Best Trick Or Tea Podcasts (2024)

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[Mark Cecil, inner stuff]: Why getting feedback on your work is like open-heart surgery + opting for the twisty path vs. the straight path to ‘success’ Ep 1105 25:00

2h ago25:00

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In this second part of my interview with Mark Cecil, author of BUNYAN AND HENRY, OR, THE BEAUTIFUL DESTINY we cover the squishier side of writing–the thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs that influence the work, including: Why he considers getting feedback to be like open heart surgery–absolutely vital, yet painful–and ultimately, a time-saver And, iro…

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Overcoming "Offer Apathy" in your Audience (Ep#4) 15:18

1d ago15:18

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Are you getting a great response to your content, but when you put out an offer it's just tumbleweed? You could be experiencing offer apathy among your audience - here's how to fix it. You can download your complimentary guide to "Three Techniques to Validate Your Offer Before You Launch" here: https://www.orangesheepresearch.co.uk/validate And let…

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[Mark Cecil, practical matters]: On writing multiple books before writing the one that got published + the genius trick that kept him going Ep 1104 24:34

2d ago24:34

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This week I’m talking with author and journalist Mark Cecil. Mark’s debut novel BUNYAN AND HENRY, OR, THE BEAUTIFUL DESTINY, a retelling of the folk tales of Paul Bunyan and John Henry, has just come out. (The book was named one of the most anticipated books of 2024 from Goodreads, while Publishers Weekly called it “boisterous and a fun romp with p…

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Baggage (with Scott Tobin) [Classic Episode] 1:11:44

8d ago1:11:44

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This episode was deleted from our feed and so we are re-posting it. It was originally recorded in November 2016. We all have baggage, but unprocessed trauma can be detrimental to a relationship. Natasha Chandel’s former therapist, Scott Tobin, explains what baggage is, how it’s holding you back, and how to let it go. Is it even possible to be free …

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Finding the Throughline ep. 25: It's our six month-iversary! A quick review of the surprises, the insights, and ways my thinking about writing has changed as a result Ep 1101 33:23

9d ago33:23

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Since this week is both the podcast’s half-birthday and the Fourth of July week--which means you’re more likely to be at a BBQ or the beach and not listening to podcasts--I thought I’d switch things up this week and do one episode where I do a little review of what I've learned and what has stuck with me after the 24 conversations with writers I’ve…

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[Julie Gerstenblatt: what’s coming up]: How to approach writing about something you have little firsthand experience of + the magic of a Disney soundtrack, Ep 1100 22:28

12d ago22:28

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In this final installment of interview with “Daughters of Nantucket” author Julie Gerstenblatt, we get a peek at her next novel and the very clever, and fun-sounding, way she’s dealing with the nerves that are cropping up as she writes about something she has very little firsthand experience with. We talked about: All the places she’s researching m…

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[Julie Gerstenblatt, inner stuff]: A ninja mind trick for making a daily writing goal seem easy + why you should show and tell, Ep 1099 21:27

14d ago21:27

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In this second part of my interview with Julie Gerstenblat, author of “The Daughters of Nantucket,” I talk with Julie about the mindset side of writing. We talked about: How she’s convinced herself that her daily word count goal is much easier than it actually is (this is a cool Jedi mind trick) and the pep talks she gives herself The part of writi…

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59: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Rebecca Craig 59:22

15d ago59:22

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Rebecca Craig's book, "Once Upon A Nightmare: Through the Looking Glass of Narcissistic Abuse"By Rebecca J. Craig

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Marketing without the tricks or the icks (what to do instead) (Ep#3) 14:23

17d ago14:23

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If you've ever been told you have a "mindset block" because you didn't want to trick somebody into a "free strategy call" only to hit them with a sales pitch, or slide into their DMs uninvited, or use any other marketing tactic that seems to have become the "norm" in the online business world but leaves you wishing you never had to do marketing aga…

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[Julie Gerstenblatt, practical matters]: On writing novels that will never be published + stepping out into a new genre Ep 1098 23:50

16d ago23:50

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This week I am talking with Julie Gerstenblatt, whose debut novel, “Daughters of Nantucket,” came out last year and was included in several most anticipated lists for 2023. Prior to writing novels, Julie was a middle school English teacher and earned her PhD so that she could teach at the college level, but she ended up leaving teaching because she…

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[Lisa Tener: what’s coming up]: The simple shift that “makes life juicier” + a recipe for Lisa’s all-time favorite tea Ep 1097 21:23

19d ago21:23

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In this final installment of my conversation with award-winning book coach (who has helped dozens and dozens and dozens of experts get five- and six-figure book deals) and author of the brand-new book “Breathe. Write. Breathe.” Lisa Tener, we get a look at what’s coming up for her, and she answers my fast five final questions. Wa talked about: The …

