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Episode 389 - Gail Hugman - Helping parents and children work together on their education as a team
About

You can spend many thousands of pounds on school and tutor fees to ensure that your child gets the best start in life but this investment can be seriously undermined by their lack of motivation, attitude or weak learning skills. I help to put this right. Using exceptional tools and resources, I design and deliver inspirational teaching sessions specifically for your child in your home or via Skype to help them become a happy, enthusiastic, motivated youngster who is reaching potential, proud of themselves and their achievements and a real credit to you.
I have forty years teaching experience on which to draw when designing teaching sessions for individual children. Passionate about human development, the neuroscience of learning and key skills, my work focuses on ensuring your child gets specifically what they need to have a positive mindset, great attitude and the drive to succeed. I know there isn't time to teach this in school and that the majority of parents do not have either the time, skills or knowledge to do it themselves.
I have an excellent track record supporting children through entrance exams up to and including 13+ into many of the leading schools in the country both internally and via Skype/FaceTime when they are relocating from abroad to the UK.
If you agree that that your child 'could do better' and you want to do something about it, get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.

Book: Making the Pennies Drop - This practical guide to understanding how your child works by Gail Hugman follows on from 100 Things to Learn Before You're 10, and A short and Simple book for the Why's.

Gail shares her innovative approach that helps parents and caregivers not just support their children, to learn the skills they need for a successful life, but to work with them as a team.
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EPISODE 407 - Kathryn Betts Adams - The Pianist's Only Daughter - A Memoir
About the author
Kathryn Betts Adams, MSW, PhD grew up in St. Paul. Minnesota and now lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. After a decade of clinical social work practice in mental health, nursing home, and substance abuse settings, she served on the faculty of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she taught social work practice with adults and older adults and received tenure in 2011. She has published over 40 research papers about family caregiving, geriatric depression, loneliness, and other aging-related topics. In recent years, she has written popular essays about aging and caregiving and her recent memoir about caring for her parents. Kathryn and her husband have two grown children, one grandson, and two cats.
Book: The Pianist’s Only Daughter: A Memoiris a frank, humorous, and poignant exploration of aging in an aging expert's own family. Kathryn Betts Adams was the only daughter of colorful and talented parents: her mother, an English scholar and poet, and her father, a concert pianist and music professor. Their dramatic emotional lives, marital instability, and eventual break-up provided the backdrop for her 1960s and ‘70s youth.
Nearly thirty years after they were divorced, her newly single father and her never-remarried mother, by then diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, have reconciled and decided to live together again. As her mother’s condition deteriorates, Kathryn has to step in to help manage her care. Despite her expertise as a gerontological social worker, she finds that old family dynamics and disappointing limitations to available services for older adults make every care decision a difficult one. In the face of sometimes overwhelming responsibility, Kathryn marshals available resources to help her parents maintain their quality of life and unique humanity despite the relentless effects of time and chronic illness.
Grounded in insights about health and mental health, The Pianist’s Only Daughter touches on universal themes of aging, parent-child relationships, artistic expression, love, and loss through the intimate story of one family.
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**A Winner of the 2024 PenCraft Seasonal Book Award Spring Competition in the non-fiction, memoir genre.**
"It’s both a beautiful narrative history of your/our parents’ era and creative life, as well as the bittersweet, difficult decline of our loved ones and the challenges of caregiving all at once. Brava!" ~Ginger McKnight-Chavers, Author of In the Heart of Texas: A Novel
https://www.kathrynbettsadams.com/
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Episode 409 - Christine Blosdale - Use Your Podcast To Write Your Next Book, Podcastonomics, and Following Your Passions
About the author

Christine Blosdale is a three time #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, a Social Media Coach and Podcast Expert. She’s also an award-winning radio personality and producer with over two decades of experience in both broadcasting and podcasting. She has been a featured contributor to America Online, The Microsoft Network, Woman’s Day Magazine, Ticker News, Pacifica Radio and Take 5 Magazine.

Christine's #1 Amazon bestselling books include;

Podcast Pro: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get Booked on Podcasts

