Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m putting my party hat on, cueing the confetti and celebrating 200 episodes of the podcast! Come listen as I talk about where the podcast started and how it has evolved over the years, the...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m exploring the healing power of books clubs and why they are an underestimated tool in our quest to make life better through books and reading. Come listen as I talk about: the research-backed power of book clubs. how you can create (or...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we’re exploring the newest addition to my restorative writing framework: affirmative writing. Come listen as I explore what affirmative writing is (writing that affirms and uplifts your mindset) and offer 5 ways to try affirmative writing in your notebook: Affirmations Gratitude Manifestation Joy...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we’re exploring how to read our way to wellness in just 90 days. Come listen as I explore the idea behind a 90 day project, particularly at the end of the year, and why focusing on our reading life could make our actual...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we’re diving into how and why your pencil pouch could be the key to changing your life. Really. =) Today, we’ll explore the unexpected benefits of creating a restorative reading and writing pencil pouch: a little container to hold all the things you...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m exploring all things restorative list-making. With only a sticky note, a pencil and 5 minutes, you can literally change your mood and physical well-being. Today, we’ll explore my new one word theme for September and why list-making is central to bringing it...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I am talking with Jeannine Atkins about the power of writing to heal. Janine is the author of several books for young readers about courageous women and teaches writing for children and young adults. She’s here today to talk about her newest release,...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m coming at you in real time as I expand my definition of restorative reading and bibliotherapy thanks to a recent session creating a book apothecary for a waiting reader. Today, I am talking about the idea of reading escape: using our reading...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m answering the most asked question that I receive: How and where do I find books for my own bibliotherapy? Today, we are tackling that question and more. I’ll share a simple framework for choosing a book genre and title that is perfect...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m talking about the six kinds of restorative writing that have the potential to make us feel better based on the season of life we are in and the kind of support we wish for in the moment. Here they are in a...
