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Mrs. TNTBS hosts New York Times best selling author Allison Raskin during This Needs To Be Read segment

OVERTHINKING ABOUT YOU

Navigating Romantic Relationships

When You Have Anxiety, OCD, &/or Depression

By ALLISON RASKIN

Reviews:

“Allison Raskin is a warm hug in the world of mental health. She reminds us that this life is meant to be enjoyed and to never give up on love because we all are more than deserving of it. This book is going to save relationships!”  - KELSEY DARRAGH, author of Don’t F Panic: The S They Don’t Tell You in Therapy About Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, and Depression

“Romance and love can press all the buttons for overthinkers, denying us what we ultimately crave. Thank you, Allison, for being the brave soul to finally show us we can do both - fret and share a healthy intimate connection with another awesome human!”  - SARAH WILSON, New York Times bestselling author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful

“A warm and thoughtful guide to an under-discussed topic.” - MARA WILSON, writer and actor

About the author:  ALLISON RASKIN is a New York Times bestselling author. She is also the cohost of the popular podcast Just Between Us and cocreator of a YouTube channel by the same name. Allison has written and developed multiple TV shows and created the original scripted podcast Gossip. A vocal mental health advocate, Allison also runs the mental health–focused Instagram account @emotionalsupportlady. Twitter: @allisonraskin Instagram: @allisonraskin, @emotionalsupportlady, @allisonraskingbaby

In this episode of This Needs To Be Read, Mrs. TNTBS hosts author Glenn Boozan in her latest book, Moms Way Worse Than You

Every charming rhyme offers a hysterical reality check, as Boozan reminds parents reading along that there are far worse things than fast food for dinner or too much screen time:

·  You won’t be worse than hamster moms, no matter how you try. Sometimes they eat their newborn pups. We still don’t yet know why.

·  Whenever you feel guilty that you haven’t cleaned the house: Sexton beetles raise their kids in a decomposing mouse.

With wit and compassion, Boozan encourages moms to accept that there is no such thing as a perfect parent and to be proud of the everyday effort parenting takes, while reminding readers that it’s the hardest and most rewarding job in the world. And hey, if you’re not feeding your child poop (see koala mom), you are doing a pretty darn amazing job.

About the author: GLENN BOOZAN is an Emmy- and WGA-nominated comedy writer whose credits include Conan, Comedy Central’s Lights Out with David Spade, Sarah Silverman’s I Love You, America on Hulu, and TruTV’s Adam Ruins Everything. She lives in Los Angeles, a 30-minute drive from her mother, which apparently is still too far. Find Glenn on Twitter and Instagram for more.

Mrs. TNTBS hosts Author Carleton Eastlake in this episode of This Needs To Be Read.

Darkly comic in nature but also deeply philosophical (particularly when it comes to the ridiculous sociology behind human behavior), MONKEY BUSINESS is an astute dissection of the human condition and the bizarre patterns of our everyday lives, both professional and personal. As a longtime screenwriter-producer, former public policy attorney, and past president of PEN Center USA, there is perhaps nobody alive who is as uniquely qualified as Carleton Eastlake to write a novel like this, i.e., one that is one part television industry insider satire, one-part anthropological thesis, and one part literary - if quirky - romance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Carleton Eastlake graduated from UCLA in political science and psychology and from Harvard Law School with a concentration in law and the social sciences. After a career in public policy and consumer protection law, being hired on Steven Spielberg’s series seaQuest confirmed him as a television writer-producer as well. He has shared in Edgar and Saturn awards and is a former board member of the Writers Guild of America West and a past President of PEN Center USA. His wife Loraine Despres is a best-selling novelist, television writer, and tree-farmer. They live in Los Angeles, California.

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What do a layoff, a medical emergency, a global pandemic and even a broken appliance have in common? Each scenario has the potential to upend your personal finances, no matter your financial situation.

In the handy and accessible new guidebook - FINANCIAL FIRST AID - you'll learn how to navigate unexpected financial surprises.

About the author: ALYSSA DAVIES is a content manager for Zolo and a published author living in Calgary, Alberta. She is the founder of the two-time award-winning Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the Year, Mixed Up Money. As of 2022, she has over 80,000 followers across social media. Through her work, she has been featured in many notable publications, including The Globe and Mail, CNBC, CBC, and more. Alyssa is a freelance writer and enjoys writing about personal finance, homeownership, and more.

Motherhood can be an isolating experience, but Mom Milestones will make new parents feel seen, encouraged, charmed, and loved. From the horrors of toddler meltdowns to the sweetness of bedtime kisses, from crying in the bathroom to reclaiming your identity, every new mom will find something to relate to—and something to laugh at—in this hilarious, heartfelt book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

GRACE FARRIS is a mom, doctor, and illustrator. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, BuzzFeed, and Cup of Jo. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her family.  Visit Grace at farrisgrace.com and on Instagram at @coupdegracefarris

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Join this conversation and be prepared to take notes. If you are a business owner then the Strategypreneur is going to give you some tips to use right after the show to grow your business.

TNTBS hosts Tawanda Blake of INterrupted Blogs and guest Andy Chan.