight languages. Kristina's second book, I Can Fix This! (And Other Lies I've Told Myself while Parenting My Struggling Child), was released in May 2024, and was featured on Good Morning America, The New York Times and People magazine, among other media outlets. Time Stamps:00:00 A Night to Remember00:37 Welcome to the Hollywood Second Act Club01:22 Meet Christina: A Story of Resilience01:37 The Birth of Wednesday Night Dinners10:16 From Dinners to Dreams12:28 Oprah's Competition: A Life-Changing Moment13:45 The Struggle for Authenticity15:33 Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity17:32 Embracing Authenticity Over Perfection18:49 The Illusion of Perfectionism19:42 The Power of Vulnerability21:02 Creating Impactful Content23:38 Supporting Mental Health24:40 Mission Statement and Personal Growth25:30 Rapid Fire Questions30:31 Final Thoughts and FarewellConnect with Kristina:Instagram - @kristinakuzmicWebsite -www.kristinakuzmic.comJoin the Club :Follow on instagram - @hollywoodsecondactclubSign up for our Newsletter. Subscribe here. Website- www.hollywoodsecondactclub.comCoaching Services:If you are interested in coaching and working together, schedule a time for a virtual coffee and let's talk! I'd love to hear about your goals and see if I can be helpful hello@hollywoodsecondactclub.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:"I heart Alexis and The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more entertainment industry professionals–just like you–in crafting their own Fabulous Second Acts. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven't alLove This Episode ? Send Me A Text Message and Let Me Know What Hit Home!
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*We are back! Subscribe to our YouTube channel, 'Keeping Up With The Windsors' to watch us live each week talking about the British Royal Family. M+R Xoxo Hi Royal Community, Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for. So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy! But....with re-released episodes comes caveats.... *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired. **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference. ***Episode 25 was recorded on the 25th August 2021 and first uploaded on the 27th August 2021. As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there. ........................................... In today's Royal Round-up The Royals celebrate World Photography Day A get a peek inside Clarence House via Google Art and Culture The Changing of the Guard returns to Buckingham Palace Prince Edward send a good luck message to team GB for the Tokyo Paralympics Prince Charles donates money to the Red Cross and writes an artile about the flooding in Greece. Camilla appears on Gardeners World, celebrates International Dog Day and becomes patron of the Animal Care Trust In The Royal News We answer Royal Community questions Are you watching Diana: The Musical? What do we think of the movie poster for Spencer, The film with Kristen Stewart playing Diana Would you like to be part of the Royal Family? Do you have any visits to Royal households coming up?
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The saying goes, “A parent is only as happy as their least happy child.” While this may be a bit of a codependent edict, it's true that when your child is struggling with anxiety, depression or in any other way it takes a deep toll on the family system. And as parents we try everything we can think of to help, but often those efforts don't create any substantive change. In this episode of the Language of Love, I welcome back my good friend Kristina Kuzmic, a writer, creator, and mother, to discuss her new book, I Can Fix This and Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child. If you're a regular listener, you'll likely recall our in-depth chat in 2023 about her book 'Hold On, But Don't Hold Still,' where we explored personalized parenting and supporting our children through mental health challenges. Today, Kristina shares her journey of parenting Luca, her son who battled depression, ADHD, and anxiety. At a certain point he became suicidal and a danger to himself and others. Kristina's journey and the amazingly authentic way she shares it is inspiring and instructive. We have a heart-to-heart chat about the importance of empathy and connection over trying to fix or control their struggles. She shares important and effective lessons she learned the hard way about how to best to support our kids through their toughest times. Kristina and I deep dive into: What it takes to parent children who are struggling Kristina's backstory that led her to write her book Why we should embrace empathy over control with struggling children The ways our Children's struggles require that we address our unhealed parts The importance of self-care for parents to better support struggling children Redefining “good motherhood” Check out Kristina's new book, I Can Fix This and Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child, as well as her previous bestseller, Hold On, But Don't Hold Still, for valuable insights. Follow her on LinkedIn, Website, Facebook, or Instagram for updates on her projects. And don't forget, you can visit my website for helpful courses and resources designed for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As parents, we want more than anything to help our kids thrive, to protect them from pain and harm, and avoid some, or maybe all, of the mistakes we made in our own lives. But what happens when our kids are struggling with really big, difficult, and scary, maybe even life-threatening, stuff? And none of our efforts to “fix” things are making a difference? That's the focus of today's show and I am absolutely thrilled to be in conversation about it with Kristina Kuzmic, a mental health advocate, author, comedien and self-described “cheerleader for her fellow humans.” Kristina has just come out with a powerful new book I Can Fix This! (And Other Lies I've Told Myself while Parenting My Struggling Child), in which she writes about her complex journey of parenting a child struggling with mental health and substance abuse. She wrote it to help other struggling parents reject ideas that keep families stuck and, with her trademark authenticity and wisdom, dispel the lies we believe as parents. This is SUCH a deep, raw, and generous conversation and it is