EPISODE 407 - Kathryn Betts Adams - The Pianist's Only Daughter - A Memoir About the author Kathryn Betts Adams, MSW, PhD grew up in St. Paul. Minnesota and now lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. After a decade of clinical social work practice in mental health, nursing home, and substance abuse settings, she served on the faculty of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she taught social work practice with adults and older adults and received tenure in 2011. She has publish...
Aug 19, 2024•37 min•Ep. 407
Episode 406 - Valerie Fuqua - Developmental Editor, Author, Artist, and Medium I have spent many years writing, editing and learning to connect with readers as an autistic author. We talk about Developmental Editing, Authorship and Austism https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556269745101 ____ Send us Fan Mail Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks! h...
Aug 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 406
EPISODE 405 - Eden Gruger - The Very Important Reader Gang, Ebooks and Helping Authors Write Welcome, I'm Eden Gruger You can find out about my books modern fiction collections, non-fiction guides on how to become a successful author. Get my hints, tips, help and support to write, publish, and market your own work Make Your Book A Reality Masterclass Membership, Eden Gruger The Writer's Mentor It's ok to be overwhelmed by everything you need to know to get your book into the world. Let me give y...
Aug 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 405
Episode 404 - Karin Thompson - My Journey to Enjoying My Life, Wisdom and Strength For Readers Meet Karin - Motivator By Heart As an author, I have a passion for writing books that will keep people turning the pages and giving them something a little deeper to think about long after the last page has been read. My Journey to Enjoy My Life I am honored to share my first book with you. I pray that my book - My Journey to Enjoying My Life, will encourage and motivate you to reach for more and help ...
Aug 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 404
Episode 403 - Corey Croft - Never be boring - I have a passion for storytelling fueled by black coffee, cigarettes, and dread About the author Corey Croft is from Surrey BC, Canada. His use of gallows humor helps to him stumble gracefully in a meaningless world. He avoids eye contact with strangers and doesn’t understand most kinds of science. As a child he was taken to church every Sunday and worried that every time it rained it would flood, biblically. As an adult, the rain is pretty good for ...
Aug 09, 2024•53 min•Ep. 403
Episode 402 - Hannah Levin - The Treasured One, Romantasy Genre, ADHD Impacts on Writing Hannah Levin (she/her) is a neurodivergent dog mom from the East Coast, USA. By day, she writes repetitive marketing copy to pay the bills, and by night, she writes fantasy romance/Romantasy to feed fellow romantics and dreamers. She has several projects in the works at any given time. You can connect with Hannah over Instagram and Threads @authorhlevin; she loves to hear from readers! Experienced readers an...
Aug 07, 2024•44 min•Ep. 402
Episode 401 - Chris Turek - Audiobook Narration Tips for Authors - How To Work With Your Next Voice Over Talent Chris is here to talk about how to work with a voice over talent for your next audiobook - Chris has many credits to his name (voice) and he is available to work with you! Chris' voiceover career began innocuously enough by recording producer tags for a local indie musician. Having spent 4 years in morning radio, Chris is your go-to guy for smooth, velvety narration as well as punchy, ...
Aug 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 401
Episode 400 - Dominick Domasky - Celebrating 400 Episodes - Beginning, Middle, End and What's the Win It is our 400th episode, and as we have done every 100 episodes, the guy that posed the idea for this podcast returns to share more motivation and to champion authors is back! Dominick Domasky, arrived at writing books and motivational speaking with a unique background. Mr. Domasky doesn’t claim to have climbed Mt. Everest or be an Olympic Gold Medalist; Dominick is proud to say, he’s just a guy...
Aug 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 400
Episode 399 - Sara Lohse - Author of Open This Book, the art of storytelling for aspiring thought leaders About the author Sara Lohse is a storyteller, marketer, and brand architect with a knack for turning narratives into connections. Through Favorite Daughter Media, Sara uses her passion and talent to help mission-driven brands amplify their impact, proving that authentic storytelling and strategic marketing go hand in hand. Sara's work and expertise, featured on conference stages including Fi...
Jul 31, 2024•46 min•Ep. 399
Episode 398 - Lea Appleton - Walking & Wayfinding, Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a Time - Create Your Own Path as You Walk Upon It Join Lea Appleton on an inspiring journey along the coast of Southern California and through the neighborhoods near her home in Walking & Wayfinding: Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a Time . Originally planning to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain, Lea's path took an unexpected turn due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Undeterred, sh...
