Best Alexandra Lloyd Podcasts (2025)

Think you’re a creative person? Think again. In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Zorana Pringle explains why most of us are far less creative than we believe—and what to do about it. We explore why great ideas often die before they ever get started, how fear disguises itself as perfectionism, and why creativity has more to do with action t…

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Is This Real or Just Pretend? by Emily Sullivan 34:15

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This book is perfect, wouldn't change a thing. Go read it.

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E11 The Untold History of Brazil: Language, Race, and Resilience 2:16:10

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Send us a text In this episode of From Where to Here, Alexandra sits down with Dr. John Maddox, a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at UAB, to explore the intersections of language, culture, history, and identity. Dr. Maddox shares how an inspiring Spanish teacher set him on a lifelong path in languages, how games and stories made learning access…

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For My Lady's Heart by Laura Kinsale 54:30

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Meg feels like this is a Masterpiece. Laine doesn't know how to feel.

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A Waltz on the Wild Side by Erica Ridley 32:39

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The Wynchester series ends as it began, in a crazy-whimsical version of England and featuring the detective skills of a band of wealthy and socially marginalized do-gooders.

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The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh 39:31

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Ben is my new book boyfriend and I will not be taking questions at this time.

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Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De la Rosa 39:55

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We adored the relationship in the end to this trilogy, and it struck the perfect balance between setting and characters. The ending wasn't our cup of tea, but it was very easy to look past.

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On a Wicked Dawn by Stephanie Laurens 39:43

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Batshit in Bed works best in small sections, but Stephanie continues to Stephanie.

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How AI Is Forcing Us to Rethink Who We Are and the Future We Want with Jeff Burningham 47:49

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What if the biggest challenge with AI isn’t the technology, but what it’s revealing about us? Jeff Burningham has built companies, invested in hundreds of startups, and even run for governor — but his most urgent message comes in his new book The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. He believes AI is a mirror, reflecting ou…

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Bad Luck Bride by Laura Lee Guhrke 29:52

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This series has been a treat, and this book is no exception when it comes to providing the well-written complex characters we've come to expect. Laine felt a little too much about the heroine to really love this one, but it's definitely worth a read.

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Road Trip with a Rogue by Kate Bateman 29:23

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This book is so much fun even if these girls are the worst spies ever.

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E10 How One Colombian Woman Built Two Lives Across 2 Countries 1:02:54

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Send us a text Join us for an intimate conversation with Juliana Madrid, a Colombian business operations director who transformed a simple dream of perfecting her English into a beautiful cross-cultural love story. Discover how she navigated building relationships, career success, and family traditions while bridging two very different worlds. Her …

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Soulgazer by Maggie Rapier 37:51

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You should know before you read this that it is the first book in a duology.

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Rerelease: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 41:59

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The Hathaways wraps up without any coitus interruptus, which doesn't seem very on-brand. We really liked certain parts of this book, but had a hard time talking about it because PTSD is scary and your wife can't be your therapist.

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Rerelease: Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas 35:30

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We don't love this plot, we don't love this conflict, but we love this book so so so much and we basically can't stop gushing about how perfect Leo and Marks are.

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Rerelease: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 41:25

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The third Hathaway book may have a lackluster romance, but the sibling interactions are so good we can't recommend skipping it.

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Rerelease: Seduce Me At Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas 35:20

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This book has a LOT going on. Even though it's the second in the series it goes back in time for several chapters of set up, there's a weird murder doctor love triangle that serves no purpose, and the pairings from book 1 and book 4 in the series get a lot of time on page. There is also a sex cabin that is a significant portion of the book and abso…

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Rerelease: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas 39:29

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This book is a total fantasy. Rich dude who desperately wants to spend his money? Check. Incredible chemistry? Check. Dude who solves all problems so his lover can sleep in? Check. Yeah, we liked this.

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What If DMT Isn’t a Hallucination But a Message From Our Creator: A Neuroscientist Makes His Case - Dr. Andrew Gallimore 1:01:27

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What if the most powerful psychedelic on Earth isn’t just a hallucination—but a message? Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Gallimore joins us to explore the mind-bending world of DMT, a molecule found in both nature and the human body that seems to reliably transport users to an alien-like realm filled with intelligent beings. In this episode, we dive into…

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On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens 55:04

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Batshit in the demimonde isn't very batshit, but is very filled with sexy encounters.

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An Experienced Mistress by Bryn Donovan 28:45

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Longtime listeners might think Laine was the first person to roar like a lion in this episode, but it was Meg!

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The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen 35:43

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The adventures in Tanria have come to an end, and we end up talking much more about the arc of Tanria than Rosie and Adam's immortal place in it.

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The Fortune Flirtation by Jenna Bigelow 40:20

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Did you know "Ostia" in Latin translates to "Cougar Town?"

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Ep09 I Moved Countries for Love: What No One Tells You About Starting Over Abroad 1:01:03

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Send us a text In this deeply personal solo episode, host Alexandra Lloyd shares her real-life story of moving from Montreal, Canada, to Birmingham, Alabama, for love. What began as a spontaneous connection on a tropical island turned into a long-distance relationship, a K1 visa journey, and a completely new life in a new country. Alexandra opens u…

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Why Normal People Do Horrific Things: The Neuroscience of Revenge with James Kimmel Jr. 59:50

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What if the desire for revenge wasn’t just emotional—but biological? In this gripping conversation, Yale-trained lawyer and researcher James Kimmel Jr. explains how the brain processes revenge, why it feels so satisfying in the moment, and why it rarely brings the peace we expect. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and his own powerful personal…

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Coaching Outdoors Episode 88 - Laura Festa 1:13:49

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Laura Festa is a mindfulness coach and somatic practitioner whose journey bridges the serene forests of Northern Italy with the vibrant parks of Beijing. With over two decades of cross-cultural experience living and working in China, Laura brings a unique blend of Eastern philosophy, Western coaching frameworks, and deep presence to her clients aro…

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Rerelease: Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens 46:14

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Historical Accuracy with Jenny Holiday 43:43

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Meg is joined by Jenny Holiday to discuss what we really mean when we say things are historically accurate.

