Best Amelia D Hay Podcasts (2023)

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#662 Family Silence - Ruth Golden 1:27:17

4m ago1:27:17

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Ruth Golden is a documentary filmmaker and suicide prevention activist who is in the process of creating a film about her own family. The Silent Goldens explores her family’s reaction to her own mother’s death by suicide. The film examines the pain of stuffing down emotions and failing to communicate when that is what's needed most. Ruth talks abou…

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#661 Non-Binary & Non-Monogamous - Jessi Kneeland Returns 1:49:34

6d ago1:49:34

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Jessi Kneeland (@JessiKneeland) is a body image coach who gets real about their own issues and what brought them to this work. In this episode, Jessi's second visit to the podcast, they talk about self-perception as well as what the struggle can be like for trans people today. They also discuss the workings and merits of non-monogamous relationship…

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#660 Releasing Trauma - Felina Danalis 1:35:17

13d ago1:35:17

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Felina Danalis is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and she joins Paul for what is, essentially, an intro to what somatic experiencing is, how it works, and what kinds of issues this trauma therapy can address. Felina takes us on a journey of learning why this out-of-the-mainstream modality can be so surprisingly life-altering. Paul also shares h…

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#659 Kyle Kinane - Unpacking My Sh*t 1:40:52

20d ago1:40:52

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Kyle Kinane is a standup comedian and recovering “party guy” who’s started doing some work on himself and his relationships. He talks about growing out of the party scene, shifting his perspectives, and getting over what other people think of you. Check out his new YouTube comedy special, Shocks & Struts. Watch his new special Shocks and Struts on …

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#658 Childhood Trauma & Self-Perception - Raquel 1:45:11

27d ago1:45:11

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Paul met Raquel in a group therapy session and just had to hear more of her story. She is an immigrant from El Salvador who is confronting her abusive childhood. She also struggles with two chronic illnesses and issues of self-perception. She opens up about how she’s working through all of these areas and coming out the other side as someone who re…

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#656 Josh Peck Returns 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

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Josh Peck is an actor (Oppenheimer, Drake & Josh, How I Met Your Father) and podcast host (Good Guys) as well as an author (Happy People Are Annoying). This is Josh’s second visit to the podcast and this time he gives us an update where he is now with his recovery. He also talks with Paul about difficult decisions he made to change his life for the…

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#655 Being Misgendered By A Parent - Eddie 1:40:32

2M ago1:40:32

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This week’s guest is Eddie, someone who wants to share their rare story in the hopes that it will offer a light to others. Eddie was raised as a boy by her father and as a girl by her mother. She unpacks how a lifetime of misgendering has affected her. She also opens up about the sadly not-so-rare story of being raised by abusive and narcissistic p…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#654 Moby - The Cult of More & Loneliness 2:03:10

2M ago2:03:10

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Paul sits down with musician and animal-rights activist Moby and his podcasting partner Lindsay to talk about the “cult of more” and the illusion of material wealth as a cure for emotional issues. Moby delves into the history of mental illness and addiction in his family, his struggles with addiction, loneliness and desire for meaningful connection…

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#653 Child of Mixed Marriage - Cat Alvarado 1:25:33

2M ago1:25:33

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Cat Alvarado @theCatAlvarado is a standup comedian and activist who grew up with a white father and a Latina mother—who fled the civil war in Nicaragua. She talks about what it was like to grow up mixed race and with a mother who had been through so much. Check out her new album Off White. As mentioned on the podcast Paul will be sharing his story …

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#652 Grief - Marc Maron 1:56:51

2M ago1:56:51

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Marc Maron is an actor, standup comedian, and podcast host (WTF). In early 2020, his partner, Lynn Shelton, died suddenly. He joins Paul to talk pointedly about grief. He shares what it was like to go through that experience as well as all the tremendously difficult choices and situations that followed as a result of her passing. More about Marc ww…

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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BTS055, My Experiment with Tempting Readers to Impulse Buy the Second Book in My Series. Did It Work? 32:31

