Best Nicholas Burch Podcasts (2025)

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E631 - Tia Lashay - Question of Affection, A heartfelt journey of vulnerability, courage and love 46:44

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EPISODE 631 - Tia Lashay - Question of Affection, A heartfelt journey of vulnerability, courage and love Book: Question of Affection - Ian is a self-reliant pharmacist in her late 30s, navigating the labyrinth of love and loss. With a past marred by heartbreak, Ian has been searching for the missing piece to complete her life. Her journey turns une…

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E630 - Sheral DeVaughn - The “Word Whisperer.” She is a 3-time #1-rated radio morning show host, podcast host, keynote speaker and professional emce 51:01

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Episode 630 - Sheral DeVaughn - The “Word Whisperer.” She is a 3-time #1-rated radio morning show host, podcast host, keynote speaker and professional emce Sheral DeVaughn is a 3-time, #1-rated radio morning show host and podcast host. She is a sought after speaker impacting global audiences and is the voice on commercials and marketing promotions …

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E629 - Allison Cundiff - Hey, Pickpocket - Is it possible to leave behind one life and find a new one 48:09

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EPISODE 629 - Allison Cundiff - Hey, Pickpocket - Is it possible to leave behind one life and find a new one Allison Cundiff’s publications include the novel Hey Pickpocket (2025, JackLeg Press), two books of poetry: Otherings (2016, Golden Antelope Press), and In Short, A Memory of the Other on a Good Day, co-authored with Steven Schreiner, (2014,…

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E628 - Nicholas Casbarro - Vitalerium, A novel was written at 36,000 feet - the narrative of Roman Matthews 48:32

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EPISODE 628 - Nicholas Casbarro - Vitalerium, A novel was written at 36,000 feet - the narrative of Roman Matthews Welcome to the Vitalerium Universe A Sci-Fi Series By Nicholas Keating Casbarro A dark, thrilling odyssey that will challenge everything you think you know about humanity’s future. Seven centuries from now, the stars are both a refuge …

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ZOA Energy Drink Breakdown & Taste Test 18:37

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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a product review of one of the newest energy drinks on the market. Nick and a special guest co-host describe the taste, nutritional content, the subseqent effect of this drink AND perform a taste test of ZOA Energy Drink live on the podcast. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a l…

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E627 - Cameron Reuben Hudson - Actor, Writer and Author - the novel series, Preter-Human Chronicles 45:55

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EPISODE 627 - Cameron Reuben Hudson - Actor, Writer and Author - the novel series, Preter-Human Chronicles Cameron Reuben Hudson the founder of Hudson Media Collective™, is a uniquely multifaceted artist who is always creating new works and telling stories for future generations to remember. Whether he's writing a new book for his upcoming novel se…

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E626 - Suzanne Parry - The Soviet Experience Through Historical Fiction, Pentagon Tour, Iron Maiden of Stockholm 47:14

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EPISODE 626 - Suzanne Parry - The Soviet Experience Through Historical Fiction, Pentagon Tour, Iron Maiden of Stockholm Raised in a quiet rural corner of western New York State, I didn’t always want to be a writer. I was, however, always surrounded by books. Bookcases in every room. Entire walls of them. My mother was an avid reader and regular tri…

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E625 - Urmi Hossain - Discovering Your Identity, A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle 47:36

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EPISODE 625 - Urmi Hossain - Discovering Your Identity, A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle About the author Introducing Urmi Hossain, a published author of "Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle". With an extensive finance background, she works full-time in the financial services industry and firmly believes in the adage "…

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E624 - Beverly Burch - What You Don't Know - One contrary ghost, two women, three triangles 41:58

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EPISODE 624 - Beverly Burch - What You Don't Know - One contrary ghost, two women, three triangles About the author My newest book is the novel, What You Don't Know. I also have four collections of poetry and two nonfiction books. My work has won a Lambda Literary Award, a John Ciardi Prize, a Gival Poetry Prize and was a finalist for Audre Lorde A…

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E623 - Bonnie Moore - Buried Bones - A Maggie Anderson Mystery - When a vacation turns deadly, justice is served 38:23