exactly the conversation a parent feeling hopeless and overwhelmed in figuring out how to help their child needs to hear. Truly balm for the soul. About Kristina Kuzmic After immigrating to America from Croatia during the war in her homeland, and later facing more challenges (divorce, single parenting, poverty, mental health challenges), Kristina's goal became clear: to be for others what she needed when she was at her lowest. In 2011, when Oprah crowned Kristina the winner of Mark Burnett's reality TV competition “Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star,” Oprah said, “What is that THING…that's so charming and charismatic and connected to the audience that makes you feel like, ‘I know her, I want to be her, I'm like her'… Kristina has all of that. She is an ‘IT PLUS' girl… I wanna watch her!” Since working with Oprah, Kristina has branched out on her own, creating videos about juggling all of life's challenges, and encouraging her audience to prioritize their mental health. She has quickly become a viral sensation with 2.9 million Facebook followers, over 670,000 Instagram followers, and more than a billion video views. Kristina's first book, Hold On But Don't Hold Still has been translated to seven languages. Her second book, I Can Fix This! (And Other Lies I've Told Myself while Parenting My Struggling Child) was released in May 2024. Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/tilt - It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is one of my favorite podcast episodes that I've ever done! I have been a fan of today's guest for a long time, so this interview was a pinch-me moment.Our guest today is Kristina Kuzmic! You may know her from Instagram, TikTok, Oprah, or as the author of her best-selling book “Hold On But Don't Hold Still”. Chances are you've seen Kristina.Kristina Kuzmic is a cheerleader for her fellow humans. It's not something she ever anticipated doing, but after immigrating to America from Croatia during the war in her homeland and later facing more challenges (divorce, single parenting, poverty, depression…), Kristina wanted to be for others what she wished someone had been for her during her darkest hours.In 2011, when Oprah crowned Kristina the winner of Mark Burnett's reality TV competition “Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star,” Oprah said, “What is that THING…that's so charming and charismatic and connected to the audience that makes you feel like, ‘I know her, I want to be her, I'm like her'… Kristina has all of that. She is an ‘IT PLUS' girl… I wanna watch her!” Since working with Oprah, Kristina has branched out on her own, creating videos about juggling all of life's challenges and encouraging her audience to prioritize their mental health. She has quickly become a viral sensation with 2.9 million Facebook followers and well over half a million Instagram followers. Now, with over one billion video views, Kristina is providing her audience with encouragement, hope, and humor in a role she never expected to fill.Typically Kristina offers support and insight on parenting, but in this episode, she dives into subjects and insight that is applicable not only to parents but to teachers as well. This episode will give you inspiration, motivation, and laughs. You don't want to miss it!If you enjoy this interview, be sure to join us at Summer Educate and Rejuvenate! You'll get to be there live interacting in Zoom with Kristina and other teachers enjoying the conference. Get your tickets here!
"I spend a lot of time trying to hope that I'll remember little things and how a certain simple thing felt. … Writing is one way of trying to capture that feeling, even if I'm fictionalizing it still.” - Nina LaCourIf Nina LaCour were a drink, she would be a cozy cup of tea. You're not rushing to finish a conversation with Nina. Rather, you are spending time exploring the details. And that is exactly what we did in this episode.The world moves fast. Usually faster than we'd like it to. But writing can gift us the ability to slow a moment down, to digest and analyze at a more intentional pace. For Nina LaCour, writing starts with observing the world around you, getting ready to break it down into words and unravel the meaning on a page. As a new writer, Nina found it best to share those observations through young adult literature after falling in love with it in college. She has since written a picture book, “Mama, Mommy and Me in the Middle,” and returned to an adult novel she shelved early in her career (“Yerba Buena”). More recently, she released "The Apartment House on Poppy Hill," the sweetest chapter book. Nina's work is notably thoughtful and gentle. Her complex topics have resonated deeply with young readers and adults alike (including our own recent guest, Mark Oshiro). She's best known for her novels such as “Hold Still,” "Everything Leads to You," and "We Are Okay," which received the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. In this episode, she shares her journey to falling in love with young adult literature and how Virginia Woolf helped her find the love of her life. She also explores writing's capacity to uncover the depth within every moment and discusses the importance of queer family representation in literature.***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. ***In her reading challenge, At the Intersection, Nina has curated a list of books at the intersection of queerness and family.You can find her list and all past reading challenges at thereadingculturepod.com/nina-lacourThis episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Faith Rice Mills, librarian at Nelda Sullivan Middle School in Pasadena, Texas. She tells us a heartwarming story to remind librarians of the importance of their work, even when that impact isn't obvious.ContentsChapter 1 - The Outsider…Chapter 2 - …Becomes the ObserverChapter 3 - Mrs. DallowayChapter 4 - On Being GentleChapter 5 - Bang BangChapter 6 - At the IntersectionChapter 7 - Beanstack Featured LibrarianLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupNina LaCourNina LaCour (@nina_lacour) • Instagram photos and videosThe Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey
