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The Resilient Author

The Resilient Author Podcast is where nonfiction authors reveal the resilience it takes to bring a book to life. Host Kary Youman interviews writers who have turned personal struggle into powerful stories and faced down the doubts, setbacks, and challenges that come with publishing. These conversations go behind the scenes of the writing journey, offering aspiring authors practical insights, emotional encouragement, and the courage to finally share their own story with the world.

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38:30

The Power of Owning Your Light with Kristin Massey

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2025/12/04

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving.In this episode, I sit down with author and storyteller Kristin Massey for a grounded conversation about resilience, creativity, and trusting your own voice. Kristin shares stories from her childhood, her JOAT method, and what she learned by studying the human condition through timeless

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39:42

Healing, Self Love, and Letting Life Slow You Down

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2025/11/25

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving.I sat down with Kathryn Remati for a grounded conversation about self love, healing, and the power of slowing down. We talk about the moments that reshaped her, the practices that keep her centered, and the deeper work of learning to trust yourself again. If you’re into growth, reflection,

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46:53

The Wisdom of Recovery with Daryl Dittmer

The Resilient Author ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving.In this episode, Kary sits down with Daryl Dittmer, a man whose life and work reflect decades of hard-earned wisdom in recovery. Together, they unpack what it really means to live an authentic sober life, one that’s grounded in service, spiritual growth, and personal responsibility. Daryl

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64:42

Jessica Morris on Sobriety, Faith, and Higher Powered

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2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. Author Jessica Morris opens up about recovery, faith, and the making of Higher Powered. We talk sobriety, resilience, and the creative process behind a book that aims to tell the truth without losing compassion. If you are navigating healing or writing from lived experience, this

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56:25

Surviving High Conflict Divorce with Lisa Johnson

The Resilient Author ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. In this episode, I sit down with high conflict divorce strategist Lisa Johnson, co-author of Been There, Got Out, for a raw and eye-opening conversation about legal abuse, parental alienation, and surviving narcissistic partners. Lisa breaks down how high conflict divorces escalate, why

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45:13

Michelle Collins on Healing, Mindfulness, and Finding...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Collins, grief educator, mindfulness teacher, and author of Surviving Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss and Supporting a Survivor of Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss. After losing her husband to suicide, Michelle faced the unimaginable — and slowly

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47:43

Scott Mocha on Faith, Recovery, and the Power of Change

The Resilient Author ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. Author and entrepreneur Scott Mocha shares his powerful story of transformation — from nightclub DJ battling addiction to faith-driven creator and founder of Impossible Path. After surviving a near-fatal overdose, Scott’s life took a radical turn. His memoir, A Row With Two Chairs,

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35:50

Writing Through Grief: John DeDakis on Resilience,...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my free 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. Author and former CNN journalist John DeDakis shares his inspiring journey of turning pain into purpose through writing. With 45 years in journalism — including interviews with Presidents Reagan and Carter — John brings depth, authenticity, and compassion to his six-book Lark Chadwick

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42:07

Faith, Recovery, and the Power of Change with Scott...

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2025/11/13

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Scott Mocha, author of A Row With Two Chairs and founder of Impossible Path, to talk about addiction, faith, and the courage it takes to start again. Scott shares his powerful journey from being a nightclub DJ caught in addiction to surviving a near-fatal overdose and finding faith in the most unexpected way. What began as a reluctant embrace of spirituality became the foundation for a new life — one rooted in purpose, creativity, and service. W...

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32:14

Writing Through Grief with John DeDakis

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2025/11/13

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with John DeDakis — award-winning novelist, writing coach, and former CNN Senior Copy Editor — to talk about resilience, writing through grief, and how storytelling can heal. John shares his journey from covering presidents to confronting personal loss, and how those experiences became the foundation for his Lark Chadwick Mystery/Suspense Series. We discuss the lessons he learned through rejection and perseverance, the courage it takes to face grief ...

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34:29

Teri Brown on Love, Loss, and the Power of Adventure

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2025/11/06

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Teri, author of 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure, to talk about her incredible cross-country tandem bike journey and how it became a story of healing, courage, and rediscovering purpose. Teri shares what it was like to cycle 3,102 miles across the United States with her husband Bruce during the COVID summer, the lessons they learned about communication, patience, and love, and how she turned that experience into a book that continue...

