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The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purpose
Maggie Langrick
46 episodes
7 months ago
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House for season 2 of his dystopian presidential freak show, Democrats and liberals like me are bracing for a potentially major blow to the democratic institutions and processes of the United States. Based on the past actions Trump has taken to expand and hold onto power, and also on promises he has made to further consolidate power and weaken or eliminate checks and balances against him, concerned citizens on the left, and also many on the right...
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With Donald Trump set to return to the White House for season 2 of his dystopian presidential freak show, Democrats and liberals like me are bracing for a potentially major blow to the democratic institutions and processes of the United States. Based on the past actions Trump has taken to expand and hold onto power, and also on promises he has made to further consolidate power and weaken or eliminate checks and balances against him, concerned citizens on the left, and also many on the right...
Show more...
Self-Improvement
Arts,
Education,
Business,
Books,
Entrepreneurship
Episodes (20/46)
The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purpose
How political followers can stop a toxic leader, with Ira Chaleff
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House for season 2 of his dystopian presidential freak show, Democrats and liberals like me are bracing for a potentially major blow to the democratic institutions and processes of the United States. Based on the past actions Trump has taken to expand and hold onto power, and also on promises he has made to further consolidate power and weaken or eliminate checks and balances against him, concerned citizens on the left, and also many on the right...
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11 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purpose
Finding peace in the 'last room' of life, with memoirist Amy Low
Amy Low was a recently divorced mom with two teenage kids when she received some of the worst news a person can hear. She had stage four metastatic colon cancer and a large tumor on her liver with a very low chance of long-term survival. Against the odds, Amy has lived five years with her diagnosis, and the experience has changed her. Incredibly, Amy used this time to write her memoir, a beautiful book, The Brave In-Between: Notes From the Last Room. The "last room" refers to Amy's way of t...
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11 months ago
1 hour 19 minutes

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Six decades of writing for bliss, with Diana Raab
Writing success comes to those who stick with it, and Diana Raab has stuck with writing for more than sixty years. Over that time she published fourteen books, ranging from poetry to self-help to memoir. How does she do it? Simple: She finds bliss in the act of writing! In fact, 'Writing From Bliss' is the name of one of her most beloved books. In today's episode, Diana shares wisdom from the book to help all writers lean more deeply into bliss. She also tells the fascinating story of her lo...
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1 year ago
50 minutes

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From Sapphic Thriller to (anti) Self-Help: Swan Huntley's Two-Book Summer
Two books published in one season? That's the kind of summer writer and illustrator Swan Huntley is having. Her novel I Want You More is a sapphic thriller and a rip-roaring beach read that I could not put down. Her other new release, You're Grounded: An Anti Self-Help Book to Calm You the Fuck Down, features her whimsical illustrations and some simple yet sagely guidance to help you cultivate mindfulness. Different as they may seem from each other, Swan explained to me that the books are bo...
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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute

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Don't let doubt stop you from writing, with Amy L. Bernstein
Every writer experiences doubt—in our abilities, in the worthiness of our creativity, and more. But it doesn't have to stop us in our tracks, according to Amy L. Bernstein, a novelist, award-winning journalist, blogger, and certified book coach. Her forthcoming book Wrangling the Doubt Monster is set to publish in January 2025, and she explores the topic of creative self-doubt in her Substack Doubt Monster. This deep, inspiring conversation delves into the causes of creative doubt and how Am...
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1 year ago
1 hour 5 minutes

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Tapping into your body's wisdom, with Whole30 co-founder and NYT bestselling author Melissa Urban
Melissa Urban is a truly inspirational human who has dedicated her life to helping people boost their health and happiness. She is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, a 30-day food elimination and reintroduction program that helps identify hidden food sensitivities and restore a healthy relationship with food and the body. The original Whole30 book (just one of Melissa's seven New York Times bestsellers!) was published in 2015. For 2024 it has been entirely re-imagined and updated with new re...
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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes

