Best Stuart Semple Podcasts (2025)

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80. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Bodybuilder Ana Claro 31:17

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric bodybuilder, Ana Claro, also known as @bananasplit_gettinfit on IG. We discussed: How Ana used her Crossfit workouts to gain strength and muscle mass Why Ana decided to compete in a transformation show this summer How Ana fueled for gaining muscle and to prepare for …

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79. Nutrition for Injury Recovery 29:00

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: What are the 3 phases of healing after injury Calorie and protein, carbohydrate and fat needs during healing Key nutrients for bone healing Key nutrients for soft tissue healing Debate on collage supplementation Supplements for healing What to avoid during recovery Let me know wh…

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78. How to Fuel for HIIT Workouts after Bariatric Surgery 21:09

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: What is a HIIT workout? Which energy systems in our bodies fuel this type of workout? Why your carbohydrate intake matters Understanding the difference between hypoglycemia and dumping syndrome and how to avoid both How hydration and electrolytes play a critical role in energy & …

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77. How Bariatric Nutrition Guidelines Have Evolved with Steph Wagner, MS, RDN 45:23

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric dietitian, Steph Wagner, MS, RDN, also known as @bariatricfoodcoach on IG. We discussed: Steph's career path as a bariatric dietitian and why she opened her business, Bariatric Food Coach How the field of obesity medicine and bariatric nutrition has changed over the …

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76. A Deep Dive into Protein, Lifting, And Gaining Muscle With Dr. Stuart Phillips 59:44

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed protein researcher and professor, Dr. Stuart Phillips, also known @mackinprof on IG. We discussed: An overview of protein and what role it plays in gaining muscle What is leucine and how does it stimulate muscle protein synthesis The importance of resistance training and do we…

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75. Optimizing Your Nutrition through the Menopause Transition with Registered Dietitian Tracy Bento 46:19

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian, Tracy Bento, also known as @balancedbitesnutrition on IG. We discussed: Common symptoms women experience in perimenopause What contributes to weight gain during perimenopause/menopause What are the biggest nutrition recommendations Tracy provides Vitamin …

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74. Eating to Build, Not Just Lose: How Bariatric STRONG Fuels Muscle Gains After Surgery 21:25

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: Why I decided to create the Bariatric STRONG program What are the most common struggles I see in active bariatric individuals and how I address those with evidence-backed nutrition guidelines What are the topics we cover in Bariatric STRONG and the resources I will gain from the …

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73. Beyond Weight Loss: Focusing on Body Composition and Muscle Gains with Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Eric Smith 47:40

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith, also known as @doctorericsmith_ on IG. We discussed: How Dr. Smith got into bariatric surgery and the difference between robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgery Dr. Smith's philosophy around using body composition and muscle gain as a way …

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72. Should Women Change Their Workouts Based On Their Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple 31:10

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed muscle physiology researcher, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, also known as @drlaurencs1 on IG. We discussed: An overview of the menstrual cycle hormonal changes as well as what happens with our hormones as we enter perimenopause and menopause Misconceptions around women and muscle…

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71. From Trail Running To Helping Others On Their Bariatric Journeys with Charise Spencer, LMFT 1:02:17

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, trail runner, and licensed marriage and family therapist, Charise Spencer, also known as @bariinspiredliving on IG. We discussed: Why Charise got into trail running and what a typical race might look like How to train for trail running including a typical tr…

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70. How Alcohol Impacts Your Body After Bariatric Surgery with Registered Dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell 28:34

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell, also known as @drsusanmitchell on IG. We discussed: How alcohol is metabolized differently after bariatric surgery Why the effects of alcohol are felt sooner after surgery How does alcohol impact vitamin and mineral absorption How alcoh…

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Ep540 - David Koepp – Everything You Write Moves You Forward 1:06:03

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David Koepp is one of the most successful screenwriters in Hollywood history. With a collective box office somewhere in the region of $250b he’s written Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, Death Becomes Her and many, many more. We were delighted to talk to David about his fantastic new novel COLD STORAGE and to get an insight into […] The post Ep540 – David…

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69. Maximizing Your Nutrition and Muscle On A GLP-1 with Registered Dietitian Summer Kessel, RD 1:08:18

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian Summer Kessel, also known as @summerthedietitian on IG. We discussed: Summer's personal journey with weight loss while using a GLP-1 and becoming a Registered Dietitian who specializes in GLP-1 nutrition How GLP-1s act in the body The difference between cr…

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Ep539 - Sarah Moorhead and Stuart Turton — Teacher, Student & Metempsychosis 52:04

