Best Suzanne Dailey Podcasts (2024)

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Bear by Marian Engel 46:39

6d ago46:39

46:39

He's a bear. Like an actual bear. She's having a midlife crisis. This seems like a pretty extreme response. This is Bear by Marian Engel, which won the Governor General's Award in 1976 and is evidently the most controversial Canadian novel of all time. Sounds like a skills issue to me. You know that joke about how you can build a bridge with your b…

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What’s Your 7.4? 6:05

28d ago6:05

6:05

In this bonus episode, we create a short list of things we can do this summer to increase happiness, decrease anxiety, and sustain well-being.

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A Crime of the Heart by Cheryl Reavis 35:47

1M ago35:47

35:47

His job is Amish! She's an accountant with an ulcer and a bad case of second chance romance! Will they fall back in love? Can she get over that weird beard thing? Find out in Cheryl Reavis' A Crime of the Heart, another of our "five heart romances"! If you're new to this, we're doing episodes on the list of books that Romantic Times reviewer Melind…

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Season 4 Reflections & Celebrations 9:16

2M ago9:16

9:16

In this episode, we share some of the biggest takeaways of season 4.

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Go for the Bronze 8:43

2M ago8:43

8:43

In this episode, we learn a lesson from Olympic athletes in an effort to feel proud of what we’ve accomplished so far this school year.

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Rethinking “No Regrets” 12:02

2M ago12:02

12:02

In this episode, we rethink the common notion of “live with no regrets.“ We examine findings from a regret survey to see how reflecting on our regrets can inform our future decisions and actions. Daniel Pink’s book can be found here: https://a.co/d/gxFDPCX.

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Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

He's Alex, an Oregon gentleman farmer with a very bad brother! She's Annie, a Deaf woman who's treated like garbage by literally everyone! Welcome to Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson! There are some pretty strong content warnings for this one - it won't surprise you that it's full of ableism, both Original Recipe and Extra Paternalistic, of cours…

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Everything Happens. 8:12

2M ago8:12

8:12

In the episode, we reflect on the platitude, “Everything Happens for a Reason” and consider how a small shift in language can help our thoughts.

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Thoughts on the World Happiness Report 10:56

3M ago10:56

10:56

In this episode, we share a few key takeaways from the 2024 World Happiness Report and consider a small shift to help us feel a bit more connected with others. For the full happiness report visit www.world happiness report/ed/2024/

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The 4th Quarter is Ours 5:59

3M ago5:59

5:59

In this episode, we consider how we can enter this fourth and final quarter of the school year in the healthiest headspace & heartspace.

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Saucers & Platters 5:16

3M ago5:16

5:16

In this episode, we consider the capacity of our current plate, and give ourselves a little bit of grace, depending on our season at work or at home.

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Overwhelmed & overcommitted? Try this. 9:06

3M ago9:06

9:06

In this episode, we look at a small shift in thought and a small shift in language to help those who say yes too often create a little bit of peace and discernment in our decisions.

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Thanks for Making the Time 6:10

4M ago6:10

6:10

In this episode, we consider a small shift in language for when an interaction or conversation ends to convey our gratitude.

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Calendar Non-negotiables 12:04

4M ago12:04

12:04

In this episode, we are invited to examine the non-negotiables of our weeks, months, and year that help us have a good life on purpose.

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Danger Zone by Doreen Owens Malek 47:11

4M ago47:11

47:11

This is our first intentional entry in a little project we're doing - friend of the podcast Steve Ammidown posted this fascinating spread with a list of all the books Melinda Helfer, a Romantic Times editor, awarded five hearts in a review. Sixteen books out of ten thousand! Well, it turns out we'd already done two of them - Lightning that Lingers …

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Good morning. Good night. 10:09

4M ago10:09

10:09

In this episode, we consider our routines and habits that can help us have a good day on purpose.

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Toss the Junk Mail 8:17

4M ago8:17

8:17

In this episode, we explore a strategy that helps us sift through positive and negative interactions with others at home and school.

