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Non Fiction, Professional Development, Psychology, Relationships, Self-help

Dec 31: Love Without Landmines: Kelli Miller’s Proven Hacks for Happier, Healthier Relationships

December 31, 2025

More love, less stress in 2026 with Love Hacks

Love Hacks with author Kelli Miller

Whether you want to strengthen a new romance, or deepen a long-term partnership, today’s guest offers tools you can start using today to create a more connected, fulfilling love life.

Author and psychologist, Kelli Miller, takes a deep dive into the 15 most common couples’ issues in Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues.

We discuss how to course correct some of those 15 issues, including cultural differences, our beliefs and the way we were raised, deep-rooted anger, the painful grief of infidelity, and of course, effective communication.

Kelli also shares thoughts around what she terms the four cornerstones of a solid partnership And when it’s time to quit trying and move on.

Meet Kelli Miller

Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW, is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and television/radio host. She is a three-time award-winning writer, with her most recent book, Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues, offering practical tools for navigating everyday relationship challenges. Kelli’s expertise has been quoted in various publications including Oprah Magazine, Authority Magazine, Wellness Magazine, The Georgetown Current, The Northwest Current, Now It’s Your Turn Mom!, and more. Kelli is also an advisor for Cognitive Leap’s app for ADHD as well as a spokesperson for Brillia.

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Creativity, Non Fiction, Personal Development, Writers on Writing

Dec 24: Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life

December 24, 2025

Stop making excuses. Stop procrastinating. Matthew Dicks shares how.

Podcast SOMEDAY IS TODAY with Matthew Dicks

What … you’re too busy? You have too much on your plate? You’re too tired, spread thin, and up to your elbows in alligators?

Guessing at some time that most of us have used excuses to procrastinate on what we “say” we really want to do.

Matthew Dicks says: If not today, then when?

He’s a husband, father of six, school teacher, wedding band player, corporate communications consultant, creative coach, Moth GrandSLAM champ, humorist, advice columnist, and more.

We share many of Matthew’s tips, including how to find black holes in your day and go from making excuses to making someday, today!

Meet Matthew Dicks

Matthew Dicks is a multiple-winner of the Moth GrandSLAM Story Competitions. His other books include Stories Sell – podcast. And Storyworthy – podcast. Today we discuss Someday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life. 

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Adventure, Biography, Journalism, Non Fiction

Dec 17: Behind Every Successful Man (Or Pirate) There’s A Woman

December 17, 2025

The Pirate’s Wife – The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd

When Captain William Kidd was arrested for piracy and murder, his wife, Sarah, fought tirelessly to save him and reclaim their confiscated fortune. Left destitute after his execution, Sarah navigated the treacherous waters of colonial New York society, reinventing herself and ultimately building a new life from the ruins of scandal and tragedy.

Today we learn how author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos approached this forgotten story with meticulous historical research, piecing together Sarah’s life from scattered court documents, property records, and colonial archives. Daphne’s intimate storytelling shines a light on a remarkable woman who deserves recognition in her own right—not merely as the wife of a famous pirate, but as a survivor and a force to be reckoned with in early American history.

About Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos

The Pirate’s Wife – The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd is Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos’ second book (narrative nonfiction). A recognized historian, Daphne is also a journalist and author who has spent over 15 years pursuing her passion for pirates, researching not just them and their lives, but also their wives.  Dr. Geanacopoulos writes on history, business, science, health, fitness, education, museums, parenting, philanthropy, and lifestyles and has been featured in many major outlets, including The New York Times, the Washington Post, and Southern Living.

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Craft of Writing, Creativity, Memoir, Non Fiction

Dec 03: What Makes A Story? A Day, A Life, A Year. And You.

December 3, 2025

#1 New York Times bestselling author shares You The Story: A Writer’s Guide to Craft Through Memory

You the Story with author Ruta Sepetys

During the pandemic, award-winning historical fiction author Ruta Sepetys turned inward.

“I discovered,” she says, “that the most meaningful aspects [of story] dwell within what I call the wave. That wave is heartbreak, hope, humor, and humiliation.”