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41:19

Faith, Spirits, and the Supernatural | D. Paul on...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/11/06

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with D. Paul — a Disabled Veteran, Native American Holy Man, and author of Mysteries at the Wyndham Inn — to talk about faith, spirit, and the unseen world. D. Paul shares stories from his years investigating haunted places, confronting dark entities, and helping people find peace and healing. We discuss his unique spiritual journey as a Heyoka, his connection to both Native tradition and Christian faith, and how writing became a way to channel the m...

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47:36

How Authenticity Shapes Leadership, Storytelling, and...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/10/30

Send us a text In this episode of The Resilient Author Podcast, I sit down with Joel Conwell — a former pastor, leadership coach, and author whose journey from ministry to tech reveals the deep link between authenticity and resilience. Joel is the author of Your Missing X-Factor and The Boy in the Tree, two books that challenge how we define success and strength. Together, we unpack what it means to present yourself authentically in professional spaces without losing humility — and how v...

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41:48

How Stories Heal: Finding Truth Through The Narrative...

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2025/10/30

Send us a text In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Rod Berger, a journalist, author, and global storyteller who has conducted over 4,000 interviews with some of the most fascinating people on the planet — from world leaders and innovators to athletes and educators. Our conversation centers around his new book, The Narrative Edge: Authentic Storytelling That Meets the Moment, and the lessons he’s learned after years of listening to stories that span cultures, faiths, and ...

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From Cybersecurity to Storytelling: Jamari Torian on...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/10/23

Send us a text What happens when a cybersecurity specialist turns his recurring dreams into an epic fantasy world? In this episode, I sit down with Jamari Torian, IT specialist, cybersecurity grad student, and author of the Sunder World series, to talk about the balance between technology and creativity. Jamari shares how his dreams sparked the idea for his fantasy world, the challenges of writing as an indie author, and what he’s learned about discipline, mindset, and perseverance along the ...

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53:30

What’s Your Mindset? How Eric Goodman Leads with...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/10/16

Send us a text What does it take to live and lead with the right mindset? In this episode, I sit down with Eric Goodman, best-selling author of What’s Your Mindset?, to explore how faith, love, leadership, and purpose shape the way we overcome life’s toughest challenges. From surviving a life-saving surgery at 15 to becoming CEO of one of Orange County’s most community-minded companies, Eric shares how a positive mindset transformed not just his business, but his life. We talk about: The mome...

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30:13

Leading with Empathy: How Melissa Is Redefining...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/10/13

Send us a text What does it really mean to lead with empathy—and why does it matter more now than ever? In this episode, I sit down with Melissa, author of The Empathic Leader, to explore how empathy is reshaping the future of leadership, productivity, and innovation. Drawing from her research, data, and personal experience, Melissa shares why empathy isn’t a “soft skill” but a strategic advantage in today’s organizations. She opens up about the moment that changed everything—walking away fro...

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25:51

Writing, Tea, and Finding Strength in Stillness with...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/10/08

Send us a text When life took an unexpected turn, tea became both a grounding practice and a path forward for Nicole Wilson. As an award-winning tea writer and educator, Nicole has been sharing her love of the leaf since 2008 through her acclaimed site, TeaForMePlease.com — a trusted space for reviews, stories, and the rituals that make tea more than just a drink. In this conversation, Nicole opens up about the journey behind her book, The Tea Recipe Book, and what it was like to write under ...

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51:32

Healing, Plant Medicine and Spiritual Resilience with...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/10/06

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Tara Rose, author, intuitive healer, and spiritual teacher, to talk about her powerful journey of awakening through plant medicines like cannabis and ayahuasca. Tara opens up about the experiences that inspired her memoir Trust the Flow, sharing what it truly means to surrender, heal, and reconnect with your higher self. We also explore how storytelling becomes a tool for transformation — not just for the reader, but for the writer too. If...

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35:35

Resilience, Mental Health, and Memoir Writing with...

The Resilient Author ·

2025/10/02

Send us a textWhat does it take to turn a lifetime of challenges into a story that heals others?In this episode, I sit down with Liz, author of You’re Too Young to Understand, a powerful memoir about growing up with a mother living with schizophrenia and an immigrant father facing his own struggles. Liz shares the raw truth of her childhood, teenage years, and adulthood and how resilience, humor, and honesty helped her navigate it all.We talk about:The hidden challenges of caring for a parent with

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