Best Jill Cloutier Podcasts (2024)

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Life Design and Cultivation 1:11:14

11M ago1:11:14

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In this stimulating conversation with Regenerative Land Designer and Educator Javan Bernakevitch, we discuss life design and why it's important. According to Javan, if we don’t design our lives, someone else will. What are the signs of an undesigned life? Some of them include: not knowing what you’re good at, a lack of direction, being directed by …

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Cultivating Seeds of Regeneration at Beejvan 43:12

1y ago43:12

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Join us on a journey to India to explore the inspiring Beejvan project, a remarkable two acre demonstration farm and community-based initiative in Karjat, Maharashtra, India. In this interview with co-founder Sanjana Krishnan, discover how Beejvan is revitalizing the land, promoting biodiversity, and empowering the local community. Sanjana was insp…

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Permaculture for Our Changing World 1:16:40

1+ y ago1:16:40

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Episode 169: Is Permaculture the best option that we have to meet the demands of an unpredictable future? In this lively conversation with Rosemary Morrow, Margie Bushman, and Wes Roe, we discuss the potential Permaculture holds in restoring degraded ecosystems around the globe. Rosemary Morrow is a Permaculture designer, teacher, and earth restore…

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The Fabulous Fig 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

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Episode 38: Our plant today is Fig and our guest is Dr. Lee Reich. Lee is a writer, horticultural consultant, and educator with graduate degrees in soil science and horticulture. Lee is a big fan of Figs (Ficus carica) and in this episode we learn how to successfully propagate, grow, and harvest this ancient plant. Lee explains why it’s a challenge…

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Water Always Wins- Slow Water Solutions for Drought and Deluge 53:41

2y ago53:41

53:41

What does water want? What happens when we allow water to be water? Author Erica Gies explores the concept of Slow Water in her new book Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge. Slow Water approaches are unique to each place and work with natural systems. Slow Water is key to greater resiliency and offers multiple benefits inclu…

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Ep 87: You’re Getting the Feedback Loop All Wrong & What to do About it, with Annalisa Parent Summea 20:49

2y ago20:49

20:49

In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the first episode of a 6 part series. In the first episode, we talk about feedback. Are you tired of getting cursory and/or unhelpful feedback? Are you sick to death of meaningless comments that have nothing to do with your manuscript? This episode will teach you all about: What quality fee…

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Ep 88: Gary Barnes 42:49

2y ago42:49

42:49

In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to Gary Barnes, a high-performance business and sales coach. He has personally sold over $280 million dollars in services. He spend this episode giving his top tricks for success. Don't miss out on his advice for: motivating yourself growing your business savvy expanding your abilities find out …

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Gardening Like Nature 55:39

2y ago55:39

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Learn how to garden like nature from writer, horticultural consultant, and educator Dr. Lee Reich. We start with an audio tour of Lee’s award winning “farmden," which is more than a garden and less than a farm. Packed with plants, including Paw Paws, Hardy Kiwi, Gooseberries, Figs, and Filberts, Lee uses his land as a test site for showcasing his g…

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Why the Ocean Matters 1:09:54

2+ y ago1:09:54

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Episode 166: Did you know that oceans make life possible on our planet? Even if we live far from the coast, our lives are influenced by the ocean. Oceans generate oxygen, capture carbon, shape weather, and provide habitat for countless creatures. To learn more about these vast, yet fragile bodies of water that make our planet unique, beautiful, and…

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Introducing the Regenerative Media Alliance 50:02

2+ y ago50:02

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Episode 165: This special episode introduces the Regenerative Media Alliance, a project I have been working on for quite some time with fellow podcast producers Oliver Goshey and Scott Mann. The Regenerative Media Alliance or RMA is a cooperative group for podcasters and media creators working in the Permaculture, sustainability, and regenerative f…

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Raptors and Rodenticides- the Unintended Consequences of Rat Poison 1:08:05

2+ y ago1:08:05

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Episode 164: Are you a fan of Raptors or birds of prey? Members of this large group of magnificent birds include hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls. For many of us, seeing raptors in cities and in the wilderness is awe-inspiring. To learn more about these amazing birds, I am joined by Lisa Owens Viani and Allen Fish, co-founders of the nonprofit Rapt…

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Ep 181: Turn Your Passion into a Book: The Go-Giver Marriage Part 1, with John David Mann and Ana Gabriel 36:50

2+ y ago36:50

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This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann to discuss their co-authored book The Go-Giver Marriage. Learn about how to collaborate with a partner and let their writing take its own style. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide How to Turn Your Passi…

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The Generosity of Meadows 53:50

2+ y ago53:50

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Episode 163: What if you could replace your monocrop grass lawn with a “solar powered regenerative system that stores carbon while creating habitats”? You can! Learn how in this informative episode with Owen Wormser. Did you know that the average lawn is a a biological desert that needs vast amounts of resources to stay alive? By replacing your law…