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Writing is Your Birthright: with Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your Passion
"If you can read, you can write." - Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your Passion We don't just have one major passion in life or a single road to success, and fixating on finding yours could be making you miserable and keeping you stuck. That's the core message in Terri Trespicio's book, Unfollow Your Passion. It's also the topic of her TEDx Talk, which has been viewed more than eight million times. In this episode of The Selfish Gift, Terri tells Maggie the surprising story behind...
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1 year ago
1 hour 17 minutes

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Behind the scenes with author Laura Cathcart Robbins and her meteoric memoir, the award-winning Stash: My Life in Hiding
It's famously difficult for a first-time, unknown author to get a memoir traditionally published, much less to have traditional publishers get into a bidding war over it. Laura Cathcart Robbins defied all the odds when she burst onto the "quit lit" scene with her brilliant, brave recovery memoir, Stash: My Life in Hiding (Atria/Simon and Schuster, 2023). Stash is the candid account of an affluent, Hollywood wife and mother struggling with addiction, and her battle to get sober even as h...
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1 year ago
51 minutes

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Bring More Pleasure into the Bedroom—and all Areas of Your Life—with Intimacy Coach Rena Martine
cw: Sexually explicit material Rena Martine is a former deputy DA turned intimacy coach who helps women discover and express their authentic desires, inside and outside of the bedroom. This week on The Selfish Gift podcast, Rena offers heartfelt guidance on how to safely and courageously explore the outer limits of your sexuality and relationships. From sex parties to ethical non-monogamy to same-sex attraction, Rena reveals all in this explicit conversation. Most importantly, she shares gui...
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1 year ago
1 hour 2 minutes

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Ep. 36: How to Power Up Your Life with Simon Alexander Ong, Author of Energize
Time management is not the secret to a productive and rewarding life. Instead, we should be managing our energy, says Simon Alexander Ong, life coach, speaker, and author of Energize: Make the Most of Every Moment. In this episode, Simon explains that energy is the life force that determines how we show up each day and emphasizes the need to prioritize activities based on our energy levels. He also highlights the four dimensions of energy: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, and shar...
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1 year ago
1 hour 3 minutes

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How to Write a Book that Sparks a Global Movement, with Ruby Warrington, author of Sober Curious and Women Without Kids
One in four Americans is familiar with the term "sober curious", and author Ruby Warrington is the reason why. In this episode of The Selfish Gift, Ruby and host Maggie Langrick discuss the book that sparked the Sober Curious movement, as well as Ruby's new book, Women Without Kids. A common theme tying Ruby's books together is the importance of knowing oneself and being fully present in life, questioning societal expectations that can hinder this process, and embracing a rebellious spirit....
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1 year ago
1 hour 4 minutes

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Reconnecting with Nature, Humanity, and the Creative Spirit with Dianne Whelan, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Photographer, and Writer
Anyone who's ever tried to create something beautiful or important must at times withdraw from everyday life to get the work done, whether that means getting up an hour early every day to write or going on a solo retreat. But how far would you go in pursuit of your art? Whatever your answer, today's guest is about to blow your mind and inspire you to go further than you ever thought possible. Deanne Whalen is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker, photographer, author, and public speaker. In h...
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1 year ago
1 hour 15 minutes

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From Junkie to Judge to Published Author with Mary Beth O'Connor, Former Judge, Recovery Advocate, and Author
CW: drug use, abuse, and assault So many of us are moved to write books or create other works of art because of a traumatic life experience that we've suffered through. But when those experiences also carry a stigma, it can be tough to navigate the feelings of shame, self-protection, and privacy issues that come up. How do you free yourself to share your story when you're worried that it might affect your reputation or your career? My guest today knows all about it, and she's here to share h...
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1 year ago
56 minutes

