Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah
Episodes
BONUS EPISODE - BOOK EXCERPT
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Excited to share this reading - the foreward from my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading.I hope you enjoy it, and if you'd like to ...
My Most Anticipated Books of 2026
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the most buzzworthy and anticipated books shaping the literary landscape this year — a vibrant mix of fiction, nonfict...
A Literary and Bibliotherapeutic Gift Guide This Holiday Season
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah, listeners are invited into a warm, fireside exploration of meaningful literary and bibliotherapeutic...
40 Books from 2025 You Need to Read in 2026
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah I reflect on the most powerful, inspiring, and thought-provoking books of 2025 — the ones you’ll ...
The Romantic Comedy and Bibliotherapy
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah, we turn our attention to one of the most joyful yet underestimated genres in literature —...
Life Imitates Art: AI, Relationships, and the Insights of Utopian & Dystopian Fiction
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah, I explore how contemporary fiction and nonfiction depict love and relationships between humans and a...
The Role of Romantic Storytelling in Bibliotherapy
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah, we explore the quiet, transformative power of love stories — and how the romance genre ca...
Reading Love in the 21st Century: Lessons from Erich Fromm’s The Art of Loving
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah, I explore Erich Fromm’s timeless classic The Art of Loving and reflect on what it can tea...
On Love, Loneliness, and the Literature That Heals Us
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this opening episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah, I trace love’s enduring role as literature’s greatest subject, and explore love not as s...
Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Season 4 Trailer
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Excited to share Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah is back with Season 4!In Season 4, I’ll be sharing my 40 best books of 2025 to read in 2026 across bo...
Bibliotherapy in Bloom: Japanese Literature to Read This Spring
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we’re immersing ourselves in the gentle, contemplative, and often transformative world of Japanese literature. As we step i...
Dostoyevsky and Bibliotherapy: Could One Say Dostoyevsky Understood Human Beings Better Than Freud?
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I explore the psychological depth of Dostoyevsky’s literature through the lens of bibliotherapy. Could the Russian novelist...
My Most Anticipated Spring & Summer Reads – Fiction and Non-Fiction Picks for 2025
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,Hello and welcome back to Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah—the podcast where books are more than stories—they're medicine for the ...
Healing Together: The Power of Group Bibliotherapy
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah, we explore how the shared experience of reading can become a profound path to healing. From grief su...
Neurodiversity & Bibliotherapy (Plus My Top Ten Books on Neurodiversity)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The concept of neurodiversity has gained widespread recognition over the past few decades, advocating for a shift in perspective from viewing neurolog...
Books Every Parent Needs After Watching Netflix’s 'Adolescence'
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, inspired by the Netflix series Adolescence, I explore the emotional and social challenges facing today’s teenage boys and s...
My Conversation with Sangeetha Menon on the Healing Power of Creativity and Stories
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you’ve been enjoying SEASON 3 of my podcast Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah so far! Episodes published to date discuss literary journaling and ...
The Intersection Between Bibliotherapy & Romantasy
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,Join us as we explore the growing popularity of romantasy and its connection to bibliotherapy. Discover how these captivating narratives...
Celebrating Women's Voices: Book Recommendations for Women's Empowerment This Women's History Month
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,Following International Women's Day 2025, and in celebration of Women's History Month this March, I have selected a notable se...
My Conversation with Stephanie Affinito on Literary Journaling & Reflective Practice
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, I talk to Stephanie Affinito, Literacy Coach, Bookologist and Host of the Get Lit(erate) Podcast, on the role...
My Most Anticipated Reads of 2025
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,Get ready to dive into a year of literary magic with my most anticipated reads of 2025, where unforgettable characters, gripping plots, ...
2024 Reflections on Bibliotherapy
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, I share my personal reflections on Bibliotherapy in 2024.I hope you enjoy the listen!Bijal xBibliotherapist &...
My Favourite Books, Movies, TV Show and Quote from 2024
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In this special voicenote, I share a short, curated list of my favorite books, movies, TV show, and a quote from 2024. Join me as I expl...
Exploring Scriptotherapy
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, we explore scriptotherapy and how it is used alongside bibliotherapy.Enjoy!Bijal xBibliotherapist & Co-fo...
