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Read The Damn Book

Michelle Glogovac

Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast. Created for people who believe books and stories can change lives, not just fill shelves. Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and a serious frustration with performative book culture, this show puts the spotlight back where it belongs: on the authors and the stories that matter. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond blurbs and

arts books

All Episodes

31:41

The Last Love Note with Emma Grey

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2023/11/28

Author Emma Grey shares her personal journey from grief to love, which inspired her beautiful novel, "The Last Love Note." The episode is a deep dive into Emma's unique writing process, the inception of her book, and her experience with the publishing industry. Emma's story is a testament to the power of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of storytelling. What we’re talking about The importance of writing from the heart Embracing the messiness of the writing process The

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32:29

A Look At The Publishing Industry with Jane Friedman

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2023/11/21

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Jane Friedman, a seasoned expert in the publishing industry. They delve into Jane's rich 25-year career, her views on traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing, and the transformative role of AI in the industry. Jane shares her experiences of AI's impact, both the exciting potential and the disturbing inaccuracies, as well as her journey in the publishing industry. What we’re talking about The rise of hybrid publishing and

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39:07

End Of The Hour with Meghan Riordan Jarvis

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2023/11/14

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a clinical psychotherapist specializing in trauma and grief. Meghan shares her journey of grief and trauma following the sudden death of her mother, which led her to seek professional help and eventually write her book, End of the Hour. The episode explores Meghan's experiences in a trauma-based facility, her road to recovery, and the profound impact it had on both her personal life and professional

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13:28

How You Can Support Authors

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2023/11/07

In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the importance of supporting authors, especially as they navigate the process of publishing their books. She shares her personal experience as an author and offers practical ways to show your support and help boost their success. What she’s talking about Share and recommend the author's book Write a review on platforms like Goodreads and Amazon Extend your congratulations, invite them to your podcast, or

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30:58

Woman of Valor with Lynne Golodner

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2023/10/31

In this episode of the My Simplified Life Podcast, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Lynne Golodner, a publisher, author, and book coach. They discuss Lynne's journey to becoming a publisher and her latest novel, Woman of Valor, which tells the story of a woman who converts to Orthodox Judaism. The conversation explores the challenges and choices the protagonist faces and provides insights into Orthodox Jewish culture and identity. What we’re talking about Deliberate Identity: Lynne's novel

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34:16

From Cookbooks to Novels with Mary Carroll Moore

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2023/10/24

Mary Carroll Moore is the author of the newly released novel A Woman's Guide to Search and Rescue. The book tells the story of two estranged sisters who are forced to reunite under perilous circumstances and become heroes in their own right. What we’re talking about Pursuing your passions can lead to unexpected and fulfilling life paths. Even in the world of thrillers, character development, and relationships are just as important as the plot. External validation can transform how you

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13:25

How My Podcast Has Taught Me To Use My Voice

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2023/10/17

In this milestone episode, host Michelle Glogovac reflects on the journey of the My Simplified Life podcast and the power of using one's voice to create change. She discusses the importance of authenticity, standing up for what is right, and the impact of speaking out for those who don't have a voice. Michelle shares personal experiences, from discussing difficult topics with her children to addressing social issues on her platform. Through her stories and life lessons, she encourages listeners to

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12:04

A Book Update: How To Get On Podcasts

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2023/10/10

In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac provides an update on her upcoming book launch and the challenges she has faced along the way. She shares her experiences with changes in her publishing team, the editing process, obtaining endorsements, and planning for the book launch. Despite the obstacles, Michelle remains determined to make her book successful and help others share their stories through podcast guesting. What we’re talking about Navigating Publishing

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30:15

Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways with Brittany means

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2023/10/03

Author Brittany Means discusses her memoir "Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways," which covers Brittany's difficult childhood, the abuse she endured, and her journey of overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Brittany shares how writing has been a form of processing and healing for her and hopes her story can inspire others. What we’re talking about Writing can be a powerful tool for processing and healing past traumas. Overcoming obstacles and achieving success is possible, even under

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35:19

Wine Witch on Fire with Natalie MacLean

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2023/09/26

In this episode of the My Simplified Life podcast, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Natalie MacLean, a drinks journalist and author of the book "Wine Witch on Fire." They discuss Natalie's personal journey with wine, her struggles with divorce and online mobbing, and her insights on the perception of wine drinking for women. Natalie shares her experiences and offers valuable lessons on finding balance, recognizing underlying issues, and embracing personal growth. What we’re talking about