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Do you have a favourite teacher? One who encouraged you to write, maybe? This special episode is for all the teachers and students out there who have inspired one another over the years, and we have two of them on the show. Sarah Moorhead is the author of Witness X and started out as a […] The post Ep539 – Sarah Moorhead and Stuart Turton — Teacher…

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68. How to Prepare for a Bodybuilding or Transformation Competition with Bariatric Athlete Rob Rafanan 55:02

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete and bodybuilding competitor, Rob Rafanan, also known as @weightinginvain on IG. We discussed: Different bodybuilding competitions and divisions available Why Rob chose to get into bodybuilding and transformation competitions after bariatric surgery How Rob ch…

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Ep538 - Michelle Paver | Research To The Extreme 57:46

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How do you research your books? Michelle Paver has written eighteen novels, including the bestselling Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness. She’s encountered killer whales, wolves, polar bears and a runaway Yak, all in the name of research. LISTEN Subscribe now to the Bestseller Experiment App and get access to hundreds of hours of bestseller interviews …

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67. Everything You Wanted To Know About Improving Your Sleep with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Melissa Milanak 1:25:23

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed clinical psychologist and sleep expert, Dr. Melissa Milanak also known as @drmelissamilanak on IG. We discussed: - The stages of sleep and how your body heals itself both physically and mentally - The 4 step process to sleeping soundly through the night - Why we wake up in the…

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Ep537 - Maria Semple | How To Find Your Voice As A Writer 1:15:03

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Have you every wondered how important your “Voice” is as a writer? This week on The Bestseller Experiment podcast, New York Times success Maria Semple tells us just how essential your voice is. Maria was recently named a “Power Author” by the Hollywood Reporter, putting her alongside such giants as JK Rowling and George RR […] The post Ep537 – Mari…

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Ep536 - A Christmas Special with Ian Rankin 1:15:03

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A Christmas treat as we speak to bestselling author Ian Rankin who takes us through his incredible career, including tips on plotting, research, and his worst habit when writing, his favourite mistake (which he kept in the book) and he tells us his Sean Connery story… LISTEN Subscribe now to the Bestseller Experiment App and get access […] The post…

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66. Your Vitamin, Mineral, & Sport Supplement Questions Answered with Clinical Sports Pharmacist Dr. Jessica Beal-Stahl 53:46

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed clinical sports pharmacist, Dr. Jessical Beal-Stahl, PharmD, also known as @jessb_rx on IG. We discussed: How to know which supplements are safe and what to look for on the label Is oversupplementation of vitamins/minerals a risk and which ones should we be aware of? Which med…

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Ep535 - Behind Sarah Pinborough’s Eyes! 57:13

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Sarah Pinborough has had over twenty novels published and written for TV and film. Sarah’s new thriller Behind Her Eyes is getting incredible buzz after a heated auction. Sarah is always funny, insightful and often eye-wateringly honest. Brace yourselves for one of our most entertaining author chats yet… WARNING: Contains strong adult language! LIS…

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Ep534 - John Connolly | No Formulas & Finishing Books Author 59:54

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John Connolly has won pretty much every crime award going, and his books are regular Sunday Times bestsellers. He doesn’t do workshops, doesn’t suffer fools, and tells us about the massive issue with leaving a book half-finished. John’s words are dripping in wisdom and we loved him. LISTEN Subscribe now to the Bestseller Experiment App and get acce…

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65. A Bariatric Athlete Journey With Endurance Runner Heather Wade 43:06

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric endurance runner, Heather Wade, also known as @heathernadine94 on IG. We discussed: How Heather built up from short distances to running a full marathon after bariatric surgery Heather's training program including a typical week of mileage and crosstraining The bigge…

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Ep533 - Shannon Mayer - Million-Selling Indie Author 59:54

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From farrier to million-selling indie author, USA Today bestseller, and writing machine, Shannon bestows wisdom, inspiration, and a quote that we want on t-shirts and bumper stickers. Episode Highlights:Shannon Mayer: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Mailing List LISTEN Books Mentioned Subscribe now to the Bestseller Experiment App and get access to …

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Ep532 - LJ Ross – Rebel with Four Million Sold 1:02:22

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LJ Ross has long refused to play by other people’s rules and when she didn’t like the look of a publishing contract she struck out on her own. Over four million copies of her books have been sold to date and she’s still going strong. She answers our listener questions on marketing, pricing, Kindle and she tells […] The post Ep532 – LJ Ross – Rebel …

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64. How To Use Your Nutrition To Increase Muscle Gains 45:58