We all experience those feelings. And in You The Story: A Writer’s Guide to Craft Through Memory, we explore how small moments can become powerful stories. We look at the elements of story construction, and how to tap into your emotions, find gems in humor, and discover rhythm from simple everyday things such as the way someone speaks. We also share how to discover your voice, your vision, your inspiration, and much more about storytelling.

“It is less about where we have traveled or worked or if we have experienced grand adventures,” says Ruta. “It is more about the interior landscape. And through that, we all have a story.”

Meet Ruta Sepetys

An internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction, Ruta Sepetys is a Carnegie Medal Finalist; her books have won or been shortlisted for over 40 awards. Ruta’s work on human resilience garnered invitations to speak at NATO, the European Parliament, the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, and Embassies worldwide. Ruta Sepetys was presented the Cross of the Knight of the Order by the President of Lithuania for her contributions to education and memory preservation. She was also honored with a postage stamp containing her image. You The Story: A Writer’s Guide to Craft Through Memory is Ruta’s first nonfiction book.

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Non Fiction, Self-help

Oct 29: How to Navigate Eldercare Options for Your Loved Ones with Paula Almgren

October 29, 2025

Eldercare The Rules: Navigating the Legal, Financial, Medical, Housing, and Care Maze

Eldercare the Rules with author Paula Almgren

If your parents suddenly need eldercare, will you know where to begin? Where will you find credible resources, legal advice, and other important caregiver information? Do you even know your parents’ preferences concerning care and end-of-life issues?

Paula Almgren is an expert on eldercare and her new book, Eldercare The Rules: Navigating the Legal, Financial, Medical, Housing, and Care Maze, provides a solid blueprint to help guide you through the confusion.

Today, we share when and how to begin sensitive conversations with parents and other family members. We explore facts and helpful resources. Touch on recent Medicare changes, spousal military care benefits, how to avoid burnout, and more.

Meet Paula Almgren

Paula K. Almgren has been in legal practice for 20 years, and is the founder of Berkshire Law Group. Inspired by Paula’s own journey caring for her mother, the firm’s scope and size has expanded to include innovative programs that combine estate planning and asset protection with care advocacy and coaching for seniors and their families. Paula Almgren’s new book shares her expert professional advice, along with personal experience: Eldercare The Rules: Navigating the Legal, Financial, Medical, Housing, and Care Maze.

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Creativity, Essays, Memoir, Non Fiction, Writers on Writing

Oct 15: Quiet Reflections on Faith, Aliveness, & Wonder with Grammy Nominated Songwriter

October 15, 2025

Peter Himmelman Author of Suspended By No String

Suspended By No String with musician, songwriter, and author Peter Himmelman

A quiet, reflective conversation about some of Peter Himmelman’s thoughts and experiences on issues we all deal with at some point in life.

Sharing insights from his book, Suspended By No String: A Songwriter’s Reflections on Faith, Aliveness, and Wonder (2024), we discuss what Peter means by creativity and some of the significant turning points in his life, including how his mentors influenced him, and lessons learned along the way.

Written as a pathway through Peter’s own struggles, his essays focus on what we can control and influence, exploring how to find inspiration and wonder amid the daily onslaught of negative news headlines and social media.

Meet Peter Himmelman

With over 25 critically acclaimed recordings to his credit, this singer-songwriter has been inspiring fans worldwide with his spiritually tinged Americana rock and roll for more than 40 years. Peter Himmelman is the founder of Big Muse, a company that teaches creative thinking, leadership skills, and deeper levels of communication in all facets of life – from personal to professional. His clients include The Wharton School, UCLA, and The Ross School of Business, The United States Army War College, and international brands such as McDonald’s, Adobe, and Gap Inc.

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Non Fiction, Personal Development, Relationships, Women's Issues

Oct 01: Susan Shapiro Barash on When to Mend or End Female Friendships

October 1, 2025

Estranged

Estranged with author Susan Shapiro Barash

Female friendships can be complicated. Despite all the talk of women supporting women, many don’t. Along with the good aspects of friendship, there are times when jealousy, competitiveness, gossip, and pettiness get in the way.

