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2024 Self-Love Holiday Gift Guide
2024 Self-Love Holiday Gift Guide

Shop self-love books for you, a friend or a loved one.

podcast round-up: june 2023
podcast round-up: june 2023

It’s a wrap! Here’s a recap of everything we covered on the podcast last month.

podcast round-up: may 2023
podcast round-up: may 2023

May was a great month for the podcast, full of new topics and guests! If you’ve missed the last few episodes, here’s a recap of everything we covered last month!

5 Ways Authors Can Use Video to Promote Their Books
5 Ways Authors Can Use Video to Promote Their Books
podcast round-up: april 2023
podcast round-up: april 2023

April was a great month for the podcast, full of new topics and guests! If you’ve missed the last few episodes, here’s a recap of everything we covered last month!

podcast round-up: march 2023
podcast round-up: march 2023

Season 2 of the small steps to self love podcast is in full swing! Take a look at the recent episodes and be sure to tune in each week!

self-love after loss
self-love after loss

I was joined by special guest Liz Newman for this episode. We discussed her recent poetry book release, a collection titled “I Look to the Mourning Sky”, and how to navigate grief and the healing process. If you are grieving you are not alone.

finding a support system for your mental health
finding a support system for your mental health

in this episode, fellow poet Abi hayes and i discussed finding a support system for your mental health, the importance of friendship during difficult times, and more!

managing anxiety and panic attacks through writing
managing anxiety and panic attacks through writing

In this episode, I was joined by poet Dominique Rossi. We dive into discussing mental health and using writing and poetry to help manage anxiety.

self-care during the holidays
self-care during the holidays

In this episode of small steps to self-love, we talk about the importance of self-care during this time, and how to practice compassion and self-care so you aren't left empty during the holiday season.

3 healthy habits for more self-love
3 healthy habits for more self-love

learn 3 healthy habits you can build into your life to create more self-acceptance on your self-love journey. these are healthy habits that I've incorporated into my life (and no, I don't mention journaling, although I do love that, too!) that I can't wait to share with you!

self-love after abandonment & trust issues
self-love after abandonment & trust issues

For this episode, I was joined by author Jayne Martin. We covered topics including abandonment as a child, and navigating abandonment issues, trust issues, healing and self-love as an adult. We also discussed her new book, the daddy chronicles: memoir of a fatherless daughter!

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promoting your poetry book

Marketing is one of the biggest obstacles that indie authors face. You’ve spent so much time writing your book, editing it, getting feedback, but how do you get it out there in front of readers? Thankfully there are many resources to assist you in this, and it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Here’s a few steps to take during the marketing process to ensure your book gains interest!

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how to self-edit your poetry

an important step in the development of any piece of writing is the self-edit. you’ll likely do a few rounds of this where you go through what you’ve written and make edits to strengthen your poems before you pass it on to an editor. editing your own work first ensures the piece is as strong as it can be before getting feedback from an outside perspective

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