S16:E30: The Midpoint (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 7 of 12)

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S17:E29: The Best Books I Read in 2025: My Top Fiction and Nonfiction Picks

It's that time again—my annual roundup of the best books I read this year! In this episode, I'm sharing the top 10 reads that made my 2025 unforgettablem, from romantasy and magical realism that were some of my best reads of the decade to thought-provoking nonfiction that challen ...  Show more

S17:E28: Reflections on Turning 40 (+40 Things You Might Not Know About Me)

Today, I'm turning forty and taking a quiet moment to reflect on the decade that brought me here. My thirties were a season of transformation, challenge, and deep awakening. They changed me utterly, teaching me about pain as a portal, creativity as a life force, and story as the ...  Show more

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