The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purpose
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46 episodes
How political followers can stop a toxic leader, with Ira Chaleff
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House for season 2 of his dystopian presidential freak show, Democrats and liberals like me are bracing for a potentially major blow to the democratic institutions and processes of the United States....
Finding peace in the 'last room' of life, with memoirist Amy Low
Amy Low was a recently divorced mom with two teenage kids when she received some of the worst news a person can hear. She had stage four metastatic colon cancer and a large tumor on her liver with a very low chance of long-term survival. Agains...
Six decades of writing for bliss, with Diana Raab
Writing success comes to those who stick with it, and Diana Raab has stuck with writing for more than sixty years. Over that time she published fourteen books, ranging from poetry to self-help to memoir. How does she do it? Simple: She finds bl...
From Sapphic Thriller to (anti) Self-Help: Swan Huntley's Two-Book Summer
Two books published in one season? That's the kind of summer writer and illustrator Swan Huntley is having. Her novel I Want You More is a sapphic thriller and a rip-roaring beach read that I could not put down. Her other new release, You're Gr...
Don't let doubt stop you from writing, with Amy L. Bernstein
Every writer experiences doubt—in our abilities, in the worthiness of our creativity, and more. But it doesn't have to stop us in our tracks, according to Amy L. Bernstein, a novelist, award-winning journalist, blogger, and certified book coach...
Tapping into your body's wisdom, with Whole30 co-founder and NYT bestselling author Melissa Urban
Melissa Urban is a truly inspirational human who has dedicated her life to helping people boost their health and happiness.She is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, a 30-day food elimination and reintroduction program that helps identif...
Writing is Your Birthright: with Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your Passion
"If you can read, you can write." - Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your PassionWe don't just have one major passion in life or a single road to success, and fixating on finding yours could be making you miserable and keeping you st...
Behind the scenes with author Laura Cathcart Robbins and her meteoric memoir, the award-winning Stash: My Life in Hiding
It's famously difficult for a first-time, unknown author to get a memoir traditionally published, much less to have traditional publishers get into a bidding war over it. Laura Cathcart Robbins defied all the odds when she burst onto the "quit ...
Bring More Pleasure into the Bedroom—and all Areas of Your Life—with Intimacy Coach Rena Martine
cw: Sexually explicit materialRena Martine is a former deputy DA turned intimacy coach who helps women discover and express their authentic desires, inside and outside of the bedroom. This week on The Selfish Gift podcast, Rena offers h...
Ep. 36: How to Power Up Your Life with Simon Alexander Ong, Author of Energize
Time management is not the secret to a productive and rewarding life. Instead, we should be managing our energy, says Simon Alexander Ong, life coach, speaker, and author of Energize: Make the Most of Every Moment.In this episode, Simon...
How to Write a Book that Sparks a Global Movement, with Ruby Warrington, author of Sober Curious and Women Without Kids
One in four Americans is familiar with the term "sober curious", and author Ruby Warrington is the reason why. In this episode of The Selfish Gift, Ruby and host Maggie Langrick discuss the book that sparked the Sober Curious movement, as well ...
Reconnecting with Nature, Humanity, and the Creative Spirit with Dianne Whelan, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Photographer, and Writer
Anyone who's ever tried to create something beautiful or important must at times withdraw from everyday life to get the work done, whether that means getting up an hour early every day to write or going on a solo retreat. But how far would you ...
From Junkie to Judge to Published Author with Mary Beth O'Connor, Former Judge, Recovery Advocate, and Author
CW: drug use, abuse, and assaultSo many of us are moved to write books or create other works of art because of a traumatic life experience that we've suffered through. But when those experiences also carry a stigma, it can be tou...
Myth-Busting the Publishing Process with Richelle Fredson, Book Proposal Coach and Publishing Consultant
This episode is a no-holds-barred, myth-busting conversation with an incredibly smart and successful publishing professional. Richelle Fredson is a book coach, a publishing consultant, and the host of the Bound + Determined podcast. Sh...
Consent, Desire, and the Quest to Be Better with Eric FitzMedrud, PhD, Author of The Better Man
This episode is a JUICY one—and not just because we're talking about sex! If you want a deeper, more intimate connection with your partner, you should listen to it. If you've been concerned about the rise of anti-feminist spokesmen like Andrew ...
The Elevation Approach to Achieving Work-Life Harmony with Tina Wells, Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder of WNDR LN
If you are struggling with your to-do list and wondering how you'll ever reach the big goals that matter most to you, whether that's writing a book or starting a business, you are going to love learning from today's guest. Tina Wells is a power...
How to Defy the Odds and Live Your Big Dreams in the Spotlight with Allyson Byrd, Speaker and Money Minister
If you yearn to do something big with your life, but you're feeling held back by your circumstances or your background, this episode is for you. Guess what? You are not defined by your struggles or your trauma, and your career path doesn't need...
Spiritual Entrepreneurship and the Courage to Leap into the Unknown with Tami Simon, Founder of Sounds True
If you feel called to do good in the world but you aren't sure what that "good" should look like, or if you yearn for a career that aligns with your purpose but struggle with the idea of pairing business with matters of the soul, you're going t...
Awakening the Stories in Our Bodies with Lisa Weinert, Author and Founder of Narrative Healing
If you are drawn to creative writing as a way to process the events of your life, this episode is for you. Today's guest is the founder of an incredible community called Narrative Healing, a writing program that seeks to release our stories in ...
Writing as a Path to Healing with Ann Batchelder, Author of Craving Spring
So many of us feel drawn to writing a memoir as a way to process through a difficult event. Writing is one of the most powerful ways to examine and reshape our internal narratives, and it can be a path to healing, as well as an act of service t...
The Lazy Person's Guide to Wild Success with Laura Belgray, Founder of Talking Shrimp
If you love to sleep until noon and you're allergic to the word initiative, but you still want to live a big, rich life full of fame, fortune and fun, this episode is for you. Laura Belgray may be the world's unlikeliest success story....
How to Create a Hit TV Series with Stephanie Savage, Screenwriter, TV Producer, and Co-Creator of Gossip Girl
If you dream of creating work that leaves a massive mark on our culture and is embraced by millions of people, you're going to love listening to today’s guest. Stephanie Savage is a screenwriter, television producer, and co-creator of some of t...
How to Start a Podcast and Build a Thriving Community Around Your Passion, with Jessica Kupferman, CEO of She Podcasts
It seems like everyone has a podcast these days—except you! If you've ever thought about starting one, or even if you're just interested in learning how to build a community around something you love, you'll want to listen to this epis...
Re-Release: How to Make the Leap from Clinic or Classroom to the Bestseller Lists, with Dr. Laurie Mintz, Sexuality Psychologist/Author
This episode is for all the therapists, clinicians, and professors out there who hope to write a popular book for the general public about your field of expertise. How do you make the leap from clinic or classroom to the bestseller lists? And d...
How to Overcome a Creative Identity Crisis and Find "Your Thing," with Maggie Langrick (Solo Episode)
If you have difficulty deciding what to write about or make content about, you might be having a creative identity crisis. In this special solo episode, host Maggie Langrick shares her insights on how to find "your thing"—not what you ...