Life-changing Books That Make the Best Gifts
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,This week, we’re diving into the type of books that don’t just tell a great story or share a great idea, but truly change lives.What...
Books, Nooks and Bibliotherapy Gift Ideas for Book Lovers
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, I share some of my favourite bookish gifts, including some bibliotherapy options too, to inspire your gift gi...
Heartwarming and Uplifting Fiction and Nonfiction Reads from Indian Literature
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from last week's voice note on Indian Rasa Theory & Bibliotherapy, I wanted to dive into the rich and evocative world of Indian ...
Indian Rasa Theory & Bibliotherapy
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote we delve into the timeless wisdom of Indian Rasa Theory—an ancient Indian philosophy of emotions—and explo...
Our 10 Most Notable Books of 2024
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is that time of the year when I draw up my 40 best books of 2024 list and in this episode, I wanted to share my 10 most noteworthy ones out of thes...
Carl Jung & Bibliotherapy
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, we learn more about Carl Jung, his influence on bibliotherapy and Jungian-inspired fiction with some notewort...
Literature on the Court: What Bibliotherapy and Tennis Have In Common
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,It's tennis season and today we have a very special edition voice note focused on bibliotherapy and tennis.(If you'd like to r...
Are Hypertext Novels Helpful in Bibliotherapy? Voicenotes from Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, I discuss whether hypertext novels can be helpful in bilbiotherapy.(If you'd like to read the transcript...
Book Recommendations On Embracing Change
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore books on embracing change across both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you enjoy them and do let me know if there are any ...
The World of Graphic Medicine: Voicenotes from Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, we touch upon the world of graphic medicine. (If you'd like to read the transcript instead you can do so...
Book Recommendations on Healing from and Coping with Heartbreak
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore books on healing from and coping with heartbreak across both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you enjoy them and do let me...
Voicenotes from Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist: How Literary Fiction Trumps All Other Genres When it Comes to Mentalising and Building Empathy
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, we focus on why genre matters when building empathy or mentalising.Enjoy!Warmly,BijalBibliotherapist & Co...
Book Recommendations for Navigating Family Dynamics
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore books for navigating family dynamics across both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you enjoy them and do let me know if there...
Voicenotes from Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist: Freud & Fairytales
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, we discuss the role of fairytales in bibliotherapy and psychoanalysis.I hope you enjoy it!Warmly,BijalBibliot...
Book Recommendations for Difficult Times
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore books for difficult times across both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you enjoy them and do let me know if there are any ot...
Voicenotes from Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist: Is Bibliotherapy Effective? Is it Evidence-based?
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, I wanted to focus on whether bibliotherapy is effective and the evidence to support it.I hope you find it hel...
Book Recommendations for Loneliness
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore books for loneliness across both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you enjoy them and do let me know if there are any other b...
Voicenotes from Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist: What Kind of Issues Can Be Treated with Bibliotherapy and Why Does it Work?
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In the last voicenote we touched upon bibliotherapy, what it is, a brief history and how we define it at Book Therapy. In today’s voic...
Book Recommendations for Anxiety
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore books for anxiety across both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you enjoy them and do let me know if there are any other book...
Voicenotes from Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist: What is Bibliotherapy?
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener,In today's voicenote, we focus on what bibliotherapy is from its history to how it's used in the modern-day world.Enjoy!Warmly...
Introducing our new podcast series.....Bibliotherapy By Bijal
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, my name is Bijal Shah and I am a bibliotherapist and founder of Book Therapy (a bibliotherapy and literary curation practice). I'm also the a...
The Power of Stories to Heal
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me today as I discuss the power of stories with prominent Slovenian story coach and book blogger Alenka Štrukelj, to heal us and transform us ...
Help Children Manage Anxiety Using Animal Bibliotherapy
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today on this conversation with Lucy Sloan on using Animal Bibliotherapy to help children manage anxiety. Lucy is a Professional Registered C...
Divorce, Parental Separation & Blending: A Conversation with Psychologist and Children's Author Rachel Brace on How Children's Literature Can Support Children
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Brace talks to Bijal Shah, Bibliotherapist and Founder of Book Therapy, about her two books, ‘Max’s Divorce Earthquake’ and 'Harriet...