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Ep15: Learn the essentials of “Unboxing Your Future Self,” with gamification expert Valary Oleinik
"In times of great uncertainty, it can become even more difficult to envision and plan for the future we want," insists gamification expert Valary Oleinik. spirit
Ep58: History comes alive in Irene Bennett’s new novel, “Battle of the Artisans,” portrays the making of the very real Bells of Marquis Yi, a 2500-year-old National Treasure of China. Don’t miss this interview!
Inside the Battle of the Artisans: Making the Bells of Marquis Yi we're all heart
Ep57: Moms, daughters (and anyone interested in belonging, immigration, and body image) should pick up a copy of Rebecca Morrison’s new book, “The Blue Dress”
The Power of "The Blue Dress" spirit
Ep56: Author of the Cold War Thriller series Bill Rapp shares his latest novel, “The Prague Spring,” at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Discovering "The Prague Spring" mind
Ep55: Jennifer van der Kleut brings us “The Better Mother,” a plot-driven suspense debut about a woman who ends up pregnant after a casual fling — but the father’s girlfriend has sinister intentions
Jennifer van der Kleut shares the origin story of her debut novel, "The Better Mother" mind
Ep14: Stacy LaMotta tells us all about the 10th and final Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Musical Festival Promises Unforgettable Fun, Flavor, and Philanthropy in Grand Finale Celebration
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Ep7: Courage to Thrive — May is Mental Health Awareness Month. On today’s episode, Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, chief medical officer of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
Taking a deep dive into Suicide Prevention we're all heart
May 2026: This month we shine our PW Classmates spotlight on Life Alchemist and author of “Words,” Darlene Versak
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Ep54: Wanda Rawlings brings her award-winning series, “A Christian Journey,” at Elaine’s Literary Salon
A Christian Journey: Chloe's Missing Piece we're all heart
Ep9 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on two award-winning and bestselling exemplars of hardboiled crime fiction — Reed Farrel Coleman and Delia Pitts
Reed Coleman + Delia Pitts: Writing about what happens in the shadows is a craft, but what’s the art? soul
Ep53: “Original Sound,” award-winning actor and director Greg Jbara’s new film, will be in theaters April 24. Learn all about the movie, and Greg’s superstar career, on today’s interview with our host, award-winning novelist Jeffrey James Higgins
Don't miss Greg Jbara's new film, "Original Sound" we're all heart
May 2026: Ep13 Tim’s Travails — This month, our guest is attorney Ronald Sharpe, former United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands
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Ep52: Chandrani Ghosh shares her new novel, Heartlines — “Think ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ for Indian families,” says the former journalist turned author
Heartlines: "Think ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ for Indian families,” says the former journalist turned author we're all heart
Season 3: Ep19 Dr. Paula Petry shares her insights on her profound project for children — Divine Design: What 2026 will bring to all of our lives
Dr. Paula Petry brings us Divine Design spirit
Ep51: Winemaker Daniel Grace brings his literary thriller to Elaine’s — Don’t miss this uncomfortable conversation about history, religion, addiction, crime & punishment
Imagining: In the Wake of Golgotha soul
Ep50: Celebrate the Book Launch for Jeffrey James Higgins 4-part Nathan Burke series as Jeff is interviewed by award-winning noir author Christopher Chambers
Bestselling Noir author Christopher Chambers interview award-winning thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins about his 4-part Nathan Burke series we're all heart
Ep13: Good Grief — This month on the Empowered Together Network we get mindful about ways to cope with loss, love, and letting go
The power of Good Grief spirit
Ep8 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on two seasoned noir authors — Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier and Joel E. Turner explain, “New Jersey smirk and Caribbean heart. Noir or not?”
