Author and holistic writing coach Nadine Kenney Johnstone shares interviews with today's top women writers about how to navigate life when things don't go according to plan. Guests include Maggie Smith, Molly Wizenberg, Abigail Thomas, Dr. Hillary McBride, Emily P. Freeman, Laura Tremaine, Sari Botton, Francesca Royster, Susan Piver, Jane Friedman, Mae Yoshikawa, and more. Nadine also shares her own stories of healing, hope, and following her heart.
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Nadine Jane Podcasts
Astrologer, Nadine Jane, interviews people through the lens of their birth chart. Listen to astrology play out in real-time as we map the chart's story to the life story of the individual.
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The pain of heartbreak is real and can take your breath away. If you’re hurting or struggling with a break up and you’re feeling shocked, betrayed, devastated, and alone then this podcast is for you. You may feel sad, anxious, angry and worried about your uncertain future. If you’re on an emotional rollercoaster you may feel stuck and unable to let go, and yet desperate to move on at the same time. Now is the best time to minimize your own suffering in this process by listening in on the mos ...
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225 Want to see your words in print but don't know where to begin? Or maybe the rejections are racking up and you don't know why. The world of publishing can feel illusive at best and cutthroat at worst, but once you know the unspoken rules, you can get published in no time. Learn how Nadine has gotten her writing in top mags and how she's helped h…
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224 If you want to feel more vibrant and inspired, this encore conversation is for you. Artist and retreat leader, Flora Bowley, joins Nadine for a conversation about their favorite creative practices and Flora's book, The Art of Aliveness. Join Nadine at her Revision Retreat on Madeline Island Aug 24-28, 2026. About Nadine: Nadine Kenney Johnstone…
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Learning from the Levant - Episode 6: Jamie Fraser
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26:25LEARNING FROM THE LEVANT - Episode 6: Jamie FraserIn this episode of Learning from the Levant, Shatha Mubaideen speaks with Dr. Jamie Fraser, Director of the W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in East Jerusalem. They explore the world of the Bronze Age Levant, Dr. Fraser’s discoveries at Khirbet Um al-Ghozlan, an Early Bronze Age o…
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Overcoming Addiction, Toxic Relationships, and Trauma Bonds with John Hardy
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50:55In this episode of Heartbreak to Happiness, divorce coach John Hardy joins us to unpack the complex ties between toxic relationships, addiction, and emotional trauma. Together, we explore how trauma bonds form, how addiction influences love and attachment, and what recovery really looks like after divorce. John offers practical guidance on rebuildi…
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223 As we prep for the holidays and turn our attention to food, we're revisiting our chat w/ cookbook author, registered dietician, and culinary school grad Nisha Melvani. Covered in this episode: -how living in many places (Jamaica, England, Canada, NY) has impacted her cooking -how food affects our bodies -how to eat more plants even if you're no…
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Sabbatical Adventures #10: Trying New Things
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3:46222 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that airs monthly throughout the year. In this 10th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from October, which was a month of trying new things and being in community. She shares h…
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Sex, Self-Care, and Authentic Arousal with Ruth Ramsay
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49:09Sara Davison and sex educator Ruth Ramsay unpack the links between sex, self-care, and authentic arousal. Learn how to reclaim pleasure, overcome guilt, and reset your sex life in just six minutes. A must-listen for anyone healing from heartbreak or seeking deeper intimacy. Connect with Ruth: 🌐 Website: ruthramsay.com 📸 Instagram: @ruthramsay_ Supp…
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Catherine Newman on Motherhood, Midlife, and Anxiety
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43:23221 In this hilarious episode, bestselling author Catherine Newman discusses the beauty and torture of parenting and perimenopause. They discuss the balance of humor and fear in Catherine's latest novels, Sandwich and Wreck, in which Catherine gets real about the complexities of everything from family vacations to "reproductive mayhem." Catherine s…
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220 Writer’s block. How do we overcome it? Nadine shares the 8 tried and true ways to not only break the block, but avoid it altogether. Hear the wisdom she’s gained from her decades of professional writing, magazine editing, university teaching, and manuscript coaching. Here are the links for her 2025/2026 workshops and retreats: Writer Workout Me…
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Beyond the Courtroom: Mediation, Safety & Healing with Rebecca Waclawyj
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44:29In this powerful episode of Heartbreak to Happiness, Sara Davison sits down with Rebecca Waclawyj, founder of Brighter Future Mediation, neurodivergent entrepreneur, and survivor turned advocate for safe, trauma-informed conflict resolution. Drawing on over 15 years in the criminal and family court system—and her own lived experience of divorce and…
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Learning from the Levant - Episode 5: Carmen Ting
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19:03LEARNING FROM THE LEVANT - Episode 5: Carmen TingIn this episode of Learning from the Levant, Shatha Mubaideen speaks with Dr. Carmen Ting, an archaeologist specialising in materials analysis and ancient technologies. Dr. Ting directs several projects on the emergence and spread of medieval glazed tableware across the Levant, Islamic lands, and Cen…
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219 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that airs monthly throughout the year. In this 9th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from September, which was a month of giving and receiving help. She shares her personal ex…
