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About Gaylen Wilson is a heart transplant survivor, 20-years-sober former alcoholic, relationship author, and Certified Thriving Relationship Coach. Together with his wife, Heather, he founded The Monument Method Institute. Their enduring marriage—and the Sanctuary Bond that carried them through years of severe illness—inspires their work helping couples create emotional safety, deepen intimacy, and become each other’s refuge when life is hardest. Follow https://www.monumentmethodinstitute.com MVP Monument Validated Person page www.monumentmethodinstutite.com/MVP.php https://www.facebook.com/share/1aXxBYJ9kw/ https://www.instagram.com/monumentmethodinstitute/ https://www.youtube.com/@MonumentMethodInstitute https://x.com/MonumentMethod tiktok.com/@monumentmethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylen-wilson-846b62417 Monument Hearts Trailer on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8GmXFnX/ Monument Method Trailer on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8GmATNK/ ED Trilogy on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8GWBKDj/ Monument Coaching https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8cC5x5U/

Self-care gets easier when you stop living for other people’s approval. In this solo episode, Randi-Lee Bowslaugh talks honestly about people-pleasing and rumination. Plus, Randi-Lee shares an update on her upcoming movie Share your own self-care ideas in the comments. Support Goodbye Too Soon Film https://gofund.me/22aa66854

About Edwina Perkins serves as Acquisitions and Editorial Advisor for Dressed in Love Press and is a member of the publishing board. Her debut novel, The Colors of Home, released through Dressed in Love Press in March 2026. Edwina is Co-Director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, holds an advisory board role with Word Weavers International, and serves on several committees with the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA), where she previously served as Emerging Leader Coordinator. As a sensitivity and authenticity consultant, ghostwriter, and writing coach, Edwina brings decades of editorial experience to her work with authors across genres. She teaches at conferences throughout the year, championing honest, inclusive storytelling and equipping writers to center marginalized voices with craft and courage. When she's not busy with her writing-related work, she enjoys spending time with her grandkids and curling up on the couch to watch BritBox mysteries. Follow https://www.instagram.com/edwinaperkins/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581949774839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwina-perkins-78197138/ https://www.tiktok.com/@edwina_perkins https://www.edwinaperkins.substack.com Get the book (affiliate link) https://link.amazon/B06ExVcF6

About Mickey Mikkelson is the founder of Creative Edge Publicity. Mickey graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology with a Marketing Diploma in 1996. In 2006, he began his work in the literary and bookseller industry as the Special Events Manager for Chapters/Indigo, Canada’s largest bookstore chain, in St. Albert, Alberta. In 2015, he formed Creative Edge Publicity, an aggressive publicity firm that specializes in advocating for both the traditional and independent artist. Since founding Creative Edge, Mickey has signed some of the top talents in the literary industry, including multiple award-winning authors, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, and successful indie authors, many of whom have become international bestselling authors while working within the Creative Edge brand. Creative Edge was also listed at the Publicist Of The Year for 2024 by USA Global TV and works in tandem representing a number of authors with the award-winning social media and book marketing firm, Abundantly Social located in Houston TX. Follow https://www.creative-edge.services/

About Nicholas Ruchlewicz was in a single vehicle motorcycle crash on March 15, 2016, and suffered a separated pelvic circle, broken Sacro-iliac, crushed left orbital, massive concussion, and a right-side brain bleed and hematoma. He was in ICU, for 2 weeks, non-cognizant, then in an acute rehab hospital for 2 weeks, learning how to focus, move his left side, and see. His trauma and brain injury have allowed him to become an advocate, he calls it “A Gift of Perspective”. He is very vocal about his mental health, and advocates for males, and others for mental wellness. He is a volunteer for https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/, a Peer Mentor” at an Acute Rehabilitation Hospital, as well as a political advocate for accessible mental health and support. He believes we all have emotions, and its “Okay to not be OK”. He has done a lot of work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) before his trauma, and that is a reason, he believes, he is “still here.” He believes that, ""Our minds can be dark, and it's important to look at the corners for the light. Life is a 4-letter word, it depends on how you use it. Follow https://linktr.ee/giftofperspective Want to be a guest on Write or Die Show? Send Randi-Lee Bowslaugh a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1625705973680x271582554008346080

About Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in Archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realised how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor and product strategist. His only defence against the charge of unbridled dilettantism is that he genuinely likes doing these things and that, in one way or another, each of these fields plays a role in his writing. He sternly resists the accusation of being a Renaissance Man in the hopes that more people will label him that way. Sebastien lives in Vancouver, Canada with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats. Follow www.decastell.com Facebook: Facebook.com/SebastienDeCastell Instagram: @sebastiendecastell X: @decastell Get the book (affiliate link) https://link.amazon/B0hdkm1Jb

About Margaret Bryden is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, author, and the founder of Sage Insight Therapy, a private therapy practice based in Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Margaret's work is centered on one core belief: meaningful mental health care should be accessible, and that means using all of the best tools for mental health at our disposal, including poetry. A central part of Margaret's approach is the integration of poetry into the therapeutic process. Poetry, in this context, is not about being an award winning writer. It is a tool for expression. It allows people to engage with their thoughts and emotions in a way that is less structured, less filtered, and more aligned with how we actually experience life. Human experience is rarely linear. It is often fragmented, contradictory, and difficult to put into clear, logical language. Poetry creates space for that complexity. Follow www.sageinsighttherapy.com @Sage_Insight_Therapy on Instagram Get the book https://link.amazon/B002KAcGQ (affiliate link) Want to be a guest on Write or Die Show? Send Randi-Lee Bowslaugh a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1625705973680x271582554008346080

About T.A. Thompson loves to write fiction that will make any reader gasp, provide a love/hate relationship with the protagonist, and keep the reader guessing incorrectly. An avid reader and gamer, he has a bookshelf full of Stephen King, George R. R. Martin, and Robert Jordan, as well as most of the Dungeons & Dragons 5e collection. Imagination is a key component to his life. Having been in the commercial insurance industry over twelve years, T.A. Thompson needs to let off a lot of creative steam to prevent a mental meltdown. He resides in Milford, Michigan, with his beautiful wife. Follow https://tathompsonwriter.com/ Want to be a guest on Write or Die Show? Send Randi-Lee Bowslaugh a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1625705973680x271582554008346080 Get the book (affiliate link) https://link.amazon/B07qsbQNS

About Author Sandy Malone is best known for starring in TLC's reality TV show ""Wedding Island"" and writing hundreds of wedding advice columns that were published in BRIDES, WeddingWire, and HuffPost. She wrote a DIY wedding planning book in 2016 that was traditionally published, and she released her new fiction series - Gem of the Golden Isles - in April 2024. She has also ghostwritten books for well-known reality TV stars (including a Real Housewife). Most recently, she was editor of The Police Tribune. Sandy got her journalism degree at The Ohio State University and was a reporter and editor for major news publications, including the Wall Street Journal, before she returned to her hometown of Washington, DC, for a career in public relations and government affairs. She began planning destination weddings professionally after her own was nearly a disaster, and ended up planning more than 500 weddings in the Caribbean in 11 years with her retired SWAT-commander husband. After Hurricane Maria wiped out her wedding business, Sandy went back to writing full time. Sandy and her husband, Bill, live on Jekyll Island, Georgia, with their coonhound Sherlock. "Christmas on Jekyll" is her fifth fiction novel. She’s working on a new series titled “Under the Oaks” for release in 2026. Follow https://sandymalone.com/ FB https://www.facebook.com/SandyMaloneWIV IG https://www.instagram.com/sandynmalone/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SandyMaloneBooks Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/SandyMaloneAuthor/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sandy.malone LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-malone-author Get her book (affiliate link - thank you for your support) https://amzn.to/4c3NWsg