Jul 29, 2024•45 min•Ep. 398
Episode 397 - Rachel Fowler - Writer, Actor, Director and Grief Coach - Hold Space For Those That Grieve Grief is transformative. It changes us, moulds us into something new. It takes intention and reflection and being present to fully appreciate the metamorphosis, and to accept it, welcome it, turn towards it. My mission is to give you a safe, comforting space to feel all the big feelings and conflicting emotions around the changes, losses or uncertainty you are facing. I'll guide you through, ...
Jul 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 397
Episode 396 - Julia Pearce - The Boy Who Became More Than We Could Imagine, Bringing the Music Back About Me I am Julia. I have lived, volunteered and worked in the disability world for more than 25 years. I am a presenter at local and national conferences. I have written about personal lived experiences, communication, public policy, and advocacy. I know that everyone has something to say and that I can help them communicate and say what needs to be said. Our son, Dallin, is my muse who keeps m...
Jul 24, 2024•51 min•Ep. 396
Episode 395 - Jenny Alexander - Low Content, Relationship Author, Poetry and Self Publishing A voice of hope for the heartbroken - If you're heartbroken, it may be for any number of reasons including but not limited to: Divorce A broken engagement The death of a loved one A friendship breakup If your heart is broken you might feel: Alone in your grief Hopeless and confused Stuck in the past Unsure of your faith If this describes you, you've come to the right place. Hi! My name is Jenny Alexand...
Jul 22, 2024•38 min•Ep. 395
Episode 394 - Bill Wittur - Climate Fiction, A New Category for Readers EXTINCTION EVENT is a full-length fiction novel set in the present day that belongs in the speculative fiction / dystopian category. Story Synopsis The main character – known only as LP – tries to reinvent himself by going back to school. With some help from his recording instructor and his friends, he discovers a mystery surrounding different ‘glitches’ heard with analog versus digital recordings of popular songs. He invest...
Jul 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 394
Episode 392 - Isaac Phoenix - The Different Dimensions of Story, How Game Design Shaped His Writing What are ‘The Three Dimensions of Writing’? I named it the Three Dimensions because A) there are three, maybe I need to find a less creative field, and B) people want three dimensional stories and characters so this is how I create them. Step 1: Every writer needs to read The Hero With A Thousand Faces. It is done by Joseph Campbell who essentially breaks down why the oldest and most popular stori...
Jul 15, 2024•53 min•Ep. 392
How To Be A Great Podcast Guest - Important Guesting Tips You Can Use On Your Next Interview How to Be a Good Podcast Guest: Essential Tips Being a good guest on a podcast is a fantastic way to share your message with a broad audience and build meaningful connections with both the hosts and listeners. A successful podcast interview benefits everyone involved, so it's crucial to come prepared and deliver your best performance. Here are some essential tips to help you shine as a podcast guest. Pre...
Jul 12, 2024•22 min
Episode 391 - Gina Coviello - A Great Life Starts with Self-Love - Surviving the Detrimental Effects of Emotional Abuse Coach Gina I have survived the detrimental effects of emotional abuse for 50 years, and I know how it feels to hate oneself, and to feel utterly alone in the world. Through self-love practices I have come to fully embrace and love myself. I have turned my life around and am now a self-love coach. I hope to inspire you with the wisdom I have gained, so that you will learn to lov...
Jul 12, 2024•44 min•Ep. 391
Episode 393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy Adam was born during the Eisenhower administration to Leonard and Sandra Zoberblatt Nimoy. He attended the University Elementary School, a “lab school” run by UCLA, where he was subjected to numerous psychological experiments. The experimentation continued at UC Berkeley in the form of mind-altering substances from which he may, or may not, have fully recovered. In a state of absolute certainty, Adam attended Lo...
Jul 12, 2024•46 min•Ep. 393
Episode 390 - Brigitte Cutshall - Real Things Living Podcast - Empowering Others From Just Surviving to Thriving Meet Brigitte. Brigitte is the founder of Gemini Media, host of Real Things Living Podcast , a Health Advocate and focuses on delivering the best solutions to her clients. She’s an accomplished business development professional in the communications, publishing and print management industry. One of Brigitte’s goals is to “empower others from just surviving to thriving” and participate...
Jul 10, 2024•52 min•Ep. 390
Episode 389 - Gail Hugman - Helping parents and children work together on their education as a team About You can spend many thousands of pounds on school and tutor fees to ensure that your child gets the best start in life but this investment can be seriously undermined by their lack of motivation, attitude or weak learning skills. I help to put this right. Using exceptional tools and resources, I design and deliver inspirational teaching sessions specifically for your child in your home or via...
