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Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things . Enjoy Interviews with those in the book business. Meet new authors. Explore curating your library with new genres and discover new authors. revisit the classics with a twist. Your host Deirdre Pippins, also known as Ms. Media Content, is a board member for her local library, content creator, copywriter, and business owner. She has traveled extensively throughout the world because of the influence of books she’s read. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, follow us Instagram @truebookaholic. You can also email us at readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com. Don’t forget to support your local library and independent bookstores. The Bookaholics Podcast ”For those who can’t get enough of that bookish stuff.”
Episodes
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
John Giordano has gone through an incredible life transformation, from the stigma of childhood sexual abuse, homelessness, and a severe addiction to being a renowned addiction expert with 36 years of sobriety.
John has appeared on many national and local television and radio shows as a respected addiction expert. He has also contributed to over 79 scientific peer-reviewed research papers. Research Gate ranks him as one of the top researchers in the world.
00:00:00 An intro to John Giordano
00:01:17 The Kid From the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up
00:04:02 Where everything started
00:28:03 Year in the '90s
00:40:50 Wrapping Up
John's Links
Website:
Links to The Bookaholic
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F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
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https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
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https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
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https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
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https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
Bookaholic bookstore.
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
In 2018, Emmanuel launched a personal podcast called Flavors Unknown, featuring a series of conversations with trending and award-winning chefs, pastry chefs, and mixologists from around the United States. Emmanuel Laroche has access to a variety of acclaimed people in the food industry.
Chapters:
00:00:00 An intro to Emmanuel Laroche
00:01:45 Writing Conversation Behind the Kitchen Door
00:03:57 Publishing Journey
00:07:02 How Emmanuel's book started
00:10:03 50 American Chefs
00:14:56 Unsatisfied
00:20:44 Recommended Restaurant to check out
00:32:00 Top 3 trans food
00:36:36 Flavor of the year
00:40:35 Wrapping Up
Emmanuel’ Links
Website:
https://flavorsunknown.com/subscribe-to-my-podcast-flavors-unknown/
https://flavorsunknown.com/conversations-behind-the-kitchen-door/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ymcT3IVTmk
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
Bookaholic bookstore.
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Sandy Ciaramitaro the founder and President of The Good Eggs Foundation, has taught Morality, Ethics, and Social Justice. Author of The Good Eggs Series of books, essential concepts for Children about Virtues, Diversity, and Service. The social-emotional learning series for children 5-12, improving quality of life for children. The Good Eggs, Virtues, The Good Eggs Travel the World, Diversity, The Good Eggs in the Community, Service.
00:00 An intro to Sandy Ciaramitaro
00:01:17 The Good Eggs
00:07:30 Background: The book support
00:08:30 12 Chapters about
00:11:58 The Good Eggs Travel the World
00:14:25 The Good Eggs in the Community
00:15:50 The Good Eggs Foundation
00:21:55 Wrapping Up
Debbie Weiss’ Links
Website:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thegoodeggsfoundation/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTgWWHXR7_Yueqv4kxjvNA
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodEggsFoundation/?ref=pages_you_manage
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/EggsFoundation
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
Bookaholic bookstore.
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Debbie Weiss is a writer, yogi, gardener, and former attorney. After her husband died of cancer in April 2013, she turned to write when she found herself single and living alone for the first time at age 50. You can find her on her blog, thehungoverwidow.com, which offers empathy and dating advice.
Chapters:
00:00:00 An intro to Debbie Weiss
00:01:10 Life as a Widow
00:02:40 Midlife
00:06:00 Therapist for people who go through loss
00:09:13 Overcome and accepting Imperfections
00:12:21 Present life
00:16:33 Life progress
00:21:33 Stay Online
00:25:51 Preamble
Debbie Weiss’ Links
Website:
https://debbieweissauthor.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thehungoverwidow/?hl=en
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/debbieweissauthor/
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
Bookaholic bookstore.
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Danielle Bernock is a childhood trauma survivor, international, award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and trauma-informed self-love coach who helps men and women EMERGE with a clear vision of their value, TAKE ownership of their choices, and CHART a path to their promise, becoming Victorious Souls. She’s created courses, and workshops to implement her 4-step proven process called S.E.L.F. Her mantra is “love yourself from survive to thrive” and she’s known as “that lady on the internet who loves you.”
00:00:00 An intro to Danielle Bernock
00:03:36 Childhood Trauma
00:09:27 Death Trauma
00:17:19 Danielle's real name
00:26:09 A mental health problem from a trauma
00:30:18 Racial trauma: Microaggression
00:38:36 Gaslighting
00:41:24 Emerging with Wings
00:44:09 Emotional Neglect
00:50:24 S.E.L.F Process
00:52:21 Wrapping Up
Danielle Bernock’s Links
Website:
https://www.daniellebernock.com/
https://www.womenspeakers.com/michigan/shelby-township/speaker/danielle-bernock
Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bernock-6ab50467/
https://www.facebook.com/daniellebernock/
https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielleBernockLovesYou
https://www.tiktok.com/@dbernock
https://www.instagram.com/dbernock/
https://www.pinterest.ph/DanielleBernock
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
Bookaholic bookstore.
