Best Habit Forming Films Podcasts (2025)

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#76 Prepared for Such a Time: Christine Cloninger on Faith, Healing, and Becoming Whole in Christ 28:31

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Today is a special episode featuring Christine Cloninger, who is the founder of Becoming Whole in Christ Ministries. Christine is dedicated to serving the Lord, which she does through counseling, ministry, leading Bible study, and speaking. Through the ministry, she has been able to create resources and partner with others in the faith dedicated to…

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#75 From Scripts to Stories: Jaclyn Whitt on Screenwriting, Faith, and Finding Your Voice 22:14

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Today is a special episode featuring Jaclyn Whitt. Jaclyn has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audio book narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, w…

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#74 From Dreams to Awards: Hannah Ratnam’s Faith-Filled Journey in Film and Writing 28:03

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Today I’m featuring Hannah Ratnam who is a devout, Spirit-filled Pakistani Christian woman, who is also a wife and mother and the founder of Supernatural Stories Ltd. Production Company. Despite having a permanent disability, Hannah has written an international award-winning script, which has garnered 24 awards, and created a short film that has re…

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#73 BullyProof & Beyond: Justin Kelly on Self-Defense, Discipline, and Family Leadership 14:52

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Today I’m featuring Justin Kelly, who is a coach and trainer of martial arts with his own family-oriented school for training others to master themselves and become leaders, which he runs out of Carrollton, MO. He is also the founder of The Bully-Proof Project. Justin is an author, a husband, and the father of two sons. Links: https://www.facebook.…

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#72 From Chaos to Clarity: Melissa Rohlfs on Living Free 17:39

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Today I’m featuring Melissa Rohlfs, who is a wife, mom, holistic health and life coach, and the author of Finding Freedom, which is all about how to overcome the obstacles in your life so you can start living free and fulfilled according to God’s plan for your life. Links: http://free2bcoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/free2b_coaching/ http://…

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#71 - From Combat Boots to Courageous Habits: Jackie Walker on Grit, Growth, and Going for More 21:42

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Today I’m featuring Jackie Walker, who is a retired Navy/Army Veteran, Inspirational Speaker and author of “Air Assault School: Walking in Her Boots”. She is a virtual event host and also the leader a journaling event which is teaching a type of Neurographic Art, and a process of a 30 days of “Journal and Draw your way to implement healthier Eating…

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#70 - From Hurt to Healed: Tonja’s Journey of Obedience, Authorship, and Anointing 29:11

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Tonja Withers is a pastor, podcaster and author who has podcasts such as Every Single Morning (currently on YouTube) and The Realities of Being Single (available on podcast platforms everywhere). She has also written books like "A Single Perspective: Every Woman's Journey to Wholeness" and "Paradise in Singleness: Is It Possible?" (both available o…

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#69 - Rooted in Faith: How Nature and Obedience Led to Jill Smith’s First Book 25:14

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Hey everyone and welcome back to the 1 Minute Writing Tip podcast. Today I’m featuring JILL SMITH is a writer and author of Nature Unveiled, and speaker with a deep love for nature. She earned her B.S. in environmental biology from Taylor University and her M.S. in natural resources from Ball State University. She moved to Nashville, TN, with her h…

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104 Season 5 Finale! 1:08:17

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Well fellow daydreamers, another fantastic season of CBP has come to an end. Thank you to all of the actors and artists out there who have found this podcast to be a source of inspiration and a way to continually stimulate your intellectual curiosity. This week Charlie talks about the work of Nicole Kidman, Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, as well as…

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103 A Face of Anxiety Pt. 5 57:39

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Hard to believe it's time for Trish Barillas to come on for her 5th episode of CBP. We are winding down season five fellow daydreamers, and Trish once again has a lot to say. This time Charlie and Trish talk about some misconceptions people have about the wellness space, her thoughts on peri-menopause, and the importance of staying up to date on yo…

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102 Yes, Be a Multi-Hyphenate! 58:34

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Daydreamers! This week Charlie brings on actor, writer, composer, musician, playwright, and director Tyrone Robinson. Tyrone is a former MFS alum, and has been carving out a multi-faceted career for over two decades. Charlie and Tyrone discuss his artistic process, and what he has learned along the way about creating all forms of content. A great c…

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101 Cry the Beloved Tears 44:31

