Best Jessica Rush Podcasts (2024)

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When Your Book Becomes a TV Show 48:07

2h ago48:07

48:07

KJ here, team. In this episode, Jennie asks the questions, and I walk us through the whole thing from start to finish—the options, the renewals, the moment we thought we were getting the rights back and the big calls that finally convinced me this was really going to happen—and then of course what it’s like when it DOES. Above are a few glam shots …

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417: When Your Book Becomes a TV Show 48:07

32m ago48:07

48:07

KJ here, team. In this episode, Jennie asks the questions, and I walk us through the whole thing from start to finish—the options, the renewals, the moment we thought we were getting the rights back and the big calls that finally convinced me this was really going to happen—and then of course what it’s like when it DOES. Above are a few glam shots …

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The ‘rush hour’ of life: Navigating your 30s and 40s, with Clare Mehta, PhD 34:14

2h ago34:14

34:14

Between raising young children, climbing the career ladder and handling the everyday demands of adult life, the 30s and 40s can be a particularly busy time. Developmental psychologist Clare Mehta, PhD, talks about the challenges and rewards of “established adulthood”; how relationships, friendships and work life change; and why it’s useful to think…

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Rabbi Greg Hershberg 28:30

2d ago28:30

28:30

Watch Sid Roth from Its Supernatural!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/885/29By Sid Roth

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416: The Art of Helping Writers Do Their Best Work 53:24

5d ago53:24

53:24

Hey #AmWriters, Jennie here. I'm excited to welcome editor and publishing strategist, AJ Harper to the show to talk about the art of helping writers do their best work. AJ helps nonfiction authors write foundational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. She was part of the writing …

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The Art of Helping Writers Do Their Best Work 53:25

5d ago53:25

53:25

Hey #AmWriters, Jennie here. I'm excited to welcome editor and publishing strategist, AJ Harper to the show to talk about the art of helping writers do their best work. AJ helps nonfiction authors write foundational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. She was part of the writing …

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Reducing the risks of brain injury, with Kim Gorgens, PhD 43:35

7d ago43:35

43:35

Every year, there are more than 2.8 million traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. The risks of brain injury among youth athletes, pro football players and military veterans have all made headlines in recent years. But other populations are at increased risk as well – including people in the criminal justice system and domestic violence survivors. Co…

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Brooke Allsbrook 28:29

9d ago28:29

28:29

Watch Sid Roth from Its Supernatural!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/885/29By Sid Roth

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Lyndsay Rush's Poetry is A Bit Much 29:07

12d ago29:07

29:07

Sarina here! There was a scramble over who got to interview Lyndsay Rush about her poetry, but I raised my hand first. I’ve always thought of poetry as the fustiest kind of writing, but the moment I opened A Bit Much, I knew that Lyndsay was here to change my mind. Not only is her poetry gorgeous, her path to becoming a published author was unusual…

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415: Lyndsay Rush's Poetry is A Bit Much 29:06

12d ago29:06

29:06

Sarina here! There was a scramble over who got to interview Lyndsay Rush about her poetry, but I raised my hand first. I’ve always thought of poetry as the fustiest kind of writing, but the moment I opened A Bit Much, I knew that Lyndsay was here to change my mind. Not only is her poetry gorgeous, her path to becoming a published author was unusual…

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These Wilds Beyond Our Fences: The Radical Embrace Of The Spaces Beyond “Knowing” with Bayo Akomolafe 1:10:53

13d ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Today, we are honoured to have Bayo Akomolafe with us—writer, speaker, and philosopher who brings a radically different lens to how we engage with the world’s complexities. Known for his concept of "staying with the trouble," Bayo challenges the conventional rush to fix things, urging us instead to embrace the confusion and uncertainty that arise w…

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The psychology behind our political divide, with Keith Payne, PhD 30:50

14d ago30:50

30:50

The U.S. feels more polarized than ever, and with election day around the corner, many of us are feeling the strain of political divisions among our friends, family members and loved ones. Keith Payne, PhD, author of “Good Reasonable People: The Psychology Behind America’s Dangerous Divide,” discusses the psychology that underlies how most people t…

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Booklab: First Pages--Sailing out of a marriage and mysterious pie 44:18

15d ago44:18

44:18

It’s a new Booklab: First pages episode! At some point—maybe next week—these episodes will go out only to our fellow Stickers (supporters of the podcast). Want to join that crew, where you’ll be able to send in your own first page for the pod, join write-alongs and get AMAs from our hosts and guest book coaches? I’m a sticker! Or I want to be. Also…