Hi Royal Community, Thank you for all your support during our break. We are missing you. In the meantime, we have heard from lots of you who have been asking about our archived episodes 11-71.... Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for. So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy! But....with re-released episodes comes caveats.... *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired. **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference. ***Episode 11 was recorded on the 19th May 2021 and first uploaded on the 21st May 2021. As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there. ................................................................................................................... Coming up today: The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall's visit to Northern Ireland and Wales. What did we think of Prince Harry's Armchair Expert Podcast Interview? Princess Beatrice announces she is pregnant And Zara Tindall turns 40 Plus so so so much more
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A bit of a rambling episode to finish off 2023, we talk about some Linux kernel exploitation research (RetSpill) then get into several vulnerabilities. A type confusion in QNAP QTS5, a JavaScriptCore bug in Safari, and several issues in Steam's Remote Play protocol. Links and vulnerability summaries for this episode are available at: https://dayzerosec.com/podcast/232.html [00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:00] RetSpill - Igniting User-Controlled Data to Burn Away Linux Kernel Protections [00:12:23] QNAP QTS5 – /usr/lib/libqcloud.so JSON parsing leads to RCE [00:19:53] Safari, Hold Still for NaN Minutes! [00:31:00] Achieving Remote Code Execution in Steam: a journey into the Remote Play protocol The DAY[0] Podcast episodes are streamed live on Twitch twice a week: -- Mondays at 3:00pm Eastern (Boston) we focus on web and more bug bounty style vulnerabilities -- Tuesdays at 7:00pm Eastern (Boston) we focus on lower-level vulnerabilities and exploits. We are also available on the usual podcast platforms: -- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1484046063 -- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NKCxk8aPEuEFuHsEQ9Tdt -- Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hMTIxYTI0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz -- Other audio platforms can be found at https://anchor.fm/dayzerosec You can also join our discord: https://discord.gg/daTxTK9
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What a brilliant week we have had with the pomp and pageantry of Trooping The Colour to mark The King's birthday and The Order of The Garter Service and Procession at Windsor Castle. In today's Royal Podcast episode, we are chatting about the controversy surrounding Catherine's outfit choices - especially surrounding her Order of the Garter Outfit, which was very similar to one she already owns. We are asking the questions: Are Catherine's outfits too similar? Should Catherine re-wear a similar outfit? Is Catherine wasting money on outfits that are very similar? Should The Princess of Wales be buying whatever she wants? We are also keeping you up-to-date with the this week's Royal engagements during our Royal Round-up including: The King's upcoming appearance in a BBC documentary and portrait commission for The Royal Collection celebrating the Windrush Generation Queen Camilla is appointed Order of the Thistle and attend the naming ceremony of the amazing Shire horse, Juno (Michelle was very happy) The Prince of Wales announces a new social housing project for The Duchy of Cornwall The Duchess of Edinburgh is invested as Grand President of St John's Ambulance The Princess of Wales opens the National Gallery after a 3 year refurbishment The Duchess of Gloucester celebrates her 77th birthday Plus so much more…
This is one of my favorite podcast episodes that I've ever done! I have been a fan of today's guest for a long time, so this interview was a pinch me moment. Our guest today is Kristina Kuzmic! You may know her from Instagram, TikTok, Oprah or as author of the best selling book "Hold On But Don't Hold Still". Chances are you've seen Kristina.Kristina Kuzmic is a cheerleader for her fellow humans. It's not something she ever anticipated doing, but after immigrating to America from Croatia during the war in her homeland and later facing more challenges (divorce, single parenting, poverty, depression…), Kristina wanted to be for others what she wished someone had been for her during her darkest hours.In 2011, when Oprah crowned Kristina the winner of Mark Burnett's reality TV competition “Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star,” Oprah said, “What is that THING…that's so charming and charismatic and connected to the audience that makes you feel like, ‘I know her, I want to be her, I'm like her'… Kristina has all of that. She is an ‘IT PLUS' girl… I wanna watch her!” Since working with Oprah, Kristina has branched out on her own, creating videos about juggling all of life's challenges, and encouraging her audience to prioritize their mental health. She has quickly become a viral sensation with 2.9 million Facebook followers and well over half a million Instagram followers. Now, with over one billion video views, Kristina is providing her audience with encouragement, hope and humor in a role she never expected to fill.Typically Kristina offers support and insight on parenting, but on this episode she dives into subjects and insight that is applicable not only parents but to teachers as well. This episode will give you inspiration, motivations and laughs. You don't want to miss it!If you enjoy this interview, be sure to join us at Summer Educate and Rejuvenate! You'll get to be there live interacting in zoom with Kristina and other teachers enjoying the conference. Get your tickets here!Head over to the show notes- https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/inspiration-for-teachersIn this episode on inspiration for teachers with Kristina Kuzmic:Kristina's story from immigrating from war torn Croatia to AmericaThe origins of some of Kristina's funny videosHow to combat overwhelm as a teacher and parentKristina's advice for teachers who don't have a "teacher bestie"Why you shouldn't compare yourself to othersThe downfall of pretending to be perfectAnd so much more!Resources mentioned:Wife Teacher Mommy ClubKristina Kuzmic InstagramKristina Kuzmic FacebookKristina Kuzmic TourHold On, But Don't Hold Still: Hope and Humor from My Seriously Flawed LifeWhy Would Anyone Make this Choice Video?