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Daydreamers! A solo episode this week. Charlie shares a few tidbits on human tears, and his thoughts on the films A Different Man, Emilia Pérez, and Anora. We've also lost a few titans of the art form in James Earl Jones and Maggie Smith. Charlie reflects on their careers, along with some words on the passing of dancer Michaela DePrince. And of cou…

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100 The Butterfly Effect 1:11:19

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Well fellow daydreamers, we've made it to episode 100, and Charlie decided to do something he's never done before - bring on a current student of his for a conversation. This week Charlie talks to Maggie Flanigan Studio second year student Tariq Kateeb. Tariq has a fascinating life story having grown up a Palestinian living in Jordan. Charlie and T…

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099 There's No Easy Road 1:03:11

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Daydreamers! Today Charlie shares his conversation with actress Francis Benhamou. Francis has been carving out a career for over two decades, and most recently earned critical acclaim for her Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk award winning performance in Joshua Harmon's play A Prayer for the French Republic. Charlie and Francis discuss her four year jo…

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098 Monsters Episode 5 The Hurt Man 1:11:05

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It's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers, and Charlie devotes all of it to The Hurt Man, the fifth episode of Ryan Murphy's Netflix series Monsters. The second season of this hit series focuses on the Menendez brothers and the murdering of their parents in 1989. The actor Cooper Koch plays Erik Menendez in the show with Ari Gaynor portrayin…

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097 Work Begets Work 45:16

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There's a certain amount of tenacity and grit you will need if you are going to carve out a professional creative life. The actor's journey never plays out the way you think or hope it will. This week Charlie talks to one of his best friends of thirty years, actor PJ Sosko. PJ has never sat back and waited for things to happen. He writes, directs, …

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096 Trauma is Our Teacher 55:43

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Daydreamers! An artists path can take unexpected turns. The vision we have of our life and career when we start out can lead us to a life purpose we could not have imagined. We kick off our first conversation of season 5 with Charlie's former student Tara Magalski. Sixteen years ago, Tara was fully pursuing her acting career, having success and mov…

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095 Season 5 Premiere! 42:05

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Greetings fellow daydreamers! After a six month break Charlie is back with season 5 of Creating Behavior! This week Charlie kicks off with a solo episode. He discusses the careers of Gena Rowlands, Alain Delon, and the director/producer Roger Corman. Charlie shares some of the television that he thinks you should watch, along with a few actors and …

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#68 - How to Pursue Your Book Practically Amidst Health, Family, and Other Demands - Interview with Amanda Pfeiffer 24:40

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Amanda Pfeiffer, a health coach and the self-published author of "The Balancing Act: Juggling Motherhood, Illness, and Self-Care," shares how she writes and started a business amidst her own life challenges. With a passion for empowering mamas, Amanda's expertise extends to navigating the intricate dance between parenting, chronic health challenges…

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094 Season 4 Finale! 47:05

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Well fellow daydreamers, another sixteen episodes in the can! In this season's final episode, Charlie shares some thoughts on the actor Barry Keoghan and his performance in Saltburn, the movie American Fiction, and a new book called Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions, by the director Ed Zwick. Of course it would not be a season finale without some of…

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093 A Face of Anxiety Pt. 4 1:38:38

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It's that time again fellow daydreamers for Charlie's wife Trish Barillas to sit down for another episode of A Face of Anxiety. Only this time Trish wanted to turn the tables, so this week she's taking over CBP to interview Charlie. Trish shares some insights and tips on navigating mental health and anxiety, and how to fight for your light. She the…

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092 Answering an Important Question 47:51

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At some point you'll have to ask yourself, do you just love acting, or do you love pursuing a professional acting career? This week Charlie has a conversation with his former student Isha Blaaker, who has answered this question. Isha talks about what he learned working with Tyler Perry, and his incredible experience bringing to life Allison Davis i…

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#67 - Why It's Important to Tell Your Story - Interview with Rona Walton 30:50

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Rona Walton is an absolute fireball. When you first get a glimpse of what a single day in the life of Rona Walton entails, you begin to wonder if she somehow has more than 24 hours in her day. She is passionate about paving the way for the limitless success of single mothers. Walton is the co-founder of "The Collection Plate", a trusted business, a…

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#66 - Never Give Up! Keep Writing. - Interview with Linda Jenkins 20:00

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Linda has worked in ministry for over twenty years and is skilled in teaching all ages about Christianity. She has an extensive background in writing, editing, and proofreading as well as strong organizational skills. Linda brings her heart for God and her skillset together by creating a broad range of teaching experiences and is passionate about h…