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Why Dating App Burnout is Real AF (with Joty Kay) 1:08:47

21d ago1:08:47

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Not too long ago, you couldn’t imagine not using a dating app. But stats are showing those numbers are falling because people are feeling dating app burnout. Flaky matches, ghosting, a lack of authenticity. There are tons of reasons singles are feeling dating app burnout. Influencer Joty Kay is back with Natasha Chandel to talk about their experien…

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[Lisa Tener, inner stuff]: Practical ways to get out of the fear of not making enough money + embracing surrender Ep 1096 21:52

21d ago21:52

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In this second part of my interview with Lisa Tener–award-winning book coach and author of the brand-new “Breath. Write. Breathe.”--we get into the squishier parts of writing. Warning, this part of our conversation is super juicy! Not in a sexy way, but in a “wow I’m really thinking differently about stuff that’s been plaguing me forever” kind of w…

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[Lisa Tener, practical matters]: The tools that help Lisa get her writing done + an easy and fun physical exercise that gets you in the flow Ep 1095 22:27

23d ago22:27

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This week I am talking with award-winning book coach and award-winning author–of the books The Joy of Writing Journal and the brand-new Breathe.Write. Breathe.--Lisa Tener. Lisa served on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School’s continuing education course on writing and publishing books for over a dozen years. And she has helped hundreds of exp…

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[Donna Russo, what’s coming up]: How to keep writing fresh (11 books in) + a love song to lobster Ep 1094 20:34

26d ago20:34

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In this third and final installment of my interview with Donna Russo, author of “Vincent's Women, the Untold Story of the Loves of Vincent Van Gogh,” as well as 10 other award-winning and internationally bestselling historical novels, we get a peek at what’s coming up next for her and she answers my fast five questions about what she’s stayed up to…

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[Donna Russo, inner stuff]: How to get yourself psyched to start a new project + stay steady through the pre-release nerves Ep 1093 21:46

28d ago21:46

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In this second part of my conversation with Donna Russo, author of “Vincent's Women: the Untold Story of the Loves of Vincent van Gogh, as well as 10 other award winning and internationally best selling historical novels, we explore the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that influence her work. We talked about: Why the time period just before your boo…

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Why people aren't buying your offer [Avoid these mistakes!] (Ep#1) 16:48

1M ago16:48

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You've got a stonkingly good offer. You know it could change people's lives. So why aren't they buying? If you're sick of creating stuff that no one buys, then Episode 1 of the Upside-Up Marketing Podcast is for you. We are looking at the top three barriers people who are absolutely perfect for your offer have to purchasing, and how you can overcom…

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The Upside-Up Marketing Podcast: Trailer 2:53

1M ago2:53

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Welcome to the Upside-Up Marketing Podcast! I've created this podcast because I think most of the way we do "traditional" marketing has things upside-down. Creating your offers and services, then using marketing to convince people to buy it, has never quite sat right with me. Plus it's really hard! So I've developed another way. I've brought togeth…

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What to do when your hard work isn't paying off in your marketing (Ep#2) 25:19

1M ago25:19

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You've done the courses, joined the memberships, worked with the coaches...you've built an audience, you're posting consistently, you're emailing regularly... You're doing "All the Right Things" (TM) So why is your offer still not selling? This episode shares why this is happening and how you can turn things around so your hard work starts to pay (…

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[Donna Russo, practical matters]: Writing through trauma + taking yourself seriously as a writer in a culture that doesn’t value artists Ep 1092 25:36

1M ago25:36

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Up this week is Donna Russo, an internationally best-selling author of 11 multiple award winning historical novels, including “Gilded Dreams” and “Gilded Summers”, a trio of books about Leonardo da Vinci, including “Portrait of a Conspiracy,” “The Competition,” and “The Flames of Florence.” Her newest book, “Vincent’s Women” is just out, and tells …

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Mythical Jesus. Mystical Christ. 59:52

1M ago59:52

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Books by Keith Giles referenced in this episode are: Sola Mysterium: Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything Sola Deus: What If God Is All of Us? The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas Who is Jesus to You? Learn more and support Keith on Patreon HERE>By Quior

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[Marlon Weems, what's next]: Manifesting an appearance on "Good Morning America" + the two wildly different songs that get Marlon moving Ep 1091 19:26

1M ago19:26

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In part three of my interview with Marlon Weems, author of the prize-winning essay "How Starting an Investment Business Almost Landed Me in Federal Prison" and founder of The Journeyman Substack, where he covers American culture and anti-Black racism, we get a peek at where his throughline is leading him next. I had to leave out the meandering and …

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[Marlon Weems, inner stuff]: Turns out growing up Black in the South in the 60s is excellent training for writing about topics that tend to invite trolls Ep 1090 18:28

