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Life, Love, and Mental Health: Liv’s Take on Breaking Boundaries in Romance
Welcome back to Shit That Goes On In Our Heads, the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health! In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles chat with Australian romance author Liv Arnold to dive into mental health, self-discovery, and romance. Liv shares how her journey led her from finance to fiction in Melbourne and how mental health themes are woven into her novels.
Meet Our Guest: Liv Arnold
Based in Melbourne, Liv studied Arts/Commerce at Deakin University before pursuing writing at RMIT. Inspired by Enid Blyton, Liv now publishes romance novels with The Wild Rose Press. Alongside her pup, Groot, she explores themes like PTSD, anxiety, and societal stigmas about female sexuality in her books Etched in Stone, Stepping Stone, and Law & Disorder, resonating with readers through suspense and relatable characters.
Connect with Liv Arnold
Website: https://www.livarnold.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livarnoldauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv_au
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/liv_au
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/liv-arnold
Books by Liv Arnold
- Etched in Stone (Invested in You Book 1)
- Stepping Stone (Invested in You Book 2)
- Law & Disorder
Key Takeaways from this Episode:
- Representation in Romance: Liv emphasizes addressing real-life mental health issues like PTSD and anxiety in romance novels, creating relatable characters.
- Embracing Female Sexuality: Liv discusses breaking societal stigmas, encouraging readers to embrace desires without shame.
- Self-Care and Boundaries: Liv highlights the importance of boundaries and shares how self-care shapes her life and her characters' journeys.
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Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes. Visit https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews for more ways to connect!
#MentalHealthPodcast #LivArnold #Grex #Stgoioh #Dirtyskittles #2024PeoplesChoicePodcastAwardWinner #MentalHealthMatters #BreakingStigmas #PTSD #Anxiety #RomanceNovels #SelfCare #Boundaries
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If You Need Support, Reach Out
If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.
- United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.org
- Canada: Call or Text 988 — 988.ca
- Worldwide: Find a Helpline
- Mental Health Resources and Tools: The Help Hub
Stay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Official Website: goesoninourheads.net
- Facebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheads
- Instagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittles
- LinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Join Our Newsletter: Sign Up Here
- Merch Store: goesoninourheads.shop
Audio Editing by NJz Audio
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Welcome back to Shit That Goes On In Our Heads, the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health! In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles chat with Australian romance author Liv Arnold to dive into mental health, self-discovery, and romance. Liv shares how her journey led her from finance to fiction in Melbourne and how mental health themes are woven into her novels.
Meet Our Guest: Liv Arnold
Based in Melbourne, Liv studied Arts/Commerce at Deakin University before pursuing writing at RMIT. Inspired by Enid Blyton, Liv now publishes romance novels with The Wild Rose Press. Alongside her pup, Groot, she explores themes like PTSD, anxiety, and societal stigmas about female sexuality in her books Etched in Stone, Stepping Stone, and Law & Disorder, resonating with readers through suspense and relatable characters.
Connect with Liv Arnold
Website: https://www.livarnold.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livarnoldauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv_au
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/liv_au
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/liv-arnold
Books by Liv Arnold
- Etched in Stone (Invested in You Book 1)
- Stepping Stone (Invested in You Book 2)
- Law & Disorder
Key Takeaways from this Episode:
- Representation in Romance: Liv emphasizes addressing real-life mental health issues like PTSD and anxiety in romance novels, creating relatable characters.
- Embracing Female Sexuality: Liv discusses breaking societal stigmas, encouraging readers to embrace desires without shame.
- Self-Care and Boundaries: Liv highlights the importance of boundaries and shares how self-care shapes her life and her characters' journeys.
Subscribe, Rate, and Review!
Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes. Visit https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews for more ways to connect!
#MentalHealthPodcast #LivArnold #Grex #Stgoioh #Dirtyskittles #2024PeoplesChoicePodcastAwardWinner #MentalHealthMatters #BreakingStigmas #PTSD #Anxiety #RomanceNovels #SelfCare #Boundaries
***************************************************************************
If You Need Support, Reach Out
If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.
- United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.org
- Canada: Call or Text 988 — 988.ca
- Worldwide: Find a Helpline
- Mental Health Resources and Tools: The Help Hub
Stay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Official Website: goesoninourheads.net
- Facebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheads
- Instagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittles
- LinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
- Join Our Newsletter: Sign Up Here
- Merch Store: goesoninourheads.shop
Audio Editing by NJz Audio
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