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  60: Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One | Book Club Part 2 15.09.2026 1Std. 11Min.

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when you’ve built a good life…and still find yourself wondering if there’s supposed to be something more? In Part Two of our Female Fiction Reads book club discussion of Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One by Raphaëlle Giordano, we finish Camille’s journey out of “routine-itis” and dive into the much bigger questions hiding underneath this story: What do you actually want from your life? What happens when you start changing and the peo...
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  59: Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One | Book Club Part 1 02.09.2026 1Std. 9Min.

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when you’ve built a good life…but still can’t shake the feeling that something is missing? In this episode of Badass Books and Besties, you’re invited inside a real Female Fiction Reads Book Club discussion as we dive into the first half of Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One by Raphaëlle Giordano. The novel follows Camille, a woman who seemingly has everything she should need to be happy, yet finds herself frustrated, disconnected, an...
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  58: What If the Life You’re Waiting For Is Already Happening? | Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh 11.08.2026 48Min.

  Send us Fan Mail What if you could pursue your biggest goals without spending your entire life waiting to finally feel happy? In this episode of Badass Books & Besties, I’m exploring Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh and the powerful lessons it offers about mindfulness, personal growth, inner peace, and learning to live more fully in the present moment. We recently read Peace Is Every Step inside the Lotus Academy, the personal-growth book club within Badass Book Besties, and so...
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  57: From Passionate Reader to Author-Illustrator: Kessa Scott’s Journey in Children’s Books 30.07.2026 40Min.

  Send us Fan Mail This week on the Badass Books and Besties, we’re diving into the inspiring journey of Kessa Scott—a lifelong book lover, former teacher, and now a writer and illustrator of children’s picture books. From teaching herself to read before kindergarten to cherishing magical trips to the library, Kessa’s passion for stories has shaped every step of her life. In this conversation, she shares how her years in education, her experiences as a mom, and her desire for real connec...
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  56: Why Self-Help Books Aren’t Changing Your Life—and What to Do Differently 14.07.2026 34Min.

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever finished a self-help book feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to change your life, only to realize a few weeks later that very little has actually changed? The problem may not be that you are reading the wrong books. It may be that no one ever taught you how to turn what you read into meaningful action. In this episode, Brianna explores why understanding a powerful lesson is not the same as applying it, how inspiration fades when we do not give it somewhere t...
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  55: How to Stop Overthinking and Change the Stories You Tell Yourself | Soundtracks by Jon Acuff 30.06.2026 44Min.

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever talked yourself out of something before you even started? Maybe you've convinced yourself you're not good enough, that you'll probably fail, or that you're "just an overthinker." The truth is, the stories we tell ourselves often shape our lives far more than we realize. In this episode of the Badass Books and Besties Podcast, we're diving into Soundtracks by Jon Acuff—a book that explores how our thoughts become the stories we believe and how those stories ...
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  54: Creating Cozy Escapes: Mallory Thomas on Love, Books, and Balancing Motherhood 24.03.2026 44Min.

  Send us Fan Mail Dive into "Badass Books and Besties" as Brianna interviews romance writer Mallory Thomas in an inspiring, heartfelt episode. Mallory shares her journey from content creator and mother to published author, revealing how real-life moments pushed her to trade screen time for storytelling and reconnect with her passion for soft, swoon-worthy love stories. This episode covers her writing process, balancing family and creativity, overcoming challenges, and her unique Where Is Your ...
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  53: Understanding The Secret: How Your Thoughts, Beliefs, and Gratitude Shape the Life You Create 10.03.2026 27Min.

  Send us Fan Mail The Secret by Rhonda Byrne has become one of the most widely discussed personal development books in the world, introducing millions of readers to the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs influence the experiences we create in our lives. At its core, the book explores the Law of Attraction and invites readers to consider how awareness of our inner world can shape the direction of our outer lives. This episode explores the central concepts presented in the book, ...
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  52: How to Build a Writing Habit That Actually Works in Real Life 24.02.2026 16Min.

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Brianna shares a thoughtful and realistic approach to building a writing habit that fits into real life, even when things feel busy, overwhelming, or unpredictable. Drawing from a recent writing group session, she talks about why so many writers struggle with consistency, why motivation alone is rarely enough, and how small, flexible routines can make writing feel possible again. You’ll learn how to design a writing habit that works with your energy, schedule...
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  51: The Books That Shaped My 2025 and the Ones I Always Recommend 10.02.2026 28Min.

  Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode of Badass Books and Besties, Brianna shares the five books that shaped her 2025 and explains why this year of reading meant more to her than any other. After a year marked by grief, growth, and major life transitions, she reflects on how reading supported her emotionally, creatively, and personally during one of the most meaningful seasons of her life. These are not just favorite books, but the stories that helped her process loss, understand r...
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  50: Untamed by Glennon Doyle — Book Club Session 2: Purpose, Productivity, and Being Enough 27.01.2026 1Std. 10Min.