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EPISODE 623 - Bonnie Moore - Buried Bones - A Maggie Anderson Mystery - When a vacation turns deadly, justice is served About the author Bonnie Moore is a semi-retired attorney, accountant, management consultant, and Golden Girls Network's founder. A former senior consultant at a CPA firm in Washington, D.C., she developed financial processes and i…

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E622 - Diana Harmon Asher - Author of Sidetracked, Upstaged, and Trouble Finds Evie Lefkowitz 41:54

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EPISODE 622 - Diana Harmon Asher - Author of Sidetracked, Upstaged, and Trouble Finds Evie Lefkowitz I’m Diana Harmon Asher, the author of Sidetracked, Upstaged, and the upcoming Trouble Finds Evie Lefkowitz. It took me a long time to get a book published. A really long time. There were a lot of “no’s” before I got to “yes.” But I kept writing and …

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E621 - Deborah Lee Luskin - Hunting for Your Next Great Read - Reviving Artemis - The Making of a Huntress 49:45

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EPISODE 621 - Deborah Lee Luskin - Hunting for Your Next Great Read - Reviving Artemis - The Making of a Huntress Deborah Lee Luskin earned a PhD in English Literature from Columbia University and expected to become an academic, not a deer hunter. She moved from New York City to Vermont for the summer in 1984, fell in love with the landscape, the c…

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The Effect Grip Strength Has on your Total Body Strength & Longevity 27:57

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This week's Addicted to Fitness explores the importance of having a firm handshake. Nick and Shannon discuss how research suggests that individuals who have above average grip strength tend to have more total body strength, less chronic diseases, and live longer. They also provide several different exercises that can help you improve your grip stre…

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E42 - Dr. Jenelle Kim - Myung Sung - The Korean Art of Living Meditation 34:13

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EPISODE 42 - Dr. Jenelle Kim - Myung Sung - The Korean Art of Living Meditation Myung Sung introduces the Korean art of living meditation as the way to achieve a life of balance and happiness. Using eight simple keys, listeners can enjoy all the calming, positive benefits of meditation in every minute of every day. You can experience calm mindfulne…

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E620 - Jill MacLean - Canadian Author of a Poetry Collection, Non-fiction Historical biography, Young Reader and Young Adult Novels 55:24

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EPISODE 620 - Jill MacLean - Canadian Author of a Poetry Collection, Non-fiction Historical biography, Young Reader and Young Adult Novels Jill MacLean is the Canadian author of a poetry collection, a non-fiction historical biography, three novels for young readers, two young adult novels, and The Arrows of Mercy, historical fiction for adults set …

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BONUS - Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation 12:24

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BONUS - Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challen…

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E393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy 45:33

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Episode 393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy Adam was born during the Eisenhower administration to Leonard and Sandra Zoberblatt Nimoy. He attended the University Elementary School, a “lab school” run by UCLA, where he was subjected to numerous psychological experiments. The experimentation continued at UC Be…

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E619 - Alex R. Johnson - Brooklyn Motto A coming-of-age, New York-centric, detective noir debut 48:47

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EPISODE 619 - Alex R. Johnson - Brooklyn Motto A coming-of-age, New York-centric, detective noir debut ALEX R. JOHNSON Johnson’s feature film TWO STEP premiered to critical acclaim at SXSW and went on to become a New York Times Critic’s Pick, as well as remaining 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. His screenplay NORTHEAST KINGDOM was selected for the B…

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E618 - Heidi Bacon - Ratliner - Fictional Stories with Roots in History, Archaeology, Genealogy 51:02

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Episode 618 - Heidi Bacon - Ratliner - Fictional Stories with Roots in History, Archaeology, Genealogy Heidi Bacon is an American novelist who uses her experience as a former Realtor, artist, filmmaker, and researcher and draws on her family history to weave historical fiction stories. When not writing, Heidi likes to paint, teach art classes and o…

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E617 - Elizabeth Johnstone - Loss Within Waves, a heartfelt and poignant exploration of perinatal loss, stillbirth 51:12

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EPISODE 617 - Elizabeth Johnstone - Loss Within Waves, a heartfelt and poignant exploration of perinatal loss, stillbirth Elizabeth Johnstone is a certified mindfulness instructor and has spent more than 15 years serving as a counselor and advocate for students struggling with mental health issues. Elizabeth’s unique blend of expertise and empathy …

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E616 - Michael Conte - Route 80 is an honest journey through family, identity, and the cost of loyalty 42:21

