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Medium Lady Reviews Books Summer 2022

Hello, hi! Today’s episode covers a review of some books I read in the Summer of 2022. I’ve included 3 books I loved, 2 books I liked, one book that was a bummer and one book I’m obsessed with! I hope you find at least one book to add to your future reading pile. What did you read this summer? What did you like? What did you dislike? Reflecting on that experience will always bring you closer to your reading sweet spot!
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! Links within this description may be an Amazon affiliate, which also gives the podcast a teeny tiny bit of financial help. And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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Booked mentioned in this Episode
Yerba Buena by Nina Lacour
 
Jameela Green Runis Everything by Zarqa Nawaz
 
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
 
An Unthinkable Thing by Nicole Lundrigan
 
Sister Stardust by Jane Green - and the spotify Reading Soundtrack
 
Last One Alive by Amber Cowie
 
Tomorrow and tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
 
Also mentioned in this Episode
Not the same Good Housekeeping article but still a good one on diverse reads
 
Cozy Christmas Reads with Ali and Jillian
 
Your Summer Reading Pile with Ali O
 
Find me on Good Reads
Find me on Spotify

Parenting Yourself Through A Bad Day

Hello, hi! Are you having a bad day, or perhaps you're in the midst of a few bad days? Today's episode covers my approach to parent myself when I've experienced my own bad days. Self-parenting is an idea that empowers us to care for our inner child as we re-wire our coping strategies to manage stress and discomfort. Here are my tips for self-parenting through a bad day:
1. Know yourself
2. Know your day
3. Lower the Bar
4. Practice Bursts of Self-Compassion
5. Notice Relief
6. Remember all Bad days eventually End
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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Video Games, Hot Takes and Story Time with Handsome Face

Hello, hi! Today's episode features my husband and partner Nick! We go into a deep chat about video games: the games we've played together, what makes video games great for kids and games Nick recommends. Video games they're kind of like books? Kind of? 
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! Links within this description may be Amazon affiliated, which also gives the podcast a teeny tiny bit of financial help. And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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[REPOST] Medium Lady Talks about September

This episode is a repost of Episode 19 that aired on September 9th, 2021.
 
Hello, hi! Is it just me, or is this September coming in hot with BIG FALL ENERGY? Grab your journal and join me as I walk through a few reflective exercises to align my efforts and fun this September and work to shed some of the ongoing resistance I've been feeling towards the end of summer 2021.
This episode you can expect to hear my musings on the following:
- What IS IT about September that makes it so darn unique?
- What did September mean to you (and to me) growing up?
- What am I resistant to this September?
- What am I excited for this September?
 
This episode is an example of my monthly practice to design my monthly experiments in a way that makes me live my life with intention and purpose. If that sounds fun to you, I hope you'll join me over on Instagram @medium.lady! Music is Climb by The Ghost in the Piano and I'm grateful for its use with creative commons license. 

Medium Lady Reads Pt. 4 Red Flag Reads

Hello hi! Today's episode wraps up the 4-part series Medium Lady Reads for the month of July. And I saved the juciest takes for last with these "Red Flag Reads". These are 4 books I read that are 1 star reviews (or less!). I'll break down what I didn't like about these books, I'll talk about what makes them problematic for readers, and I'll even use that as fuel to help pick better books in the future.
This is a new style for me so if you have thoughts and opinions I would love to hear them on Instagram where you can find me @medium.lady, make sure to follow me there for more content.
 
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! Links within this description may be Amazon affiliated, which also gives the podcast a teeny tiny bit of financial help. And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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Medium Lady Reads Pt. 3 Matchmaking Books with your Summer Profile

Hello, hi! Today's episode is a fun one where I pair books with your summer profile. Are you travelling this summer, or staying home? Do you have a little bit of time to read, or a lot? Are you looking for romance or thriller? This episode will help. you think through the next perfect choice when it comes to answering the question "What should I read next?"
Book recommendations in no particular order:
Season for Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat
Hench by Natalie Zina Walschot
Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
One for Sorrow by Helen Fields
Seasonal Work by Laura Lippman
 
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! Links within this description may be Amazon affiliated, which also gives the podcast a teeny tiny bit of financial help. And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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Medium Lady Reads Pt. 2 Extending the love of your book after reading the last page

Hello, hi! Have you ever finished a book and felt the empty space it leaves behind in your life? Either the writing, the characters, or the plot line contributes so much to your sense of happiness and satisfaction that when you come to the final chapter you just wonder “how am I supposed to go on?”
 
I don’t know any book lover who hasn’t experienced this feeling- a general sense of wanting MORE after a book ends. And while book endings are a pretty finite experience (the book is in fact over and no there aren’t any extra chapters you ought have missed) today’s episode covers a few activities I find myself indulging in to prolong the experience a wonderful book can provide.
 
Books mentioned:
 
The only books I have re-read! 
The Harry Potter Series - particularly the audiobook read by Jim Dale
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Read Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen then listen to Episode 22 my interview with Jayne to prolong your love of the book!
 
You can find my Reading SoundtracksTM on Spotify (I’m Medium Lady there too!):
The House in the Cerulean Sea soundtrack
The Once and Future Witches soundtrack
 
You can find the amazing pastry account I mention @pieladybooks. The artist’s name is Steph and her account is nothing but pie and book joy.
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! Links within this description may be Amazon affiliated, which also gives the podcast a teeny tiny bit of financial help. And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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Medium Lady Reads Pt.1 Sure-Fire Summer Reading Recommendations

Hello, hi! We're doing a full month of Book Related Episodes for July on MLT! Medium Lady Talks is going to transform to Medium Lady Reads :) Kicking it off is this first episode of sure-fire home run recommendations for your summer reading. 
These are the 5 Medium Lady Must reads from all of the books I read in the Spring of 2022:
Set Boundaries Find Peace, by Nedra Glover Tawwab
The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Anxious People by Frederik Bachman
 
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! Links within this description may be Amazon affiliated, which also gives the podcast a teeny tiny bit of financial help. And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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[REPOST] Medium Lady Talks about Doing Hard Things

Hello hi! Today's episode is a repost from the MLT archives, Episode 4, Medium Lady Talks about Doing Hard Things. 
I decided to post this episode again, because I'm once again faced with doing hard things - I'm holding myself accountable to not be complacent or helpless in the face of my current reality. I'm leaning into everything I've learned about how strong and resilient I am to do the next best thing.
I hope you enjoy this episode and think about your own list of hard things you've done, to act as fuel for the next hard things to come. We can do this.
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
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Doing What Works (when it works for you) with Jennifer Locke

Hello, hi! Today’s episode is a bit of my own reflections on a road trip, followed by an uplifting and encouraging interview with writing coach and ghost writer Jennifer Locke from jenniferlockewrites.com and @jenniferlockewrites on Instagram (if you want to jump to the interview head to the 20 minute mark!). During our chat we talked about the process of evolving your creative process, how to commit and prioritize book writing (or any creative process) and how to reconnect with self-compassion and discovery along the way.
 
Jennifer referenced a TON of fascinating things to read, listen to and watch! Here they are*:
 
Cheryl Strayed Tiny Beautiful Things
 
Anne Lamott’s beautiful writing advice
 
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin - Jennifer is an Upholder - I’m an obliger!
 
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
 
We Should All be Millionaires an Audiobook by Rachel Rogers
 
Laziness Does Not Exist by  Devon Price
 
Hacks on HBO Max - YouTube trailer here!
 
I’ll Show Myself Out by Jessi Klein
 
*links to amazon affiliate - of which I may earn a very small commission that goes to support the pod.
 
You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady
 
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