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Books That Shape Us

Books That Shape Us

Meg Runyan

A podcast where friends get together to talk about books that have shaped their lives in big and small ways. Hi! I'm your host, Meg. Join me every other week as I chat with a friend about a book that captured their imagination and stuck with them through the years. We'll talk about all kinds of books, novels, self-help, classics, non-fiction, and children's books. All genres are welcome! Grab a seat and listen in. You just might discover your next must read!
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Books That Shape Us - Ep30 The Seven Decisions with Nikki Uvalles
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04/05/22 • 47 min

Join Nikki and me as we discuss The Seven Decisions by Andy Andrews. Nikki shares how this book helped her step up in her adult life and gave her permission to choose how she wants to be in the world. We talk about procrastination, joy and how the simple act of making a decision can be a small step that makes a profound difference.

We also share our love for our local libraries where the wide range of books, physical, digital & audio versions are at your fingertips.

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Meg's Contact Info/How to work with me:

https://linktr.ee/megrunyanstudios

Instagram @megrunyanstudios

Nikki Uvalles Contact Info:
https://www.facebook.com/OneBodyWellnessNikki/

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Books That Shape Us - Ep29 Finding Your Next Book: an Embodied Way
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03/29/22 • 24 min

Hey Friends! Today I’m sharing about how I go about finding my next book to read. There are so many good books out there! How does one choose? I’m sharing an embodiment practice I use to tap into my intuition and follow my inspiration to my next book. Want to find out more? Join me!

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Instagram @megrunyanstudios

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Books That Shape Us - Ep28 The Harry Potter Series with Mckenzie Merges
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03/22/22 • 47 min

Join Mckenzie and me as we discuss The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling. Mckenzie shares how she fell in love with reading because of Harry Potter. Since then, her love of reading has continued to grow, but Harry Potter sparked it all. We chat about how epic adventure books are a great escape, and how returning to them again and again can be comforting like a warm blanket.

We also share our fascination with creativity & world building, our favorite characters and generally geek out about the series. If you’re curious about what we think makes Harry Potter so great, join us!

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Meg's Contact Info/How to work with me:

https://linktr.ee/megrunyanstudios

Instagram @megrunyanstudios

McKenzie Merges: www.puravidabodymind.com visit her website to learn about her amazing retreat in Costa Rica!!!

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Books That Shape Us - Ep26 The Hidden Life of Trees with Kelly Schott
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03/08/22 • 49 min

Join Kelly and me as we discuss The Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben. Kelly shares how the revelations in this book opened her eyes to see trees & nature in a new way. PLUS it opened her eyes to see how interconnected we humans are to each other, to our surroundings, to nature and within ourselves.

She also lets me geek out about nature shows, otters and my background in outdoor education & farming! 😉

Want to learn more about The Hidden Life of Trees? Join us!

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Meg's Contact Info/How to work with me:

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Instagram @megrunyanstudios

Kelly Schott: @kellyschott.wellness

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Books That Shape Us - Ep25 Books as Medicine

Ep25 Books as Medicine

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03/01/22 • 25 min

Hey Everyone! Today I’m sharing how books can be a form of medicine! Stories have to power to open us up and sometimes that means helping us name our wounds that we didn’t even know were there. Stories can also bring the healing salve to those same wounds. In this episode I share a few books that were/are medicine to me. Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George, and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho to name a few. Want to find out more? Join me!

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Books That Shape Us - Ep 39 Untamed with Jennifer Marsh
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02/28/23 • 68 min

Join Jennifer and me as we discuss Untamed by Glennon Doyle. Jennifer shares how this book is one giant permission wand for her to live life on her terms and as her true self. We talk about the power of rest, and how giving ourselves permission to love ourselves as ourselves is a mighty act. We dive into what it feels like to know something deeply, how it feels in the body and how new worlds & possibilities open up when we listen to that deep knowing.

We also share embarrassing stories and giggle about science words that are waaaaaay too close to naughty words. 😉

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Meg's Contact Info:

Instagram @megrunyanstudios

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Jennifer’s Contact Info:

Jennifer’s Book Club: Books and Breakthroughs www.bookclubforwomen.com

Instagram @jennifermarsh_lmt

Facebook: Jennifer Marsh

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Books That Shape Us - Ep 38 Ice Planet Barbarians with Eileen Diaz
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02/14/23 • 85 min

***Warning! We’re discussing erotic fiction today!!*** Join Eileen and me as we discuss Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon. Eileen discovered this book while reconnecting with her childhood loves of science fiction and romance novels. She shares how Ice Planet Barbarians series helped her discover a powerful part of herself and the healing that passion & desire bring both inside and outside the bedroom. Eileen firmly believes erotic fiction can be healing for women.

We chat about A LOT! So buckle up for this wildly fun conversation. We also talk about Loving What Is by Byron Katie and Abraham Hicks and how amazing it is to learn about ourselves through practical books and fantasy books.

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Instagram @megrunyanstudios

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Eileen’s Contact Info:

Instagram @cameopalms

Facebook @cameopalms

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Join Stephanie and me as we discuss Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo. This book found its way to Stephanie in the midst of a divorce. Stephanie shares how this book encouraged her during that time and inspired her to create Rebel Girl Village, a community for women & children.

Hear how all this started from a children’s book Stephanie read to her girls at bedtime!

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Rebel Girl Village Information

Rebel Girl Go Fund Me Page

Website: www.therebelgirlvillage.com

Email: [email protected]

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Books That Shape Us - Ep 36 The Phantom Tollbooth with Carrie White (my sis!)
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01/17/23 • 69 min

Join my sister, Carrie, and me as we discuss ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ by Norton Juster AND bonus book “Hatchet’ by Gary Paulsen. We talk about how different kinds of books captivate us in different ways. These are two books that Carrie used in her 6th grade classrooms for years.

We also chat about how much we still love being read to, even now. Yay! Audiobooks!

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Books That Shape Us - Ep 31 Libraries = possibilities & adventures
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04/12/22 • 25 min

Hey Friends! Today I’m sharing about my love of libraries. I’ve always loved libraries. They feel full of possibilities and adventures. Having my library card helps me feel connected to where I’m living and feels like a passport at the same time. I also share my favorite way to get used books, cuz having a book habit can get expensive!!! Want to find out more? Join me!

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Online Used Bookstore www.betterworldbooks.com

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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How many episodes does Books That Shape Us have?

Books That Shape Us currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does Books That Shape Us cover?

The podcast is about Arts, Books and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Books That Shape Us?

The episode title 'Ep 38 Ice Planet Barbarians with Eileen Diaz' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Books That Shape Us?

The average episode length on Books That Shape Us is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of Books That Shape Us released?

Episodes of Books That Shape Us are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Books That Shape Us?

The first episode of Books That Shape Us was released on Jan 16, 2021.

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