Restorative Reading and Writing for Wellness

Today is a big day for me.

I’ve collected enough questions from listeners to populate an entire episode with them and host my first Ask Me Anything episode.

Listen in as I answer YOUR questions, like:

What’s your favorite notebook?

How many books do you read in a year?

How do you choose your one-word themes?

What if I’m afraid to start writing?

Who are your favorite podcasters and bloggers?

Do you write digitally?

Do you have any pre-reading rituals?

How can we help our children and students become readers and writers?

Today, I answer them all and even have plans to turn a couple of them into full-length episodes in the future.

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/2024/08/13/ask-me-anything-august-2024/

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

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Each month, I choose a one word theme to guide my daily living and then read, write and breathe that word into existence. 

On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m giving you a sneak peek into my one-word theme for August 2024 and share my bibliotherapy book calendar for the month, too.

The best part? I create a book calendar around a one-word theme EVERY MONTH inside my Patreon community and I’d love to invite you inside. Just click here to learn more and subscribe. It’s only $5 per month and includes the monthly book calendar, book club, weekly First Chapter Friday episodes, bonus episodes and more!

Here’s a quick look at the book calendar for the month. Isn’t it pretty? If you’d like the PDF version with clickable links and access to ALL the other book calendars that came before it, join my Patreon community and get instant access. See you there!

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/2024/08/06/a-bibliotherapy-book-calendar-for-august/

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

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I am literally going to blow your reading mind today. Seriously. 

On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m exploring the role that mirror neurons in our brain play in connecting our reading life to the way we show up in our actual life.

It’s fascinating. It’s backed by science. It’s something you can’t unlearn, so get ready!

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/2024/07/30/the-role-of-mirror-neurons-in-reading/

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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On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we are bridging the mystical with science-based research to explore a new topic together: how to raise your vibration through writing. 

You already know I love morning pages and you already know how I’ve grappled with their purpose and function over the years.

Today, I’ll share my latest round of learning and experimentation into this important daily practice and share how I’ve continually shifted my morning pages practice to make life feel better. 

Come listen as I explain the science behind this idea and offer 4 ways to raise your vibration (aka feel better) through writing. 

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/2024/07/23/write-your-way-to-a-higher-vibe/

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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On this podcast, we believe in the power of reading and writing to make life better. 

But before it can make life better, we have to say YES to ourselves and truly believe that we deserve this special form of self-care so that we can show up in our lives the way we want to.

Today’s guest is Wendy Harrop and she is here to help us say YES to ourselves in this summer season of life. She’s the host of the Say Yes to Yourself podcast, runs a bed and breakfast on a flower farm in Massachusetts and takes women on international culinary adventures.

She’s here to talk about how to say YES to yourself in this summer season, whether overseas or in your backyard. This conversation is full of energy, light and laughter and you won’t want to miss it.

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/2024/07/16/say-yes-retreat-yourself-with-wendy-harrop/

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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One of my favorite things to do is to match books to the right reader. There’s just something so special about really listening to a person and then selecting a book that’s perfectly matched to them. 

Today, I am talking all about my Snail Mail Book Project, a project I started during the holidays of 2023 to personally recommend a book to others by sending an old-fashioned postcard to them in the mail.

But now, I want to go bigger. 

I’m on a mission to send a personalized book postcard to 365 people over the next 365 days and that means I need your help. =)

Come listen as I explain the project, why it’s so important, how you can get involved and how you can help.

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/2024/07/09/365-days-of-book-snail-mail-project/

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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This might just be the most fun I’ve had on the Get Lit(erate). Podcast!

Today, I’m chatting with Dupe Witherick of Thrive Alcohol Free. She is an alcohol free wellbeing and transformational coach, the author of A Cocktail of Clarity and host of the Thrive Alcohol Free podcast.

Today, we are mixing mocktails with books. Dupe shares her top three favorite mocktail recipes and I pair each with a perfectly-themed book to match it. 

But this is not just a fun episode, it’s an incredibly important one. Taking time for yourself to read is an important form of self-care for your body, mind and soul. Adding just a few minutes of time to create a special drink to enhance the experience sends your heart a loud and clear signal: YOUR WELLBEING MATTERS.

Come listen as Dupe shares her journey to being alcohol free and together, we explore three delicious recipes and add three books to our 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: 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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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 of my literate life in June and there are some exciting nuggets in here. I’ve got six books to share (perfect summer beach reads), three fun notebook prompts, one VERY exciting surprise that I’m learning about and a few finds from the Internet that I adore. 

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

All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!

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If you have a dream in your heart to write a children’s book, or any book really, then this episode is for you. 

Today, I’m talking with Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Lawton Malone, children’s literature authors with books we know and love. 

Together, they have written two books designed to launch your writing dreams and fast-track your progress…and I can say from experience that their method WORKS. I’ve already written my first draft of a picture book and am happily revising and tinkering. 

Come listen as they each share their own publishing journey, give us their top tips for taking action on our writing dreams and even give me a little personalized coaching on my own non-fiction picture book draft.

You’ll be ready to write in no time!

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

All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!

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Over the last couple of weeks here on the podcast, we’ve celebrated the power, potential and joy of the summer reading season. 

But what about summer notebooking?

In this episode, I’m sharing the five different ways that you can show up to your notebook in a way that works for YOU.

No matter what your days look like, I promise there’s a way to notebook that will speak to you today and remember….just 3 - 4 sessions of 15 - 30 minutes of writing can spark a host of physical, cognitive and emotional benefits that our bodies need and deserve. 

Come listen as I talk through why you need to start notebooking, the 5 ways that you could choose to begin and how to get started today.

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/2024/06/18/five-kinds-of-notebooking/

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

All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!

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