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Emma & Jessica Stark 28:30

19d ago28:30

28:30

Watch Sid Roth from Its Supernatural!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/885/29By Sid Roth

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Episode 414: Your Questions, Answered 35:10

19d ago35:10

35:10

Hello #AmWriters! This week, I’m answering a bunch of questions we received via amwritingpodcast@gmail.com and our #AmWriting Facebook group. Here’s to flattened learning curves! * I just got my first speaking inquiry. How do I know how much to ask for? * Someone asked me to provide video content for a conference/summit/virtual event. What should I…

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414: Episode 414: Your Questions, Answered 35:10

19d ago35:10

35:10

Hello #AmWriters! This week, I’m answering a bunch of questions we received via amwritingpodcast@gmail.com and our #AmWriting Facebook group. Here’s to flattened learning curves! 1. I just got my first speaking inquiry. How do I know how much to ask for? 2. Someone asked me to provide video content for a conference/summit/virtual event. What should…

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Supporting mental health for youth of color, with Alfiee Breland-Noble, PhD 29:43

22d ago29:43

29:43

Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a psychologist who has spent decades working to advance the mental health of youth of color, was selected as one of 12 global leaders to receive a $20 million grant-making fund from philanthropist Melinda French Gates. Dr. Alfiee discusses the state of youth mental health, particularly for intersectional youth of color, th…

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Dr. Mitch Glaser 28:29

23d ago28:29

28:29

Watch Sid Roth from Its Supernatural!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/885/29By Sid Roth

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413: How to Start a Novel from Scratch 26:05

26d ago26:05

26:05

Is it time for me (this is KJ) to start a new novel? Not quite-quite-quite, but that time is coming. There’s a decent chance that the novel I’m working on now will be finished, in the now-we-try-to-sell-it sense, soonish. And that will take some time, and maybe it won’t happen (I know, you think I’m just saying that but no, it’s really quite possib…

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How to Start a Novel from Scratch 26:06

26d ago26:06

26:06

Is it time for me (this is KJ) to start a new novel? Not quite-quite-quite, but that time is coming. There’s a decent chance that the novel I’m working on now will be finished, in the now-we-try-to-sell-it sense, soonish. And that will take some time, and maybe it won’t happen (I know, you think I’m just saying that but no, it’s really quite possib…

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Harnessing the healing power of music, with Renée Fleming and Aniruddh Patel, PhD 39:00

29d ago39:00

39:00

Today, music therapies are being used to help treat mental and physical health conditions as diverse as chronic pain, Parkinson's disease and stroke. Renowned soprano Renée Fleming, editor of a new book on music, the arts and health, joins music cognition researcher Aniruddh Patel, PhD, to talk about the connections between music, mind and body, wh…

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Steve Witt 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

Watch Sid Roth from Its Supernatural!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/885/29By Sid Roth

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Booklab First Pages: Redacted Kitty-Cat and Welcome to Heaven 27:31

1M ago27:31

27:31

It’s the second Booklab: First Pages episode! At some point, these episodes will go out only to our fellow Stickers—supporters of the podcast. Want to join that crew, where you’ll be able to send in your own first page for the pod, join write-alongs and get AMAs from our hosts and guest book coaches? I’m a sticker! Or I want to be. Also I get that …

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412: Booklab First Pages: Redacted Kitty-Cat and Welcome to Heaven 27:30

1M ago27:30

27:30

It’s the second Booklab: First Pages episode! At some point, these episodes will go out only to our fellow Stickers—supporters of the podcast. Want to join that crew, where you’ll be able to send in your own first page for the pod, join write-alongs and get AMAs from our hosts and guest book coaches? I’m a sticker! Or I want to be. Also I get that …

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Road rage, traffic jams and why driving stresses us out, with Dwight Hennessy, PhD 39:57

1M ago39:57

39:57

Is your commute the most stressful part of your day? Traffic psychologist Dwight Hennessy, PhD, talks about what’s going on when we get behind the wheel -- including what causes “road rage,” why some people find driving more stressful than others and how our personality affects our driving, what’s going on with the “zipper merge,” and how driving m…

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Ed Rush 28:30

1M ago28:30

28:30

Watch Sid Roth from Its Supernatural!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/885/29By Sid Roth

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The Fast Track to Purpose-Driven Leadership: Igniting Human Potential in a World of Rapid Change with Sandra Colhando 1:14:06

1M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Sandra Colhando, co-founder of Transform Me, joins us to discuss the importance of purpose and transformation in leadership. She shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges and discovering her purpose, highlighting how moments of frustration can serve as powerful catalysts for change. Sandra explains a practical process for uncovering one'…