Renowned author and gender studies expert Susan Shapiro Barash joins us to with her most recent book, Estranged.

We ask questions such as how to know when we should try to mend a friendship versus end it? Do we tolerate more from galpals than platonic male friendships? Or even non-platonic male relationships? If so, why? How to approach difficult conversations. How to set healthy boundaries. And if you’ve ever experienced the hurt and confusion of being ghosted – seems cowardly, right? – why do people ghost?

Meet Susan Shapiro Barash

Susan Shapiro Barash has written over a dozen nonfiction books, including Tripping the Prom Queen, You’re Grounded Forever, But First Let’s Go Shopping and Toxic Friends: The Antidote for Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships. For more than 20 years she taught gender studies in the Writing Department at Marymount Manhattan College and has guest taught creative nonfiction at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. For her fiction, Between the Tides, A Palm Beach Wife, A Palm Beach Scandal, and Maribelle’s Shadow, she writes as Susannah Marren.

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Arts, Non Fiction, Personal Development, Psychology

Sep 24: Amy Herman, Fixed: The Fine Art of Problem Solving

September 24, 2025

“Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.” ~ Wayne Dyer

Amy Herman with Fixed: The Fine Art of Problem Solving

Sometimes, solving a problem really is as simple as changing your perception, and Amy Herman helps facilitate those paradigm shifts in her book Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving.

Using art forms, from paintings and sculptures to mixed media and photography, Amy shares how learning to view something differently helps shake up our default way of thinking – whether we’re making everyday or major decisions.

Amy also provides insight into what the FBI, NATO, the State Department, Interpol, Scotland Yard, and many other organizations and their leaders use to solve their most difficult problems. 

Meet Amy E. Herman

Amy E. Herman developed The Art of Perception, Inc., in 2000 to improve medical students’ observation and communication skills while she was the Head of Education at The Frick Collection in New York City. Herman adapted the program for a wide range of professionals, including the New York City Police Department, FBI, French National Police, Department of Defense, Interpol, State Department, Fortune 500 companies, first responders, military, and intelligence community.

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History, Journalism, Non Fiction

Jul 16: Russell Shorto’s Taking Manhattan

July 16, 2025

The Astonishing Events that Created New York and Shaped America’s Future

Taking Manhattan with author Russell Shorto

What could $24 worth of beads and trinkets get you in 1626? How about the entire island of Manhattan. It’s no secret the Dutch brokered that deal with the Indigenous inhabitants, but often overlooked is the history behind the English seizure of the island, turning New Amsterdam into New York and changing the course of American history.

Tackling the challenge of researching this little known but pivotal moment in our history is author, investigative journalist, and historian Russell Shorto. Today we explore the fascinating details and meet some of the key characters integral to the transition. Russell paints a picture that’s maybe less about seizure, and more about collaboration between two parties who once pointed cannons at each other.

Meet Russell Shorto

Russell Shorto is the best-selling author of eight books, including Smalltime, Revolution Song, Amsterdam, and The Island at the Center of the World. He is the director of the New Amsterdam Project at the New York Historical and senior scholar at the New Netherland Institute.

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History, Journalism, Memoir, Non Fiction, Writers on Writing

Jul 02: John Seabrook with The Spinach King

July 2, 2025

The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty

The Spinach King with author John Seabrook

As heir to the complicated C. F. Seabrook legacy, longtime New Yorker staff writer John Seabrook confronts his family’s extraordinary story in THE SPINACH KING: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty.

In a spellbinding tale of money, ambition, succession, and immense power, Seabrook breaks through his family’s carefully cultivated façade, revealing long-held secrets of greed, corruption, and exploitation.

We discuss why John Seabrook felt an obligation to turn his meticulous investigative reporting skills inward, upending the narrative he grew up with. How he stayed objective after discovering the level of deceit within his ancestry. And how he balanced reporting as a journalist, with great storytelling.

Meet John Seabrook

John Seabrook has been a staff writer at The New Yorker for more than three decades. He is the author of The Song Machine, Flash of Genius, Nobrowand other books. The film ​“Flash of Genius” was based on one of his stories. He and his family live in Brooklyn.

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