2M ago32:31

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So, I have a confession to make. Actually, I've been struggling to sell paid books. Sure, I can give them away for free, but paid is a different problem altogether. I've been struggling to sell Duplicity, the second book in my James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery Series. A few days before my forty-second birthday, I realised that FreeBooksy had a s…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#651 The Psychology of Spending/Saving - Christine Lane 1:34:05

3M ago1:34:05

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Christine Lane is an Accredited Financial Counselor who works at the intersection of money and psychology. She joins Paul to talk about the mental wellness that can come from getting control of your finances and offers helpful tips on ways to completely reframe your thinking when it comes to spending and saving. More about our guest: · Website: htt…

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#650 Food, Family & Resentments - Will Sasso 2:11:02

3M ago2:11:02

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Will Sasso (@WillSasso) is an actor (MAD TV, The Three Stooges), comedian, and podcaster. He talks with Paul about his relationship with food, the resentments in his family, and his own mental health diagnosis–which is the same as his father’s. Will also shares what it's like to co-host the first AI-driven podcast, Dudesy. More about Will: www.inst…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#649 Bipolar, Mania & Motherhood - Amelia Zachry 1:39:23

3M ago1:39:23

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Amelia Zachry (@BrownGirlCrazyWorld) is an author and mental health advocate. She shares her experience with a Bipolar 2 diagnosis and how she talks about trauma and mental health with her own young children. Be sure to check out her book, Enough: A Memoir of Mistakes, Mania, and Motherhood. More about Amelia www.AmeliaZachry.com Social Media @Brow…

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#648 Depression & Responsibilities - Chris Gethard Returns 1:55:01

3M ago1:55:01

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Chris Gethard (aka @ChrisGeth and @ChrisGethard) is a comedian, writer, and podcast host (Beautiful Anonymous) who talks openly about managing his life with depression. He shares how fatherhood changed him and how he’s been able to open up to family and rely on those who love him for help when he’s in a bad spot. He also talks about the struggles o…

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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BTS054, Changes to the KDP Print Pricing, New Categories in KDP, and a Solution to My Series Mistakes 27:13

3M ago27:13

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In the April Behind the Scenes Author Diary, I mentioned that I screwed up my amateur sleuth mystery series; well, a solution might be at hand. So, in this episode, I discuss my plans for my James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery series books three and four and a new shiny object. On top of this, I discuss a few self-publishing updates and selling di…

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#647 Going No-Contact With A Parent - Rebecca D Returns 1:21:52

3M ago1:21:52

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Rebecca D returns to the podcast to talk about going no-contact with her mom and reflects on moments in her childhood that she didn’t realize were strange until she was an adult. She also talks about what it was like growing up surrounded by religious orthodoxy. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. htt…

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Mystery Novel Nerd Podcast

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012, A Very Chatty Mystery, Thriller, Suspense and Crime Novel Book Haul 24:13

4M ago24:13

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So, way back at the end of April, I decided I wanted to start filming regular mystery and thriller novel book hauls on my YouTube Channel and Podcast every month. My aim was to share them here on this blog because I'm a bit of a bibliophile and a game nerd, as you can see by the wall of bookshelves behind me in the video. A Classic Over-Thinker As …

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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BTS053, The 100th Podcast Episode: Ask Me Anything on Writing, Revision, Editing, and Self Publishing 48:33

4M ago48:33

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Honestly, I can't believe I made it this far; it's mind-blowing. I know that's cliche, but it's how I feel when I see that episode number. Let's just say it has been a wild ride, a ride that is not yet over, and I'm glad I stuck with podcasting through those difficult times. And I've dabbled with a few great interviews and had my first-ever guests.…

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#646 When A Parent Has Alzheimer's - Steph Jagger 1:32:46