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Re-release: Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday 26:07

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This books plays with using characters with anachronistically modern world views in a recognizable historical romance set up. Like it or don't, it's all very deliberate.

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Look Before You Leap by Virginia Heath 24:21

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We both very much enjoyed this low-angst romance.

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Eliza and the Duke by Harper St. George 40:39

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This book has the best carriage sex of all time, we're pretty sure. Also, everything else about it is perfect.

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Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas 45:24

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Not even going to pretend that this episode isn't mostly a comparison with the original and a discussion of rewrites.

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Why You Can’t Heal Until Your Body Feels Safe… and How To Get There with Dr. David Rabin 54:31

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—the workouts, the healthy food, the meditation app, the supplements—but your body still isn’t responding the way it should… this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: You can’t heal until your body feels safe. Not calm. Not relaxed. Safe. And that’s not just a mindset—it’s a biologi…

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Coaching Outdoors Episode 87 - Annabelle Charman 1:12:02

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“If you'd just seen my room where I work at that time there were hundreds of post-it notes everywhere. There was lots of paper on the floor, from transcripts that have been cut off, highlighted themes clumped together. It was a very dynamic, lengthy and in-depth process, but also really rewarding” – Annabelle Charman. Self-confessed Outdoor Coach P…

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Savannah Royals by Lindsay Barrett 33:05

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This books gets an A+ for vibes, and is very unconventional. YMMV on if that works.

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Worldly and Temporal Things: Uncertain Magic with Kate Bateman 1:00:57

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Alex and Meg are joined by Kate Batemen to discuss the final book in Laura Kinsale's backlist.

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Ep08 From Power Outages to Plant Power: Astrid’s Journey from Venezuela to a Greener Life in the U.S. 1:51:45

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Send us a text In this heartfelt and honest episode of From Where to Here, Alexandra sits down with Astrid, a tropical plant expert from Mérida, Venezuela, now thriving in Birmingham with Vivatia Plant Care Services and Botanical Workshop. Astrid shares her moving journey of resilience — from growing up under a dictatorship marked by frequent power…

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Going Solo by D.P. Clarence 45:53

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D.P. Clarence is fun and funny but the BTS on reality TV is depressing.

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Feel Stressed? Why That Might Not Be a Bad Thing with Dr. Sharon Bergquist 1:05:08

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We’ve been taught to fear stress, avoid it, and manage it like a toxin. But what if that belief is actually making us weaker? Dr. Sharon Bergquist has spent decades studying the relationship between stress, cellular health, and chronic disease—and what she’s discovered turns the conventional wisdom upside down. We dig into what that means at the bi…

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Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday 36:13

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This book really leans in to the "manic pixie" in such a fun way.

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When the Marquess Needed Me by Lydia Lloyd 40:54

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Who knew we'd be so into a book about a man with insecurities about his penis?

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Coaching Outdoors Episode 86 - Frank Bolaji Irawo 1:15:13

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"Poetry isn't about perfection, it's about presence, allowing words to flow from the heart without judgment or restriction." Frank Bolaji Irawo – The TransFLOWmation Coach, Poet, and Nature Connector Frank Bolaji Irawo is a transformational coach, poet, and advocate for reconnecting with nature. With a rich blend of Nigerian and British cultural in…

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Worldly and Temporal Things: The Dream Hunter 56:24

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Meg and Alex are joined by Harper St. George to discuss The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale.

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The Lady Makes Her Mark by Susanna Craig 30:14

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Look, this series is totally adorable and this book in particular is really fun. It's one of those that comes close enough to great that the parts that fall short are more frustrating than they shold probably be because you're so mad it isn't perfect. I was too harsh in this episode, but only because it was sooo close to ideal.…

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A Delightful Deceit by Alexa Santi 18:25

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I'd be lying if I said this episode was anything other than Laine fangirling over Amelia Peabody and squealing about how much fun this novella is. Sethos-coded lost all meaning because it was said too many times.

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The Real Cost of Dismantling Public Eduction with former U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King 48:08

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What if the federal government walked away from public education? That’s not a hypothetical—it’s part of a real plan gaining traction right now. In this episode, we break down what it actually means to defund and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and why it could upend the future for millions of students. Former Secretary of Education Joh…

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Behooved by M. Stevenson 30:06

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Meg and Laine disagree about the amount of world building we want in a Romantasy, but agree that this book is super cute. Please uncancel My Lady Jane, someone.

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Coaching Outdoors Episode 85 - Philip Cowell 1:18:05

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“The street becomes your coach…” Outdoor arts fundraiser, wordsmith, and curious street wanderer Philip Cowell joins us from Berlin to share the joy of wiggling through life’s big (and small) questions—one walk at a time. You'll hear stories from his squiggly life and career path shaped by accidents and luck through the corporate, sustainability, a…

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Worldly and Temporal Things: Seize the Fire 1:12:10

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Alex and Meg are joined by Candy Tan to discuss this book, which sounds completely insane TBH.