Kirk Westwood is a man who challenges you to understand why you think the way you think. He has interviewed countless people from various backgrounds and professions to understand the structure of how we think. Today's episode talks about his book, The Very Best Bad Ideas: Innovation, Creativity, and Making Friends with the Mouse, the talks about his journey of writing this book and what he hopes you will gain out of it from reading the book

Kirk is open to questions you may have and is reachable at [email protected]. His book is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Very-Best-Bad-Idea-Innovation/dp/164137523X.

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My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.

It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!

Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP The Birth Challenge occurs in the future after a nuclear war destroys most of the earth, leaving few survivors behind, some of whom developed supernatural abilities. Three hundred years later, Sabina is about to face her rite of passage, the Birth Challenge, into adulthood to discover if she has any supernatural abilities when she learns her father, Brom, has been lying to her all her life. What is he hiding? Why has he been lying to her? And will the Birth Challenge reveal Sabina has any supernatural powers?

As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

Sit back and relax as you listen to an upper YA epic fantasy written by your host, Ashley Pitzer.  This book is called The Birth Challenge.

In the magically protected walls of Silvedome, people with supernatural abilities called Moowins felt safe from the vicious bandits searching for the Agni – the one prophesied to possess all eight Moowins of rare status. But Brom Rockdin knew more than most, and he had not forgotten the dangers lurking outside the dome walls.

Brom would do anything to keep his daughter, Sabina, safe. This included prearranging suitors for her to meet and asking her to choose one as a partner. Sabina received this breaking news three days before her rite of passage, where she would transition into adulthood and discover if she had any Moowins. Possessing a Moowin was her last hope of changing her fate of feeling invisible and proving her worth.

Except Sabina didn’t know her father’s plans or what he had been hiding from her...  Sabina quickly learns what she yearns for most can have devastating consequences.

When your light shines, anyone can find you.

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Follow Ashley Pitzer at: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer

My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.  It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!  Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP 

The Birth Challenge occurs in the future after a nuclear war destroys most of the earth, leaving few survivors behind, some of whom developed supernatural abilities. Three hundred years later, Sabina is about to face her rite of passage, the Birth Challenge, into adulthood to discover if she has any supernatural abilities, when she learns her father, Brom, has been lying to her all her life. What is he hiding? Why has he been lying to her? And will the Birth Challenge reveal Sabina has any supernatural powers?  As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

As my voice recovers, I will replay one of the most popular episodes from 2022.

Welcome to a channeled message.   May it guide you and give you clarity. This episode talks about the phenomenon of aligning your current self in all its ways of being to your higher self.  For those of you walking the spiritual path, that is our language, and it is our wish for ourselves and others.   But have you ever thought about what it means from a practical standpoint or how you implement that into your life?  Well, stay tuned because this episode is for you!

International Man of Mystery Jason Mefford talks about the greatest gift is hope. He is a man who serves in many capacities, including Risk Manager, Confidential Advisor, Teacher, Coach, and Podcaster. At heart, Jason is an Edu-Trainer, and his knowledge is vast. Please check out his two podcasts, Earth and Fire and Jamming with Jason.     You can follow Jason at:  Website: https://jasonmefford.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmAAmW34QagUUtT5paHhIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmefford/ Jamming with Jason  Earth and Fire    Be sure to subscribe and follow Practicing Life Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practicing-life-podcast-with-ashley-pitzer/id1626332113 Follow Ashley Pitzer at: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.  It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!  Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP The Birth Challenge occurs in the future after a nuclear war destroys most of the earth, leaving few survivors behind, some of whom developed supernatural abilities. Three hundred years later, Sabina is about to face her rite of passage, the Birth Challenge, into adulthood to discover if she has any supernatural abilities, when she learns her father, Brom, has been lying to her all her life. What is he hiding? Why has he been lying to her? And will the Birth Challenge reveal Sabina has any supernatural powers?  As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

International Man of Mystery Jason Mefford talks about the greatest gift is hope. He is a man who serves in many capacities, including Risk Manager, Confidential Advisor, Teacher, Coach, and Podcaster. At heart, Jason is an Edu-Trainer, and his knowledge is vast. Please check out his two podcasts, Earth and Fire and Jamming with Jason. 

You can follow Jason at:

Website: https://jasonmefford.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmAAmW34QagUUtT5paHhIw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmefford/

Jamming with Jason

Earth and Fire

Be sure to subscribe and follow Practicing Life Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practicing-life-podcast-with-ashley-pitzer/id1626332113

Follow Ashley Pitzer at: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer

My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.

It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!

Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP

The Birth Challenge occurs in the future after a nuclear war destroys most of the earth, leaving few survivors behind, some of whom developed supernatural abilities. Three hundred years later, Sabina is about to face her rite of passage, the Birth Challenge, into adulthood to discover if she has any supernatural abilities, when she learns her father, Brom, has been lying to her all her life. What is he hiding? Why has he been lying to her? And will the Birth Challenge reveal Sabina has any supernatural powers?

