Your New Release: Stories, Shifts, & The Books That Change Us

Episode 01: Meet Your Hosts (Inaugural Episode)

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Episode 01: Meet Your Hosts

Release Date: 09.01.2025
Episode Length: 10:26
Hosts: Dr. Stacey Ishman & Kirsten Bombdiggity

What if the right book at the right time could change your entire career? Welcome to the inaugural episode of Your New Release, where Dr. Stacey Ishman, ENT surgeon and founder of Medical Mentor Coaching, and Kirsten Bombdiggity, creator of the Neuro-Proof Narrative Quest, introduce themselves and share the vision behind their transformative new podcast.

In this introductory episode, discover how an unlikely partnership between a data-driven surgeon and a narrative intelligence coach creates the perfect balance for exploring books that shift perspectives and change lives. You'll hear their origin stories, learn what makes them both "book junkies" who get "nerd dopamine hits" from transformative reads, and understand why the same book can hit completely differently depending on where you are in your story.

What You'll Discover:

  • How Dr. Stacey went from ENT surgeon to real estate investor to coaching academic physicians
  • Kirsten's journey from education to corporate America to identity transformation coaching
  • Why they both believe books can help you do things 1% better
  • The unique dynamic between Stacey's hyper-rational approach and Kirsten's feelings-focused perspective
  • What to expect from future episodes and their collaborative format

    • Meet Your Hosts:

    Dr. Stacey Ishman

    • Founder of Medical Mentor Coaching
    • ENT surgeon and Chief Medical Officer
    • Real estate investor and syndicator
    • Contact at [email protected] 
    • Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stacey-ishman-md-mph/

      • Kirsten Bombdiggity

      • Coach and Creator of the Neuro-Proof Narrative Quest
      • Bestselling Amazon Author of Divorced After 40
      • Certified Practitioner of Narrative Intelligence
      • Contact at [email protected] 
      • Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bombdiggity/ 

        • Key Highlights:

        • Their serendipitous meeting through a real estate investing group
        • How Stacey's gift for "filtering complicated, multilayered feels into one impact" complements Kirsten's narrative approach
        • Why Kirsten legally changed her name to "Bombdiggity" after her divorce
        • The story behind Stacey's blog about "not knowing how to do feelings"
        • Their shared experiences as divorced moms successfully co-parenting

          • What's Coming Next: Starting with Episode 2, each episode will feature one transformative book with:

          • Kirsten's 1-minute top-level summary
          • Stacey's 2-3 minute detailed breakdown
          • Both hosts' biggest takeaways
          • Real client stories and life applications

            • First Book Feature: Episode 2 will dive into James Clear's Atomic Habits

            Episode Format: This podcast is for anyone who believes books can be catalysts for change. Whether you're looking to advance your career, transform your identity, or simply do things 1% better, join these two dynamic coaches every other week as they explore the books that shape how we coach, lead, and grow.

            Subscribe & Follow: New episodes every other week on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

            Guest Authors Welcome: Have a book that changed lives? Reach out about being featured on Your New Release.

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            Ready for honest, practical, and refreshingly authentic conversations about growth, change, and the power of a good book to help you release old stories and unlock your favorite self? Hit that subscribe button and join us on this journey!

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            Your New Release: Stories, Shifts, & The Books That Change UsBy Stacey Ishman & Kirsten Bombdiggity