4M ago1:32:46

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Steph Jagger joins Paul to discuss the grief of loving someone with dementia. She also shares the small moments of beauty that can sometimes come out of this disease. Be sure to check out her book, Everything Left to Remember, where she beautifully documents the camping road trip she took with her mother while in the midst of her disease. More Abou…

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#645 - A Life Of Crime - Miller 1:53:30

4M ago1:53:30

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Miller is one one of Paul’s support group friends. He joins Paul to talk about being on the other side of a chaotic life of crime. After having spent most of his life in a gang and going in and out of prison, he's turned a corner. He talks about his addiction, his childhood as a gang member, and what it was like, as a prisoner, to fight the Califor…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#644 Double Depression - Writer/Critic Bethanne Patrick 1:28:22

4M ago1:28:22

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Bethanne Patrick is a writer, literary critic, and podcast host (Missing Pages). She talks about her struggles with double depression, her experiences with being a supportive caretaker, and her life as a voracious reader. Besure to check out her new book, Life B: Overcoming Double Depression. More about Bethanne Personal website: https://www.bethan…

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#643 Body Image & Eating Disorders - Jenny Zigrino 1:54:05

4M ago1:54:05

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Jenny Zigrino (@JennyZigrino) is a standup comedian from Minnesota who was put on a diet at the age of 5. She talks about how her parents’ reaction to her weight shaped her self-image, how she overcame her eating disorder, and how her body acceptance is continually evolving. Check out her brand new comedy hour, Jen-Z, on Youtube. More about Jenny W…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#642 Institutionalized As A Teenager - Emi Nietfeld 2:04:26

5M ago2:04:26

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Emi Nietfeld (@EmiNietfeld) is a writer and the author of the book Acceptance, a memoir of her journey through foster care, homelessness, and, eventually, to Harvard. She opens up about a childhood where she was often neglected and heavily medicated. She talks about her several stays in psychiatric wards and how she’s continuing to process her trou…

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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BTS052, I Screwed Up My Series and Reaching a New Level of Appreciation for Draft2Digital 39:31

5M ago39:31

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Welcome to the ninety-ninth episode of the Authorpreneur Podcast. Yes, I'm doing the countdown thing—I know, it's super dorky, but I'm embracing it anyway. At present, I'm struggling to sell book two in my amateur sleuth mystery series, and I'm going into detail about my experiments to get this bookselling and my issues with publishing direct to Ba…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#641 A "Holy Sh*t" Childhood - Kristine Kimmel 1:47:37

5M ago1:47:37

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Kristine Kimmel is a writer and a host of the How To Survive podcast (@PodHowToSurvive). She opens up about how therapy saved her marriage and what it’s like parenting teenage twins. She also shares some unbelievable moments from her violent and unpredictable childhood and talks about how she’s working to manage her own rage. Social Media links for…

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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TAP044, News From My Editor: My Experience Writing into the Dark (Part 2) 27:05

5M ago27:05

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Welcome to the ninety-eighth episode of the Authorpreneur Podcast. Honestly, I can't believe that my podcast has come this far. But, back to the matter at hand. Toward the end of March, I started working with my editor on the Locked Room, and in this episode, I share the mistakes that were found in that manuscript in comparison to the previous stor…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#640 Remembering Charlie King 1:55:11

5M ago1:55:11

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A tribute/re-airing for Paul’s friend Charlie who passed away last week after years of battling his demons. Charlie led an astoundingly painful life especially in regard to his mother (schizophrenia, depression), father (workaholic, hoarder), and sister (drug addict). He describes his descent into drugs (crack), emotionally damaged women and violen…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#639 Drawn To The Dark Side - Michelle E 1:14:43

5M ago1:14:43

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Michelle E. is the daughter of Paul’s best childhood friend. Michelle opens up about her struggles with self-worth, her desire to feel seen and appreciated, her time working as an escort, and how she’s dealt with the fact that, as a child, she didn’t have contact with her father and was raised by a single mom with deep trust issues and possibly BPD…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#638 Addicted To Drama - Dr. Scott Lyons 1:44:29