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Books & Besties, we’re diving deep into Book Club Session 2 of Untamed by Glennon Doyle—and this conversation is honest, layered, and anything but surface-level. Pulled straight from one of our live Badass Book Besties discussions, this episode captures real women reacting in real time to Untamed: what resonated, what challenged us, and what didn’t sit right. We talk openly about purpose, the pressure to be endlessly productive, and the comp...
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  49: Untamed by Glennon Doyle - Book Club Session 1: Freedom, Expectations, and Being a Woman 13.01.2026 1Std. 5Min.

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Books & Besties, we’re sharing Book Club Session 1 of Untamed by Glennon Doyle — pulled straight from a live, real-time discussion inside our book club. This is not a review or a recap. It’s an honest, unfiltered conversation between women of different generations responding to the ideas and themes in Untamed and how they show up in real life. We talk openly about freedom, expectations, feminism, religion, bodily autonomy, beauty standards, ...
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  48: Dr. Melanie McNally: Emotional Intelligence for Teens (and the Adults Who Love Them) 18.11.2025 48Min.

  Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, you’ll meet Dr. Melanie McNally—licensed clinical psychologist, brain coach, and author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen and Helping Your Unmotivated Teen. You’ll hear how emotional intelligence really works (it’s more than “people skills”), why self-awareness without self-regulation can spike anxiety, and an instant tool you can use anywhere to calm your nervous system. We also dive into writing routines (time-blocking vs. “waiting for inspiration”),...
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  47: The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon: Naming Your Wounds and How to Reclaim Your Life 11.11.2025 1Std. 1Min.

  Send us Fan Mail Why do we keep repeating the same patterns in love, conflict, and self-worth? In this episode of Badass Books & Besties, we dive deep into The Origins of You by therapist Vienna Pharaon—a transformative guide to understanding the emotional wounds that shape our adult lives and how to finally heal them. You’ll uncover the five core wounds we all carry—worthiness, belonging, prioritization, trust, and safety—and learn how they influence everything from the way we communicat...
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  46: Believe in Yourself: A Badass Affirmation Journey for Confidence, Purpose, and Growth 04.11.2025 15Min.

  Send us Fan Mail What if the thing standing between you and the life you want isn’t your ability, your circumstances, or whether you have everything figured out—but whether you truly believe in yourself? If you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, unsure of what you want next, or constantly questioning whether you’re capable of actually going after your dreams, this episode is the confidence boost you need. It’s time to quiet the voice telling you that you’re not ready, not good enough, or somehow be...
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  45: From Idea to Outline: Behind the Scenes of My Writing Workshop 28.10.2025 22Min.

  Send us Fan Mail Ever dreamed of writing a book but have no idea where tostart? This episode takes you behind the scenes of the From Idea to Outline workshop — a transformational session that helps writers go from scattered thoughts to a clear, confident writing plan. Inside, you’ll learn: ✨ How to capture every idea and organize it into a powerful “brain dump” that sparks clarity. ✨ The simple 4-step process that turns chaos into a workable book outline. ✨ How writers used tools like ChatGPT...
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  44: Lessons in Chemistry: Session 2 – Breaking Barriers in Science, Society, and Self 04.10.2025 32Min.

  Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth Zott isn’t just a character—she’s a revolution in a lab coat. In Session 2 of our Female Fiction Reads book club, we’re diving into Bonnie Garmus’ bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry, a story our group rated an incredible 4.6 out of 5 stars. This episode explores the powerful themes that made this book unforgettable: How Supper at Six transformed kitchens into classrooms of empowerment.Why Calvin’s sudden death and Elizabeth’s grief still spark debate.The weight ...
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  43: Lessons in Chemistry: Session 1 — Elizabeth Zott, Feminism, & Finding Your Voice 16.09.2025 34Min.

  Send us Fan Mail Join us for Session 1 of our Lessons in Chemistry book club discussion as we dive deep into Bonnie Garmus’s bestselling novel and the unforgettable Elizabeth Zott. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Elizabeth Zott’s bold fight against sexism in the workplace ✨ The emotional impact of Calvin’s character arc and untimely death ✨ Our mixed feelings on the Supper at Six timeline framing ✨ Why Six-Thirty the dog has completely stolen our hearts ✨ The powerful themes of feminism, fo...
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  42: Dare to Become: From Fear to Resilience—Inspiration for Writers, Entrepreneurs & Dreamers Alike 02.09.2025 29Min.

  Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to push past fear, find resilience, and finally finish the dream you’ve been carrying inside you? In this inspiring episode of the Badass Books and Besties podcast, I sit down with Julie Cropp Gareleck—bestselling author, CEO, entrepreneur, and respected leader with more than 25 years of experience helping businesses and individuals thrive. Julie is the author of Dare to Become: From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office, a powerful book that blends p...
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  41: Finding Fulfillment Where You Are: Slowing Down, Letting Go, and Living in the Moment 13.08.2025 23Min.

  Send us Fan Mail If you’re always chasing the next goal, how can you truly enjoy where you are right now? In this heartfelt episode of Badass Books and Besties, Brianna shares her personal journey of slowing down, finding peace in the present, and letting go of the pressure to always “be ahead.” From a life-changing health diagnosis to the emotional highs and lows of publishing her debut novel, she opens up about the lessons learned through loss, career shifts, and big wins. You’ll hear...