“Lungfish is a force of nature—a deeply felt marvel of a book that navigates grief, parenthood, and the mysteries of family with unrelenting power and precision. Here is a story about the islands we build and carry with us. Here is storytelling at its best.” —Paul Yoon, author of Snow Hunters and Run Me to Earth Tuck is slow to understand the circumstances that have driven her family to an uninhabited island off the coast of Maine, the former home of her deceased grandmother where she once spent her childhood summers. Squatting there now, she must care for her spirited young daughter and scrape together enough money to leave before winter arrives—or before they are found out. Relying on the island for sustenance and answers—bladderwrack, rosehips, tenacious little green crabs; smells held by the damp walls of the house, field guides and religious texts, a failed invention left behind by her missing father—Tuck lives moment-by-moment through the absurdity, beauty, paranoia, and hunger that shoots through her life, as her husband struggles to detox. Exquisitely written and formally daring, Lungfish tells the story of a woman grappling through the lies she has been told—and those she has told herself—to arrive at the truth of who she is and where she must go. Meghan Gilliss's debut is a brilliant and heartbreaking novel about addiction, doubt, marriage, motherhood, and learning to see in the dark. Meghan Gilliss attended the Bennington Writing Seminars and is a fellow of the Hewnoaks Artist Residency. She has worked as a journalist, a bookseller, a librarian, and a hospital worker, and lives in Portland, Maine. Lungfish is her first novel. Lynn Steger Strong is the author of the novels Hold Still, Want, and Flight. Her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York, The Paris Review, Time, and elsewhere. She has taught writing at The Pratt Institute, Fairfield University, Catapult, and Columbia University and will be the Visiting Fiction Writer at Bates College for the 2022-2023 school year. She was born and raised in South Florida. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
How do we manage negativity and misery while still finding things to be grateful for? How do we pass these skills on to our children? Kristina Kuzmic, writer, creator, and mother, is joining me today during today's Language of Love Conversation to discuss personalized parenting for our children, how we can support them through their mental health struggles, and how to combat insecurity and uncertainty with grace. She is a big believer, as am I, in the power of authenticity and vulnerability in developing close relationships and unity. She also unpacks her journey through her current profession, her early projects, the impact of her Wednesday Night Dinners, how she fosters gratitude through her “Yeah, but…” game, and her son's dark season of depression. In today's episode, we discuss: Why there is no “one size fits all” model for parenting The subtle ways we label our children Reframing traits that are categorized as “negative” The power of authenticity The impact of focusing on the things you CAN do The “Yeah, but…” Game Why shame is the shittiest motivator Encouraging our children to prioritize their mental health Parenting children who are struggling Visit Kristina Kuzmic's website, check out her book, Hold On, But Don't Hold Still, and watch her YouTube video with her son to learn more about how they moved through that challenging and scary season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lynn Steger Strong is the author of the novels Hold Still, Want, and Flight (Mariner Books, 2022). Her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York, The Paris Review, Time, and elsewhere. She has taught writing at The Pratt Institute, Fairfield University, Catapult, and Columbia University and will be the Visiting Fiction Writer at Bates College for the 2022-2023 school year. She was born and raised in South Florida. Recommended Books: Sheila Heti, Pure Color Claire Keegan, Foster Namwali Serpell, The Furrows Giada Scodellaro, Some of Them Will Carry Me Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynn Steger Strong is the author of the novels Hold Still, Want, and Flight (Mariner Books, 2022). Her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York, The Paris Review, Time, and elsewhere. She has taught writing at The Pratt Institute, Fairfield University, Catapult, and Columbia University and will be the Visiting Fiction Writer at Bates College for the 2022-2023 school year. She was born and raised in South Florida. Recommended Books: Sheila Heti, Pure Color Claire Keegan, Foster Namwali Serpell, The Furrows Giada Scodellaro, Some of Them Will Carry Me Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Lynn Steger Strong is the author of the novels Hold Still, Want, and Flight (Mariner Books, 2022). Her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York, The Paris Review, Time, and elsewhere. She has taught writing at The Pratt Institute, Fairfield University, Catapult, and Columbia University and will be the Visiting Fiction Writer at Bates College for the 2022-2023 school year. She was born and raised in South Florida. Recommended Books: Sheila Heti, Pure Color Claire Keegan, Foster Namwali Serpell, The Furrows Giada Scodellaro, Some of Them Will Carry Me Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
