Restorative Reading and Writing for Wellness

Today, I’ve officially added a new place to my bookish bucket list: The Kindred Spirits Mailbox in North Carolina. 

I am quite smitten with this mailbox and all it represents. Join me today to hear what the Kindred Spirits Mailbox is, what it represents, the books it reminds me of and what it can offer all of us. 

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Books and notebooks are my favorite tools to create a life we love. 

Today, I am talking with someone who offers a new kind of journaling to help others achieve their biggest goals. Jen Laffin is an educator-turned life coach that believes in the power of the pen to guide us to where we want to go next. 

In this episode, we’re talking all about journaling for self-discovery: the why, the how and how NOT to get in our own way. 

Plus, I’ll wrap up the episode with a list of books perfect to spark a self-discovery journey in your own notebook, too. 

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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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Notebooking is a big part of my life and my most treasured notebook is my Morning Pages journal. 

I’ve mentioned it a few times on the podcast, but I haven’t taken a deep dive into the world of Morning Pages….until now. 

Join me as I explore what Morning pages are, how you can get started, what to write about, how to sustain your habit over time and answers to common questions. 

Come listen!

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I’ve been experimenting with ChatGPT in my professional and personal life and have some strong opinions about how it might be used to boost our reading lives. 

Today, I share the specific prompts I used inside ChatGPT to decide what to read next. I was shocked at the accurateness of the information and even more surprised at the level of reflection it prompted about my reading life. 

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I love sending literate love out into the world so that my obsession can inspire others to lean into what they love, too. 

So, I’ve launched a monthly addition to the Get Lit(erate). podcast: monthly literate love!

Each month, I’ll share what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes that it inspires your own literate life, too. 

Today, I share the books I’ve read, the writing prompts I’ve tried, the things I’ve learned and the little things that have brought me literate love in March of 2023. 

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March is National Crafting month and I have a new kind of episode for you that blends a set of crafty books with a crafty interview with someone who connects her love of books, libraries and crafts together. 

Today, I am talking with Ellen Lumpkin Brown of Sew It! Workshop, a virtual and pop-up sewing studio that embodies books and reading and creativity for a purpose. I recently completed one of Ellen’s virtual workshops with my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community and created a weighted eye mask perfect for resting my tired reading and writing eyes.

And if I can do it, you can, too.

Come listen to add some crafty books to your TBR stack, get inspired by Ellen’s passion and creativity and claim some for yourself. 

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How’s your Middle Grade March been going? I’m here with a VERY special guest. She is one of my favorite middle grade authors: Ann Braden!

Today, we celebrate the power of middle grade novels. You’ll learn about her unexpected backstory, the pieces of her life found inside all three of her books and how her books have become movements.

Ann’s energy is contagious and you won’t want to miss her enthusiasm for all things middle grade.

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Today’s episode was inspired by my recent #ReadYourFeed post. This is where I read the social media feed of a friend or follower and recommend a book I think they’ll love.

Last week’s recommendation sent me down a rabbit hole of bookish inspiration full of inspirational books that could be read in small doses and in no particular order.

Today, I’m sharing those books. They’re perfect for when you need a dose of inspiration, a bit of reflection or a spur to action.

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I’ve had a dream in my heart for a while… to write a picture book.

I’ve always wanted to write my own picture book, but never felt confident or competent enough to actually take any action.

Until today.

Today, I talked with Wendy Reed, author of over 18 books she’s independently published. We talked about our shared love of books, her courage to self-publish and how that first book led her to writing dreams she didn’t even know she had inside her.

You’re sure to be inspired, just like I was.

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I’m back with another episode on bibliotherapy!

I received some many wonderful comments and curious questions about the practice that I decided to create another episode on the topic.

But this one is different.

Today, I’m walking you through my own unique process of bibliotherapy with a book I’ve read recently. We’ll talk about how to find the time to read, which books to choose, how we engage with the book and what comes next.

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