What’s the story you can’t stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it. Critically acclaimed authors and bestselling book coaches Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman are your hosts of Bookbound, the podcast for aspiring nonfiction authors who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into successful books and publishing deals. Fran and Bethany interview accomplished authors who share the strategies and surprises behind their bookboun ...
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Ever wondered what really goes on behind the glossy covers and catchy titles of your favorite books? In this episode of Bookbound, award-winning author and journalist Julie Satow shares the secrets behind the success of her latest book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion. She discusses her unique approach…
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Writing is a Team Sport with Elaine Lin Hering
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What does it take to transform a persistent idea (over many years) into a published book? On this episode of Bookbound, executive leadership consultant Elaine Lin Hering joins us to explore the nine-year journey behind her book, Unlearning Silence. Elaine shares her insights on overcoming self-doubt, navigating the challenges of writing a long-form…
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What’s Better Than a Big Platform? A Great Idea! With Rachel Somerstein
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What happens when a professor discovers that her real strength lies in her journalism skills and academic experience? For Rachel Somerstein, it’s a critically acclaimed book. Rachel is an associate professor of journalism at SUNY New Paltz and author of "Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section." We sat down with her to talk all ab…
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Ophi Edut’s 21-Book Strategy for Bestseller Success
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Can astrology help you gain a competitive edge in your career or business? We’re sitting down with Ophi Edut, renowned astrologer and author, to dive into her journey of publishing her book, The Astrology Advantage, and how astrology played its part in her own success. She discusses her journey from self-publishing to traditional publishing, and th…
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From Dating Nightmare to “Jaw-Dropping” Memoir with Anna Akbari
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What happens when a woman discovers that the man she's been interacting with online isn't who he says he is? On this episode of Bookbound, we sit down with Anna Akbari, author of the “jaw-dropping” (according to the New York Times) memoir There is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America’s Biggest Catfish. Anna shares her journey of transforming a …
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Write This Way to Business Success with Bola Sokunbi
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What does it take to write four bestselling books in just as many years while juggling the demands of running a successful business and raising young twins? In this episode of Bookbound, we dive into the incredibly inspiring journey of Bola Sokubi, a finance expert, keynote speaker, and the founder of Clever Girl Finance. Bola shares her tips for a…
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Getting to YES! and Taking Control of Your Author Journey with Gabrielle Hartley
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What if the secret to resolving conflict and getting along is simpler than you think? Gabrielle Hartley, divorce lawyer turned author, joins us on this episode, and her transformative experiences have culminated in her latest book, The Secret to Getting Along: And Why It's Easier Than You Think. Gabrielle shares what she’s learned along her publish…
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How a Blog Turned Into a Cookbook (and Then Some!) with Vasudha Viswanath
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What does it take to transform a personal health journey into a bestselling cookbook? Here to walk us down that path is Vasudha Viswanath, cookbook author and founder of the community-centered initiative "We Ate Well." After a career on Wall Street and a life-changing Prediabetes diagnosis, Vasudha shifted gears dramatically. She embraced her roots…
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The Makings of a NYT Bestselling Author: Marisa Meltzer's Glossy
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What does it take to transform a potent idea into a best-selling book? In this episode of BOOKBOUND, we jump into the art of authorship with Marisa Meltzer, whose New York Times bestseller, "Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier”, provides an inside look at the rise of the beauty company Glossier and its founder, …
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A Love Letter to Your Imperfect Self: How to Write Bravely with L’Oreal Thompson Payton
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Have you ever felt paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection? You’re in good company. L'Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist, experienced communications executive, motivational speaker, and author of “Stop Waiting for Perfect”. She joins us on the BOOKBOUND podcast to share her very relatable author journey. In this very special episod…
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Tiny Marketing for Authors with Expert Author and Entrepreneur Pam Slim
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What does it take to transform your book marketing from a solo sprint to a community-powered marathon? In this episode, award-winning author, speaker, and small business guru Pam Slim joins us to talk about some of her experiences and tips for successful book writing, launching, and marketing. Pam introduces her groundbreaking concepts of "watering…
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From Blog to Bookshelf: Julie Chavez's Memoir Journey
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Does the road to publishing your book feel like an impossible maze of stats and gatekeepers? Meet Julie Chavez. Her writing has been featured in the New York Post and Zibby Mag, and she is the author of USA Today bestselling book, “Everyone But Myself: A Memoir”. She writes to explore the joys and impossibilities of mothering and modern womanhood a…
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Your Doubts are Your Friend: Maggie Jackson on Writing in Uncertainty
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On this episode of BOOKBOUND, we’re joined by the brilliant and insightful Maggie Jackson, award-winning 3x author and journalist. Her latest book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure, is a Next Big Idea Book and was nominated for a National Book Award and a Library Journal Best Book of 2023. Bringing Maggie’s research and the writing …
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From Essay to Acclaim: Chloé Cooper Jones’s Author Journey
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One essay—that begins in your journal!—can change your life. On this episode of Bookbound, we explore the inspiring journey of Chloé Cooper Jones, whose memoir, Easy Beauty, began as an essay and turned into a Pulitzer Prize Finalist memoir. As Chloé navigated the publishing world, she came away with some important insights on how to invest in the …
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Bethany Saltman on 'The Strange Situation'
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Author Bethany Saltman on her 2021 book, The Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment. A mix of three things - one part scientific inquiry into attachment theory, one part memoir of Saltman’s own upbringing, and one part expose of what love, connection and attachment really are - this book is likely the most profound pie…
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From Platform-Building to Bestseller with Dr. Aliza Pressman
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Authenticity over urgency. That’s Dr. Aliza Pressman’s strategy when it comes to driving the marketing of her new book, The Five Principles of Parenting. In this episode of Bookbound, developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman unveils the trials and triumphs behind her journey to authorship, encouraging authenticity over trendy marketing—because…