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EPISODE 616 - Michael Conte - Route 80 is an honest journey through family, identity, and the cost of loyalty Michael was raised in Queens, caught between the disciplined life his mother offered and the legacy of his father—a man whose world revolved around loyalty, respect, and danger. From lavish weddings that erupt into brawls to road trips that…

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E615 - Trevor Jones - The Fantasy World of Kinthur - Created for my Dungeons and Dragons Games 43:49

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Episode 615 - Trevor Jones - The Fantasy World of Kinthur - Created for my Dungeons and Dragons Games Welcome, Traveler To the Official Home of the World of Kinthur I’m glad you’ve found your way here—whether by chance, curiosity, or the call of adventure. I’m Trevor Jones, fantasy author and world builder, and this is the heart of Kinthur: a realm…

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The Importance of Knowing Your VO2 Max 31:22

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This week's Addicted to Fitness defines VO2 Max and outlines why it is so important. Nick and Shannon describe how your fitness tracker & your iPhone can tell you your VO2 Max, the association of low VO2 Max with premature death, and which types of workout can help you improve your VO2 Max. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Gi…

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E614 - Jonathan Stanley - Restoring Humanity to the Workplace, A Viral Tik Tok Clip, and Selling 12 Books 38:17

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Episode 614 - Jonathan Stanley - Restoring Humanity to the Workplace, A Viral Tik Tok Clip, and Selling 12 Books I’m deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, support, kindness, and encouragement from every corner of the world. You inspire me every single day. To my readers, thank you. Without you, my words would have stayed quiet on the page. Yo…

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E613 - Dennis A. Blackledge - Working professional in the American Theatre, Writer and Short Story Creator 43:56

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Episode 613 - Dennis A. Blackledge - Working professional in the American Theatre, Writer and Short Story Creator Dennis A. Blackledge has spent a lifetime immersed in storytelling as a working professional in the American Theatre. As a writer, he has authored articles for Blue Suede News Magazine, written the script for the annual yearend radio br…

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E612 - Chris Kauzlarich - Short Story Collection, Menagerie in the Dark, And The Suspense Horror Novella, LAZARUS 50:15

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EPISODE 612 - Chris Kauzlarich - Short Story Collection, Menagerie in the Dark, And The Suspense Horror Novella, LAZARUS Chris is the author of the short story collection, Menagerie in the Dark, and the suspense horror novella, LAZARUS. He is also a member of The Authors Guild, AWP, and the Chicago Writers Association. In addition to writing and re…

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E237 - Stewart Lee - Me and My Addiction - one man’s battle to break free from a life heavily impacted by alcoholism 55:54

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EPISODE 237 - Stewart Lee - Me and My Addiction - one man’s battle to break free from a life heavily impacted by alcoholism About our Guest - I grew up in Exeter, Devon and lived with my parents and 2 older sisters. I didn't really have a troubled life but from a young age I discovered alcohol and my journey into addiction began. Drugs and alcohol …

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E611 - Nick Peck - Award-Winning Journalist, Only Way Out, A Son and Brother That Finds His Way 41:20

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Episode 611 - Nick Peck - Award-Winning Journalist, Only Way Out, A Son and Brother That Finds His Way Nick Peck, a California native, is an award-winning journalist who has primarily covered the world of finance and law and has garnered significant recognition for his work in the industry. Before starting his journalism career, Nick earned his bac…

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Bonus - November Will Have 30 Episodes in 30 Days of Living The Next Chapter 5:37

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Bonus - November Will Have 30 Episodes in 30 Days of Living The Next Chapter National Podcast Post Month is a November challenge every year to produce and release an episode every day - Starting Nov 1st, we will be releasing 30 episodes featuring amazing authors! If you love what we do here, please consider supporting the show financially via our B…

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E610 - Marianne Leone - Actor in The Sopranos, Three Stooges, Author of Five Dog Epiphany, Ma Speaks Up And a First-Generation Daughter Talks Back and Jesse A Mother’s Story 46:53

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Episode 610 - Marianne Leone - Actor in The Sopranos, Three Stooges, Author of Five Dog Epiphany, Ma Speaks Up And a First-Generation Daughter Talks Back and Jesse A Mother’s Story Marianne Leone grew up seven miles outside of Boston, in the village of Nonantum that everybody called “the Lake,” a small blue-collar enclave of a larger city, Newton. …