Lynn Steger Strong is the author of the novels Hold Still, Want, and Flight (Mariner Books, 2022). Her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York, The Paris Review, Time, and elsewhere. She has taught writing at The Pratt Institute, Fairfield University, Catapult, and Columbia University and will be the Visiting Fiction Writer at Bates College for the 2022-2023 school year. She was born and raised in South Florida. Recommended Books: Sheila Heti, Pure Color Claire Keegan, Foster Namwali Serpell, The Furrows Giada Scodellaro, Some of Them Will Carry Me Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
What are the advantages of a creative life post-40? How do we know what, where, and when to create? On the show to answer these questions (and a lot more) is writer and professor Lynn Steger Strong, author of the novels Hold Still, Want, and her newest, Flight.NEW: Head to our Tee Public store for EIF merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/everything-is-fine-the-podcast/shareAlso: We have a Patreon! Sign up for invites to special events, exclusive content, and bonus EIF episodes: patreon.com/everythingisfineOur show's Instagram is @eifpodcast. We're also on Twitter @theeifpodcast and Facebook. you can find Kim on her blog Girls of a Certain Age. You can find Jenn at Here Are Some Things. If you like the show, please rate or review it and don't forget to share it with your favorite 40+ friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lynn Steger Strong is the author of the novel Flight, available from Mariner Books. Strong's other books include the novels Want and Hold Still. Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, Time, Harper's Bazaar, Los Angeles Times, The Paris Review, The Cut, New York Magazine, and elsewhere. She teaches writing at Catapult and Columbia University, and in 2022-23, she will be the Visiting Fiction Writer at Bates College. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Launched in 2011. Books. Literature. Writing. Publishing. Authors. Screenwriters. Etc. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram YouTube Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A weekly up-close and personal 'Profile' interview with some of the best-known entertainers, influencers, and personalities in SA and beyond. Previous guests have included Lucifer actress Lesley-Ann Brandt, Reyka star Kim Engelbrecht, singer Kelly Khumalo and movie director Liesl Tommy. Guest: Mwenya Kabwe who's in Nadia Davids' latest play Hold StillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beth Hartman McGilley, Ph.D., FAED, CEDS-S The Relationship Is The Secret Sauce How feeling fat, dumb and ugly can teach us Find a supervisor, find a therapist who will help you stay attuned to the relationship in which that healing is happening. Insight isn't curative but it's essential Saw myself in the textbook - At least 30% of us in the field with lived experience with ED- it was RADICAL to talk about it How privilege informs our experience, understanding intersectionality, how it impacts us as professionals “I marvel at what younger therapists are learning” Recognize our limitation – it's ok to have 2 therapists or transfer to those who specialize in the work most needed. Beth's Seasonings: Understand issues of power and shame Margo Maine, PhD – Body Wars, Pursuing Perfection, Father Hunger Killing Us Softly – Jean Kilbourne Cynthia Bulik Bio, Psycho, Social and SPIRITUAL Dan Siegel and neurobiology Polyvagal theory Susan Wooley Dr. Michael Barrett Research practice gap book “If I had to impart any wisdom to younger people in the field, what I see missing in the training is learning how to source the therapeutic relationship in the service of healing” Bio: Beth Hartman McGilley, Ph.D., FAED, CEDS-S is a psychologist in private practice, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, athletes, trauma, and grief. Her practice is informed by feminist, HAES, and social justice perspectives. A Fellow of the AED, and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist/Supervisor, she has practiced psychotherapy for over 35 years, in addition to writing, lecturing, and supervising. She is the co-editor of the book: Treatment of Eating Disorders: Bridging the Research/Practice Gap. With your host Beth Harrell IG @beth.harrell.cedss Supervision Freebies
Born Again Podcast Episode #6 features Americana singer-songwriter Taylor Leonhardt -- Jess' best friend and Mission House bandmate. In this casual, heart felt conversation, Jess and Taylor relate on their spiritual journeys in recent years. They talk about friendship with God being the "staying" factor of their faith and share what that friendship looks like in real life.Listen to Jess Ray.Follow Jess Ray on Instagram.Watch Jess Ray videos.Follow Taylor Leonhardt. Listen to HOLD STILL, by Taylor Leonhardt.