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Ep 180: Is My Writing Good Enough?, with Denise Cloutier 23:24

3y ago23:24

23:24

This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with writer and novelist Denise Cloutier. Learn about how to confidently finish your novel for publication and about putting together a query for agents. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide How to Confidently Query Your Novel at www.writing-gym.…

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The Wild World of Hops 55:12

3y ago55:12

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Welcome to the world of Hops, Humulus lupulus. In this relaxed conversation with organic farmer and Hops grower Acadia Tucker, we discuss this unwieldy and happy to be alive plant. We touch briefly on the history of Hops, which like its illustrious relative Cannabis, was once feared as a “wicked weed.” Now revered for its distinctive bitter flavor …

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Ep 179: How to Publish Your Short Stories, with Stephen Oliver 23:40

3y ago23:40

23:40

In this episode of the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks to science fiction and horror novelist Stephen Oliver. Learn how to publish short stories in magazines and anthologies, how to sell your novel to agents and publishers and, most important, how to see your name published in magazines, anthologies and on the cover of your publi…

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Ep 178: From the Archives: How to SELL your book, with the Go-Giver’s Bob Burg 38:24

3y ago38:24

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This week on the Writing Gym podcast, we’re pulling out a favorite from the archives. Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi Davies interview bestselling co-author of the Go-Giver, Bob Burg. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find a topnotch co-author, what the difference between work-for-hire and co-authorship is, how to write a business parable and mo…

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Ep 177: From the Archives: Writing Award-Winning Books in Multiple Genres, with Cristina Istrati 23:51

3y ago23:51

23:51

This week on the Writing Gym podcast, we’re pulling out a favorite from the archives. Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi Davies interview award winning author Cristina Istrati. In this episode you’ll learn how to write successfully in multiple genres and what the balance really is between natural talent and showing up to do the work. To get the most o…

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Ep 176: How to Novelize Your Screenplay, with Jeanne Covert 40:10

3y ago40:10

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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert. Jeanne is an author and screenwriter who novelized her screenplay in the Writing Gym. Listen to learn about novelizing your movie, how to build your author platform and how to know if your novel is publishable. To learn how to novelize your movie, download this …

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Ep 175: How to Research Your Historical Novel, with Bill Kovarik 22:32

3y ago22:32

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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with journalist and author Bill Kovarik. Bill has published several nonfiction and historical fiction books. Listen as they chat about how to research for your novel, what novelists can learn from journalists and how to stop wasting your time and write that novel. To get the most o…

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Ep 174: Stuck in Writer’s Block. How to Move Forward and Write that Novel, with Maria Chapman 23:35

3y ago23:35

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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Maria Chapman. Maria is a Writing Gym alum who writes women’s fiction and makes a living from her writing. In this episode, you’ll hear how Maria finished her novel without an outline, how she found an effective writing process and how she makes money writing. To learn the key…

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Ep 173: Journal to Novel: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Published Novel, with Claire Fullerton 21:24

3y ago21:24

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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with author Claire Fullerton about her winding path to publication. They discuss Claire’s methods for writing realistic fiction, how she built her writing resume and why no two writing processes are the same and that’s okay! To get started on your own publishing journey, check out …

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Ep 172: How to Publish Short Stories in Anthologies and Magazines, with Hannah Johnson 18:29

3y ago18:29

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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Writing Gym member Hannah Johnson. In the VIP, Hannah finished in her novel in under 2 months. She jumped into publishing mastermind, and is well on her way to revising her novel to publishable. Hannah talks about what it was like to finish her novel, how the Writing Gym helpe…

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Ep 171: How to Find Your Writing Voice, with Dan Smith 20:24

3y ago20:24

20:24

In this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with long-time journalist Dan Smith. Dan and Annalisa talk about the differences between novel writing and journalistic style. They explore the struggles and the successes of publishing and finding your writer’s voice. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to snag our…

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Ep 170: How to Find the Best Writing Feedback, with Barbara Pattee 30:24

3y ago30:24

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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Writing Gym member Barbara Pattee about what it’s like to come out of the shadows and write with pride. In this episode, learn about how community and productive feedback changed Barbara’s writing life and helped her discover her own hidden writing confidence. To get the most …

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Ep 169: How to Write a True Crime and Mystery Novel, with Diane Fanning 27:08

3y ago27:08

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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with true crime and mystery author Diane Fanning about what writing in those genres is like. Hear Diane break down how she does her research, how she schedules writing and research into her life and why she loves writing true crime and mystery. To get the most out of this episode, download our free resource …

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Ep 168: How to Write Your Truth, with Tasneem Jivanji 36:49

3y ago36:49

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This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea celebrates Writing Gym VIP member Tasneem Jivanji. Tasneem is celebrating completing her first draft of her realistic fiction novel and all the hard work she did to complete it. They talk about taking care of yourself while writing, how to find a productive writing community and how to fi…