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: How does muscle growth occur in the body & why is resistance training important after bariatric surgery Why do we have to nail the bariatric nutrition basics first How to alter your nutrition based on your activity level using the Active Bariatric Nutrition Training Plates The co…

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Ep531 - Joanne Harris — Squeeze Your Characters 1:09:23

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Joanne Harris returns to the podcast with her gripping page-turning thriller A Narrow Door. Joanne answers our listener questions, tells us the importance of human interaction to her writing, why she doesn’t see a distinction between plotting and pantsing, and why ideas are like planets in a solar system. And the Two Marks discuss a […] The post Ep…

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Ep530 - Angela Marsons - on getting a 12-book deal 1:11:58

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We welcome the wonderful Angela Marsons back to the podcast. Angela is the multi-million bestselling author of the DI Kim Stone series. And she’s back with Six Graves, the 16th book in the series. Despite her mega sales (five million and counting) and a 12-book contract, Angela tells us why she doesn’t take a single […] The post Ep530 – Angela Mars…

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63. Emotional Brain Training with Jeannie Boyer, RD, CSOWM 36:53

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Dietitian, Jeannie Boyer, RD, CSOWM also known as @jeannieboyerrd on IG. We discussed: How Jeannie uses brain health strategies to set nutrition goals The most common nutrition questions Jeannie receives and how she addresses them Key nutrition concepts Jeannie focus…

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Ep529 - Michael Connelly - How to Write Every Day 58:32

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We are delighted to welcome worldwide bestseller Michael Connelly back to the podcast to discuss his new novel The Dark Hours, which explores an LA scarred by fear and social unrest. Michael reflects on how the world of Harry Bosch has grown over an incredible thirty years, and he answers our listener questions of writing […] The post Ep529 – Micha…

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Ep527 - Joe Abercrombie Returns 1:04:02

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We celebrate international bestselling fantasy writer Joe Abercrombie’s return to the podcast with The Wisdom of Crowds, which brings his Age of Madness trilogy to a thrilling climax. As always, Joe is a treasure trove of amazing advice for writers and he answers our listener questions on outlining, symmetry, POV and much more. We also […] The post…

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Ep527 - Steve Cavanagh: “A Masterclass in How to Hook Your Readers” 49:14

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Sunday Times bestselling thriller writer Steve Cavanagh returns triumphant to the podcast. When we last spoke to him he was on the verge of a great breakthrough. Today he’s an award-winner and international bestseller and with his new thriller The Devil’s Advocate he’s done it again. Steve reveals how he works hard to engage the […] The post Ep527 …

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62. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Kasey Morris 46:14

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete, Kasey Morris, also known as @maintainingkasey on IG. We discussed: Why Kasey had bariatric and plastic surgery and how it has changed her life How Kasey started with her movement journey after surgery and progressed to running races How Kasey fuels for her t…

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Ep526 - Kate Mosse: “Unlocking the Secrets of Kate Mosse” 42:04

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Kate Mosse CBE is a global bestselling author with over 8 million sales. Her previous 10 novels include Labyrinth, which became the highest selling novel of the year and was made into a TV series. She is also founder of the Women’s Prize for Fiction which has changed the landscape for women’s writing over the […] The post Ep526 – Kate Mosse: “Unloc…

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61. Diving Into Bariatric Nutrition, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, and Rucking with Kayla Girgen, RD, LD 45:34

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Dietitian, Kayla Girgen, RD, LD also known as @kaylagirgenrd on IG. We discussed: What is continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and how Kayla uses it with her clients How CGM can be utilized to help address nutrition for reactive hypoglycemia What is Rucking? How to ge…

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Ep525 - Dean Wesley Smith - How to Stop Listening to Your Critical Voice 1:26:37

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Dean Wesley Smith is one of the most prolific writers working today, with over 200 novels, and countless short stories published. He reveals how he has learned how to stop listening to his critical voice, and to stop thinking of the story as a “product”, and how that has unleashed his creativity. In this episode […] The post Ep525 – Dean Wesley Smi…

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Ep524 - Linwood Barclay - How to Be a Bestseller Rulebreaker 1:06:40

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Linwood Barclay is the international bestselling author of over twenty novels, and his latest thriller Find You First is a fast-paced, high-concept, page-turner. In this jam-packed chat we discuss head-hopping, point-of-view, flashbacks, fan fiction, deadlines, writer’s block, self-doubt and more! In this episode you will discover: LISTEN Subscribe…

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60. Avoid Injury in Endurance Training with Physical Therapist Leah Avery, DPT 44:51