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Life in the Contradictions w/ Sari Botton
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49:27218 To celebrate Sari's 60th bday, we're bringing back this beloved chat, and listeners access to the full-length conversation! Oldster magazine creator, Sari Botton, joins Nadine to talk about the highlights and hardships of “traveling through time in a human body at every phase of life.” As a collector of stories, Sari also shares what she has le…
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Nadine Macaluso: Healing After “Wolf of Wall Street”
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48:37Psychotherapist, author, and former model Dr. Nadine Macaluso joins us to unpack what healing really looks like after high-profile chaos. Best known for her past marriage to stockbroker Jordan Belfort (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), Nadine has spent the last two decades helping clients understand trauma bonds, rebuild boundaries, and develop secure at…
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Jen Hatmaker on The Book That Kept Her AWAKE
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59:25217 Bestselling author Jen Hatmaker joins Nadine to discuss her latest book, Awake, which recounts the shocking loss of her 26-yr marriage. Jen reveals all the things she was ignoring (her finances, her codependent behaviors, even her own knowing) and the steps she took to reclaim her agency. She confesses why this book has cost her more sleep than…
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Dr. Hillary McBride on The 7 Words That Create Repair
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53:19216 To celebrate Dr. Hillary McBride's latest book, Holy Hurt: Understanding and Healing from Spiritual Trauma, we're bringing back this beloved conversation about how to hold ourselves when we are hurting. Why does it hurt so badly when things don't go as we'd hoped? How do we hold ourselves when we're in great pain? How do we talk to others so th…
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Emily P. Freeman on When to Stay & When to Go
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49:07215 In this encore episode with bestselling author, Emily P. Freeman, we discuss how to decide whether to stay in or leave a space (a job, friendship, community, home, relationship, etc.) While no one else can choose for us, there are key questions that help us decide from an aligned space. That's why Emily P Freeman's latest book, How to Walk into…
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Purpose Over Perfection — An Honest Talk with Keren Eldad
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44:22Sara Davison welcomes coach Keren Eldad to unpack how trading perfection for purpose changes everything—from healing heartbreak to finding real, lasting happiness. Keren shares her personal transformation, the pitfalls of the perfectionism trap, and practical tools to redefine success on your own terms. You’ll hear how boundaries fuel confidence, w…
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Learning from the Levant - Episode 4: Yasir Suleiman
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31:20Learning from the LevantEpisode 4: Yasir SuleimanIn this episode of Learning from the Levant, Shatha Mubaideen speaks with Professor Yasir Suleiman about the deep connections between language, identity, and place in the Arab world. They explore how Jerusalem’s street signs reveal stories of power and resistance, why Arabic holds such symbolic impor…
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214 In this encore episode, Nadine shares her guest appearance on the Living Centered podcast where she talked about tapping into your innate wisdom through journaling your story. This vulnerable, powerful conversation was one of Nadine's favorite podcast chats as a guest. She also gets practical and shares accessible journal prompts that changed h…
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213 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air monthly throughout the year. In this 8th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from August, which was a month of transitions. Here are the links for her 2025/2026 wo…
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Life, Style & Starting Over: Kat Farmer on Fashion, Resilience, and Reinvention
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1:14:58In this episode of Heartbreak to Happiness, host Sarah Davison welcomes fashion stylist, author, and influencer Kat Farmer (DoesMyBumLook40). Kat shares her journey through divorce, career reinvention, and life in the spotlight with honesty and humour. Discover insights on: Navigating divorce and personal growth Building confidence and resilience i…
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Abigail Thomas on Writing Through the Side Door
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1:01:52212 In this encore episode, Nadine chats with literary legend Abigail Thomas about the interesting turns her life has taken, how she accesses hard stories, and her unique approach to structure. In this vulnerable interview, Abby shares painful moments and how she's come to embrace acceptance. In this conversation that covers an array of heartfelt t…
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Learning from the Levant - Episode 3: Muhyi Majeed
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19:04Learning from the LevantEpisode 3: Muhyi MajeedIn this episode of Learning from the Levant, Shatha Mubaideen speaks with Muhyi Majeed, a peer researcher in the Reconfiguring Heritage project. Muhyi discusses how participatory methods such as photovoice and embodied storytelling can help young people reclaim and reimagine their cultural heritage. Th…
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Practical Tools to Feel Your Best During Perimenopause and Menopause
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33:07In this empowering conversation, Nicki Williams—founder of Happy Hormones for Life—shares her personal journey from battling exhaustion, weight gain, and hormonal imbalance to helping thousands of women reclaim their energy and confidence. Discover practical, natural strategies for navigating perimenopause and menopause, including diet and lifestyl…
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211 In this encore episode, Nadine shares her guest appearance on the Radically Loved podcast, where she talks about the power of writing in your healing journey. About Nadine: Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats…
