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Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

Written by: Chris Dabbs
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Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a long-form interview podcast exploring the ideas behind books.

Broadcast journalist Chris Dabbs speaks with novelists, historians, scientists, religious and commuunity leaders and non-fiction writers about their work, the research behind their books and the stories that shaped them.


Each episode takes a thoughtful look at the creative process, big ideas and the questions authors wrestle with when writing about history, science, politics and the human experience.


If you enjoy author interviews, literary conversations and discussions about books and ideas, Author Conversations offers a relaxed but insightful look behind the pages.

Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast host.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.Nobis Media Ltd and Chris Dabbs Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • She Turned Heartbreak, Addiction & Recovery Into Powerful Poetry with Pamela Wallace

    She Turned Heartbreak, Addiction & Recovery Into Powerful Poetry with Pamela Wallace
    Jul 8 2026
    "Sometimes the most powerful memoir isn't written in chapters—it's written one poem at a time."What if the most difficult chapters of your life became your greatest source of strength? In this moving episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs welcomes poet Pamela Wallace, whose collection You Go Girl Poetry transforms decades of love, heartbreak, motherhood, addiction, recovery, humour and resilience into deeply personal poetry.Rather than writing a traditional memoir, Pamela chose verse to tell her story—capturing the moments that shaped her life with honesty, vulnerability and surprising humour.During the conversation, Pamela shares the remarkable story of how a teacher accused her of copying the very first poem she ever wrote, explains why poetry became her way of making sense of life's biggest challenges and reads several of her favourite poems aloud.Whether you're a lifelong poetry lover or someone who simply enjoys hearing remarkable life stories, this conversation is a powerful reminder that healing often begins with finding your own voice. 📚 In this episode we discuss:• Why Pamela chose poetry instead of writing a memoir• The teacher who almost silenced her creativity• Love, failed marriages and life's unexpected turns• Motherhood, addiction and recovery• Finding humour in difficult moments• Why writing became part of her healing journey• Pamela reads several of her favourite poems• The message she hopes every reader takes away👤 About Pamela Wallace Pamela Wallace describes herself as "a Midwestern gal" whose journey has taken her from the red dirt of Arizona to the white sands of Florida's Gulf Coast.Through You Go Girl Poetry, she invites readers into a lifetime of experiences—celebrating resilience, self-discovery and the courage to keep moving forward despite life's setbacks.📖 Featured Book You Go Girl Poetry 🔗 Links 📚 Buy the book:On Amazon👤 Pamela's Amazon Author Page:Amazon🌐 Episode page:Author Conversations website🎥 Watch on YouTube:YouTube🎙️ Author Conversations playlist: YouTube00:00 Introduction01:00 Meet Pamela Wallace03:20 Growing Up and Finding Poetry07:15 The Teacher Who Accused Her of Cheating12:40 Why Poetry Instead of a Memoir?18:55 Love, Marriage and Reinvention27:10 Addiction, Recovery and Healing37:45 Pamela Reads Her Poetry48:20 Finding Hope Through Writing57:30 Advice for Anyone Starting Again1:04:10 Final ThoughtsYou Go Girl Poetry reminds us that life's hardest experiences don't have to define us. Through honesty, humour and beautifully crafted verse, Pamela Wallace demonstrates that even heartbreak and failure can become something meaningful—and perhaps even something that helps others heal too.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.Every book has a story beyond its pages. In Author Conversations, broadcast journalist, presenter and newsreader Chris Dabbs sits down with the writers behind some of today’s most fascinating books to uncover the research, experiences and ideas that never made it onto the printed page. Featuring bestselling and emerging authors from around the world, each episode goes beyond the blurb to explore the real stories behind the writing. From untold historical discoveries and groundbreaking scientific research to personal journeys, business insights, faith, true crime and the human experience, every conversation is designed to inform, challenge and inspire. Drawing on more than two decades of professional interviewing across radio, television and digital journalism, Chris creates thoughtful, in-depth conversations that give authors the time and space to tell the stories that matter most. Whether you’re searching for your next great read, fascinated by the creative process or simply enjoy intelligent, long-form conversations, Author Conversations offers a unique opportunity to discover the people, ideas and experiences behind remarkable books. Real authors. Real stories. Real conversations.
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    31 mins
  • Why Smart People Keep Choosing the Wrong Partner - Dr René Vázquez del Valle

    Why Smart People Keep Choosing the Wrong Partner - Dr René Vázquez del Valle
    Jul 6 2026
    “Successful relationships happen when your head, your heart and your physical connection are all moving in the same direction.”

    Why do some relationships thrive while others seem destined to fail?

    According to psychotherapist Dr René Vázquez del Valle, lasting relationships aren’t built on chemistry alone.
    They depend on something far deeper: the alignment of the head, the heart and the physical connection.

    Drawing on more than 30 years of clinical experience, René explains why so many intelligent, successful people repeatedly choose the wrong partners, how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, and why attraction alone is rarely enough to sustain love.

    Whether you’re single, dating or have been married for decades, this conversation offers practical insights that could completely change the way you think about compatibility.