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Raising Your Voice, Claiming Your Story 34:15

1M ago34:15

34:15

Hey writers! I’m Jennie Nash — and this is the #amwriting podcast, the place where we talk about writing all the things: short things, long things, fiction, non-fiction, pitches and proposals. Today, we’re going to dig into a part of the writing process that comes WAY before you write anything — which is giving yourself permission to write in the f…

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411: Raising Your Voice, Claiming Your Story 34:15

1M ago34:15

34:15

Hey writers! I’m Jennie Nash — and this is the #amwriting podcast, the place where we talk about writing all the things: short things, long things, fiction, non-fiction, pitches and proposals. Today, we’re going to dig into a part of the writing process that comes WAY before you write anything — which is giving yourself permission to write in the f…

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How to handle health anxiety, with Karen Lynn Cassiday, PhD 40:46

1M ago40:46

40:46

For those with health anxiety, worrying about sickness can be a constant struggle that can harm their mental health, relationships and even physical health. Karen Lynn Cassiday, PhD, author of the book “Freedom from Health Anxiety,” talks about how to recognize health anxiety (once known as hypochondria), why the internet and “Dr. Google” can make …

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Ross Johnston 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Watch Sid Roth from Its Supernatural!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/885/29By Sid Roth

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Congrats, You're Publishing During the Election Cycle - Episode 410 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

It all Started on the ‘Book Sarina, here! This episode began in a Facebook thread. In a writers’ group, author Dena Moes R.N. expressed some concern about trying to bring a book to market during a very noisy news cycle. I pushed back a little, given the nature of her book: It's Your Body: The Young Woman's Guide to Empowered Sexual Health. This lov…

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410: Congrats, You're Publishing During the Election Cycle - Episode 410 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

It all Started on the ‘Book Sarina, here! This episode began in a Facebook thread. In a writers’ group, author Dena Moes R.N. expressed some concern about trying to bring a book to market during a very noisy news cycle. I pushed back a little, given the nature of her book: It's Your Body: The Young Woman's Guide to Empowered Sexual Health. This lov…

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Job therapy and toxic coworkers, with Tessa West, PhD 35:49

2M ago35:49

35:49

Are you and your job just not clicking anymore? New York University psychology professor Tessa West, PhD, author of “Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You,” talks about the most common sources of job dissastisfaction, how you can figure out why you’re unhappy at work and find a job that’s a better fit, how to handle -- or avoid -- toxic cowo…

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Jareb Nott 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Watch Sid Roth from Its Supernatural!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/885/29By Sid Roth

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Ep 409: Tag Along on a Speaking Trip with Jess! 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

Hello #AmWriters! Jess here at the beginning of a very busy fall speaking season, coming to you from the northwest corner of Indiana. I’ve talked to you before about the nuts and bolts of my speaking work, but I thought it would be fun to bring you along with me and talk about the things I pack, plan for, and think about when I’m on the road. If I …

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409: Ep 409: Tag Along on a Speaking Trip with Jess! 32:34

2M ago32:34

32:34

Hello #AmWriters! Jess here at the beginning of a very busy fall speaking season, coming to you from the northwest corner of Indiana. I’ve talked to you before about the nuts and bolts of my speaking work, but I thought it would be fun to bring you along with me and talk about the things I pack, plan for, and think about when I’m on the road. If I …

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Encore - How to have great conversations, with Charles Duhigg and Michael Yeomans, PhD 50:17

2M ago50:17

50:17

Conversational chemistry might seem intangible, but psychologists are beginning figure out what makes some conversations work while others fall apart. Charles Duhigg, author of the upcoming book Supercommunicators and conversation researcher Michael Yeomans, PhD, talk about how anyone can learn to communicate better, the best way to build rapport w…

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Jonathan Cahn 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

Watch Sid Roth from Its Supernatural!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/885/29By Sid Roth

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Exponential Leadership: Inspiring Teams and Scaling Technology with Purpose, with Nigel Mendonca from Smartsheet 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Episode Summary: In this episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast, host Rebecca delves into a fascinating conversation with Nigel Mendonca, General Manager and Vice President for Asia Pacific at Smartsheet, a global leader in work management solutions. With over 20 years of experience in sales and general management across the technology industry, Nig…

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#FlashbackFriday: Very Serious About Fun Reads with Emily Henry 35:54

2M ago35:54

35:54

The title of this episode comes from a great George Michael quote that Sarina reminded us of and one that I now think about all the time: People thought I wanted to be seen as a serious musician, but I didn’t. I just wanted to people to know that I was very serious about pop music. That’s us here. We’re very serious about fun reads—and so grateful …

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