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Sweet Fury with Sash Bischoff
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews author Sash Bischoff about her debut novel, Sweet Fury. The conversation expl...
Gone Missing with Steve Vannoy & Azul Terronez
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews authors Azul Terronez and Steve Vannoy about their book Gone Missing, the fir...
The Manicurist's Daughter with Susan Lieu
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Susan Liu, author of The Manicurist Daughter. They explore Susan's journey o...
The 5 Types of Wealth with Sahil Bloom
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Sahil Bloom, author of The 5 Types of Wealth. They explore the concept of we...
Grace Of The Empire State with Gemma Tizzard
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews author Gemma Tizzard about her historical fiction novel, Grace Of The Empire ...
How To Be Dateable with Julie Krafchick & Yue Xu
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac welcomes Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, the hosts of the Datable Podcast and authors of the...
The Stacks with Traci Thomas
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Traci Thomas, creator and host of The Stacks podcast. They discuss Traci's jo...
Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant with Stephanie Kiser
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Stephanie Kiser, author of Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant. They discus...
The Parent Compass with Cindy Muchnick
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Cindy Muchnick, author of The Parent Compass, about the importance of foster...
Deuce's First Step with Louis L. Reed
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My Simplified Life podcast, host Michelle Glogovac welcomes back Louis L. Reed to discuss his new children's book, Deuce's Firs...
Politics, Campaigning & Making a Difference with Victor Shi
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Victor Shi, a young political activist and former delegate. They discuss Vict...
Happy To Help with Amy Wilson
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Amy Wilson about the complexities of people pleasing, particularly am...
Society Of Lies with Lauren Ling Brown
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Lauren Ling Brown, author of the debut novel Society of Lies. They discuss th...
Mama with Nikkya Hargrove
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Nikkya Hargrove, author of the memoir Mama and owner of the new bookstore, O...
The Stories We Cannot Tell Leslie Rasmussen
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Leslie Rasmussen about her book, The Stories We Cannot Tell, which ad...
Postmortem: What Survives The John Wayne Gacy Murder Trials with Courtney Lund O'Neil
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelle Glogovac interviews Courtney Lund O'Neil, author of Postmortem, which explores the chilling story of John Wayne Gacy through...
Not Yours To Keep with Zelly Ruskin
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Zelly Ruskin about her debut novel, Not Yours to Keep, which explores...
The Last Sandstorm with Jasmin Faulk-Dickerson
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Jasmin Falk-Dickerson about her memoir, The Last Sandstorm, which chronicles...
The Christmas Countdown with Hannah Mary McKinnon aka Holly Cassidy
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My Simplified Life podcast, host Michelle Glogovac interviews author Hannah Mary McKinnon, also known as Holly Cassidy. They di...
New Happy with Stephanie Harrison
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Harrison explore the concept of happiness, emphasizing a new philosophy that encourages individu...
Pick Up with Nora Dahlia
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Michelle Glogovac interviews Nora Dahlia about her new contemporary romance novel Pick Up. They discuss the emotional i...
Bluebird Day with Meg Tady
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews author Meg Tady about her latest novel, Bluebird Day. The conversation exp...
Motherhood to Novelist to Farmer with Jeanne Blasberg
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews her friend and author Jeanne Blasberg about her multifaceted life and caree...
The Other Side of Nothing Anastasia Zadeik
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelle Glogovac and Anastasia Zadeik explore the intricacies of storytelling, the significance of life lessons, and the celebrati...
Pictures of You with Emma Grey
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac welcomes back Emma Grey, author of The Last Love Note and Pictures of You. Emma sha...
It's Election Day!
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac reflects on the significance of Election Day 2024. Michelle shares her personal e...
Happiness: Filling Buckets and Seeing Beyond Online Perfection
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac explores the New Happy concept introduced in Stephanie Harrison's book. Michel...
Get Out The Vote - Researching Candidates & Voting
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough research before voting in electi...
Where Love Lies with Raz Tal Schenirer
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac is joined by author Raz Tal Schenirer to discuss her debut novel, Where Love Lies. Ra...
I Wasn't Supposed To Be Here with Jonathan Conyers
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "My Simplified Life," host Michelle Glogovac interviews Jonathan Conyers, a respiratory therapist, author, and co-founder of the ...
Embracing the Journey and Creating Your Own Opportunities with Filmmaker Katie Prentiss
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac talks with Katie Prentiss, a multi-hyphenate creative who shares her journey from bei...
