If you’ve listened to previous episodes, you know that Jamie is an avid reader and a recall machine. So, we thought… what if we took some books from the top of his list and just recorded some audio book reports. And if you just got triggered by the idea of “book reports,” just hear us out. We want to redeem that idea.

So, today, we are launching our first episode of “Book Reports,” which will be a series of episodes intermittently inserted into The Thrivalist Podcast regularly scheduled episodes.

First up is a book called, "Resilience: Hard Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life" by Eric Greitens. Enjoy. And let us know what you think!

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Arikah Nash is a performer, mermaid, mom, healer, boss babe, and student pilot - to name a few. Her story will inspire you to get up and do the thing you’ve been hesitant to do. We get into her amazing story of tenacity and resilience. Arikah is a person of passion and action, and we think you’re gonna really enjoy even just the tip of the iceberg of her story.

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David Doolabi is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and venture capitalist. Having grown up in Iran, Turkey, and Dubai, he came to America with a dream and the drive to do whatever it took. His story and passion will inspire you to go do “that thing.” Today, we get into his incredible story, how he built 11 successful restaurants in just a few short years, and the new venture he and Jamie are launching.

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Dr. Katelyn Kalstein is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, acupuncturist and psychotherapist. As a clinician starting in primary care medicine, her expertise is in providing comprehensive and integrative mental health care

You’re in for a treat. Katelyn is in a unique position as a professional in western medicine, eastern traditions, and psychotherapy… and we get into all of it. Just to scratch the surface, we chat about immunizations, the pros and cons of our current health system in America, ketamine therapy, psychedelics, meditation, and so much more.

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On today’s episode, we have the honor of sitting down with a legend in the music biz. Michael Blanton has been in the A&R/management side of the music business for almost 50 years. He signed some of the biggest artists in Christian music history (Amy Grant, Michael W Smith, Rich Mullins, and many more).

His understanding of culture and innovation in music and marketing led to a storied career with a multitude of accolades, awards, and platinum records. We get into lots of great stories from his time in that world. Now in his early 70’s, we get the sense that there’s still a lot more to come from Michael Blanton. Enjoy!

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We are joined today by Robert J Crane, an international best-selling author who has authored/co-authored over 100 books in the fantasy genre. We get into his start in the financial services industry, his leap into self-publishing, and his ability to manage family and write over 100 books over the course of roughly 10 years. The man is a machine.

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Jamie Lee Finch is a somatic facilitator, body worker, LMT… in short, she’s a conflict mediator between humans and their bodies. We jump into some pretty mind-blowing concepts around how our bodies remember and then remind us especially in those moments when we’re feeling stuck. Do you feel connected to your body? Does your body make you aware when things go awry? Jamie wants to help make the connection.

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In this episode, we're breaking the fourth wall! Nashville native, Jonas Litton, is not just any podcast producer - he's our podcast producer! Founder of the podcast production company, Wise Company, Jonas is an entrepreneur, a creative entrepreneur, and host of the brand new narrative podcast series, "Stories & Sounds." He joins us in the studio today to discuss his new show, what it's been like producing the Thrivalist podcast since the very beginning, and why you should start a podcast too!

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Will Barron is a builder, entrepreneur, and hospitality veteran. He joins us today to chat about lessons he’s learned from his experiences in the restaurant business, leadership, and founding his own building company. Lots of nuggets in this one! Enjoy.

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Shane Stevens is a singer/songwriter whose resumé includes writing songs for Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Carrie Underwood, Walker Hayes, Lady A, Sara Evans… and the list goes on. We had the pleasure of hanging with him for a bit and recording the conversation. Shane is an absolute gem of a person. He shares stories of his life from his time in NYC to the move to Nashville and everything in between. His stories are enthralling and the through-line with which he connects them all is fascinating. You’ll want him to be your bff. Ladies and gentlemen, Shane Stevens.

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