The emissaries are found! But unfortunately they are not alone and not in great shape. Will the party make it out alive or be in the same position as their comrades. #RollFareLizard --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollfare/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollfare/support
First, a new study provides some bad news for those who drink alone. Then, Jack & Joe ponder the updated world population numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this second part of this episode, (part 1 here) with our returning guest Elisheva Liss, we dive into the controversial topic of the benefits and challenges of making our partners and children aware of the fundamentals of relationships and the taboo topic of sex awareness.Often, religious or community obligations and accepted practices encourage young people to marry, and often without providing the tools to a happy marriage. Expectations in physical and emotional relationships are followed by disappointment, marital distress and divorce, leaving us to ponder what went wrong. Nowadays, the notion of commitment is mocked like an outdated religious construct and Elisheva suggests we take the time and patience to educate children, when age appropriate, and on an easy to understand level, that people experience love in different ways, as a much needed preparation for relationships so as to avoid misinformation and missed expectations later on in life. Listen to previous episodes with Elisheva here and here.If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!—————————————————————————Connect with Elisheva: http://elishevaliss.com—————————————————————————Topics Discussed:Educating our children about sex and relationships to make the right choicesTeaching kids relationship building skillsAmicable divorce without hatred and resentmentInexperienced dating that results in marriagePremarital counseling—————————————————————————Resources Mentioned:Amazon: Mating in Captivity by Esther PerelAmazon: Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay by Mira KirshenbaumAmazon: If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late by James J. SextonAmazon: Hold On, But Don't Hold Still by Kristina KuzmicElisheva's Blog Posts Mentioned:https://www.elishevaliss.com/copy-of-blog-marriagehttps://www.elishevaliss.com/post/why-are-there-so-many-more-divorces-nowadayshttps://www.elishevaliss.com/post/why-saying-divorce-is-not-an-option-can-actually-hurt-marriageshttps://www.elishevaliss.com/post/separation-is-not-always-step-one-to-a-divorce—————————————————————————Quotes:“Don't wait to talk about sex until your daughters or our son make someone pregnant or your daughter gets pregnant. Don't wait until it's too late .” @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge“If two people go into a marriage with only the focus on pleasure and fun and enjoyment, when the going gets tough, they're in for a rude awakening.” @Elisheva Liss @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge“We would be doing a tremendous service to incorporate a lot more relationship building skills into childhood and adolescence” @Elisheva Liss @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge“hopefully divorce won't be... angry, bitter restraining orders... We can be sad. We can really be broken for a while... but do we have to hate the person just because we drifted apart?” @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge—————————————————————————If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!There is no substitute for a listening ear. 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Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hope-to-recharge/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
This weeks episode is A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. We both love this series, and are so excited to be doing it! As always we are not spoiler free, so please do not continue until you have finished A Court of Silver Flames, and please make sure to listen to the trigger warnings before listening! If you want to check out our book looks you can head over to our Tiktok: @blues.library and our Instagram @blues.librarypodcast, also feel free to check out our website! blues-library.com.
This is a companion podcast for this morning's mantra - I hold still in silence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's meditation is about the silences and spaces between words. When we stay present and allow for this space, we may discover something new. Your morning mantra: I hold still in silence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part 1 of this 2 part episode with our returning guest Elisheva Liss, we discuss the views shared and seen by ourselves and society regarding divorce. Elisheva is a licensed psychotherapist whose training is in marriage and family therapy, and also treats individuals and couples. You can listen to previous episodes with Elisheva here and here.Sometimes divorce is necessary and sometimes the topic is broached because of frustration and stress. When working it out for legitimate reasons becomes impossible, the stigma and perception may be too much to bear. Still, giving it another shot at making peace is often the best option if not only to be certain that you gave it your all and face regret later.If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!—————————————————————————Connect with Elisheva: http://elishevaliss.com—————————————————————————Topics Discussed:Unconditional vs conditional loveInvesting emotionally in your partnerForging love and feeling safeHot conflicts vs cold conflictsRecreating passion—————————————————————————Resources Mentioned:Amazon: Mating in Captivity by Esther PerelAmazon: Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay by Mira KirshenbaumAmazon: If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late by James J. SextonAmazon: Hold On, But Don't Hold Still by Kristina KuzmicElisheva's Blog Posts Mentioned:https://www.elishevaliss.com/post/why-are-there-so-many-more-divorces-nowadayshttps://www.elishevaliss.com/post/why-saying-divorce-is-not-an-option-can-actually-hurt-marriageshttps://www.elishevaliss.com/post/separation-is-not-always-step-one-to-a-divorce—————————————————————————Quotes:“Very often people change in ways that are so profound. And so irreversible .” @Elisheva Liss @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge“We kept dating because there was no reason to say no to each other.” @Elisheva Liss @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge“In a healthy relationship what's going on, is we are investing” @Elisheva Liss @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge“If I do something wrong, I lose your love.? No. it depends how wrong the thing you did was.” @Elisheva Liss @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge—————————————————————————If you need more support in your mental health journey please reach out to us in our private Facebook group. We also offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better!There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.http://www.hopetorecharge.com/1on1—————————————————————————Interested in joining our monthly Mastermind?Find out more info here! http://www.hopetorecharge.com/Mastermind—————————————————————————Suicide Hotlines:USA: 1-800-273-8255USA Crisis (Text): 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566United Kingdom: 116-123Australia: 13-11-14International Suicide Hotlines:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines—————————————————————————Connect with us!Website: https://hopetorecharge.com/Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2079694042156503/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matanajacobs/—————————————————————————3 WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP THE PODCAST:1) Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-to-recharge/id1464788845—————————————————————————2) Spread the word via social media. 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Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hope-to-recharge/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
First Draft Episode #358: Nina LaCour Nina LaCour is the bestselling and Michael L. Printz Award-winning author of five critically acclaimed young adult novels, including: We Are Okay, and Hold Still. She joins to talk about her first picture book, Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle, and her debut adult novel, Yerba Buena. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Out of the Blue, the queer YA rom-com by Jason June, author of the breakout Jay's Gay Agenda, available now! Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: Hear Nina's previous appearances on First Draft, here and here! Hear Sarah Enni on Nina's podcast, Keeping a Notebook, here! Thanks for Listening!