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Micro Moments of Love 7:13

5M ago7:13

7:13

In this episode, we are inspired by Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy as he encourages us to use micro-moments of kindness & love in his strategy called “5 for 5”.

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Treat Yourself 7:10

5M ago7:10

7:10

In this episode, we consider incorporating Gretchen Rubin’s idea of “healthy treats” to comfort ourselves during times of stress or unease.

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Delights in a Detour 8:18

5M ago8:18

8:18

In this episode, we learn a small shift in thought that can help us adjust our perspective when things change unexpectedly.

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Send No Flowers by Sandra Brown 1:12:58

5M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

He's Pierce, a hot guy with a secret (and it's not that he's part of the military industrial complex, he's proud of that part!) She's Alicia, a widowed mother of two who works in a romance novel boutique! Welcome to Send No Flowers by Sandra Brown - if you'd like to listen to our previous book by her way back in Episode 36, which believe you me is …

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You are Not a Triangle 8:09

5M ago8:09

8:09

In this episode, we learn a small shift in thought that can help us recognize when we are putting our energy into something that may not be required.

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I’ve Got a Feeling… 9:05

6M ago9:05

9:05

In this episode, we consider a shift in language and thought when we feel intense emotions.

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Look What Popped Up! 9:02

6M ago9:02

9:02

In this episode, we consider how a 15 second shift in action can help recall memories, echo stories, and strengthen ties with those that matter most.

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Ben's Bakery and the Hannukah Miracle by Penelope Peters 36:32

6M ago36:32

36:32

He's Ben, a cinnamon roll who bakes cinnamon rolls! He's Adam, a hockey coach and a pain in the ass! It's our annual modern gay Hannukah book - chag sameach, y'all! This year we read Ben's Bakery and the Hannukah Miracle by Penelope Peters. This one does have some serious religious gatekeeping - we mention it because it is really upsetting because …

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2023 Holiday Hello 7:15

7M ago7:15

7:15

In this episode, we recap the podcast’s growth in 2023, and share one small shift to consider in this upcoming winter break.

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Guilt Baked a Pie 7:16

7M ago7:16

7:16

In this episode, we consider how guilt can drive our decisions and actions. At this busy time of year at work and at school, we can become more aware of when this happens and protect our limited time, capacity, and energy.

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Mistletoe and Holly by Janet Dailey 25:16

7M ago25:16

25:16

He's Tagg, a Christmas-obsessed single dad! She's Leslie, a woman immobilized by a broken leg who cannot escape the holiday despite driving several states away and telling everybody she would prefer not to! He would probably be okay except that he's always "smirking" or "mocking" or whatevering his dialogue at her! For some reason his hair is very …

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EGBs 8:26

7M ago8:26

8:26

In this episode, we examine Energy Generating Behaviors (EGBs) in the sports world and consider how we can bring them into our classrooms, homes, and community.

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Wintering 6:29

7M ago6:29

6:29

In this episode, we take a cue from nature and examine the potential that “wintering” can bring us.

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Get it Right this Thanksgiving 4:50

7M ago4:50

4:50

In this episode, we unpack a wise quote from Dr. Brene Brown that can help us get into a healthy headspace and heartspace this Thanksgiving.

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Till the End of Time by Suzanne Elizabeth 50:55

8M ago50:55

50:55

He's Scott, the dumbest fighter pilot to ever be trusted with a top secret time travel experiment! She's Rachel, a Civil War spy who has somehow never worn a corset! It's Till the End of Time, a 1994 time travel romance by Suzanne Elizabeth that has twenty whole reviews on Goodreads! This is a silly book, so there isn't much to warn you about excep…

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4 Circles of Happiness 6:51

8M ago6:51

6:51

In this episode, we examine Dr. Richard Amen’s 4 Circles of Happiness and take inventory of our lives to discover what brings us joy and contentment.

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Be Purple. 5:57

8M ago5:57

5:57

In this episode, we think about this upcoming election week and consider how we can be a bit more “purple.”