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E609 - Kristin Aurelia - SHE Wise Publications, illuminate, guide, and empower souls on their journey 43:56

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Episode 609 - Kristin Aurelia - SHE Wise Publications, illuminate, guide, and empower souls on their journey Meet Kristin Aurelia Kristin Aurelia grew up in a small town in New England and currently resides in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She is a Soul-Led Author, Podcaster, Public Speaker, Coach and Teacher. Additionally, she is a Certifi…

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Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) When It Comes To Your Fitness 35:29

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This week's Addicted to Fitness describes how working smarter not harder will help you achieve your fitness goals. Nick and Shannon discuss how focusing the majority of your effort/time on the four main tenets of your health & fitness (exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management) while avoiding "distractions" often promoted by social media influe…

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E608 - Paul J.C. Edge - Mercurial Novels to Unleash Your Imagination, and a Local Bakeshop 43:36

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EPISODE 608 - Paul J.C. Edge - Mercurial Novels to Unleash Your Imagination, and a Local Bakeshop Paul J.C. Edge is a leading independent author , his works include the gritty Summer Haven and Book of Xaal Sci-Fi horror trilogies, fusing his love of space sagas, fantasy and Lovecraftian gothic horror stories. Paul studied IT at university, which in…

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E607 - M C Paas - Debut novel Broken Rules of The Hunt and of the Fight- Dark romantic suspense 40:51

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Episode 607 - M C Paas - Debut novel Broken Rules of The Hunt and of the Fight- Dark romantic suspense M.C.Paas writes dark romantic suspense where happily ever after is earned through shadows, secrets, and a heartbeat of danger. Her obsession with storytelling began at fourteen with a single poem and has grown into six completed manuscripts that b…

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E489 - Author Darlene Campos Shares the Amazing Story of Holocaust Survivor Pete Philipps 48:12

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EPISODE 489 - Author Darlene Campos Shares the Amazing Story of Holocaust Survivor Pete Philipps Hello! Hola! I'm Darlene P. Campos, an Ecuadorian-American author who is also a proud Houstonian. I earned my BA in English-Creative Writing with a Medicine and Society Studies minor from the University of Houston (Go Coogs!) and my MFA in Creative Writ…

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E606 - Claire Isenthal - Balancing Family and Writing, An Adventurous Duology Made to Order 44:20

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EPISODE 606 - Claire Isenthal - Balancing Family and Writing, An Adventurous Duology Made to Order Claire Isenthal grew up traveling all over the world with her family. She graduated from Purdue University and went on to live in Chicago where she worked in Digital Marketing and Ad Sales for over ten years. She has since relocated her family back to…

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One of the Most Important Types of Resistance Training Can Be Done At Home 42:02

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This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses how one particular type of exercise can help you in numerous facets of your life. Nick and Shannon describe how prioritizing core training in your workout routine can help you look good, perform better in any sport, and improve your longevity. They also describe several body weight core exercises that you c…

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E605 - Jayne Mills - BOTTOM OF THE BREATH - Seeking Answers in The Grand Canyon, Using Our Write Brain 41:11

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EPISODE 605 - Jayne Mills - BOTTOM OF THE BREATH - Seeking Answers in The Grand Canyon, Using Our Write Brain Like both my mother and my daughter, I have always loved to read. I also dreamed of writing a book someday. In fact, as a young person, I planned to be a writer by profession. Life, however, has a way of reminding us that we’re not in charg…

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E604 - Anne Louise O'Connell - Author, developmental book editor and partner publisher 48:52

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EPISODE 604 - Anne Louise O'Connell - Author, developmental book editor and partner publisher About the author Author, developmental book editor and partner publisher, Anne Louise O’Connell, was a long-time expat, returning to Canada in 2016 after enjoying the sun and sand of Florida, Dubai and Thailand over a span of 23 years. Anne worked in the P…

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The Negative Health Impacts of Outrage Culture 38:37

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on how our tendency to overreact can have negative impacts on our physical & mental health. Nick and Shannon describe how recent research demonstrated that anger can impair blood vessel function, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. They also outline suggestions on practices that can h…