Jul 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 389
Episode 388 - Evelyn Garland - Children's Author, Working With An Illustrator and a Message for Parents About the author Evelyn G. is a writer,entrepreneur,poet and an author. This is her first children’s book “The Reason I Held You Close “. Writing is something she has always enjoyed. However timing was not always there. This book started out as a poem she wrote several years ago. Now ready to share her writing with the world and begin a new journey in life. Book: The Reason I Held You Close - ...
Jul 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 388
Episode 387 - Kelsey Ellis - Tap Into and Reawaken Wonder - Take the Wonder Challenge We get a little "sappy" in this episode - we turn the wonder up with this great new book - Reawaken Wonder! Reawaken Wonder: Discover joy in the beauty of the everyday Reawaken Wonder is an inspiration for all of those who are currently overwhelmed, but whose hearts spark with hope at the thought of wonder. Through a myriad of stories, Kelsey takes you from the busyness of everyday life to magical moments of wo...
Jul 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 387
Episode 386 - David Mark Quigley - Tackling Dyslexia by Writing a Book, and Saving Animals A native New Zealander, David Mark Quigley worked variously as a farmer, vineyard owner, clinical hypnotherapist, and serial entrepreneur. Traveling extensively chasing adventure across Europe, Australia, and Africa, he has been obsessed with animals and nature ever since. Inspired by his travels, he decided to tackle his dyslexia by writing a book, Scars of the Leopard and unexpectedly discovered his love...
Jul 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 386
Episode 385 - Ben Stimpson - Ancestral Whispers, A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd, 2023) Build a strong, healthy relationship with your ancestors using this guide to the concepts and considerations of ancestral veneration. This tradition non-specific book presents historical and cultural examples of veneration from around the world, the ins and outs of ritual practice, and inspiring ...
Jun 28, 2024•53 min•Ep. 385
Episode 384 - Lyndsey Getty - Overthink - A Simple Guide to Calm Your Thoughts About the author Lyndsey Getty is a researcher and innovator dedicated to bridging the gap between mental wellness education and practical implementation. Developing effective strategies, she empowers others to improve their quality of life by improving the quality of their thoughts. The perspectives and methods she imparts are derived from her experience of overcoming c-PTSD, depression, and anxiety. A survivor of do...
Jun 26, 2024•42 min•Ep. 384
Episode 383 - Mia Hanks - Bride-Made, A Memoir - one woman's journey from being groomed by a narcissist Book - Bride-Made: A Memoir Kindle Edition Millions of people are the unknowing victims of narcissists. By the time they realize who they are dealing with, they are often so invested in the relationship that getting out can become both daunting and dangerous. This book is one woman's journey from being groomed by a narcissist, slowly realizing she is in a toxic relationship, to eventually esca...
Jun 24, 2024•41 min•Ep. 383
Episode 382 - Kelly Snider - The Gift of Your Story - Podcasting and Authors, how they connect Kelly Snider is a bestselling author and story curator who thoughtfully collects and preserves stories through creating events, writing books, interviewing guests on her podcast and facilitating life-changing story workshops. She is an expert at extracting stories and identifying value and strength within the narrative. As an acclaimed event producer, she highlights her clients' individual stories, nee...
Jun 21, 2024•39 min•Ep. 382
Episode 381 - Kathy Imabayashi - Supporting Parents Raising Boys Who Become Remarkable Men - Intentionally Parenting Your Son From Birth To 8 About Me My name is Kathryne Savage Imabayashi, a Canadian educator, parent, and coach, residing in Fukuoka, Japan. During a rich career in education spanning four decades, I have been dedicated to empowering children, parents and teachers to be their best and do their best. Having experienced a variety of countries and cultures, both as a teacher and a sc...
Jun 19, 2024•54 min•Ep. 381
Episode 380 - Jason Harris - Good Grief - 5 Questions that reframe the loss of a loved one ABOUT JASON Jason Harris is a certified celebrant, published author and lay grief counselor. He brings a unique approach to funeral / memorial services that will honor the memory of your loved one. Families request Jason's services when they want a CELEBRATION of their loved one's life more than a sermon. Jason is passionate about living well after loss and guiding people through the grieving process. He a...
Jun 17, 2024•48 min•Ep. 380
Episode 379 - Annie Bourke - Telepathic animal communication mentor - Providing peace of mind for animal parents About the author Annie lives north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. She is passionate about animals, and is committed to being an advocate for them and being a voice for them. As an animal communicator and animal medium, she enjoys chatting with animals, learning from their wisdom and passing on messages to their carers. "The Bridge to Animal Consciousness" is her first book, rel...
Jun 14, 2024•50 min•Ep. 379
