“The more you can understand and connect with yourself, the more you can understand and connect with other people.” – Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller

Today’s featured bookcaster is a wife, TEDx speaker, leadership coach, Empathy and EQ expert, and the co-founder of Dan Winemiller Consulting, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller. Dr. Melissa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first shiny entry into the business of immortality, “The Empathic Leader: How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivity, and Innovation”, how personal setbacks led her to study empathy in depth, the role of self-empathy, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What empathy really is

How leadership advice often lacks practical guidance on using empathy

What is cognitive empathy, and how to practice it

How music fosters connection and understanding across cultures

Her top 3 lessons from starting, running, and growing her podcast

What setback became a setup for Dr. Melissa to have more success

Dr. Melissa’s Site: https://eqviaempathy.com/

Dr. Melissa’s Book: https://a.co/d/hvIQJTA

Dr. Melissa’s Podcast, “The Empathic Leader”: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-empathic-leader/id1796715528

The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun

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“One thing I love about playing with art, as part of working with people who are going through big life transitions, is it starts to create space and perspective. And that's where you really get growth and you start to say, what is going to be important ten months from now, and where should I put today's focus?” – Susan Hensley

Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, TEDx speaker, global adventurer, and transformational coach, Susan Hensley. Susan and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Art for Your Sanity: How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos and Unleash Joy”, her journey from corporate life to creative coaching, why creativity is for everyone, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What is art journaling and why Susan was inspired to write a book about it

How art journaling has provided her with profound insights and clarity

How art journaling helps people process emotions, manage stress, and access inner wisdom

The distinction between art journaling and traditional journaling

Susan’s Site: https://susan-hensley.com/

Susan’s Book: https://a.co/d/hGNHFVa

Susan’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/Hl0CVLgBZHk?si=Cn3RJDlAPyv3h9Pm

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“Every time something, an idea, a solution, a way, something happens that I couldn't have thought of myself. Whenever that happens in my life, I really do consider it a miracle.” – Sara Connell

Today’s featured best-selling bookcaster is a mom, wife, queenmaker, TEDx speaker, and the founder of the Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell. Sara and I had a high energy chat about her books, her writing rituals for keeping her writing game strong, why your brain holds the key to intentionally creating miracles, and tons more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How Sara went from feeling like an "ugly duckling" to becoming a confident thought leader who was featured on Oprah

What to expect from her upcoming book, "The Download," which explores the neuroscience of miracles

Her night routine that helps her set up the following day for success

What Sara does to overcome writing resistance and maintain productivity

What setback helped Sara create more success

Sara’s Site: https://www.saraconnell.com/

Sara’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B007HU0YUW/allbooks

Sara’s Podcast, “THE RISE”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-with-sara-connell/id1729981744

Monetize Your Book Summit (Live & FREE on Aug. 8, 2025): https://www.saraconnell.com/monetize-your-book-summit

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(Free Gift #2) 6-Step Pitch Power Training: https://saraconnellcoaching.lpages.co/pitch-process/

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“Having someone just hear you out is so healing. And then when that person has some kind of impact as a result, their life is impacted in some way, then we heal even further because now whatever we're sharing is doing good in the lives of others." – Marcy Pusey

Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling author is a mom, trauma-certified story coach, 2X TEDx speaker, and the founder of Miramare Ponte Press, Marcy Pusey. Marcy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the healing power of sharing stories, her mission to help diverse voices be heard, and more!!!

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Her unexpected journey into social work eventually led her to become an author

The importance of community, therapy, and faith in maintaining resilience and mental health

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Her experience publishing books for both children and adults, and her motivation for serving both audiences

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“The most important thing is making sure that you are not maliciously or negatively excluding things, people, elements, etc., because that's where you miss opportunities to make something wonderful and great.” – Delphia Howze

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How Delphia gained a passion for creating inclusive environments

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"Busy implies activity, but not necessarily accomplishment." – Jones Loflin

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His favorite productivity strategy from his latest book

The distinction between being busy and being focused on meaningful outcomes

What helps Jones create an environment conducive to focus and productivity

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“I've never been happier professionally, and it's all because of my grandson stomping on anthills in the backyard one day.” – Ron Kinscherf

Today’s featured bestselling author is a husband, grandfather, and retired IT Consultant, Ron Kinscherf. Ron and I had a fun on a bun chat about his latest book, “Adorable”, the importance of fostering a love of reading in children, creative advice for young storytellers, and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How storytelling with his grandson led to writing bestselling books for kids

What led to one of Ron’s books being picked up by a traditional publisher

The difficulties of marketing self-published books and reaching audiences beyond his local community

How story messages emerge organically and how he generates ideas from everyday life

The importance of reading and the literacy crisis

Ron’s Site: https://papatellmeabook.com/

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The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun

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Ep. 892 – Giant Rays of Hope with Patricia Newman (@PatriciaNewman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-892-giant-rays-of-hope-with-patricia-newman-patricianewman/

Ep. 483 – “Baby Aviva Orangutan Diva” with Hans Kullberg (@AvivasDaddy) #BABYAVIVA: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-483-baby-aviva-orangutan-diva-with-hans-kullberg-avivasdaddy-babyaviva/

Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-582-shaping-the-world-through-great-stories-for-all-ages-with-natasha-deen-natasha_deen/

Ep. 522 – “Peanut the Penguin” with Aruna Lepore (@ArunaMLepore): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-522-peanut-the-penguin-with-aruna-lepore-arunamlepore/

Ep. 758 – Inspiring Readers Through Representation and Relatable Stories with Tonya Ellis (@TonyaDEllis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-758-inspiring-readers-through-representation-and-relatable-stories-with-tonya-ellis-tonyadel/

#M2M Bonus – “An Alcoholic’s Progress from Mayhem to Miracles” with Sharla Charpentier (@The_Llove_Llama): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-an-alcoholics-progress-from-mayhem-to-miracles-with-sharla-charpentier-the_llove_llama-m2m/

Ep. 822 – Journey to the Total Solar Eclipse with Meg Jerit (@megjerit): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-822-journey-to-the-total-solar-eclipse-with-meg-jerit-megjerit/

“We get these wake-up calls that are really an invitation for us to rethink what is most important. And that's really an opportunity for us to step into the version of what we're really meant to do in the world.” – Lenore Kantor

Today’s featured author is a transformational coach, inspirational speaker, career advisor, and a mentor for conscious leaders, founders, and soulpreneurs, Lenore Kantor. Lenore and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “So, What Do You Do?: The Authentic Alchemy Path to Find Who You Are”, her journey from nonprofit and banking to coaching and energy healing, the importance of inner work, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Lenore to publish her book after going through nine drafts

How writing her book helped her to refine her coaching framework

How personal wakeup calls led Lenore to embrace authenticity and help others do the same

Why inner work is crucial for authentic career alignment and fulfillment

How market testing and feedback shaped her book’s title and cover design

Lenore’s Site: https://growthwarrior.co/

Lenore’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DSTFP25C/allbooks

The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun

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The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot

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Ep. 967 – Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades with Kristin Massey (@TheJOATbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-967-life-lessons-from-a-jill-of-all-trades-with-kristin-massey-thejoatbook/

Ep. 975 – Awaken The Authentic & Connected Author Within with Inna Segal (@InnaSegalauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-975-awaken-the-authentic-connected-author-within-with-inna-segal-innasegalauthor/

Ep. 711 – “The Magi Within” with Tracey Whittet (@tracey_whittet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-711-the-magi-within-with-tracey-whittet-tracey_whittet/

233 – “Chakras & Your Third Eye” with Dr. Susan Shumsky (@AwakenToGod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/233-chakras-your-third-eye-with-dr-susan-shumsky-awakentogod/

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Ep. 850 – How to Discover Your Untapped Magic with Chloe Panta (@chloepanta): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-850-how-to-discover-your-untapped-magic-with-chloe-panta-chloepanta/

Ep. 787 – From Horse Trainer to Thought Healer with Janell Warkentin (@JanellWarkentin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-787-from-horse-trainer-to-thought-healer-with-janell-warkentin-janellwarkentin/

Ep. 698 – “From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories” with Debra Blaine (@debrablainemd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-698-from-scrubs-to-award-winning-stories-with-debra-blaine-debrablainemd/

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Ep. 823 – The Illumination Code with Kim Chestney (@KimChestney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-823-the-illumination-code-with-kim-chestney-kimchestney/

“If my mother had had a mastectomy, she would have been alive today. So, I chose the harder path. The harder, tougher, more challenging. Like walking uphill both ways. Path. And it was really scary.” – Erica Neubert Campbell

Today’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, wife, cancer advocate, breast cancer survivor, and the Executive Director at Pinky Swear Foundation, Erica Neubert Campbell. Erica and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Mastectomy I Always Wanted: A Breast Cancer Memoir”, plans for future books, embracing vulnerability as a writer, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Why your story can help others have hope

Erica’s emotional journey through breast cancer and her decision to undergo a double mastectomy

How her experience inspired her to write a book to help other women facing mastectomy and reconstruction

How confronting her biggest fears in writing led to the most impactful parts of her book

Erica’s Site: https://www.ericaneubertcampbell.com/

Erica’s Book: https://a.co/d/83lN229

The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun

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“Writing a book is really vulnerable in a way I wasn't necessarily expecting. I'm used to putting myself out there, but writing a book is being vulnerable on a really grand scale.” – Dr. Emily Anhalt

Today’s featured author is a clinical psychologist, consultant, TEDx speaker, and cofounder of Coa, the gym for mental health, Dr. Emily Anhalt. Dr. Emily and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Flex Your Feelings: Train Your Brain to Develop the 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness”, her writing process, practical tips for building emotional resilience, and more!

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What inspired Dr. Emily to study psychology

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What setback led Dr. Emily to create more success

Dr. Emily’s Site: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/book

Dr. Emily’s Book: https://a.co/d/3K0dOzU

Dr. Emily’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/EAeEQvj16XM?si=8y9B0Z2g_4ZZPtGC

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