Books and reading can make our lives better in so many ways and we’ve explored a lot of them on this podcast: how to find more time to read, how to choose books to help us grow through what we go through, how to enhance the reading experience with the five senses and writing and much, much more. 

But today, I’m talking about something I’ve never mentioned on the podcast before: how fictional characters can become real-life life coaches. I have the perfect guest to talk through this with, too: Gail Ward Olmsted.

Gail is the author of multiple books I’ve loved and I cannot stop talking about her newest book because it has truly given me a fictional life coach that is helping me look at my actual life in a different light. 

Come listen as Gail talks about her philosophy of writing, her newest book and helps me explore the idea that fictional characters can be real-life guides. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/06/11/book-characters-as-life-mentors/

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Many of us hope to have a beautiful, relaxing summer full of reading books that are perfect for us. 

But that takes planning. =)

Come listen as I share the ten things you need to do TODAY to have the best summer reading season ever starting TOMORROW. 

These small, actionable steps will yield big results and will only take a few moments of your time. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here.: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/06/04/ten-steps-for-the-best-summer-reading-season-ever/

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

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On the very last day of every month, I share a bonus episode of what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving throughout the last month.

Today, I’m sharing the highlights on my literate life in May and exploring some DEEP questions, too. I’ll describe the only three adult books that I read this month, provide an update on my magical combination of morning reading and writing, offer a POWERFUL realization about my daily routines (that maybe you do, too) and celebrate completion of my meditation training, too. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here. 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKN

If you’d like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife

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It’s time to gear up for summer reading season!

Everywhere I look, I’m seeing summer reading lists, checklists and challenges and I typically DON’T enjoy them because they don’t always connect to the kind of reading life I want to have.

So, I decided to create a summer reading challenge that I CAN get behind because it's the kind of reading that will help us create the kind of summer we want to have.

Today, I’m talking all about my Get Lit(erate). Summer Reading Challenge to help you BE, FEEL and DO all that you hope for this summer….with a few notebooking ideas, too. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here. 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

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I’ve stumbled upon a magical combination of reading and writing in the wee hours of the morning that makes me feel so good and sets my day up for success. 

What is it?

It’s the combination of reading small doses of personal development books and then heading to my notebook to see what comes out on the page.

Come listen as I talk about the how and why behind this magical practice, share three kinds of books perfect for the task and talk about my favorite titles, too. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here. 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try!

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Reading and writing can make life better ONLY is you first make the time to read and write. =)

In this episode, I’m tackling a problem I uncovered in my own reading life that stalled my reading and I have a feeling it could be one your grappling with, too: trouble with my TBR (To Be Read list).

Come listen as I give you the backstory on how I uncovered this issue, the 5 steps I’m taking to do something about it and the books that are left on my newly-designed TBR list. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here. 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try!

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We know that books and reading and notebooks and writing have the power to make life better. 

But what about an honest conversation with a stranger that results in encouragement elixir in the form of a printed letter to help you get re-enchanted with yourself and your life?

Yes, please. 

Charissa Steyn is here to talk about the power that writing can have to connect with others and move you forward. We’ll learn about the role that writing plays in her life, her re-enchantment sessions and the books she’s reading, too. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here. 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try!

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On the very last day of every month, I share a bonus episode of what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving throughout the last month.

Today, I’m sharing the highlights on my literate life in April: three books that I could not put down, a writing life that was ON FIRE, interesting nuggets from my meditation journey and a new sound I cannot stop listening to.

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here. 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try!

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We’ve talked about a lot of things in the over 100 episodes we’ve shared together from why we read and titles we might love to how to read best and how to use reading to make life better. 

But today, we are talking about something I’ve only recently been exploring: the power of reading with furry, four-legged friends. 

Dr. Barb Vokatis, a reading therapy dog handler, is here to explore this idea with me and I’ll share three books with dogs as important main characters that I think you should add to your TBR stack, too. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here. 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try!

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April is National Letter Writing month and Leah from Tiny and Snail is here to help me celebrate!

Tiny and Snail produces incredibly beautiful note cards to send in snail mail, something I adore doing. They have an incredible story and are working to share their mission to make mail more beautiful, fun and easy. Plus, did you know that sending cards can raise the level of feel-good chemicals in our brains? 

Come listen as we talk about the story behind Tiny and Snail, why card writing is so important and how you can get a beautiful set of cards for yourself. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here. 

Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You’ll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. 

Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try!

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