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Sabbatical Adventures #7: A Month of Contrasts
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3:37206 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air monthly throughout the year. In this 7th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from July, which was a month of contrasts. Covered in this episode: An update on her o…
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Nadine on the Daring to Tell podcast - Pt 2
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57:51209 In Part 2 of this encore series, Nadine talks to Daring to Tell host, Michelle Redo, about the life-changing impact that journaling has had on her, and she shares an excerpt of her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart. About Nadine: Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a wri…
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Nadine on the Daring to Tell Podcast pt. 1
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19:12208 In Part 1 of this 2-part encore series, Nadine talks to Daring to Tell host, Michelle Redo, about the life-changing impact that journaling has had on her, and how it led her to create her own guided journal. Stay tuned for part 2 of their conversation next week, when Nadine shares a sneak peek excerpt of her new book, Come Home to Your Heart. A…
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Graham Beesley on Infidelity, Police Abuse & Protecting Your Rights
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56:57What happens when betrayal leads to a deeper investigation—not just of a partner, but of the very systems meant to protect us? Join us in this insightful episode of Heartbreak to Happiness as we sit down with Graham Beesley, a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 25 years of experience. Discover how Graham has navigated the complexities …
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207 This encore episode from when Nadine was a guest on the And So She Left podcast is about perfectionism, pivoting, and persistence. Nadine Kenney Johnstone has always surrounded herself with words. As a child in the Southside of Chicago, Nadine found herself nose-deep in countless books, drawing strength and understanding from the narratives wit…
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Realistic Wellness for Busy Women (NKJ on The Branding Business School Podcast)
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51:54206 On this encore episode, Nadine was a guest on The Branding Business School Podcast. Here's the description from the TBBS podcast page: This enlightening conversation with the extraordinary Nadine Kenney Johnstone, takes you on a journey through her life's narrative, from overcoming academic hurdles to flourishing as an award-winning author and …
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205 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air monthly throughout the year. In this 6th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her June area of interest: roadtripping. Covered in this episode: Why she travele…
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Hilary Russo Shares How Havening Transforms Grief and Calms the Mind
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37:52Join us for an enlightening conversation with Hilary Russo, Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner and Trainer, as we explore science-backed methods for emotional healing and resilience. Discover how Havening can help transform grief, regulate stress, and rewire your brain—without needing to relive painful experiences. In this episode, you’ll l…
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Learning from the Levant - Episode 2: Shaddin Almasri
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11:40Learning from the LevantEpisode 2: Shaddin AlmasriIn this episode of Learning from the Levant, host Shatha Mubaideen welcomes Dr. Shaddin, a Research Fellow at CBRL and postdoctoral researcher at Danube University Krems. Shaddin’s research focuses on inequalities between refugee and migrant groups, particularly in the SWANA and East Africa regions.…
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Join us on July 31 + Writing and Publishing w/ April Eberhardt
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59:38204 To celebrate Nadine's July masterclass with literary consultant, April Eberhardt, we're bringing back this conversation with April. (find out more information at nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/classes) Nadine talks with her about the rapidly changing world of publishing and new doors of hybrid and self publishing women writers have for how to get th…
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The Power of a Bucket List w/ Laura Carney
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1:05:09203 in this special Father’s Day episode, Nadine chats w/ My Father’s List author, Laura Carney, about the profound journey she went on to complete all the items on her late father’s bucket list. In this vulnerable conversation, the two share what they’ve learned about themselves and their fathers in the wake of their passing and the powerful messa…
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Breaking Free from Emotional Eating with Jane Michell
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39:59In this inspiring episode, Sara Davison is joined by Jane Michell, the award-winning founder of Jane Plan, the UK’s leading diet delivery service. Jane shares her journey from heartbreak to building a successful wellness business, revealing the mindset shifts and life lessons that fueled her resilience. Whether you're navigating personal challenges…
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Sabbatical Adventures # 5 How to Really Celebrate
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2:26202 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air monthly throughout the year. In this 5th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her May areas of interest: acknowledging our growth and celebrating in a way that…
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Join Us on June 18 + Memoir Writing w/ Peg Conway
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39:44201 To celebrate Nadine's June 18 masterclass with author Peg Conway called "Inviting Yourself Back to the Page" we're bringing back Peg's episode about memoir writing and self compassion. Registration for the class will be live on June 3 at nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/classes. About the episode: Nadine talks with memoirist Peg Conway about her book,…
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