5 Years of Podcasting
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac celebrates the fifth anniversary of her podcast. She reflects on her journey, the...
The Goodbye Process with Mary Jones
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Mary Jones, the author of the short story collection The Goodbye Process, shares her journey as a writer and...
Exposure with Ava Dellaira
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Ava Dellaira about her journey in writing and the personal experie...
Sad Sacked with Liz Alterman
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Liz Alterman, a long-time journalist and author, joins the conversation to share her journey from media prof...
A Red Helicopter, Kindness & Math with James Rhee
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac sits down with James Rhee, an entrepreneur, educator, and author of Red Helicopter. They d...
We're Speaking with Hitha Palepu
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Hitha Palepu, author of We're Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Ha...
Books To Spark Conversation and Educate Before The Election
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac shares her thoughts on the upcoming election and emphasizes the importance of kin...
How I Got Into Costco Connection Magazine
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac shares her journey of being featured in the Costco Connection Magazine. Michelle ...
A Season For That with Steve Hoffman
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Steve Hoffman, a tax preparer turned memoirist. Steve shares his unique dua...
The Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac is joined by Sarah Ezrin, author of The Yoga of Parenting, long-time yoga educator, and ma...
You Only Die Once with Jodi Wellman
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac discusses the topic of living life to its fullest with guest Jodi Wellman, author of You O...
THE Podfluencer™
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the emergent concept of 'podfluencers' - individuals who leverage their...
From Tech Marketing To Debut Author with Love Apptually's Alyssa Jarrett
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac invites Alyssa Jarrett, a romance author and tech marketer. The conversation covers Alyssa'...
Seven Summer Weekends with Jane L. Rosen
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews author Jane L. Rosen. Jane shares her journey into writing, her unique appr...
S.P.A.R.K. Your Wardrobe with Angela Foster
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with petite-style coach Angela Foster. They discuss the challenges petite wo...
I Want You More with Swan Huntley
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac chats with author Swan Huntley whose book, I Want You More, is out today! Swan share...
From Helicopter Pilot to Author: A Veteran's Unexpected Journey with Darcy Guyant
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac sits down with Darcy Guyant, a seasoned military veteran turned author. A former helicopter...
Incorporating Trauma Into Fiction with Amy Nielsen
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle engages in a conversation with Amy Nielsen, a former librarian who is now an author, literary a...
STILL: The Art of Noticing with Mary Jo Hoffman
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac shares a conversation with Mary Jo Hoffman, an artist, photographer, and author of the book...
Dementia Caregiving & Legacy with Marcy McCreary
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, we delve into the intriguing world of mystery writing with author Marcy McCreary. Marcy shares her journey fr...
Evolving Boundaries As You Grow Your Business & As A Person
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac talks about the importance of setting boundaries in both personal and professiona...
Olivia Strauss Is Running Out Of Time with Angela Brown
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Michelle Glogovac introduces us to her friend and novelist, Angela Brown. They discuss the trials of finding oneself while bei...
Wedding Issues with Elle Evans
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Elle Evans, an anesthesiologist and author of Wedding Issues. They dis...
Pie Lady Books with Steph Hockersmith
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac interviews Stephanie Hockersmith, better known as Pie Lady Books. Stephanie shares her insp...
The Magical Guide to Bliss with Meg Nocero
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac has a heartfelt conversation with Meg Nocero, a former federal prosecutor turned empow...
It Could Be Worse with Dara Levan
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Dara Levan to discuss her debut novel, It Could Be Worse. The t...
Michelle Glogovac In Conversation with Kirk Hawkins on HOW TO GET ON PODCASTS
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special live episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac is interviewed by KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins at Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Moni...
How Podcast Interviews Allow For A Greater Lifespan Of Your Launch
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the importance of podcast interviews in promoting a product, service, o...
Managing Expectations
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac delves into expectations. She shares her personal experiences dealing with the pr...
The Gardins of Edin with Rosey Lee
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac chats with debut author Rosey Lee, who has released her first novel, The Gardins of Edin, ...
The Daughter Ship with Boo Trundle
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac has an intriguing and enlightening conversation with Boo Trundle, author of the unique...
The House of Plain Truth with Donna Hemans
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Donna Hemans, the author of The House of Plain Truth. Michelle and Donna d...
Since She's Been Gone with Sagit Schwartz
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews guest Sagit Schwartz, a licensed psychotherapist and author of the upcoming...
How To Get On Podcasts - The Book
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac celebrates the launch of her new book, How to Get on Podcasts. She shares her...
