This is THE episode to listen to if you like books, talking about books, finding book-related blogs to follow, want to know if hoarding books really is considered a problem, and the best places to find out upcoming books. Join me and my co-hosts for Nonfiction November, Julie from Julzreads.com, Katie from doingdeweydecimal.com, and Rennie from whatsnonfiction.com while we talk about how Nonfiction November was started (shout-out to the OG, Kim at sophisticateddorkiness.com) and a few "controversial" subjects (well, for readers). 

Nonfiction lovers, rejoice! Dr. Jill Stoddard has a book club available through hiitide (www.hiitide.com) and it starts November 1st! Learn how to shed worry and fear and embrace a more vibrant life from author, Dr. Jill Stoddard, in this 4-week Virtual Book Club. 

I had the honor of speaking with Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap, an international best selling book and one of the most well known and loved ACT books written for everyone to enjoy. Listen to what's next for the prolific writer and ACT Therapist in this new episode!

New book release day for The Power of Small: Making Tiny Changes When Everything Feels Too Much is perfect for our endless lockdown lives! I had the pleasure of speaking with Aisling and Dr. Trish Leonard-Curtin on the release of their new book and how to make sense of our current sense of overwhelm.

I have the honor and pleasure of talking to Miracle Olatunji about her book Purpose: How To Live and Lead with Impact. With a mix of inspirational insights and actionable advice, her book is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking to make an impact on their communities, organizations, and the world. Miracle's story and presence is powerful: if you are looking for wisdom, hope, and inspiration, you do not want to miss this episode!

I had a fascinating conversation with Dan Tomasulo, PhD about his newest book Learned Hopefulness, The Power of Positivity to Overcome Depression which came out on June 1st. Honored by Sharecare as one of the top ten online influencers on the issue of depression Dr. Dan is the incoming Academic Director and core faculty member at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute (SMBI), Teachers College, Columbia University, and holds a Ph.D. in psychology, MFA in writing, and Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

A note from me to you, my favorite listener and reader, with some books you may want to read, as well as what I've been listening to. 

Today's episode helps to soothe your exhausted emotions. I spoke with Dr. Laura Silberstein-Tirch, author of How To Be Nice To Yourself. Find out how you can build your own quiver of compassion with techniques and practices to help you ease your worries and fears.