6M ago1:44:29

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Dr. Scott Lyons (@DrScottLyons) is a holistic psychologist, educator, author, and a renowned body-based trauma expert. Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience. He sits down with Paul to d…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#637 Career Anxiety/Satisfaction - Ashley Stahl 2:02:22

6M ago2:02:22

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Ashley Stahl (@AshleyStahl) is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, the author of the bestselling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, and the host of the You Turn Podcast. Her work has a great deal of overlap with mental health because it’s all about self-reflection and discovering who you…

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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TAP043, A Tale of Two Novels: My Experience Writing into the Dark 44:21

6M ago44:21

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In February, I finished writing the Locked Room into the Dark, and I'll discuss how I achieved this, along with the response of my favourite beta reader. As you've come to expect, I will share my writing stats, days, time, word count and the step-by-step process that I used. Now that I've mentioned that, it's crucial that I point out that I'm follo…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#636 Your Brain On Art - Ivy Ross & Susan Magsamen 1:14:24

6M ago1:14:24

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Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross join Paul to discuss their new book Your Brain on Art. They share the science behind how our brains and bodies transform when we participate in the arts. This episode will remind you why creativity should be a priority in your life, even if (maybe especially if) you don’t think of yourself as a creative person. More Abou…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#635 The Brain/Gut Connection - Dr Will Cole 1:19:50

6M ago1:19:50

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Dr. Will Cole (@DrWillCole) joins Paul to discuss the gut-brain connection and the impact that inflammation can have on all areas of our health. Dr. Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digesti…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#634 Authenticity - Dr Carolyn Kurle 1:53:44

7M ago1:53:44

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Dr. Carolyn Kurle is a Biology Professor at UC San Diego. When she noticed that her students were coming to her for guidance about their mental and emotional struggles, she decided to write a book with her advice–which offers thoughts on finding your authenticity and connecting to your spark. Be sure to check out her book, The Guidance Groove. Find…

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Mystery Novel Nerd Podcast

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011, The Candidate, A Murder Mystery Novella Read by A. D. Hay 20:57

7M ago20:57

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In this episode, I read the first three chapters of The Candidate, a murder mystery novella written by me. Before I read the first three chapters, I also read the book description and share a little bit about the series then I dive into the prologue. Show Notes, Podcasts, and Tools Mentioned Show notes Join The Book Nerd Reader Club Facebook Group …

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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BTS051, Writing a Locked Room Mystery, Author Book Readings, and Tech Issues Galore 45:58

7M ago45:58

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In this episode, discuss what I've been doing in February. I also share my frustrations about a tech fail and newfound thoughts on this product and delve into why I've changed my mind. It's important to discuss the positives and negatives of products I use and recommend because I've discovered something stupid that needs to be addressed, or I feel …

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#633 - Romance & Mental Illness - Allison Raskin 1:26:41

7M ago1:26:41

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Allison (@AllisonRaskin & @EmotionalSupportLady) opens up about her struggles with contamination OCD, sensory issues with clothing, anxiety, depression and compulsive thinking since age 4. The mental health advocate (in the process of getting her Master’s in psychology), podcaster and NY Times best-selling author (her new book is Overthinking About…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#632 "Good" vs "Bad" Perfectionism - Katherine Morgan Schafler 1:29:22

7M ago1:29:22

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Katherine Morgan Schafler is a therapist and an author who studies perfectionism. She talks about healthy vs maladaptive perfectionism and the ways we can harness this tendency for good. Follow her @KatherineMorganSchafler. Check out her book, The Perfectionists Guide to Losing Control. About Katherine Buy her book https://www.perfectionistsguide.c…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#631 Boundaries W/Parents - Kelly Collette 1:21:24

7M ago1:21:24

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Kelly Collette is a comedian, writer, artist, and an avid listener of the podcast. She opens up about going low contact with both of her parents and how she’s worked to set boundaries after a childhood filled with abuse and abandonment. Follow Kelly on social media @KellyCollette Visit her website www.KellyColletteComedy.com Support Our Sponsors! T…

