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70% of people don’t have anyone they can call in the middle of a crisis. Let’s face it. We are relationally broke. My mission is to make that percentage zero. But how? By building relational wealth: the embodiment of all your relationships, with yourself, with others, and experiences that enRICH your life. The focus of this podcast is...you. And ALL of your relationships. With others. With yourself. Your passions. Your health. Your body image. Your addictions. Your wildest dreams. Your bigge ...
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling middle grade author Shannon Messenger and young adult fantasy author Demi Winters. Tune in to hear Shannon and I chat about writing for kids and exploring hard emotions, and to Demi and I chat about her transition from indie to traditional publishing and writing grittiness and action.…
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Kendare Blake and debut YA fantasy author Emily Varga. Tune in to hear Kendare and I chat about the hero's journey and writing strong, badass, warrior women, and to hear Emily and I chat about the intricacies of sword-fighting and the importance of female friendships.…
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Join me as I chat with the Sunday Times bestselling YA fantasy author Kylie Lee Baker and romance author Clare Gilmore. Tune in to hear Kylie and I chat about why character development is such a big part of the writing process and how friends can be the great loves of our lives, and to hear Clare and I chat about writing workplace romances and why …
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Hopefully we all have figured out our "green flags" in friendship, but the red flags can be a little bit sneakier. We are unpacking 8 absolute EW'S (friendship turnoffs) that are red flags to look out for when you're forming a new friendship. And, we discuss what to do if you do experience one of these red flags, and how you can navigate it through…
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Join me as I chat with international bestselling author Cecy Robson and debut collaborators E. B. Asher. Tune in to hear Cecy and I chat about the power of good people and writing robust characters, and to hear Bridget, Emily, Austin, and I chat about writing a sequel without writing the prequel and collaboration between friends.…
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima and USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews. Tune in to hear Cinda and I chat about publishing her first book in her fifties and writing a harsh world, and to hear Mimi and I chat about the power of emotional intimacy and breaking against the mold of societal rules.…
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How on earth can we discuss politics when we disagree? When everything feels so divisive, is there a way to talk about political differences without ending a relationship over it, and keeping your friends? Good news - YES there is, and we will discuss the best ways to navigate these conversations, including how to start them, redirect them if it ge…
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Adult friendships are hard. It's not nearly as easy as it used to be when we were in school. And yet, with the different friendship landscape, we easily fall into the trap of believing lies about friendship that are ultimately holding us back from having the RICH friendships we desire! So, no more. We are taking those lies and replacing them with t…
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Join me as I chat with bestselling author Olivia Rose Darling and debut author Jamie Harrow. Tune in to hear Olivia and I chat about characters struggling with physical touch after abuse and her love of dragons, and to hear Jamie and I chat about power and abuse inside the world of college sports and finding a community and family after trauma.…
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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Allison Saft to talk about her newest book 'A Dark and Drowning Tide.' Tune in to hear us chat about writing a murder mystery after she swore never to write another, anti-Semitic folklore, and writing delicious, complicated, 'we-refuse-to-acknowledge-our-feelings' romance.…
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No, this is not an exaggeration. I'm giving you the exact 5 steps I used to go from zero friends to more adult friendships than I could handle in just 90 days...and teaching you how you can replicate these steps and get the same results! You're worth having incredible friendships - so let's begin! Support the show Remember, you're worth having and …
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Jenna Levine and NYT bestselling author Karina Halle. Tune in to hear Jenna and I chat about side characters getting their own story and the pressure put on women not to be single, and to hear Karina and I chat about tough guys deserving of love and messy second chances.…
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Kiersten White and YA fantasy romance author Rachel Moore. Tune in to hear Kiersten and I chat about using Dracula as source material and characters becoming more than their creators, and to hear Rachel and I chat about writing for younger teens and our love of Brendan Fraser.…
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In this episode, I open up about hitting rock bottom and feeling incredibly lonely, which pushed me to make one of the most uncomfortable decisions of my life—eating 250 meals with strangers. That experience transformed everything for me. Come along as I share what I learned and how it ultimately helped me build deeper, more meaningful friendships.…
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Elyssa Friedland and debut fantasy author Moira Buffini. Tune in to hear Elyssa and I chat about how money can change people and complicated sibling relationships, and to hear Moira and I chat about transitioning from writing plays to novels and the influence of propaganda.…
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Grace Reilly and bestselling romance author Sarah Hawley. Tune in to hear Grace and I chat about closing out a series and never regretting taking a chance on love, and to Sarah and I chat about haunted dealings on eBay and being worthy of love exactly how you are.…
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It's the most common mistake that might be secretly sabotaging your friendships. It’s something we all do, often without realizing it, and it can have a huge impact on how we connect with others. Before you haul off making assumptions about what it is...watch this video. Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! …
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Jen Deluca and debut romance author Mallory Marlowe. Tune in to hear Jen and me chat about reinventing your life and her love letter to Florida, and to Mallory and me chat about being loved by someone who doesn't judge you and exploring heavier themes in romcoms.…
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Ava Reid and debut romance author Danica Nava. Tune in to hear me and Ava chat about the grittiness of the play that shall not be named and villainized women, and to hear Danica and I chat about the toxicity of corporate America and the pressure of 'Ember' being the first Native American romcom to be…
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How can we actually tell who is a real friend nowadays? Well, real friends are those who truly know us and make our lives more meaningful and fun. In this video, we'll discuss eight signs of a good friend and how to build these qualities within ourselves, enriching our social lives and the lives of others. Ready for a masterclass in friendship? Let…
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling fantasy author Hannah Nicole Maehrer and debut YA fantasy author Keshe Chow. Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about being a Booktok sensation and how the writing community helped her mental health, and to hear Keshe and I chat about horror themes in fantasy and writing strong female Chinese characters.…
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Is AI coming for our friendships? Well, just wait until you see what has already arrived. Over the past year, we've seen AI evolve so quickly, and it's equally mind-blowing as it is concerning. We are unpacking all the potential upsides AND downsides, so that you'll know exactly what you need to do as AI continues to progress right alongside our fr…
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT and USA Today bestselling YA fantasy and romance author Lexi Ryan and romance author Holly James. Tune in to hear Holly and I chat about psychoanalyzing characters and being in the spotlight, and to Lexi and I chat about characters working through severe trauma and about never giving up on your dreams.…
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Maybe you feel like you don't have any dreams, or that your dreams are "too small" or "simple". Or maybe you have tons of dreams and goals and are absolutely obsessed with this concept! Either way - this episode is for you because we are diving into how dreams can build rich relationships with Fraser Grut, who's on a mission to film 10,000 dreams w…
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romance duo Krista and Becca Ritchie and with bestselling romance author Kirsty Greenwood. Tune in to hear Krista, Becca, and I chat about complicated family dynamics and all things X-Men, and to hear Kirsty and I chat about finding a community and making the most out of your life.…
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Tricia Levenseller and award winning author Sarah Beth Durst. Tune in to hear Tricia and I chat about feminist fantasy and villains getting their own love stories, and to hear Sarah and I chat about our love of talking plants and cozy fantasy that feels like a warm hug.…
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Quiet quitting. "The great resignation." Layoffs left and right. Let's face it - many of us are feeling lost and struggling with our relationship with our careers. And in this episode, Ken Coleman, who has been dubbed "America's Career Coach" is on a mission to help us all find the work that we are intrinsically WIRED to do - where we find purpose …
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