    📚 Book: Head, Heart, Crotch Connections: How Not to Fail In Search of Your Perfect Union
    In this episode:
    ❤️ Why relationships really fail
    🧠 The three connections every lasting relationship needs
    💔 Why attraction can be misleading
    👶 How childhood shapes adult relationships
    💬 The communication mistakes couples repeatedly make
    ❤️‍🔥 Can compatibility actually be learned?
    📖 Lessons from decades as a psychotherapist

    About the Guest Dr René Vázquez del Valle is a psychotherapist, educator and former clinical director with more than three decades of experience helping individuals and couples build healthier relationships.

    🎧 Watch more Author Conversations YouTube

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.

    Every book has a story beyond its pages.

    In Author Conversations, broadcast journalist, presenter and newsreader Chris Dabbs sits down with the writers behind some of today’s most fascinating books to uncover the research, experiences and ideas that never made it onto the printed page.

    Featuring bestselling and emerging authors from around the world, each episode goes beyond the blurb to explore the real stories behind the writing.

    From untold historical discoveries and groundbreaking scientific research to personal journeys, business insights, faith, true crime and the human experience, every conversation is designed to inform, challenge and inspire.

    Drawing on more than two decades of professional interviewing across radio, television and digital journalism,
    Chris creates thoughtful, in-depth conversations that give authors the time and space to tell the stories that matter most.

    Whether you’re searching for your next great read, fascinated by the creative process or simply enjoy intelligent, long-form conversations, Author Conversations offers a unique opportunity to discover the people, ideas and experiences behind remarkable books.

    Real authors. Real stories. Real conversations.
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    39 mins
  • The Crooked Dog: How One Rescue Dachshund Inspired a Children’s Book Series | Joanne Stubenberg

    The Crooked Dog: How One Rescue Dachshund Inspired a Children’s Book Series | Joanne Stubenberg
    Jun 29 2026
    “My main goal is for children just to be their best person… loving their animals, loving their families. It’s very important to me that children are happy and loved.”Joanne StubenbergWhat can one rescued little dachshund teach children about kindness, bullying, compassion and responsibility? In this heartwarming episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs is joined by children’s author and illustrator Joanne Stubenberg, creator of The Crooked Dog series. Inspired by her real-life rescue dachshund, Jojo, Joanne shares the remarkable true story behind the books—and explains why stories about animals can often reach children’s hearts more effectively than lectures ever can.From rescuing an abandoned dog and helping him recover from a devastating spinal injury, to creating books that gently teach empathy, responsibility and friendship, Joanne reveals how becoming a grandmother inspired an entirely new chapter in her life after nearly a life-long-career in banking.Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, pet lover or simply someone who believes kindness matters, this conversation is filled with warmth, wisdom and hope.Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_B3Qg6ox9q8 - Due to an intermittent internet connection during recording, Joanne’s video occasionally freezes briefly. Her audio remains clear throughout, and we felt the conversation was too valuable not to share. Thank you for your understanding.🎧 Official Author Conversations Podcast Playlist: HEREOfficial Podcast Page: https://www.author-conversations.com/joanne-stubenberg-crooked-dog📚 In this episode we discuss: • The true story behind Jojo, the rescued dachshund who inspired the series • Why animals can teach children empathy better than adults sometimes can • Helping children understand bullying through storytelling • The lifelong responsibility of owning a pet • The emotional reality of losing beloved animals • Becoming a first-time author after 45 years in banking • Why becoming a grandmother changed Joanne’s life forever • Writing and illustrating children’s books • How children around the world—even in different languages—have connected with Jojo’s story • What’s coming next in The Crooked Dog series🔗 Connect with Joanne 🌐 Website: https://thecrookeddogseries.com 📚 Books:The Crooked DogThe Crooked Dog Goes to a Farm00:00 Welcome & Introducing Joanne Stubenberg 00:42 Meet Jojo the Rescue Dachshund 02:46 The True Story Behind The Crooked Dog 04:46 Teaching Children About Bullying 06:21 Why Pets Help Children Grow 07:42 From Banking to Children's Author 09:02 Jojo's Rescue and Recovery 11:14 The Responsibility of Pet Ownership 14:17 Writing Gentle Stories with Big Lessons 15:09 Why The Crooked Dog Goes to a Farm 17:31 Using Animals to Teach Kindness 18:06 Writing and Illustrating the Books 19:13 Children's Reactions to Jojo 21:24 Family, Hawaii and Life in Bali 23:25 What's Next for The Crooked Dog Series? 24:03 Joanne's Message for Every Child 25:57 Where to Find Joanne's Books 27:13 Thanks for WatchingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.Every book has a story beyond its pages. In Author Conversations, broadcast journalist, presenter and newsreader Chris Dabbs sits down with the writers behind some of today’s most fascinating books to uncover the research, experiences and ideas that never made it onto the printed page. Featuring bestselling and emerging authors from around the world, each episode goes beyond the blurb to explore the real stories behind the writing. From untold historical discoveries and groundbreaking scientific research to personal journeys, business insights, faith, true crime and the human experience, every conversation is designed to inform, challenge and inspire. Drawing on more than two decades of professional interviewing across radio, television and digital journalism, Chris creates thoughtful, in-depth conversations that give authors the time and space to tell the stories that matter most. Whether you’re searching for your next great read, fascinated by the creative process or simply enjoy intelligent, long-form conversations, Author Conversations offers a unique opportunity to discover the people, ideas and experiences behind remarkable books. Real authors. Real stories. Real conversations.
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    28 mins
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