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Ep 167: How To Start Your Writing Career, with Trish Esden 19:43

3y ago19:43

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On this week’s episode of the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with mystery author Trish Esden to talk about what it’s like to publish in multiple genres. Trish Esden lives the author lifestyle every day; she pulls back the curtain on what it took to get there and how she keeps it up. If you want to know what it takes to succes…

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Ep 166: Why You Won’t Publish Your Book By Yourself, with Natalie French 38:09

3y ago38:09

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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with author and Writing Gym member Natalie French. Annalisa and Natalie discuss how to stop struggling and edit your novel, how to get better feedback on your novel project and why trying to publish alone just doesn’t get you the results you want. Make sure to download our freebie at https://writing-gym.c…

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Ep 165: How to Make a Living as a Writer, with Dan Clements 26:56

3y ago26:56

26:56

This week, writing coach Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with ghostwriter Dan Clements to pull back on the curtain on what it’s really like to be a ghostwriter. Curious about what ghostwriting is and if it may be right for you? Perhaps you’re looking to pursue a career in writing, but you’re not sure how to get there. Listen to this episode and th…

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The Future is Nuts! 1:06:18

3y ago1:06:18

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Episode 162: Is the future nuts? According to our guest Michael Judd, it definitely is, but in a good way! In this fun and informative interview, Michael shares his vision of a bountiful and food secure future where nut tree orchards and farms abound. Resilient perennial crops with a multitude of ecosystem services, nut trees improve soil health an…

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Ep 164: How to Revise your Novel to Publish Well, with Sonee Singh 28:35

3y ago28:35

28:35

In this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with Writing Gym member Sonee Singh. Sonee and Annalisa talk about what to do when your plot loses momentum, how to discover and fix blindspots in your writer, and why you’re not getting the feedback you need from your beta readers. To get the most out of this episode, be su…

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Ep 163: How To Publish In More Than One Genre, with John David Mann 31:16

3y ago31:16

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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with New York Times bestselling author John David Mann. John speaks on why revision is key to successfully publishing your novel, what it’s like to co-author, and why trying out a new genre improves your writing skills. Make sure you check out the free worksheet at https://writing-gym.com/revisions/.…

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Ep 162: How to Discover Your Writing and Publishing Confidence, with Jill Smith 30:30

3y ago30:30

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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jill Smith, a Writing Gym alumnae who’s on the path to publication about what it’s like to be a part of a professional community of writers. Jill and Annalisa answer why quality feedback is important, why you shouldn’t be scared to follow plot rabbit trails, and what makes the Writing Gym different from…

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Ep 161: How To Prepare your Novel Draft for Publication, with Leah Weiss 28:15

3+ y ago28:15

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This week Annalisa Parent Summea and author Leah Weiss are in conversation about the importance of learning the craft of writing, how to find and develop your character’s voice, and why you need professional feedback to successfully publish. Take a look at the freebie for this episode over at https://writing-gym.com/writingcraft/.…

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Ep 160: How to Launch Your Freelance Writing Career, with Tashya Knight 26:56

3+ y ago26:56

26:56

If you’ve been wondering what you can do to find motivation to write, this episode is for you. This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and Tashya Knight talk about how to overcome your fear and start writing, how to connect with publishers, and how to develop your freelance writing. Check out the freebie at https://writing-gym.com/freelance/.…

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Ep 159: How to take Rejection and Keep Going, with Cassandra Thompson 22:31

3+ y ago22:31

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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and author Cassandra Thompson are in conversation about breaking genre molds, how to take rejection and use it to propel you forward, and what it feels like to get that first novel published. Take a look at the freebie for this episode over at https://writing-gym.com/rejectionletters/.…

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Ep 158: How to move from draft to publish-ready with actionable feedback, with Aaron Betts 31:32

3+ y ago31:32

31:32

In this week’s episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and up and coming author Aaron Betts talk about what it feels like to finally finish his novel. After joining the Writing Gym, Aaron finished the novel he’d spent years writing in just two weeks. Annalisa and Aaron also discuss overcoming writer’s block and why getting professional feedback on your wri…

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Ep 157: What does a literary agent do?, with Kevin O’Connor 30:40

3+ y ago30:40

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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and literary agent Kevin O’Connor discuss how to craft a stand-out query letter, the purpose of literary agents, and what really goes on in an agent’s head when they read your query letter. Take a look at this week’s freebie and spend some time reflecting on where you could up your query letter game at www.writing-…

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Sensational Spilanthes 1:01:05

3+ y ago1:01:05

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Episode 36: Have you heard of Spilanthes? In this fun and informative interview with regenerative land designer, educator, facilitator, and Spilanthes fan Javan Bernakevitch, we discuss this unique plant. An herbal ally with a long history of use for oral health and immune support, Spilanthes is known by a multitude of common names like Electric Da…

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