1M ago18:28

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In this second part of my interview with Marlon Weems, founder of The Journeyman newsletter on Substack, where he covers American culture, anti-Black racism, and growing up Black in the Deep South, we talk about the mindset side of writing, including: - The best place to look for your closing paragraph - How having to make cold calls for a living i…

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[Marlon Weems, practical matters]: Writing in odd places, at odd times, using only your phone Ep 1089 23:52

1M ago23:52

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This week I am talking with Marlon Weems, a former Wall Street trader who started his career in finance in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he founded the first Black-owned asset management firm and the first Black-owned venture capital firm in the state. Since leaving the industry in 2012, Marlon has transitioned to writing. His essay, "How Starting a…

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So You’re Single Again 33:56

1M ago33:56

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You had a breakup, divorce, or became a widower. Whatever the reason, cuffing season is over and you’ve suddenly found yourself single and back in the dating pool and have no idea how to handle it! Don’t worry. Natasha Chandel and the newly single Aisha Holden have your back. The friends talk about how to wrap your brain around your new relationshi…

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[Shannon Watts, what's next]: Being OK with not exactly knowing what's coming up next + the recipe for the perfect cup of coffee Ep 1088 11:59

1M ago11:59

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In this final part of my interview with Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts, we get a look at what's coming up for her--and how that might not involve being in the public eye at all after 11 years of being 'the tip of the spear' as a common sense gun law advocate. I also ask her what's she's reading, watching, listening to, drinking in her mor…

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[Shannon Watts, inner stuff]: When your inner critic is terrified you'll come off as corny or woo-woo + taking aim at mom guilt Ep 1087 23:23

1M ago23:23

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In the second part of my interview with Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, author of "Fight Like a Mother, and host of the Substack newsletter "Playing with Fire" (where she addresses overlooked topics head on, such as ADHD in women and girls and the benefits of hormone therapy for relief of menopause symptoms), we get into the mindset s…

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[Shannon Watts, practical matters]: The Facebook post heard 'round the world, the upsides of ADHD, and a standing desk fail Ep 1086 21:20

1M ago21:20

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This week I am talking with badass advocate, author, Substacker, and "summoner of women's audacity," Shannon Watts. Shannon is the founder of Moms Demand Action, the grassroots movement for common sense gun reform that grew to include more than 10 million members who have helped pass over 500 gun safety laws across the country. She's also the autho…

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Through The Veil with Brandy Anderson 54:16

2M ago54:16

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In this episode, author Brandy Anderson shares her personal experience communicating with her Grandmother after she passed away and talks about how that experience has shaped her spiritual transformation. Through the Veil by Brandy Anderson releases on June 18, 2024 from Quoir Publishing on Amazon. Order here> Keith Giles blogs on Patheos here> Ord…

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[Eric Jay Dolin, part 3: what's next]: Visualizing selling 500,000 copies + why chicken parm is the perfect food Ep 1085 18:13

2M ago18:13

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In the final part of my interview with maritime history author Eric Jay Dolin, we get a tantalizing look at his next book, which he's working on now, about a shipwreck in the Pacific that involves a clash of East and West. We also covered: - Why his kids hate going to museums with him - Using a desire to travel as motivation for selling more books …

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[Eric Jay Dolin, part 2: inner stuff]: Riding that balance of being grateful for the audience you have, while also hoping to grow it Ep 1084 21:28

2M ago21:28

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In the second part of my conversation with Eric Jay Dolin, (author of "Left for Dead," a true story about a captain of a sealing ship who was marooned on the Falkland Islands for 18 months in the early 1800s), we talk about the squishier side of writing, including dealing with your inner critic, getting through the parts of sharing your work that y…

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Is Brian Choi The Problem in Relationships?? 1:23:51

2M ago1:23:51

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Everyone tells Natasha their crazy dating stories. And everyone thinks the world is the problem. In this experimental episode, comedians Natasha Chandel and Razzle Dangerously dissect the dating life of listener, Brian Choi (Senior Artist for LucasFilms), LIVE on the podcast and try to determine if he is the problem in his relationships or is it ev…

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[Eric Jay Dolin, part 1: practical matters]: A path to writing that is lined with sea shells and diplomas Ep 1083 27:45

2M ago27:45

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Calling all lovers of true tales about the sea! This week I'm talking with Eric J. Dolin, bestselling author of numerous books that explore some aspect of American history, generally as it relates to the sea. His latest book is "Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World." Eric has a really interesting through line t…

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[Kate Schapira, what's next]: Finding ways to share your work with more people that feel good, helpful, and nourishing (not like selling or marketing) Ep 1082 13:11