Podcastonomics: Unlocking The Secrets of Profitable Podcasting For Beginners

Your Amazing Itty Bitty Podcast Book

Podcastonomics is a #1 Amazon Bestseller! Hey there, aspiring podcaster. Are you ready to rock the mic and dive into the exciting world of podcasts? Let International Bestselling Author and Podcast Coach Christine Blosdale be your guide with her latest book, "Podcastonomics: Unlocking The Secrets of Profitable Podcasting For Beginners."
In an audio landscape featuring over 3.5 million podcasts, Christine spills the beans on how to turn your podcasting passion into profits and success - and with millions of listeners on the hunt for fresh content, your voice could be the next one they hear!
"Podcastonomics" is your backstage pass, showing you how to craft engaging stories that'll hook listeners from all corners of the world. Christine Blosdale has been in the audio game for over two decades, and today she's sharing her insider tips to help you create a genuine connection that'll keep your audience coming back for more.
So whether you're a passionate vegan, a single mom budget ninja, or a champion for social justice, your story matters and there's an audience out there waiting for you. Ready to take your voice to the podcasting stage? Let "Podcastonomics" lead the way to podcasting success, one episode at a time. Get ready to slide on those headphones and rock that microphone, you soon-to-be podcast legend, you!
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EPISODE 430 - Brian Heilig - Breathe, Eat, Poop & Grow, awe-inspiring saga their son's micro-preemie birth in Mexico
Author Born From Son’s Traumatic Birth
Brian Heilig and his wife Diana had to deliver their first baby at 26 weeks due to severe preeclampsia while living in Cancún, Mexico. Grayson was only 12” long and weighed 1.6 pounds. Little did Brian know this dramatic event would also birth a joy for writing.
About Brian
Alongside his wife Diana and their two sons, Grayson and Nathan, Brian resides in the vibrant community of Orlando, where their story continues to inspire and uplift countless individuals. With a passion for connecting with audiences both online and offline, Brian eagerly shares his insights and experiences through speaking engagements, captivating listeners with his genuine warmth and relatable charm. Follow Brian's journey and engage with his profound narrative here and connect with him on social media for a deeper exploration of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to foster empathy and understanding.
Book: Breathe, Eat, Poop & Grow: Our Micro-Preemie Journey
In the pages of our book, every word bears the weight of a journey that transcends mere storytelling. It's a testament to resilience, love, and the indomitable human spirit. Through the tumultuous corridors of uncertainty, our narrative unveils the harrowing yet awe-inspiring saga of our son's micro-preemie birth in Mexico. Each page breathes with the raw emotions of fear, hope, and relentless determination as we navigated the labyrinth of medical challenges to safeguard his fragile life. It's a poignant chronicle of the sacrifices made, the tears shed, and the miracles witnessed in the pursuit of one tiny heartbeat. Within these chapters lie the echoes of countless sleepless nights, the whispered prayers, and the unwavering faith that carried us through the darkest hours. This book is not just a memoir; it's a lifeline of hope, a beacon of light for anyone facing their own trials. To those who dare to delve into its pages, may you find solace, inspiration, and a renewed belief in the power of love to conquer all odds.
*Please Note: All net proceeds from the book sales are going toward putting incubators into Mexican hospitals, we will call them G-Units, after our beloved son, Grayson.
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https://brianheilig.com/

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EPISODE 414 - Jack Ori - Fiction With A Purpose - transgender author who writes LGBTQ+ mysteries starring trauma survivors
I’ve been writing stories ever since my grandmother gifted me a typewriter when I was six. My first story was a two-page Nancy Drew fanfiction—to my young mind, it made sense for her to find the bad guy hiding under the bed!
As a kid, I loved mysteries. My favorite series was The Three Investigators, which is sadly out of print today. I was especially fascinated by all the secret codes the protagonists used and how Jupiter Jones (what a name!) would use his acting skills to pretend he was stupid when he needed to get information. And of course, there would always be a scene near the end where the bad guys kidnapped one or more of the boys to try to keep their secrets hidden.
Although I read and write stories for teens and adults now, I still love a good kidnapping scene. I also love writing powerful villains who will do anything to keep their secrets hidden, falsely accused people (sometimes framed by their enemies!) who must race against time to clear their names before they end up in jail, and underdog heroes who are determined to find and expose horrifying truths despite the potential consequences.
Many of my darkest stories come from my devastating personal experiences with trauma, drug addiction and abuse. I had a fairly normal childhood. But when I grew up I lived and loved a drug addict and was lucky to escape with my life. He was not—he died of an overdose two days after I moved across the country. It was another five years before I learned I was both autistic and transgender, which shattered my worldview in some ways even though it made everything that came before make sense.
I had many careers while I was trying to figure it all out, most recently as a licensed master social worker. I’ve worked with traumatized people, drug or alcohol addicts, and people impacted by the criminal justice system.
One summer I worked at an alternative court system in New York City. It opened my eyes to the ways racism and homo/transphobia, trauma, and drug use often intersect to create a “justice” system that is stacked against certain groups of people.
For all these reasons, I write mystery/thrillers that not only keep people guessing but also inspire and empower trauma survivors. All of my characters have experienced traumatic violence but don’t let that stop them from fighting for justice.
I love it when readers tell me that my books helped them heal. I also tell the stories I do to advocate for real-world change to the criminal justice system.
https://authorjackori.com/

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