About Glenda Benevides is an award-winning singer-songwriter celebrated for her soulful vocals and deeply resonant lyrics that inspire audiences around the globe. As a GRAMMY®-nominated artist and Recording Academy voting member, Glenda actively contributes to honoring and elevating excellence in the music industry. Beyond her remarkable musical achievements, Glenda is a passionate mentor committed to empowering women to discover their authentic voices, embrace freedom, and unlock their full potential. Through her transformative performances, retreats, and her best-selling book, Courage: Find Your Fire and Ignite Action in Your Life, she guides individuals on a journey of clarity, courage, confidence, and community, inspiring them to lead empowered, purpose-driven lives. Additionally, Glenda champions environmental stewardship, blending her love for nature and creativity by planting trees and fostering a sustainable future. Her work reflects a harmonious blend of artistry, mentorship, and activism, leaving an indelible mark on every stage she graces and every life she touches. Follow GLendaMusic.com https://glendabenevides.bandcamp.com/track/i-ride #imarider  @GlendaBenevides ​

About Steve Ferrara has been a lifelong dedicated student of spirituality since his teenage years. He has committed his life to personal development and assisting others in their spiritual journeys. For two decades, he served as an instructor for the Concept Therapy Institute, which offers comprehensive courses on physical, mental, and spiritual education. His life has also been significantly influenced by the teachings of A Course in Miracles, Eckhart Tolle, David Hawkins, and Michael Singer. Through these studies, Steve has developed a profound understanding of consciousness, presence, meditation, and inner peace. Follow https://www.stevenferrara.com/ Get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/453zU68

About Terrance Niedziela Jr. grew up in Wisconsin, USA. He started writing books in the 4th grade, and that passion continued into adulthood. He received his BS in Ancient Middle East History with a minor in Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and an MA in English and Creative Fiction Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. His fiction has earned awards. He currently lives in South Carolina with his beautiful wife, Shauna, and their dogs. He teaches English to middle schoolers, writes speculative fiction as well as devotions for The Man Cave blog on Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes' website. In 2024 and 2025, his devotions were included in published devotions. Follow Website: https://terranceniedzielajr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terranceniedzielajr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrance.niedziela Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583762891395 Get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4vwgFwT

About Justin Anderson writes dark fantasy folklore as J. Vaelorin. He is a network engineer by day and the solo founder of VaelorinVerse LLC, a transmedia universe and clinical-adjacent infrastructure built for people carrying what they cannot say out loud. His work has reached first responders, bereaved parents, caregivers, veterans, and people in addiction recovery. He developed the I/E Door framework, which names that grief and trauma processing has two doors and that externalization through story, ritual, or made object is the available door for many carriers when internalization is locked. Licensed clinicians including Kelly Sheets LPC-MHSP have engaged with the work as clinically aligned with narrative therapy. Justin is based in Muncie, Indiana, and is preparing to become a father of twins in late August 2026. Follow "https://substack.com/@jvaelorin https://vaelorinverse.com (main site) https://vaelorinverse.com/folklore (folklore catalog) https://vaelorinverse.com/safe-thread (the framework page) https://shop.vaelorinverse.com https://www.youtube.com/@JVaelorin @JVaelorin for all social media" Want to be a guest on Write or Die Show? Send Randi-Lee Bowslaugh a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1625705973680x271582554008346080

About J.M. Shaw lives in Airdrie, Alberta, with her husband and two young children. She and her family embarked upon a journey of understanding, acceptance, and lifelong learning when they discovered their shared diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Writing is her passion, and with experience and interests in healthcare, psychology, martial arts, and personal training, she pours her unique insights and knowledge into all her creative fictions. Follow www.jmshawauthor.com https://www.instagram.com/jmshaw_author https://www.facebook.com/jmshawauthor Get her books (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4vuftLt

About Dianna Gunn is a fantasy and horror author known for her Moonshadow Rising Duology (completed in 2024), Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror (released in 2025), and Woman of Sorrow and Blood (releasing in March 2026). You can find out more about her books at authordiannagunn.com. She is also the founder of Weeknight Writers, a social enterprise dedicated to providing support for fiction writers. Follow https://authordiannagunn.com https://weeknightwriters.com Get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/44hDfhu