2M ago13:11

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In this final section of my conversation with "Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," Kate Schapira, we cover: - Finding ways to bring her work to groups that are already gathering for another reason (hint: need to a professional development speaker or workshop leader to talk on working with climate anxiety?) - Using the concept of cro…

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[Kate Schapira, inner stuff]: Getting comfortable with the vulnerability of "telling the truth and showing your butt" in your writing Ep 1081 19:52

2M ago19:52

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In this second part of my conversation with Kate Schapira, author of "Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," we cover the squishier parts of writing, including: - The process of deciding just how vulnerable to be in your writing - The emotional difference between writing poetry and writing prescriptive non-fiction - How her inner criti…

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They Tricked Us 56:41

2M ago56:41

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In this episode, author Keith Giles tells the story of how uncovered the story of an El Paso woman whose personal information was exploited by a local pastor and uploaded to the church website. Plus, how "He Gets Us" and "Gloo" partnered together to sell personal data to churches targeting vulnerable people looking for help.…

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[Kate Schapira, practical matters]: How one act of inspiration (mixed with desperation) turned in to a book + dealing with climate anxiety Ep 1080 22:47

2M ago22:47

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This week I'm talking with Kate Schapira, author of "Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," which takes readers through the practical skills and emotional shifts needed to navigate our way to a more livable future. Kate is also the author of six books of poetry, and her prose has appeared in The Rumpus, The Toast, and other places. She…

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[Jacquelyn Mitchard, what's next]: Owning your jealousy of other writers + gobs of amazing book recommendations Ep 1079 18:42

2M ago18:42

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In part three of my conversation with multiple New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of "A Very Inconvenient Scandal" and "The Deep End of the Ocean," among many other titles, we talk about how having writer friends is so important, even if you "jealous them", the vision of the future that's fueling her to keep writing, and t…

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[Jacquelyn Mitchard, inner stuff]: Cultivating the relationship between author and reader when "every sentence is a struggle" Ep 1078 22:43

2M ago22:43

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In this second part of my interview with the brilliant and hilarious Jacquelyn Mitchard, we talk about the squishier side of creativity–the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect your work, even if you're not fully conscious of it, including: - The specific reader Jacquelyn imagines as she writes - Why she's devoted to social media, and why she…

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CLASSIC: Do Twin Flames, Soulmates, “The One” Really Exist? (with James Kyson) 38:38

2M ago38:38

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Originally recorded in October 2016. The One, soulmates, twin flames. Single people are always looking that person, that a needle in a haystack. But is that helping or hurting your dating life? Actor James Kyson recently got hitched when we first recorded this episode, and he tries to convince Natasha Chandel that “The One” really does exist! But N…

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[Jacquelyn Mitchard, practical matters]: On deleting Oprah Winfrey's VMs + writing a book, one sentence at a time Ep 1077 22:49

2M ago22:49

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This week I am thrilled to be talking with Jacquelyn Mitchard, the New York Times bestselling author of 23 novels for adults and teenagers. Her newest novel is "A Very Inconvenient Scandal," and her first novel, "The Deep End of the Ocean" was the first selection of the Oprah Winfrey book club and has sold more than 3 million copies and been transl…

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[Sari Botton: what's next]: The magic combination of reverence and irreverence Ep 1076 13:23

2M ago13:23

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In the final installment of my interview with generous and prolific writing goddess Sari Botton (she publishes Oldster Magazine, Memoir Land, and Adventures in Journalism on Substack, authored And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen X Weirdo, Goodbye to All That, and Never Can Say Goodbye, and was the essays editor at Longread…

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[Sari Botton, inner stuff]: Bucket lists, the subconscious desire for permission, and clogs Ep 1075 16:17

2M ago16:17

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In part two of my interview with Sari Botton, founder of Oldster Magazine and author of And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Gen X Weirdo, we dive deep into the inner stuff, including: - Her favorite part of sharing her work with the world - How she navigates the ethics of including other people in her personal writing - How her inner critic…

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Necessary Chaos with Mary Terhune 58:42

2M ago58:42

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In this episode, author Keith Giles interviews Mary Terhune, the author of "Out of the Blue" and homeopathic practitioner who shares her story of awakening, enlightenment into higher consciousness. Pick up Keith's latest book, The Quantum Sayings of Jesus, now on Amazon!By Keith Giles, Mary Terhune

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[Sari Botton, practical matters]: The power of curiosity + to-do list trickery Ep 1074 16:47

2M ago16:47

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Sari Botton is the author of And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Late-Blooming, Gen-X Weirdo and Goodbye to All That: Writers on Loving and Leaving New York. She's also the creator of Oldster, a Substack newsletter devoted to exploring the joys of getting older. (Her Oldster questionnaire was a direct inspiration for my starting this podcas…

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