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Ariel Tsai is an avid reader and literary critic, Ariel Tsai always knew she needed to write a book. She obtained a bachelor's degree in English literature and criticism and Chinese language and literature, studying both in the United States and China. Her stylistic writing comes from a persistent itch to tell stories and understand the world around her. With sarcasm, wit, and keen observations, Tsai pours her ambition and heart into her writing.
00:00:00 An intro to Ariel Tsai
00:03:00 Ariel Tsai's educational background
00:09:40 Narcissus Mythology
00:12:04 What inspire Ariel to name her book next to Narcissus
00:17:10 Seasonal Depression
00:23:20 Ariel book's publisher
00:25:22 Ada Limon Poet
00:29:15 Philip Pullman
00:35:51 Ariel's Upcoming project
00:38:46 Wrapping Up
Ariel Tsai’s Links
Website:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637306555?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/arielwritesabit/?hl=en
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
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https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Rachel Awes Is a psychologist, author, and art playgroundist, who loves listening to and highlighting the beauty in people. She does all of this colorfully, with how she dresses. She’s also a clothing influencer/ambassador. Rachel illustrates her books (I have another colorful personal growth book releasing early November 2022 called "The Relationship Book: A Soulful, Transformational, and Artistic Inventory of Your Connective Life") and how I LIVE.
00:00:00 An intro to Rachel Awes
00:01:00 Art playground
00:03:20 Joy is Serious business
00:10:41 Inner child
00:20:13 THE RELATIONSHIP BOOK
00:23:45 The Purple Guy
Rachel Awes’s Links
Website:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rachel.awes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rachelawes/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelAwes
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
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Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Ulrika Karlsson Is an author who has studied yoga and other holistic disciplines for more than 28 years. She overcame long-term depression during the last 5 to 6 years, she has taken the opportunity to dive deeper, explore, and examine through her own body, sacred sexuality, holy water, and the Yoni. Now, she helps people through karma cleansing.
00:00:00 An intro to Ulrika Karlsson
00:01:46 Peaceful aspect of Life
00:08:04 2:47 AM The Journey Home to My Heart
00:13:30 Holy F*ck and Sacred Water: The Secret Connections to Everything
00:21:40 The Sacred Soul: A Divine Evolution through Time and Space
00:26:22 Karma Cleansing
00:35:10 Yoga and souls perspective
00:38:22 Message from Ulrika Karlsson
Ulrika Karlsson’s Links
Website:
http://www.ulliskarlsson/karma-clearing/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000261784102
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ulrikaulliskarlsson/?hl=en
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
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Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Robert Guy Bathurst is an English actor. Bathurst was born on The Gold Coast in 1957, where his father was working as a management consultant. In 1959 his family moved to Ballybrack, Dublin, Ireland, and Bathurst attended school in Killiney and later was enrolled at Headfort, an Irish boarding school. In 1966, the family moved back to England and Bathurst transferred to Worth School in Sussex, where he took up amateur dramatics. At the age of 18, he read law at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and joined the Footlights group.
00:00:00 An intro to Robert Bathurst
00:01:36 What came first? Voice or general acting?
00:03:01 Episodes preparation
00:05:37 How did Robert Bathurst become Armand Gamache?
00:07:00 All the Devils are Here
00:09:35 First recording experience
00:011:00 It's hard to live well in the cruel world
00:012:50 A World of Curiosity
00:015:30 The Village of Three Pines
00:017:24 Coming Up Next
00:20:34 Wrapping Up
Armand Gamache’s Links
Audio Book:
https://soundcloud.com/macaudio-2/a-world-of-curiosities-audiobook-clip
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RobertBathurst
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
Bookaholic bookstore.
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Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Babak Hodjat is the CTO for AI at Cognizant where he leads a team of developers and researchers bringing advanced AI solutions to businesses. Babak is Sentient's former co-founder and CEO, responsible for the core technology behind the world’s largest distributed artificial intelligence system. Babak was also the founder of the world's first AI-driven hedge fund, Sentient Investment Management. Babak is a serial entrepreneur, having started a number of Silicon Valley companies as the main inventor and technologist.
Chapters:
00:00:00 An intro to Babak Hodjat
00:00:38 Artificial Intelligence
00:03:38 Scary part of Artificial Intelligence
00:07:26 Positive part of Artificial Intelligence
00:11:14 What do you want to be when you grow up?
00:14:35 The Konar and the Apple
00:18:57 Self-book publishing journey
00:22:13 Stay Tuned!
Babak Hodja’s Links
Website:
https://dastaanpublishing.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/babakhodjat/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/babakatwork
Links to The Bookaholic
Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com
Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.
Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore:
https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic
F O L L O W M E
// YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins
https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic
// TWITTER: @truebookaholic1
https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/
// EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com
Bookaholic bookstore.
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