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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BTS050, More Experiments with Ad Stacking 21:14

7M ago21:14

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So, I decided to list Suspicion for free and promote it using various newsletter book promotion services ahead of the release of the second book in the James Lalonde series. The promotions I booked were with AuthorsXP, Fussy Librarian, Kobo, and Free Booksy; altogether, these promotions cost me £176.67 or US$209.96. I used the Google exchange rate …

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#630 Wishing Your Family Would Change 54:30

7M ago54:30

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Why, oh why would you choose to go on vacation with your family when every other time it's been a train wreck? Rich, one of Paul’s support group friends (and previous guest), wanted to talk through his trouble accepting that his family won't change, the issues he’s been having from it, and he and Paul decided to record the conversation. They discus…

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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BTS049, A Year in Review and Self Publishing Products I Loved in 2022 57:44

8M ago57:44

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This year, I've decided to start my podcast by looking back at everything I achieved in 2022. After that, I will discuss the products I loved in 2022 and will continue to use in 2023. I will also not dive too deeply into metrics like hours or word count because that's not helpful. In fact, as a coach, I hate metrics because it doesn't contribute an…

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The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

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An Update on My Three Act Structure Scrivener Template 3:04

8M ago3:04

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In an upcoming episode of the authorpreneur podcast, I discuss how I stopped supplying my three-act structure Scrivener template to my email list and the reasons that led to the decision. As I was editing that episode, I had an idea. I'm considering supplying a free ebook on three-act structure, a cheat seat, and possibly a video on how you can cre…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#629 Paul's Mentor Bill 1:26:12

8M ago1:26:12

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Yes Bill W. is his real name and he has been helping Paul for 19 years; inspiring him, helping him, making him laugh and giving him the truth when he needs to hear it. They talk about surrendering to things we're powerless over, developing good habits -especially human connection- to battle our demons and his lingering "shoulda-coulda-wouldas" on a…

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#628 Losing Her Preteen To Suicide - Kathleen Hammond 1:54:23

8M ago1:54:23

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Kathleen Hammond is a mother who lost her child. She sits down with Paul to talk about childhood bullying, a parent’s perspective on losing a child to suicide, and how she manages to survive after this immense loss. Connect to Kathleen on FB https://www.facebook.com/kathleen.pelaez?mibextid=LQQJ4d Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by …

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#627 Give A F*ck Actually - Dr Alex Wills 1:28:40

8M ago1:28:40

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Dr. Alex Wills is a psychiatrist & therapist who focuses on the importance of ‘radical emotional acceptance’. He discusses how we can accept our emotions and what happens when we ignore them. Be sure to check out his new book Give a Fuck, Actually. More About Dr. Wills YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexwillsmd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/…

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Mental Illness Happy Hour

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#626 The Science Of A Good Life - Dr Robert Waldinger 1:37:21

8M ago1:37:21

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Dr. Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist & a professor at Harvard Medical School who worked on an 85-year long study on what it takes to have a good life. His new book The Good Life expands on the results of that study and the science of relationships. More About Dr. Waldinger To watch his TED Talk, click here (https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldin…

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#625 The Black Sheep - Evan Schad 1:36:17

9M ago1:36:17

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Paul’s friend (@Evan_Schad) shares about being the black sheep of the family (and having a “perfect” sibling) and eventually being sent to boarding school where he began to dissociate. He talks about bottoming out with a felony DUI and a trip to jail before finally asking for help. He also shares about learning to overcome his numbness, identify hi…

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#624 Best Of: Perfectionism - Meghan Daum 1:51:42

9M ago1:51:42

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Originally recorded in 2011, the critically-acclaimed author of 6 books (most recently The Problem With Everything), columnist and blogger (@Meghan_Daum) talks with Paul about growing up and later rebelling in a household where music and academia were everything. She talks about the pressure of starting a writing career in Manhattan and living a re…

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