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E603 - Shannon Russell - Second Act Success - Leave unfulfilling careers to build joyful, purpose-driven businesses 42:37

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EPISODE 603 - Shannon Russell - Second Act Success - Leave unfulfilling careers to build joyful, purpose-driven businesses I spent over 16 years as a Television Producer overseeing multi-million dollar productions in New York City and Los Angeles working for companies like MTV, E! Entertainment, Yahoo!, Pop Sugar, A&E, TLC, etc. My second act began…

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E60 - Lauren MacLean Author of Me and My Sit Spot - Find your spot in nature 33:08

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EPISODE 60 - Lauren MacLean Author of Me and My Sit Spot - Find your spot in nature About the author Lauren MacLean, an accomplished author and educator, is the creative force behind the Amazon Bestselling children's picture book, "Me and My Sit Spot," and "Finding Common Ground," as well as Sitting With Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots. Wi…

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E85 - Jim Burns Author of two books for Parents of Adult Children and Empty Nesting 36:12

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EPISODE 85 - Our Empty Nest and Doing Life With Your Adult Children For me as a Dad I sensed this empty nest state would equate freedom, my wife Jen has a different take on this - everything and everyone revolved around Jen with the kids here - she knew her role in all of our lives (mine included) now that keep the plates spinning season is over, a…

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E109 - Greg Cagle - How to grow a culture that embraces our unique weirdness 53:07

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E109 - Greg Cagle - How to grow a culture that embraces our unique weirdness Greg Cagle isn’t for everyone. Some might say he’s an acquired taste. They might even say he’s one weird dude. Over the course of his entrepreneurial career, he has started five successful businesses in industries as diverse as real estate development, engineering and tech…

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E602 - Leslie A Rasmussen - TV Writer for Gerald McRaney, Alf, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm McDonald, Drew Carey to Author of Books on Family 44:56

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EPISODE 602 - Leslie A Rasmussen - TV Writer for Gerald McRaney, Alf, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm McDonald, Drew Carey to Author of Books on Family Leslie A. Rasmussen was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA. She went on to write television comedies for Gerald McRaney, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm McDonald, Drew Care…

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E601 - Cal Logan - ShadowBane - One womb, one soul, two fates. One will rise. One will fall 35:47

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EPISODE 601 - Cal Logan - ShadowBane - One womb, one soul, two fates. One will rise. One will fall A full-time personal trainer and competitive powerlifter, Cal started writing seriously in 2017, drawing inspiration from history, his time spent practicing mixed martial arts, and of course, books. Cal lives in Chicago with his wife, Taylor, and his …

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From the Vault: Anti-inflammatory Diet Do's and Don'ts 38:31

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This throwback Addicted to Fitness informs you on the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet. Nick and Shannon discuss what inflammation is, what health issues chronic inflammation can cause, and what foods can increase or decrease inflammation in your body on this old school episode. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a ra…

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E600 - Dominick Domasky - Celebrating 600 Episodes, Tap Into Your Creativity, Go Beyond Learning, Embrace Starting 46:31

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Episode 600 - Dominick Domasky - Celebrating 600 Episodes, Tap Into Your Creativity, Go Beyond Learning, Embrace Starting Episode 600 brings the return of Dom Domasky - every one hundred episodes of Living The Next Chapter, Dom returns to celebrate a podcast idea that he gave me 600 episodes ago Dom shares publishing inside information and how we a…

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E599 - Gary Barnes - The Traction Coach, On a mission to empower everyone that he connects with 54:15

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Episode 599 - Gary Barnes - The Traction Coach, On a mission to empower everyone that he connects with My name is Gary Barnes, and it's my mission in life to help people find more creativity, passion, fulfillment, and, yes, wealth in their businesses. To do that, I help people just like you to learn how to get past their self-defeating behaviors. A…

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E598 - Imagination Wizard Jason DeGray Writes About Those Left Behind with his Typewriter - A Space Western and Weird Fiction Universe 47:48

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E598 - Imagination Wizard Jason DeGray Writes About Those Left Behind with his Typewriter - A Space Western and Weird Fiction Universe About the author Imagination Wizard Jason DeGray conjures vivid worlds of adventure, from the lawless deserts of Those Left Behind to the cosmic horrors of The Dark Goddess. A master storyteller, he crafts tales of …