Love, Me with Jessica Saunders
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Jessica Saunders opens up about her journey of writing her first novel, Love, Me, while balancing her full-t...
Everyone But Myself with Julie Chavez
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Julie Chavez, a repeat guest and author of the memoir Everyone But Myself, shares her experience of going th...
What's Your Story?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac explores the concept of storytelling and the importance of sharing our personal experi...
Dreaming With Intention & Authenticity with Sylvia Vasquez-Lavado
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, the first Peruvian woman to climb Mount Everest ...
Why I Wrote HOW TO GET ON PODCASTS
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac shares her reasons for writing her book How to Get on Podcasts. Michelle opens up abou...
The Importance of Pitching The Person
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac delves into the importance of pitching oneself rather than the product, service, ...
Virgin Unite with Suzy Gigante
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Suzy Gigante, the Senior Community Manager at Virgin Unite, shares her journey from growing up in a single-pa...
The Last Love Note with Emma Grey
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 div...
A Look At The Publishing Industry with Jane Friedman
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Jane Friedman, a seasoned expert in the publishing industry. They delve into...
End Of The Hour with Meghan Riordan Jarvis
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a clinical psychotherapist specializing in trauma a...
How You Can Support Authors
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the importance of supporting authors, especially as they navigate the p...
Woman of Valor with Lynne Golodner
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My Simplified Life Podcast, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Lynne Golodner, a publisher, author, and book coach. They discu...
From Cookbooks to Novels with Mary Carroll Moore
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How My Podcast Has Taught Me To Use My Voice
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cr...
A Book Update: How To Get On Podcasts
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways with Brittany Means
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author Brittany Means discusses her memoir "Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways," which covers Brittany's difficult childhood, the abuse she endured, a...
Wine Witch on Fire with Natalie MacLean
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My Simplified Life podcast, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Natalie MacLean, a drinks journalist and author of the book "Wi...
The Farmer's Lawyer with Sarah Vogel
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Vogel, an attorney, and advocate who fought for family farmers in North Dakota during the 1980s farm depression, shares her experiences and in...
Rocket Science To Podcasting with Travis Albritton
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Albritton, CEO and founder of Honest Podcasts, shares his journey from rocket scientist to podcast producer. He discusses the challenges of s...
Ladies Get Paid with Ashley Louise
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Louise, co-founder of Ladies Get Paid, shares how women can negotiate higher salaries, promotions, and prices for their services. Ashley also...
End Credits with Patty Lin
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patty Lin, a former screenwriter on hit TV shows like "Friends" and "Breaking Bad," shares her experiences in the entertainment industry, including ...
Podcast Hosts: The Benefits Of Guest Interviews
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the importance of having a mindset focused on providing value to listeners and guests rather than ...
How Podcast Interviews Can Help Share Your "Why”
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Lessons Learned A Year After My Pulmonary Embolism
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 puttin...
Wine People with Michelle Wildgen
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Adelaide with Genevieve Wheeler
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michelle is joined by Genevieve Wheeler, author of the hugely successful book, Adelaide. Genevieve’s book touches on mental health, romanc...
The Keys To Finding Happiness & Friends with Jessica Weiss
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wednesdays At One with Sandra A. Miller
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show we get to wish an amazing author a Happy Release Day! Sandra A. Miller joins Michelle this week to tell us all about her fabulou...
Does Podcast Size Matter?
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michelle is tackling a question that she gets asked a lot, does podcast size matter? We’re talking download numbers, reach, number of foll...
3 Years of Self Care with Leigh Stein
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michelle is joined by author, cultural critic, career coach, and the queen of BookTok and TikTok, Leigh Stein. While originally wanting to b...
The Life Shift with Matt Gilhooly
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are so fortunate to have Matt Gilhooly on the show. Matt is a fellow podcaster who created the powerful, motivating, and incredibly movin...
There's No Such Thing As Failure
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michelle talks about failure, and how if you put your mind to it and put in the effort, you really can’t fail. Michelle tells us a little ...
Hedge with Jane Delury
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show we wish Jane Delury a very Happy Book Launch Day! Michelle chats with the incredible professor and author, Jane Delury, who tell...
Podcast Book Tours
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is for the authors! After everything shut down during the pandemic, and book tours got cancelled, authors found themselves witho...
Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong with MC McDonald
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incredible MaryCatherine (MC) McDonald joins Michelle this week. MC is trauma researcher, author and certified life coach who has spent over a dec...