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#65 - Get Started With Collaborative Books to Help With Your Own - Interview with Ray Comeau 17:12

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Ray is the author of What Bad We Do-Don't Ever Cross the Line: 31 Problems All of Us Need to Know and Never Do to Others. Ray is passionate about helping others to know that they will pass to the good side when they are done with their lives here and not pass to the wrong side. Ray is also one of the authors in the #1 bestseller, Leap of Faith. Con…

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091 Let's Talk About an Iconic Career 37:05

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Another solo episode fellow daydreamers! This week Charlie discusses the legacy of Norman Lear, thoughts on the NYC production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea with Chris Abbott and Aubrey Plaza, and the movies May/December and Past Lives. Charlie also shares some insights from the actress Sandra Hűller on how she approached playing a Nazi in the fil…

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#64 - Turn Your Trials Into Inspiration and Share Your Hope with Others - Interview with Thomas Bratton 17:07

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Thomas is the author of the Becoming Anchored Devotional and its Companion Journal. He enjoys writing devotionals and sharing his experiences with others who want to live a life of hope and purpose. Tom and his wife, Gina, love to travel and experience new things and meet people. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is a boating ent…

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090 Actors Are Like Boxers 1:23:44

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This week Charlie talks with his dear friend and grad school classmate Lawrence Ballard. Charlie and Larry discuss the use of a racial slur in a structured scene work exercise in the first year of their grad school training in 1998. The impact it had on Larry, on Charlie, and on the rest of their class is talked through with vulnerability and hones…

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#63 - How God Turns Our Mourning Into Joy and Story for Helping Others - Interview with Janet Pippin 20:22

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Janet is a speaker, author, and intuitive transformation coach. Her life has been filled with twists and turns as she has confronted narcissism, victim shaming, self-doubt, and deep betrayal. Her passion is empowering women to find their worth, let go of emotions that no longer serve them, and find the courage to step into their desirable life. Jan…

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089 The Power of Manifestation 45:29

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This week Charlie talks to his former student, actor and recording artist Ellis Melillo about her EP release Cry Wolf. Ellis went to a Brittney Spears concert with her dad at the age of five at Jones Beach. For over two decades she saw herself on that stage performing to a sold out crowd. Charlie and Ellis talk about that dream coming true when she…

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#62 - How God Uses Our Weaknesses for Good - Interview with Sharon Williams Part 2 13:19

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Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service. Connect with Sharon: https://www.Sharon-William.…

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#61 - Let the Holy Spirit Guide Your Writing - Interview with Award-Winning Author Sharon Williams 16:19

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Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service. Connect with Sharon: https://www.Sharon-William.…

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088 Notes From Acting Class 40:49

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It's another solo episode this week fellow daydreamers! This week Charlie talks about the importance of digging into the past with two silent films, Buster Keaton's masterpiece Sherlock Jr., and the 1932 cult classic Freaks by Tod Browning. There's also some thoughts on Timothée Chalamet, and Theater for a New Audience's current production of Waiti…

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087 How Am I Ever Going to Get There? 44:18

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Acting is a collaborative art form, and for an actor, the most important collaboration is with the writer, the playwright or screenwriter. Their process of getting an idea to the page is no less a creative struggle. This week Charlie shares a talkback from the Maggie Flanigan Studio in NYC with Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award winning play…

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086 Age is Just a Number 43:53

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We look at age completely differently in our 20's than we do in our 50's. This week Charlie talks to his former student Gene Pope, who didn't begin serious acting training until he was almost 60. Charlie and Gene talk about the winding path that ultimately lead him into the classroom, the successes and failures along the way, and the amazing decade…

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085 How to Go Down a Rabbit Hole 37:26

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Time for another solo episode fellow daydreamers. This week Charlie shares one way he exercises his intellectual curiosity. Most recently, it started with an article about the playwright Jeremy O Harris, and how that led to a deep dive into the artist Kara Walker, the great fashion icon André Leon Talley, Manet, Audre Lorde, and MLK's Letter From a…

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084 Start with Mimicking Your Heroes 51:31

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This week Charlie talks with professional film & television writer Graham Roland, whose most recent accomplishments include co-creator of Amazon's hit series Jack Ryan, and the creator of the excellent AMC series Dark Winds. Graham has been in the writer's rooms of some of televisions best shows, including Prison Break, Lost, and Fringe. He talks a…

