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an intimate affair with you, me, my inner fangirl, and the most fun, engaging, and authentic authors on the planet.
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I am overly enthusiastic at a chance to connect YOU with those who wield the power of the right words to help you out when you’re struggling and trying to read your way out of really difficult situations (a.k.a. 2020).
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Have you ever wanted to hear what your favorite self-help book authors are like in real life? Do you wonder if they struggle and if they actually do what they write about? I interview Psychologists, Social Workers, Coaches and other Mental Health workers about how to put all of their knowledge to practical use to help you live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Power of Small by Aisling and Dr. Trish Leonard-Curtin Interview
SHELF AWARE PODCASTMaking tiny changes when everything feels too much New book release day for The Power of Small: Making Tiny Changes When Everything Feels Too Much is perfect for our endless lockdown lives! I had the pleasure of speaking with Aisling and Dr. Trish Leonard-Curtin on the release of their new book and how to make sense of our current sense of overwhelm. ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE POWER OF SMALL ON AMAZON OR FROM THE PUBLISHER, ST. MARTIN'S PRESS AMAZON.COM: THE POWER OF SMALLST. MARTIN'S PRESS: THE POWER OF SMALL FULL TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE Leann 0:01 Welcome to the latest episode...
Purpose by Miracle Olatunji Interview
SHELF AWARE PODCASTAre you living out your purpose? I have the honor and pleasure of talking to Miracle Olatunji about her book Purpose: How To Live and Lead with Impact. With a mix of inspirational insights and actionable advice, her book is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking to make an impact on their communities, organizations, and the world. Miracle's story and presence is powerful: if you are looking for wisdom, hope, and inspiration, you do not want to miss this episode!ORDER YOUR COPY OF PURPOSE: HOW TO LIVE AND LEAD WITH IMPACT ON AMAZON AMAZON.COM: PURPOSE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF...
Learned Hopefulness by Dan Tomasulo, PhD Interview
SHELF AWARE PODCASTTIME TO FIND HOPE I had a fascinating conversation with Dan Tomasulo, PhD about his newest book Learned Hopefulness, The Power of Positivity to Overcome Depression which came out on June 1st. Honored by Sharecare as one of the top ten online influencers on the issue of depression Dr. Dan is the incoming Academic Director and core faculty member at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute (SMBI), Teachers College, Columbia University, and holds a Ph.D. in psychology, MFA in writing, and Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. He authors the...
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personal development
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philosophy
motivation
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I give you steps you can take to change your life by finding comfort and hope – right now.
Learned Hopefulness by Dr. Dan Tomasulo
Dr. Tomasulo has written a compassionate and practical guide on how to develop hope. If you didn’t develop these skills in childhood (who did?) this is the book you need!
Why Bother? by Jennifer Louden
How do you bother after heartbreak, after creative and career defeats, after loss, after sidelining your dreams to pay off debt, raise kids, or take care of aging parents?
How do you keep going when you’ve always done the right thing, but never your thing?
Think Like a Rocket Scientist by Ozan Varol
In this accessible and practical book, Ozan Varol reveals nine simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own giant leaps in work and life—whether it’s landing your dream job, accelerating your business, learning a new skill, or creating the next breakthrough product.
MEET THE HOST
LEANN HARRIS
Your self-help books fail you not because they don’t have good advice: it’s actually figuring out how to implement it that keeps you buying and buying and buying… well, that and the book high you get when you find the *right* book for you!
Maybe you’re searching for a way to shift that anxiety, fix that relationship, or you just have a nagging feeling that life could be better. You’ve got a stack of unfinished self-help books and you still don’t know what to do next.
I’m Leann Harris. I’m a life-long book addict and mental wellness coach. I help take the fear out of your uncertainty and give you practical strategies so you can implement the wisdom in your personal development library.
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