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Myth-Busting the Publishing Process with Richelle Fredson, Book Proposal Coach and Publishing Consultant
This episode is a no-holds-barred, myth-busting conversation with an incredibly smart and successful publishing professional. Richelle Fredson is a book coach, a publishing consultant, and the host of the Bound + Determined podcast. She's been in the industry for close to 20 years, formerly the director of publicity and book marketing for Hay House, and then part of their book acquisitions team. Richelle may not use this moniker to describe herself, but many people call her "the six-fig...
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1 year ago
1 hour 11 minutes

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Consent, Desire, and the Quest to Be Better with Eric FitzMedrud, PhD, Author of The Better Man
This episode is a JUICY one—and not just because we're talking about sex! If you want a deeper, more intimate connection with your partner, you should listen to it. If you've been concerned about the rise of anti-feminist spokesmen like Andrew Tate, you should listen to it. And if you want to write a non-fiction book that heals something in our culture—particularly if you're a therapist—you should DEFINITELY listen to it. Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud is a therapist specializing in relationship and s...
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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes

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The Elevation Approach to Achieving Work-Life Harmony with Tina Wells, Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder of WNDR LN
If you are struggling with your to-do list and wondering how you'll ever reach the big goals that matter most to you, whether that's writing a book or starting a business, you are going to love learning from today's guest. Tina Wells is a powerhouse who has been featured everywhere from Fast Company to O, the Oprah Magazine. An entrepreneur since the age of 16, she is now a business strategist, speaker, CEO of Relevant Media, and founder of WNDR LN, a chic collection of travel products sold b...
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1 year ago
46 minutes

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How to Defy the Odds and Live Your Big Dreams in the Spotlight with Allyson Byrd, Speaker and Money Minister
If you yearn to do something big with your life, but you're feeling held back by your circumstances or your background, this episode is for you. Guess what? You are not defined by your struggles or your trauma, and your career path doesn't need to be defined by those things, either. Your inner child is already whispering the desires of your heart. You just need the motivation to pursue them. This week's guest is a master at shifting her clients' mindsets, getting them in touch with their inn...
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2 years ago
1 hour 2 minutes

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Spiritual Entrepreneurship and the Courage to Leap into the Unknown with Tami Simon, Founder of Sounds True
If you feel called to do good in the world but you aren't sure what that "good" should look like, or if you yearn for a career that aligns with your purpose but struggle with the idea of pairing business with matters of the soul, you're going to want to listen to this week's legendary guest—one of the leading lights of the spirituality and human potential movement, as well as a multimedia trailblazer. Tami Simon is the founder of Sounds True, one of the preeminent publishing houses in t...
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2 years ago
59 minutes

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Awakening the Stories in Our Bodies with Lisa Weinert, Author and Founder of Narrative Healing
If you are drawn to creative writing as a way to process the events of your life, this episode is for you. Today's guest is the founder of an incredible community called Narrative Healing, a writing program that seeks to release our stories in a way that's both accessible and empowering. After beginning her career in book publishing, Lisa Weinert eventually became a certified yoga instructor with a specialty in trauma-informed restorative yoga—which ultimately led her to combine her pro...
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2 years ago
1 hour 16 minutes

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Writing as a Path to Healing with Ann Batchelder, Author of Craving Spring
So many of us feel drawn to writing a memoir as a way to process through a difficult event. Writing is one of the most powerful ways to examine and reshape our internal narratives, and it can be a path to healing, as well as an act of service to others. Today's guest wrote her memoir for just those very reasons. Ann Batchelder is an ordinary mom with a career in arts administration and communications. When her teenage daughter became depressed, Ann's world seemed to fall apart. As she d...
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2 years ago
58 minutes

The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purpose
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House for season 2 of his dystopian presidential freak show, Democrats and liberals like me are bracing for a potentially major blow to the democratic institutions and processes of the United States. Based on the past actions Trump has taken to expand and hold onto power, and also on promises he has made to further consolidate power and weaken or eliminate checks and balances against him, concerned citizens on the left, and also many on the right...