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Lost & Found 7:19

8M ago7:19

7:19

In this emotional episode, we reflect on missing those we have loved, and lost, and considering how we get a say in how their legacy is carried on through us.

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Greygallows by Barbara Michaels 44:51

8M ago44:51

44:51

Happy Halloween! He's Clare, a baron with a very expensive contractor's bill and a suspicious number of black armbands in his wardrobe. She's Lucy, a sheltered seventeen year old girl with a big inheritance and absolutely no friends anywhere. What a great combination! It's Greygallows by Barbara Michaels, who is also Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Me…

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Listen Up 7:34

8M ago7:34

7:34

In this episode, we reframe our conversations in an effort to be the most effective listeners. We can be for those at work and at home.

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The Vampire Armand by Anne Rice 2:56:21

8M ago2:56:21

2:56:21

Welcome to our fourth (!) annual AnneRiceoween extravaganza featuring The Vampire Armand! We skipped Memnoch the Devil because we just did not want to read it, but don't worry, this book makes us find out what happened in it anyway! As usual, this episode features Friend of the Podcast Dr. Claire Mischker, weird audio (we had to change our remote r…

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Relationship Ratio 4:57

8M ago4:57

4:57

In this episode, we examine the 5:1 relationship ratio from the Gottman Institute to strengthen personal and professional relationships.

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Summer Self Check-In 4:53

9M ago4:53

4:53

In this episode, we look inward to evaluate how well we have integrated our summer sale with our school year self.

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Conflict Entrepreneurs 7:07

9M ago7:07

7:07

In this episode, we learn about the qualities of a conflict entrepreneur and consider how we can protect ourselves from their negative influence.

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Rush Hour Reactions 6:53

9M ago6:53

6:53

In this episode, we examine a study about how decisions are made when we feel rushed and how we can slow down to focus on the important things when we are in that “high hurry” state.

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Fail Happier 7:20

9M ago7:20

7:20

In this episode, we consider using Arthur Brooks’ idea of a “failure journal“ to reframe some of the disappointments we’ve experienced in our personal or professional lives.

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Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey 1:26:25

9M ago1:26:25

1:26:25

He's Vanyel, the whiniest teenager ever chosen for a top government position by a horse! He's Tylendel, doomed twin and bad decision maker! Forget it, Jake, it's Valdemar! This is the first in Mercedes Lackey's Last Herald Mage trilogy, Magic's Pawn - it is not a romance novel, there is no happy ending, there are only tears. The tears are, in fact,…

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Teacher Tired with Decision Fatigue? Try this. 9:11

10M ago9:11

9:11

In this episode, we examine how to lessen the decisions in our day so we have greater capacity for connection, creativity and energy.

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Let’s Go Glimmer Hunting 6:55

10M ago6:55

6:55

After a short update, on the podcast, we explore a small shift in thought as we begin a new school year. How can we be on the lookout for glimmers at work and at home?

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WOOP it Up this School Year 8:37

10M ago8:37

8:37

In an effort to integrate some of our Summer Self into our School Self, we examine the WOOP strategy to help us accomplish this restorative goal.

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The Windflower by Laura London 1:15:56

10M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

She's Merry, a naïve teenager who mostly sits around waiting for something to happen. He's Devon, the evil pirate who kidnaps her mostly by accident. It's the War of 1812! Laura London is actually Tom and Sharon Curtis; we previously did a Loveswept by them that was a lot of fun, Lightning That Lingers. Check it out! We've been sleeping on this boo…

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Happily Exhausted 11:54

11M ago11:54

11:54

In this summer bonus episode, we first reflect on last month’s invitation with a little reflection. Then we consider the things that fill our days that leave us “happily exhausted”

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Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins 1:25:44

11M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

Welcome to the second episode of our Jackie July extravaganza! This one is on Hollywood Wives, which was reissued this month. Many things happen in this book to many people! Some of them seem medically improbable! Watch Elaine, Ross, Neil, Montana, Gina, Buddy, Angel, Randy, Karen, and more as they call each other on the telephone and have exhausti…

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