Life, Love, and Mental Health: Liv’s Take on Breaking Boundaries in Romance

Welcome back to Shit That Goes On In Our Heads," the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health! In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit with Australian romance author Liv Arnold to explore the intersections of mental health, self-discovery, and romance. Liv shares how her journey started in Melbourne, her shift from finance to fiction, and mental health's role in her novels.

Meet Our Guest: Liv Arnold 
Liv grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and after studying Arts/Commerce at Deakin University, she pursued her passion for writing at RMIT. Inspired by Enid Blyton's books, Liv now channels her creativity into romance novels published with The Wild Rose Press. With her loyal pup, Groot, by her side, she tackles themes like PTSD, anxiety, and societal stigmas around female sexuality in her novels *Etched in Stone*, *Stepping Stone*, and *Law & Disorder*. Liv's writing connects with readers by blending suspense, real-life challenges, and relatable character journeys.

Connect with Liv Arnold 
- Website: https://www.livarnold.com  
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livarnoldauthor
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv_au  
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/liv_au
- BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/liv-arnold  

Books by Liv Arnold  
- Etched in Stone (Invested in You Book 1)  
- Stepping Stone (Invested in You Book 2)  
- Law & Disorder

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

1. The Power of Representation in Romance: Liv emphasizes the importance of tackling real-life mental health issues like PTSD and anxiety in romance novels, creating characters that readers can identify with.
2. Breaking Taboos and Embracing Female Sexuality: Liv discusses societal stigmas around female sexuality, sharing how her books encourage readers to embrace their desires without shame.
3. Lessons in Self-Care and Boundaries: Liv reflects on the importance of setting healthy boundaries and shares how these lessons inspire both her life and her character's growth.

Call to Action  
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to a local crisis hotline. It's OK not to be OK, and support is always available.  
- United States: Call or Text -988 - https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ 
- Canada: 988 - Call or Text - https://988.ca/  
- World Wide: https://findahelpline.com/

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Acknowledgments  
Audio Editing by NJz Audio.

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