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A Book Born from Personal Crisis with Bestselling Author Bonnie Wan
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What happens when a personal crisis transforms into a groundbreaking practice that spans a decade? For Bonnie Wan, the answer was a book. How lucky for us! Bonnie is a renowned and awarded Brand Strategist and Partner at Goodby Silverstein & Partners. And despite her accolades, she battled imposter syndrome and doubted whether she was married to th…
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From 50+ Rejections to Best-Seller with Mita Mallick
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How many rejections is too many? At what number of “passes” would you give up when it comes to getting an agent or landing a book deal? Just how persistent do you really have to be to bring your book to life? Meet Mita Mallick, a visionary in workplace diversity and a best-selling author. Mita shared her inspiring journey from countless rejections …
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Introducing Bookbound: Fran & Bethany Set the Scene
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Welcome to Bookbound: The Podcast! In this short episode, your hosts, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman, share their personal experiences and insights from their own publishing journeys. They give the inside scoop on how they published their first books and how it taught them to embrace their own author-ity. And they give you a glimpse into the excit…
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What’s the story you can’t stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it. Critically acclaimed authors and bestselling book coaches Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman are your hosts of Bookbound, the podcast for aspiring nonfiction authors who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into s…
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I am the host of March of Dimes' new research podcast MODCAST. Listen to me there!By Olesia Plokhii
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A Message from the Host - Here's My Number
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Season 1 is over. What do you want to hear about for season 2? Leave me a voice message on WhatsApp and I'll play it on air.By Olesia Plokhii
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Dr. Edwin Raffi on Antidepressants and Pregnancy
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Perinatal and reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Edwin Raffi on whether antidepressants are safe for pregnancy (yes).By Olesia Plokhii
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Lily Nichols on Gestational Diabetes
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Registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Lily Nichols sets the record straight - to beat gestational diabetes, eat fewer carbs.By Olesia Plokhii
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Yale University physician scientist Harvey Kliman on the gooey red organ at the center of it all - the placenta.By Olesia Plokhii
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Brown University economics professor and best-selling author Emily Oster on her new book, 'The Family Firm,' Covid and the wisdom of her daughter, Penelope.By Olesia Plokhii
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Australian researcher Mel Morns on nursing aversion - and whether you can get those creepy crawlies to stop without weaning.By Olesia Plokhii
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Dr. Emre Seli on the Next Fertility Frontier
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IVIRMA Global Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Emre Seli on the future of fertility science, from AI to stem cells to gene editing - and beyond.By Olesia Plokhii
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Hilary Flower on Breastfeeding While Pregnant and Tandem Nursing
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding expert Hilary Flower sets the record straight - breastfeeding while pregnant is safe.By Olesia Plokhii
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Journalist, author and mother of four Abigail Tucker on her new book, 'Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct.'By Olesia Plokhii
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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Dana Lauducci tells you everything - everything - you need to know about how to breastfeed.By Olesia Plokhii
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Quadriplegic Dani Izzie on Giving Birth to Twins
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At the height of the Covid pandemic last year, quadriplegic and disability advocate Dani Izzie became one of the only quadriplegic women ever to give birth to twins. This is her story.By Olesia Plokhii
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Dr. James McKenna on Bedsharing and SIDS
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Forget what you heard about bedsharing and SIDS, the world's leading authority on the topic says - sleeping with your breastfed baby may save their life.By Olesia Plokhii
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Kimberly Ann Johnson on Your Inner Jaguar
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Somatic experiencing trauma resolution practitioner Kimberly Ann Johnson on her new book, 'Call of the Wild,' and how awakening your primal predator is the key to healing trauma.By Olesia Plokhii
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Midwife of the Feminine Form Carly Rae on why you need to get to know your vagina a whole lot better.By Olesia Plokhii
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Neuroscience and health psychology professor Dr. Nicole Avena on her new book, What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant.By Olesia Plokhii
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Bringing Up Bebe author Pamela Druckerman on her new children's book, Paris by Phone, surviving cancer, being an American living in Paris and samba dancing in Brazil.By Olesia Plokhii
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Oh Baby! is going biweekly. Find out why.By Olesia Plokhii
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International wedding photographer Nicole Ashley on having a baby and running a demanding photography business - and how she sleep trained her baby without 'Cry it Out.'By Olesia Plokhii
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Brittney Butler on Black Mothers and Babies
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Brittney Butler, a public health PhD candidate at Ohio State University, on racism and being Black and pregnant in America.By Olesia Plokhii
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Shawn Portner on Listening to Your Whisper
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Perinatal therapist Shawn Portner on how to lessen anxiety and depression during pregnancy, starting with making sure you trust your care team.By Olesia Plokhii
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San Diego fertility doctor Anne Davis on her new clinic, Pearl Mini IVF, what mini-stim IVF is all about and why less - could be a whole lot more.By Olesia Plokhii
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Alice Lu-Culligan on Pregnancy and the Covid Vaccine
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Alice Lu-Culligan, a Yale immunologist focused on Covid and pregnancy, makes the case for pregnant women at high risk to get the vaccine - because the consequences of severe Covid infection are far more dangerous.By Olesia Plokhii
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Molly Mitchell-Hardt and the Dance of Fear
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Join host Olesia Plokhii as she interviews mother and psychotherapist Molly Mitchell-Hardt on her new online pregnancy course, The Sacred Journey of Motherhood, which uses mythicism, ritual, yoga and psychological healing to prepare pregnant women for their ancient rite of passage into motherhood.By Olesia
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