Subscribe to Quotomania on Simplecast or search for Quotomania on your favorite podcast app!Sally Mann (born in Lexington, Virginia, 1951) is one of America's most renowned photographers. She has received numerous awards, including NEA, NEH, and Guggenheim Foundation grants, and her work is held by major institutions internationally. Her many books include At Twelve (1988), Immediate Family (1992), Still Time (1994), What Remains (2003), Deep South (2005), Proud Flesh (2009), The Flesh and the Spirit (2010), Remembered Light (2016) and Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings (2018). In 2001 Mann was named “America's Best Photographer” by Time magazine. A 1994 documentary about her work, Blood Ties, was nominated for an Academy Award and the feature film, What Remains, was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2008. Her bestselling memoir, Hold Still (Little, Brown, 2015), received universal critical acclaim, and was named a finalist for the National Book Award. In 2016 Hold Still won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. The National Gallery of Art presented a critically lauded show, Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings, in 2018. Comprised of 109 prints and several videos, A Thousand Crossings addresses complex issues relating to the American South and will travel internationally until the beginning of 2020. Mann is represented by Gagosian Gallery, New York. She lives in Virginia.From https://www.sallymann.com/new-page. For more information about Sally Mann:Hold Still: https://www.sallymann.com/new-page-2“The Color of Humanity in Sally Mann's South”: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-color-of-humanity-in-sally-manns-south“Making Art Out Of Bodies: Sally Mann Reflects on Life and Photography”: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/405937803Photo by Michelle Hood
This week, Tirzah and Erica dive into the world of YA cover design and chat about some of their favorite design elements and YA covers in recent years. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books and Links The Heartstopper official trailer dropped! Starling by Isabel Strycachz Six Crimson Cranes & The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, Wednesday Books edition A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin A Thousand Steps into Night by Traci Chee This Poison Heart Kalynn Bayron Year of the Reaper by Makiia Lucier Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton Nina LaCour's entire catalog: Hold Still, The Disenchantments, Everything Leads to You, We Are Okay, Watch Over Me Adams Cavarlho on Instagram Book Cover Designers to Follow on Instagram Wednesday Design Random House YA Design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's podcast is about the value and need for sabbaticals. There's just no doubt that the past few years have drained us! Who isn't exhausted? Who isn't depleted? If we think that a weekend away Is enough to help us return to our former selves, then we are in for a crash and burn! Steve talks with Mary Vandel Young and her husband Jason, about their journey of needing, planning, and taking a sabbatical. This is not a “ how to” podcast. It's much deeper than that! ABOUT MARY VANDEL YOUNG & JASON YOUNG Mary Vandel Young's passion for transformational ministry and soul care has guided her participation, study, leadership and ministry in the area of Christian spiritual formation for more than 20 years. God blessed Mary's life with JourneyMates in 2006 and has served as Executive Director since 2012.Mary graduated from Baylor University in 1990. She served on Young Life staff nationally and internationally until 2000 and completed a M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2003. Dr. Jason Young has been working as a psychotherapist since 1997, and has worked in full-time private practice since 2005. Dr. Young has extensive experience, academically and clinically, in the integration of Psychology and Theology. His areas of therapeutic expertise are men's issues, anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, marital conflict, crises of faith, stressors related to pastoral ministry, and sports psychology. Mary and Jason live in Raleigh, NC and have two teenage sons, Luke and Tobias, and a precious Shi-Tzu named Petey. More about JourneyMates More about Jason's Practice Suggested Book from Mary (not mentioned in the podcast) - The Listening Life by Adam McHugh MENTIONED IN PODCAST FREE RESOURCE from Partners in Pastor Renewal. FREE guide and a free hour of consultation for planning your sabbatical. (Mention Potter's Inn when you contact them for the free hour consultation. Contact info is in the Guide) Taylor Leonhardt song Hold Still. Organizations that provide Soul Care: - Soul Care Institute- Renovaré- Leadership Transformations- Transforming Center Reading: For One Who Is Exhausted – A Blessing by John O'Donohue. From his book, To Bless the Space Between Us. MUSIC USED IN PODCAST First Music Break at 20:58: The Night is so Moonlit (Lyrics) Note: The Night is so Moonlit is a Ukrainian folk song composed by Mykola Lysenko, a nineteenth century composer, to the lyrics of a poem written by Mykhailo Starytsky, a contemporary of Lysenko's. It has subsequently become one of Ukraine's most popular folk songs. This particular performance was dedicated to all brave Ukrainian people, who will never surrender. Their freedom is our freedom. Their lives are our lives! Second Music Break at 42:49: In Thy Kingdom (from the Liturgy) · Performed by Kyiv Chamber Choir, A Thousand Years of Ukrainian Sacred Music. SUPPORT THE PODCAST We have two ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
A deep dive exploration of a hauntingly beautiful image by Sally Mann. This episode is part of an ongoing series where Nick Tauro Jr. devotes (at least) 1000 words to one specific photograph.Links:"The Black Eye" photographSally Mann"Hold Still" bookJulia Margaret CameronPost Mortem Photography