New Jersey smirk and Caribbean heart. Noir or not? Meet two NJ authors who help us understand spirit
April 2026: Say hello to Brian Corliss, HVAC Applications Engineer, father of 5 and grandpa to two and many granddogs
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Ep6: Courage to Thrive — On this month’s episode, Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews Lauren Breeden, Director of Formation and Families about Tackling Sexual Trafficking
Meet Lauren Breeden, Director of Formation and Families soul
Ep49: Dr. Joan Naidorf helps educate the medical community in her book, “Changing How We Think About Difficult Patients: A Guide for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals”
Dr. Joan Naidorf is "Changing How We Think About Difficult Patients" body
April 2026: Ep12 Tim’s Travails — Tim interviews two heroes in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2026
In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2026 soul
March 27, 2026: Boots on the Ground, Knocks on the Door
March 27 marks four weeks since the U.S.-Israel bombardment of Iran began. We’re a month into the war of choice. spirit
Ep48: Poet Bonnie Naradzay announces you are “Invited to the Feast”
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March 20, 2026 — Degradation of Civility Trump Style
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Ep47: Podcaster and award-winning author Elizabeth Bruce tells us about her new book, “Universally Adored & Other One Dollar Stories”
Universally Adored and Other One Dollar Stories we're all heart
March 13, 2026 — U.S.: More War, Less Peace
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Ep46: Learn about John DeDakis’ journey from CNN journalist to award-winning author
Learn to Become a Master Writer with industry expert John DeDakis spirit
March 2026, Ep5: Courage to Thrive — On this month’s episode, Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews Hebrew Bible Studies expert and prolific author Dr. Stephen L. Cook
Understanding Hebrew Bible Studies with Dr. Stephen Cook soul
March 6, 2026: Welcome to the World of Gray
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Ep7 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on Alex Kenna, “The Future of Noir”
This month’s topic: How Noir shapes Crime Fiction, and what are the future trends? spirit
Ep45: Emil Buchman takes us to a galazy far, far away in “Redemption Post Mortem: A Twisty Paranormal Thriller”
Inside "Redemption Post Mortem: A Twisty Paranormal Thriller" we're all heart
March 2026: Ep11 Tim’s Travails — An Invisible Public Servant is the month’s feature on Peter Fowler, former Senior Counsel, Office of Policy and International Affairs at the United States Patent and Trademark Office
An Invisible Public Servant — It's the Mission we're all heart
Feb. 27, 2026: The Ultimate Steal and Death of a Country
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Alla Rogers wins Lifetime Achievement Award for her work at the Global Peace Education Network!
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Ep44: We welcome back critically acclaimed bestselling author John Gilstrap to Elaine’s Literary Salon — be sure to get his newest novel, available today: Feb. 24, 2026
Don't miss John's newest novel: Available today, "Scorched Earth" — A Jonathan Grave Thriller spirit
February 2026 — Three Reasons Our Times Are Not So Dark, Afterall,” believes Rev. Dr. Robert D. Flanagan, author, “Courage to Thrive”
Enter Name spirit“I Can’t Have Cancer, I Have Carpool!” shares author and survivor Elizabeth Hodges. Meet her May 13
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Ep12 Empowered Together show: Help us ring in the Year of the Fire Horse at our international celebration webinar on Feb. 17, 2026
Understanding the Fire Horse in Chinese culture soul
Ep43: C.R. Rowenson shares his Magic System Seminar, “The Hidden Tool Dean Koontz, Tana French, and Others Use to Bend Reality”
Learn about the Magic System: "The Hidden Tool Dean Koontz, Tana French, and Others Use to Bend Reality" spirit
Feb. 16, 2026: President’s Day — are we supposed to be celebrating something today?
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Ep42: Check out this week’s interview with Tom Straw, the Emmy and Writers’ Guild of America-nominated writer-producer of Night Court, Dave’s World, Grace Under Fire, and Nurse Jackie. His newest book is “The Accidental Joe”
You'll want to dig into Tom's new book, "The Accidental Joe" spirit
Feb. 5, 2026: National Insecurity is Center Stage
In 1994, a female F-18 pilot became the first American woman to fly a combat mission mind
March 2026: Reconnect with our classmate Jane Hendron, a civil servant and wildlife conservationist
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Ep41: Adam S. Lovinger brings us “The Insider Threat: How the deep state undermines America from within”
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Ep6 Chris Chambers Noir: This month we shine a light on two new hot novelists — P.M. Raymond and NYC firefighter Jason Powell
Riffs on a Noir Theme: Horror & Psychological Suspense to Thrillers we're all heart
Ep10 Tim’s Travails — School safety is the theme of this month’s interview with Luis D. Aponte, author of “A Safe Place”
The Real Story Behind School Safety — How to Prevent the Next School Shooting spirit
February 2026, Ep4: Courage to Thrive — Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews David Monteith, the Dean of Canterbury
A Day in the Life of the Canterbury Cathedral soul
February 2026: Proud mom and grandma Kim Coletta Davino catches us up on her life!
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Ep40: Puja Guha, author of seven novels and four short stories, shares details about her Ahriman Legacy series and her new book, “On Fire Under Water”
Meet Puja: International Development Consultant. Global Citizen. Author of seven novels and four published short stories soul