Send us a Text Message. Trauma and resilience relating to Prince Harry and Baby Reindeer. In this episode Caryl interviews therapist and author Sally Baker on her new book, "The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out," where we relate this to people in the news. We dive deep into how this relates to Prince Harry outraging the Royal family with his tell-all autobiography "Spare," plus mental health aspects of Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd (the stalked) and Martha (the stalker). **Guest Introduction:** Sally Baker is a senior, licensed, and accredited therapist based in London with over 20 y ..read more

Send us a Text Message. The shock of visiting her father in prison changed Sarah Edwards' life forever because she chose a career as a Probation Officer to help others caught up in the prison system. But then she got burnt out and now focuses instead on coaching other professionals to escape the mental jail of judgement and self-recrimination keeping them from success. It's all in her book  "Success on Probation: A Step-by-Step System to Reform Your Life and Release Yourself from the Mental Jail" where she shares a process to help people break free from their mental prisons and avoid bu ..read more

Send us a Text Message.  Shirin Etessam, author of transformative book, "Free to Be." shares her journey of self-discovery and healing, emphasizing the importance of play in overcoming life's challenges.  Key Points: Introduction to Shirin Etessam: Shirin's background in the film and media industry. The pivotal breakup that led to her soul-searching journey. The Journey to Writing "Free to Be": She felt "dead inside" despite outward glamorous success. The six-year process of rewriting her life's story ( distilled into six weeks in the book). The Writing Process: Overcoming the ..read more

Lindsey Kane Leaverton turned heartache, pain, shame and guilt due to growing up gay in a strictly Christian evangelical community, into gifts to share with the world. And it's all in her book, "Not another Self Help Book, Finding Gifts in the Midst of Life's Sh*t." Personal stories make her book relatable and powerful in an era dominated by AI-generated content. Audience: Women in their 30s to 50s, particularly overwhelmed moms juggling multiple responsibilities. Discusses chronic pain and the journey to understanding its roots in unresolved trauma. Pain caused by repressing her authentic se ..read more

The Art of the Podcast Power Pitch with today's guest Adrian Moreno, aims to show Authors & Coaches how to get booked on more than 10-20 podcasts a month without having to fork out thousands of dollars on a booking agency.  "Podcast Guesting For Profits" is Adrian Moreno's course. And he spills the secrets of his success to Cary Westmore in this interview. Have you ever wondered how some authors and coaches get featured on all the right podcasts? ? It's not just luck—it's an art! And today, I'm excited to share the secrets behind crafting a pitch that gets you heard. ? Adrian Moreno ..read more

WRITER'S BLOCK.  Is it a myth or a silent saboteur that can slow you down and even ruin your writing dreams? In this solo episode, Caryl dives deep into EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques), answering the questions: What is EFT? How does it work? How can it help you heal the root causes of Writer's Block and set you free creatively? The entire episode is taken from a presentation entitled Bye Bye Writer's Block, Hello Creative Genius  in which Caryl takes listeners through the A to Z  of the Tapping process and explains why EFT Tapping is at the forefront of body-based t ..read more

Derek Doepker went from being a broke valet parker and aspiring rock musician to an acclaimed author and Bestseller Secrets Mentor and coach to other writers. He’s sold over 75,000 books using free and low-cost marketing strategies. He shares his methods with authors through workshops, courses, and retreats, empowering them to turn their passion for writing into a thriving business.  In this episode of Write the Book Inside You, he shares tips and tools to help writers and authors master the inner and outer game of being a bestselling author, creator of audiobooks - and podcast guest. Do ..read more

Alinka Rutkowska is the CEO of Leaders Press [https://www.leaderspress.com] a publishing company that makes it easy for entrepreneurs to write a book from scratch and turn it into a bestseller with the aim of growing their businesses. So far Leaders Press has elevated 198 authors on to  the USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-seller lists, including Designed to Win, the story of the co-founder of DHL, Po Chung. See more about this book and those of other clients: https://www.leaderspress.com Her authors’ books are distributed to bookstores via an agreement with Simon & Schuster ..read more

5 MIN FRIDAY: Finding Your Ikigai is a way to boost your life and writing enjoyment in 5 steps based on the Japanese concept of Ikigai .  "iki" means to live and "gai"  means reason.   Ultimately Ikigai shows where you find your passion, joy, purpose, and meaning in life - what matters to you. Japanese neuroscientist Ken Mogi cites 5 Ways to find your Ikigai in his books "Ikigai" and "The Little Book of Ikigai". 1. Start Small - enjoying a cup of tea or coffee in the morning 2. Release yourself - meaning be authentic, open and honest 3. Harmony in Relationships 4. Joy of littl ..read more

In today's FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY, I ask: Do you want to be happier now? Tips from two best-selling books I'm currently reading could make your week much happier or change your life for good. The two books I'm referring to are The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan, coauthored with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, and from Mel Robbins, The High Five Habit. They're both high on the best-selling lists at the moment as I'm recording this at the end of October 2021. Let's look at them. And see what happens in the next week if you follow what I describe to you from these books.  Number one, high-five yourself ..read more