In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, I have an open and real conversation with Kristina on her journey through depression, suicidal thoughts and her tips and ways to pick yourself up through the darkness.Within the conversation we touch on:- Parenting when you struggle- Not to carry others suitcases - Starting with something small to make a massive difference Kristina Kuzmic is a cheerleader for her fellow humans. It's not something she ever anticipated doing, but after immigrating to America from Croatia during the war in her homeland and later facing more challenges (divorce, single parenting, poverty, depression…), Kristina wanted to be for others what she wished someone had been for her during her darkest hours.Now, with well over one billion video views, Kristina is providing her audience with encouragement, hope and humor in a role she never expected to fill. In 2011, when Oprah crowned Kristina the winner of Mark Burnett's reality TV competition “Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star,” Oprah said, “What is that THING?…That's so charming and charismatic and connected to the audience that makes you feel like, ‘I know her, I want to be her, I'm like her'… Kristina has all of that. She is an ‘IT PLUS' girl… I wanna watch her!” Since working with Oprah, Kristina has branched out on her own, creating parent-centric videos about raising children and juggling all of life's challenges. Her messages resonate with moms, dads, and even those who don't have children. She has quickly become a viral sensation with well over 2.8 million Facebook followers and over 1 billion video views. Kristina has a voice and personality that has proven to be a hit with a massive audience. The Huffington Post referred to Kristina's videos as “Parenting comedy at its finest,” and The Inquisitr has praised her “witty charm.” People, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Us Weekly, Parents, and many more have posted articles on her creative parenting advice and unique humor, and media outlets across the country are picking up her videos and re-posting them. Kristina has quickly made a name for herself as a creative, yet unpretentious parent, as well as a world-renowned motivational speaker and comedian. She is currently touring the country with her “Hope & Humor” tour. Her first book, Hold On But Don't Hold Still, was released through Penguin Random House in February 2020 and made the Publisher's Weekly best-sellers list. Kristina and her husband live in Southern California, where her most important, rewarding, and exhausting roles include being a sanitation engineer, chef, chauffer, conflict resolution guru, and cheerleader for her three (mostly satisfied) clients – her children. Support the show (https://pod.fan/the-dude-therapist)
In this episode of Viral Jesus, Heather meets one of her online heroes, Kristina Kuzmic—mom blogger, YouTube storyteller, and author of Hold On, But Don't Hold Still. Kristina was discovered by Oprah Winfrey in 2011 and crowned the winner of Mark Burnett's reality-television competition Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star. Now, with over 1 billion video views, Kristina is providing her audience with encouragement, hope and humor in a role she never expected to fill. Listen in as Heather and Kristina discuss resilience, hope, and knowing your purpose. And follow Kristina's adventures on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Also, in our #GrowingViral segment, Pastor Aaron Duvall shares about his social media practices. Aaron is the teaching pastor and director of communication at Victory Highway Wesleyan Church in Painted Post, New York, where he resides with his wife, Chera, and daughter, Harper. You can find Aaron active on Twitter. You can find Heather Thompson Day on Twitter @HeatherTDay and Instagram @heatherthompsonday. Viral Jesus is a production of Christianity Today Hosted and created by: Heather Thompson Day Produced by: Loren Joseph Executive Producer: Ed Gilbreath Director of CT Podcasts: Mike Cosper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Books You Should Read This Year (if you haven't already) In this episode I am reading excerpts from some of my favorite non-fiction books. These are pretty popular books as most of them are New York Times Best Sellers but just in case you haven't checked them out I give you a mini preview. These are in no particular order but they have helped me in my life in one way or another. If you have a book that you think I should read make sure to tell me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/prettyambitiouspodcast Thank you for listening!! Books I discuss in this episode: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo ( The Tropicana Orange) https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Figureoutable-Marie-Forleo/dp/0525535012/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Everything+is+Figureoutable+by+Marie+Forleo&qid=1621482020&sr=8-1 Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Feel) https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle-Melton/dp/1984801252/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y9TGX1X224KF&dchild=1&keywords=untamed+glennon+doyle&qid=1621482041&sprefix=untamed%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-1 Limitless by Jim Kwik (Memory) https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Upgrade-Anything-Faster-Exceptional/dp/1401958230/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19Q1X68MAW8TI&dchild=1&keywords=limitless+by+jim+kwik&qid=1621482081&sprefix=limitless+by+jim%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1 Memory Exercise: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kwik-brain-with-jim-kwik/id1208024744?i=1000384015249 The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins (The Snooze Button) https://www.amazon.com/Second-Rule-Transform-Confidence-Everyday/dp/1682612384/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=5+second+rule&qid=1621482100&sr=8-2 Hold on, But Don't Hold Still by Kristina Kuzmic (Empathy)https://www.amazon.com/Hold-But-Dont-Still-Seriously/dp/0525561862/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Hold+on%2C+But+Don't+Hold+Still+by+Kristina+Kuzmic&qid=1621482119&sr=8-1
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