As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

This is part two of interviewing my editor on the show to discuss all things edits. Claire Cronshaw of Cherry Edits is a line editor, copy editor, and proofreader for indie authors. Her main genre specialisms are fantasy, romance, and women's fiction. Claire reflects on her editing adventures at cherryedits.com/blog and can also be found wherever you hang out online linktr.ee/cherryedits.

This is the blog mentioned about punctuating interrupted dialogue https://www.touchstone-editing.com/2017/10/mini-lesson-punctuating-interrupted.html?m=1

Be sure to subscribe and follow Practicing Life Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practicing-life-podcast-with-ashley-pitzer/id1626332113

Follow Ashley Pitzer at: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer

My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.

It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!

Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP The Birth Challenge occurs in the future after a nuclear war destroys most of the earth, leaving few survivors behind, some of whom developed supernatural abilities. Three hundred years later, Sabina is about to face her rite of passage, the Birth Challenge, into adulthood to discover if she has any supernatural abilities, when she learns her father, Brom, has been lying to her all her life. What is he hiding? Why has he been lying to her? And will the Birth Challenge reveal Sabina has any supernatural powers?

As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

Many people dream of writing a book but a huge part of a book's success comes from your book being edited. Having experienced firsthand the challenges of getting your book edited, I brought my editor onto the show to discuss all things edits. Claire Cronshaw of Cherry Edits is a line editor, copy editor, and proofreader for indie authors. Her main genre specialisms are fantasy, romance, and women's fiction. Claire reflects on her editing adventures at cherryedits.com/blog and can also be found wherever you hang out online linktr.ee/cherryedits.

This interview will continue next week. Stay tuned! 

This is the blog mentioned about punctuating interrupted dialogue https://www.touchstone-editing.com/2017/10/mini-lesson-punctuating-interrupted.html?m=1

Be sure to subscribe and follow Practicing Life Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practicing-life-podcast-with-ashley-pitzer/id1626332113

Follow Ashley Pitzer at: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer

My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.

It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!

Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP

As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

Joan Marie is a Visionary Artist who has a unique ability to paint Personal- Power Portraits that express your higher self. She is one of the most vibrant people I know, and she is 72, proving that age is a number. Hear her personal story and struggles that led her to trust and allow her gift to come through.

Schedule a discovery call at https://AshleyPitzer.as.me/

Contacts: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer

My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.

It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!

Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP

As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

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Beta Reader and sister, Mickiala, interviews Ashley Pitzer the host of Practicing Life Podcast, on her debut novel The Birth Challenge, which is set to release May 2nd. This interview discusses the plot, Ashley's favorite characters, and some insight about Ashley among other things.

Schedule a discovery call at https://AshleyPitzer.as.me/

Contacts: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer

My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.

It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!

Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP

As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

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Hear Sara Intonato's story as she shares what it is like to be a parent of a neurodiverse kid while running a successful Neurodiverse Parenting Consulting business.  Her work helps kids, parents, and companies understand how to help neurodiverse kids thrive. She is changing this world for the better and giving us the tools to do more than survive parenting.  Be sure to follow her and reach out to her if you are looking for a resource.  I know I am looking forward to her book and her documentary.  Remember, you are not alone, and anything is possible.

Sara's website: https://www.saraintonato.com/

Be sure to subscribe and follow Practicing Life Podcast! You can join her waitlist to receive updates on when her book, The Birth Challenge, will be released.  Lastly, Ashley is offering two different daily journals to help you use the moon's energy to manifest as well as record your dreams.  Go to Amazon and look for the Daily Spiritual Journal and 2023 Ascension Journal.

Follow Ashley Pitzer at: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer

Schedule a discovery call at https://AshleyPitzer.as.me/

Contacts: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer

My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.

It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!

Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP

As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

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Marriage was something I thought of as a fairytale.  And why wouldn't I? Media and countless stories painted that picture. My marriage wasn't a fairytale. It started out great and but then it turned into something else. Challenges, expectations, and fears were all raining down on me. Despite loving my husband, I wasn't happy with how I was being treated, but I stayed. I stayed because of the challenges, expectations, and fears. I stayed because it was what was known, and the brain loves predictability.

Schedule a discovery call at https://AshleyPitzer.as.me/

Contacts: https://linktr.ee/ashleypitzer

My debut novel, The Birth Challenge, waitlist is open.

It is an Epic Fantasy with a Chosen One and Slow Burn Trope. The story contains Magic & Superpowers. Female Main Character. It releases on May 2nd!

Chapter 1 of The Birth Challenge is available for free at https://BookHip.com/LFGTMZP

As the world searches for the prophesied Agni, the one who is said to possess all supernatural abilities, Brom deserts Sabina on one of the most important days of her life, but not before telling her he expects her to meet a list of potential suitors.

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