Betsy is joined by mindfulness colleague and author, Alicia Larsson, to discuss her recent e-book publication of Let That Sh*t Go. Alicia is a college professor and new to writing, in fact, it was By Firelight that inspired her to begin her journey in writing and publishing. Betsy and Alicia explore all things mindfulness, beginning writing as a practice, and self-publishing on Amazon. Alicia has endured many life challenges and decided to pen this book with the Buddhist-inspired principles that pulled her through the thick of it.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Alicia Larson’s Book LINK

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Betsy is joined by Shannon Algeo to discuss his new book, The Power in Your Hands, which explores how our growing attachment to smartphones is reshaping attention, relationships, and even brain function. Drawing on his graduate research, he explains how technology can dysregulate the nervous system, reduce empathy, and fragment focus, contributing to a more compulsive relationship with devices. He also reflects on how his writing process and yoga practice support a more intentional, embodied way of living in contrast to digital overload. Throughout the interview, Shannon emphasizes that reclaiming creativity, presence, and human connection requires both personal awareness and deliberate changes in how we engage with technology.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Contact Shannon Algeo:

Website: www.shannonalgeo.com

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Victoria Andrews is the author of a vegan cookbook, The Ayurvegan Chefbook, and yoga teacher/trainer. Steeped in wisdom from Eastern and Western traditions, Victoria engages her audience with curiosity, compassion, and intention. Betsy and Victoria discuss her unique take on meridians and alignment in yoga as well as her conviction to live a vegan lifestyle.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Contact Victoria Andrews:

Instagram: @v.andrews_alignyoga

Website: alignyoga.org

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Lisa Ann Markuson, known as LAMARKS, joins Betsy for this poetic coversation. Lisa Ann Markuson is a poet and co-creator. A leader in the performance art of typewriter poetry, she has made her mark as a business owner, coaching and training creatives in the art form and coordinating meaningful experiences of live-time poetry writing at events for clients across the globe. With a newly published book and social media presence, she inspires us all to find the writer within.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Contact Lisa Ann Markuson:

https://www.arspoetica.us

Instagram: @arspoetica.us

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Lodro Rinzler is back as a guest on By Firelight with the publication of his eighth and newest book ‘You Are Good, You Are Enough.’ In this episode Lodro and Betsy explore the concept of innate 'basic goodness' in ourselves, those around us, and society at large. Steeped in meditation practices and grounding advice, Rinzler shares wisdom from his years as a meditator and teacher in the unveiling of this new written work.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Contact Lodro Rinzler:

https://www.lodrorinzler.com

https://thelaundry.substack.com

Instagram: @lodrorinzler

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The student behavior crisis is real, but it's also solvable. Return guest and author Nathan Maynard joins Betsy once again to discuss his new book, The Science of Discipline. Maynard has seen the strategies he writes about work in some of the toughest schools in America and in classrooms around the world. Betsy and Nathan deep dive into scenarios, solutions, and ideas that will spark anyone whose life touches those of a student or child in this episode.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Contact Nathan Maynard:

https://www.highfive.school/team/nathan-maynard

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James McCrae is known for his instagram poetry, hosted on Words Are Vibrations. Formatted in memes, he's an expert in his own right, tapping into his intuition and creating poems that conjure the sacred in every day. An author of three books and host of a creative community that spans the globe, Sunflower Club, James joins Betsy to share about his journey from a New York City brand strategist to internet poet, whose words reach half a million followers daily.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Contact James McCrae:

Substack: https://jamesmccrae.substack.com/p/instructions-before-visiting-earth

Website: https://www.jamesmccrae.com/james-mccrae

Instagram: @wordsarevibrations

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Rachel Weisel joins Betsy for this colorful episode. Rachel is the author of a "flower cookbook," where she shares 45 recipes for making floral bouquets using Trader Joe's flowers. 'Beautiful Bouquets with Trader Joe's Flowers' is a book she recently designed and wrote, inspired by her wildly popular Instagram account, @happy_arranging. With Betsy's first job being in a flower shop and a lifelong love for cut blooms, they talk all things flowers in this episode.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Contact Rachel Weisel:

Website: https://www.happyarranging.com/

Book Link

Instagram: @happy_arranging

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Betsy is joined by Cecily Mak to dive into their shared experience of living "undimmed," that is, a life as clear as possible. The title of Cecily’s book and podcast, Undimmed holds a guide for anyone looking to live with greater clarity, heightened awareness, and with less noise from substances.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Contact Cecily Mak:

https://www.cecilymak.com/about

Instagram: @clearlifejourney

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Exploring the inner world is a comfort zone for both Betsy and her guest for this episode, musician East Forest. They delve into the creative process involved in inquiry and introspection, bringing us along through their discussion of philosophy, spirituality, and how creativity factors into the journey.

Host: Betsy Delzer

Producers: Jamie Gale and Betsy Delzer

Music: LagitoMusic and Pond5

Contact Betsy Delzer:

Instagram @byfirelight

Contact East Forest:

Instagram: @eastforest

Facebook: @EastForestMusic

Website: eastforest.org

https://eastforest.org/music-for-mushrooms

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