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083 Learning to Love Yourself 56:05

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This week Charlie talks with photographer Jamie Schofield Riva on her new book Girlhood: Lost and Found. An artistic career unfolds in ways we cannot anticipate, but Jamie did know a few things for sure, she wanted to be a mother, and she wanted a serious creative life. Charlie and Jamie talk about how that was possible, along with a deep conversat…

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082 The Importance of American Theater 54:33

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It's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie talks about the importance of embracing artistic heroes, championing those artists whose artistry and courage lay a roadmap for living a significant creative life. Charlie shares his thoughts on a few of his: William Friedkin, Ron Cephas Jones, Paul Reubens and Sinéad O'Connor. Charlie also …

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081 Are You Up for This Life? 49:28

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There's a lot to learn about sustaining a professional artistic career, beyond the training. This week Charlie talks with his former student Kris Sidberry, who has been carving out a serious career for over a decade. Kris shares the mistakes, the lessons learned, and the need to accept that your career will most likely not go the way you had imagin…

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How to Pursue Your Dream of Using Your Creative Gifts and Becoming an Author - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey 20:38

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Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey is a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur who primarily works with creatives who want to leave the cubicle life in pursuit of the creative life. She’s a relentless tough love cheerleader for possibility. Her teaching and coaching style is at the intersection of leadership development, creativity, and wellness. She is the …

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The Power of Real Deadlines to Accomplish Your Author Goals - Natalie Lawson 19:59

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Natalie Lawson is a Founding Ambassador & Certified Radiant Leader through Girl Power Alliance. She is the co-author and creator of the “Rise to Your Purpose” Devotional, Podcast, and Signature Program in partnership with her sister Brandie. When working with Natalie, she will help you set up systems for your business, and gain clarity around your …

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080 The Man in the Desert 55:35

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For our first conversation of season four, Charlie welcomes Steven Melendez, Artistic Director of New York Theater Ballet. Steven shares how his life has come full circle, now leading the organization that shaped the entire course of his life. Charlie and Steven discuss the powerful upcoming documentary Lift directed by David Petersen https://www.l…

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How to Write Even if You're Busy - Interview with Jaclyn Whitt Part 2 14:37

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Jaclyn Whitt has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audiobook narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, writing scripts for actors' Demo Reels, and con…

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How Preparation Sets You Up for Success in Achieving Your Writer Goals Part 1 - With Jaclyn Whitt 21:48

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Jaclyn Whitt has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audiobook narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, writing scripts for actors' Demo Reels, and con…

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The Importance of Relationships and How They Help You Reach Your Goals - Elizabeth Cottrell 25:26

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Elizabeth Cottrell's career has taken her from leprosy researcher to stay-at-home mother, to community leader and speaker serving on nonprofit and corporate boards, to freelance writer/editor and blogger at Heartspoken.com, and now to author of HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire. Above all, she is a connec…

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079 Season 4 Premiere! 38:41

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Hello Fellow Daydreamers! After a five month hiatus, Charlie is back for another season. We start with a solo episode, where Charlie discusses the acting on Succession, the career of Pedro Pascal, and the importance of getting a grip on your mental health if you want to pursue a professional acting career. He also shares some thoughts on the censor…

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How to Pursue Your Books Even as a Busy Parent - Interview with Joshua Rutherford 26:14

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Joshua Rutherford wanted to be a writer all his life. From an early age, his imagination took flight, allowing him to dream up worlds and universes expansive enough to hold his many characters, settings and stories. From refugees and assassins to knights and kings, Josh has always sought to integrate his beliefs and experiences into the tapestry of…

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How to Keep the Vision Even When You're in the Valley - Interview with Wendy Anne Hunt 25:13

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Wendy Anne Hunt is the author of the inspirational Christian devotional Whispers of Grace, as well as several other titles. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband and three children. A passion for ‘redemptive writing' that points others to the cross and the Savior, Wendy is happiest when putting pen to paper—whether writing music, weavin…

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Real Connection Can Unlock Your Creative Flow - Interview with Kayla and Andy Izard 27:27

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Kayla and Andy are authors, speakers, founders, and facilitators changing the way the world does connection. Their movement, The Raft Project, is making support normal and expected. Along with creating a safe space for real conversations in their community, they've poured their hearts into their Amazon bestseller, Good, and You? How to Get Real Sup…