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36:52

The Farmer's Lawyer with Sarah Vogel

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2023/09/19

Sarah Vogel, an attorney, and advocate who fought for family farmers in North Dakota during the 1980s farm depression, shares her experiences and insights into the importance of public policy, who we elect to office, and the mistreatment of Native American farmers and ranchers. What we’re talking about Public policy matters, and who you elect matters Family farming is closely connected to democracy The mistreatment of Native American farmers and ranchers was the worst Public policy

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36:10

Rocket Science To Podcasting with Travis Albritton

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2023/09/12

Travis Albritton, CEO and founder of Honest Podcasts, shares his journey from rocket scientist to podcast producer. He discusses the challenges of starting a podcast, making money through podcasting, and the importance of being true to oneself. What we’re talking about Pivoting is easier in the beginning: The audience tends to be smaller, so experimenting and trying different things is easier in the beginning. However, ensuring the podcast serves its purpose and delivers on the promise made

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39:05

Ladies Get Paid with Ashley Louise

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2023/09/05

Ashley Louise, co-founder of Ladies Get Paid, shares how women can negotiate higher salaries, promotions, and prices for their services. Ashley also shares her journey from working in tech startups to becoming an entrepreneur and co-founding Ladies Get Paid. She discusses the wage disparity between men and women and how men can be allies to support women in achieving pay equity. What we’re talking about Negotiation is a powerful skill that can help anyone become more successful in their

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39:17

End Credits with Patty Lin

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2023/08/29

Patty Lin, a former screenwriter on hit TV shows like "Friends" and "Breaking Bad," shares her experiences in the entertainment industry, including the mistreatment she endured and how she eventually left the industry to write her memoir, "End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood." What we’re talking about The entertainment industry can be a toxic and abusive work environment, with many individuals accepting mistreatment to keep their jobs. Patty shares her experiences of being

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14:22

Podcast Hosts: The Benefits Of Guest Interviews

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2023/08/22

In this episode, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the importance of having a mindset focused on providing value to listeners and guests rather than solely on personal gain. She shares her thoughts on a pitch from a podcast host who asked, "what's in it for me?" in response to a client pitch, and explains the benefits hosts can gain from having guests on their show. What we’re talking about A podcast should be focused on providing value to listeners and guests rather than solely on personal

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13:38

How Podcast Interviews Can Help Share Your "Why”

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2023/08/15

This week Michelle deep dives into how podcast interviews can make a real change in the world. Whether it’s as simple as brightening someone’s day because they no longer feel alone in their struggle or creating awareness of an issue on a much bigger scale such as the criminal justice system. Podcasts can be a vehicle for spreading your message, explaining the why behind that message, and getting other people on board. She talks about who should be using podcast interviews to share their why, and

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15:51

Lessons Learned A Year After My Pulmonary Embolism

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2023/08/08

This week Michelle reflects on a year since her near-death experience and what it has taught her, what she is doing differently, and how she is putting herself first to live a life that makes her feel happy and fulfilled. Join us this week as Michelle talks about how sometimes you just need to take a pause and think about what it is that is stressing you out and decide if it’s worth it. It’s not selfish to put yourself first and address your own needs, you deserve it! In This Episode, Michelle

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28:45

Wine People with Michelle Wildgen

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2023/08/01

This week we are celebrating a Happy Pub Day! with the amazing author of four books, Michelle Wildgen. Michelle’s latest book, Wine People, which is out today is about ambition, friendship, and of course wine, and when they work together and when they work against each other. The book includes two of our Michelle’s favorites things, wine and people, and although you don’t have to drink wine, or know all about wine to enjoy it, our sources say that should you like wine you should have a glass and

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29:56

Adelaide with Genevieve Wheeler

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2023/07/25

This week Michelle is joined by Genevieve Wheeler, author of the hugely successful book, Adelaide. Genevieve’s book touches on mental health, romance, grief, love, relationships, trauma, friendships, and so much more. This is a book that is relatable, heartbreaking, beautiful and thought provoking all at once, and we are so excited for you to hear how this story came about from Genevieve herself. She tells us all about how she got into writing, how the story was born, her connection to London,

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37:06

The Keys To Finding Happiness & Friends with Jessica...

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2023/07/18

Get ready to have your day brightened! Today’s episode is all about happiness and our guest is Jessica Weiss, the happiness expert. Now you may be rolling your eyes at that, but trust us, every tip and tool Jessica offers is realistic and makes complete sense when you think about it, and there’s so much to this topic that you may not have even thought about. Career happiness, friendship happiness, and life happiness. Jessica talks in depth about friendship, and how this is a huge part of finding

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