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Physical Therapist and running coach, Leah Avery, DPT, also known as @leah.runs.dpt on IG. We discussed: How to begin training for a race- should we focus on time or mileage? Examples of typical training weeks including cross training ideas Should we include strength training …

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Ep523 - Dean Koontz: “The Soul of Dean Koontz. All-Time Bestselling Author” 53:15

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Dean Koontz is one of the most successful bestselling authors, with over 120 novels published, which have sold an incredible 500m+ copies. This ranks Dean among the top 10 bestselling authors of all time, and one of the top three living authors, an accolade he shares with J.K. Rowling. In his latest novel, The Forest […] The post Ep523 – Dean Koont…

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Ep522 - You Are Not Alone 54:12

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The Two Marks talks about isolation, loneliness, the voices in our head and all the other stuff that can make a writer feel like they are alone. We discuss what we can do to build a healthy community around us, even in lockdown. And we share the good news stories from our communities on Patreon, […] The post Ep522 – You Are Not Alone appeared first…

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59. Your Nutrition for Endurance Training Questions Answered 32:17

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I answered the following questions: Does fueling help before short or long runs? Does it matter? At what time or distance should I begin carrying fuel for my runs? How often during a run should I be fueling and with what? What is gut training? Should I eat the same on running vs non-running…

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Ep521 - B.J. Fogg — Tiny Habits 50:27

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BJ Fogg, PhD, founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University and created the Tiny Habits Academy to help people around the world. He tells us how the smallest changes can make a huge difference to your productivity as a writer. In this episode you will discover: LISTEN Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on Apple Music […] The post Ep521 – B…

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Ep520 - Philip C. Quaintrell — The Bestseller Breaking All The Rules 49:10

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Philip C. Quaintrell is in Amazon’s top 1.8% of self-published authors. He does this with no marketing spend, no newsletter, and epic fantasy novels so massively epic that even Brandon Sanderson would quake at their page count. He’s also one of the nicest authors we’ve interviewed. He gives us the lowdown on how he moved […] The post Ep520 – Philip…

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58. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Endurance Runner Casey Kilduff 52:05

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric endurance runner, Casey Kilduff, also known as @caseysjourneytohealth on IG. We discussed: How Casey got into endurance running after bariatric surgery How she increased mileage over time from 5k to half marathon Casey's fueling strategies day-to-day as a bariatric a…

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Ep519 - Richard Armitage Returns - “Hobbits, Audiobooks and How to Manifest Your Dreams” 43:29

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Hollywood actor Richard Armitage is best known as Thorin in The Hobbit, appearances in Ocean’s 8, Captain America and the seventh most viewed Netflix show – Harlan Coben’s ‘Fool Me Once’. Richard also starred in shows including Obsession, Red Eye, Spooks, Robin Hood and North & South, as lead John Thornton. As a seasoned audiobook […] The post Ep51…

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Ep518 - Kim Bretton – Working with ACX Audiobooks Producers 43:49

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Kim Bretton is an actor and has worked in theatre, TV and film, but these days she’s found great success producing and narrating audiobooks in Nashville. We talk to Kim about her career shift into audiobooks and the spooky connection she had with Back to Reality. In this episode you will discover… LISTEN Subscribe to […] The post Ep518 – Kim Bretto…

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Ep517 - Our Listeners’ Challenges and Triumphs 1:00:11

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What better way to celebrate our 400th episode than by speaking to some of our longtime listeners and members of the Bestseller Academy who have faced their greatest writing challenges and come through the other side: In this episode you will discover… LISTEN Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on Apple Music Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on [……

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Ep516 - Writers & Mental Health – Live Show Highlights 48:05

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We discuss one of the most important topics we’ve ever covered: writers and their mental health. With questions from our live studio audience we share our experiences of loneliness, anxiety, self-doubt and support. In this episode you will discover… LISTEN Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on Apple Music Subscribe to Bestseller Experiment on YouTu…

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Ep515 - Angela Marsons – 3 million sold in 3 years 1:00:52

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Angela Marsons’ first novel Silent Scream was rejected by every major UK publisher, but she never gave up and now she’s sold an incredible three million copies and counting. Her story is incredible and inspirational and she may just be the loveliest author we’ve ever interviewed… In this episode you will discover… LISTEN Subscribe to […] The post E…

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Ep514 - Defying the Odds with Sherrilyn Kenyon 1:35:09

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Sherrilyn Kenyon’s first book was published when she was still in college, since then she has had more than 80 novels on the New York Times list, and more than 70 million books in print. We talk to Sherrilyn about her rise from childhood poverty to eBook pioneer and a bestselling phenomenon. In this episode […] The post Ep514 – Defying the Odds wit…