Episodes

  • What Grief Teaches Us About Living | Doug Lawrence

    What Grief Teaches Us About Living | Doug Lawrence
    Aug 20 2026
    We all know what it means to lose something. But we don't always know how to talk about it. Doug Lawrence has spent more than 30 years working in mentoring and leadership, helping people navigate growth, change, and difficult moments. In this conversation, we explore what happens when life becomes too heavy to handle alone. We talk about the difference between advice and real mentorship, why asking for help can be so difficult, what strength actually looks like, and the many forms of grief that have nothing to do with death.



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    22 mins
  • The Research Behind True Crime | Alan R Warren

    The Research Behind True Crime | Alan R Warren
    Aug 20 2026
    What happens before a true crime story reaches the page or the radio? We talked about researching difficult cases, turning real events into compelling stories, and the responsibility that comes with writing about real people and real tragedies. We also discussed his journey across 39 published books, history, nonfiction and true crime.

    Learn more about Alan: https://alanrwarren.com

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    31 mins
  • What Can Fiction Teach Us About Our Future? | Lance Robinson

    What Can Fiction Teach Us About Our Future? | Lance Robinson
    Aug 18 2026
    What do our stories reveal about the way we see the world? Lance Robinson and I talked about science fiction, nature, human relationships with the environment, and how real-world experiences can quietly find their way into fiction. We also explored his journey as a writer, his experiences across different countries, and what happens when science, society and imagination meet on the page.

    Learn more about Lance: https://lancerobinsonwriter.com/

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    33 mins
  • How Do You Build a World That Feels Real? | Terrance Niedziela Jr.

    How Do You Build a World That Feels Real? | Terrance Niedziela Jr.
    Aug 18 2026
    Where do fictional worlds actually come from? Terrance Niedziela Jr. and I talked about how his experiences shaped his writing, the process behind creating the world of his fiction, and what it takes to turn an idea into something readers can actually step inside.

    Learn more about Terrance: https://terranceniedzielajr.com/

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    47 mins
  • The Stories We Carry | Randi-Lee Bowslaugh

    The Stories We Carry | Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
    Aug 18 2026
    What are the stories we carry quietly? Randi-Lee Bowslaugh joins me for a conversation about mental health, personal experiences, writing, resilience and the things we often struggle to put into words. A thoughtful conversation about understanding ourselves, finding our voice and making space for difficult stories.

    Learn more about Randi: https://rbwriting.ca/



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    27 mins
  • What Growing Up CODA Taught Me About Connection | Maria Gallucci

    What Growing Up CODA Taught Me About Connection | Maria Gallucci
    Aug 15 2026
    What does it mean to grow up between two different worlds? Maria Gallucci shared what being a CODA shaped in her childhood, relationships and understanding of communication. We also talked about her journey in real estate, inclusion, belonging, and the communities that have influenced her work and life.

    Learn more about Maria here: https://www.raisedinsilence.com/

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    29 mins
  • Why Do We Write? | J. M. Shaw

    Why Do We Write? | J. M. Shaw
    Aug 14 2026
    What if writing isn't just about telling stories, but about understanding yourself? J. M. Shaw and I talked about growing up creating imaginary worlds, finding the courage to publish, and how writing became a way to process life. We also explored identity, belonging, emotional resilience, and how her neurodivergent perspective shapes the worlds and characters she creates.

    Learn more about J.M. Shaw: https://jmshawauthor.com/

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    27 mins
  • Why We Build Imaginary Worlds | Brad C. Anderson

    Why We Build Imaginary Worlds | Brad C. Anderson
    Aug 15 2026
    What can imaginary worlds reveal about the real one? Brad C. Anderson and I talked about the craft of science fiction, building believable worlds, flawed characters, and organizational wisdom.
    We also got into what happens when an author's real-world experience starts quietly shaping the worlds they create.

    Learn more about Brad here: https://bradanderson2000.com/

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    43 mins