How To Be...Books Podcast

Why there is a health gap - Rebel Bodies author Sarah Graham

Health inequalities and gaps are avoidable, unfair and systematic differences in health between different groups of people, which is what we talked about with Rebel Bodies author Sarah Graham on the "How To Be Books Podcast."Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other wonderful guests who took part:Amanda Finley from Kansas City, Missouri.Lisa Rowe, who is a licenced clinical social worker, the CEO of Support After Abortion and a private practice clinician.Other books/articles looked at:Rebecca Skloot: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Why we fear money - Women Talk Money editor Rebecca Walker

The fear of talking about money is a complex phenomenon influenced by various psychological, cultural, and societal factors, as discussed with prominent writer, activist and editor of Women Talk Money, Rebecca Walker on the "How To Be Books Podcast."Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other wonderful guests who took part:Phoebe Ellis is Head of Operations at Thrive Money, set up by the team at First Wealth, which helps to improve financial education and break down the taboos around money with a focus on women and younger people.Jay runs YorkshireFinances.co.uk.Other books/articles looked at:Tori Dunlap: Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love

How we amplify marginalised voices - with Haramacy editor Zahed Sultan

Ensuring that we amplify marginalised voices is essential for promoting inclusivity, diversity, and social progress, which is something we talk about with Haramacy editor Zahed Sultan on the "How To Be Books Podcast."Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other wonderful guests who took part:Andrea Nero, PhD, founder and CEO of Nero Strategies Group and author of "Beggars and Kings: Marginalized People in the Discourses of Early American Scientific Societies."Harirata Diallo is a Community Engagement Executive at Imagen Insights, a Gen Z market research and insights platform and database.Jojo Mehta is the co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, chair of the charitable Stop Ecocide Foundation and convenor of the Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide.Other books/articles looked at:Mariam Khan: It's Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race

How to reconcile faith and LGBTQ+ identity - with Hijab Butch Blues author Lamya H

Reconciling faith and LGBTQIA+ identity can be a complex and personal journey, as it involves navigating both religious beliefs and personal understanding of one's identity, which is what we spoke about with Hijab Butch Blues author Lamya H on the "How To Be Books Podcast." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other wonderful guests who took part:Angel Gravely, (M.Ed.) an LGBTQ+ educator and advocate and founder of Angel Gravely Education.Reverend Jide Macaulay, founder & CEO House of Rainbow.Empowerment expert and author Ashley T Brundage.Rev. Kipp Nelson, who is the Pastor of St. John’s on the Lake United Methodist Church in Miami Beach, Florida and the first openly gay pastor to a local church in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.Queer researcher and teacher Jebin Samuel.Other books/articles looked at:Amber Cantorna-Wylde: Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians and Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God

How to say no - with The Joy of Saying No author Natalie Lue

Being able to say no to people can be difficult for several reasons, and it often varies from person to person, hence we spoke to The Joy of Saying No author Natalie Lue to get some advice on the "How To Be Books Podcast".Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other wonderful guests who took part:Amanda Craven, an accredited and licensed clinical hypnotherapist, life coach, psychologist and author based in the UK with a global client base.Dr Lisa Turner, trauma expert and founder of CETfreedom.Daniela Wolfe, founder and CEO at Best D Life – Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy.Dr Lienna Wilson, a clinical psychologist with a practice in Princeton New Jersey.Transformative coach Myra Mchale.Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja.John Pabon, a sustainability author, consultant and speakerLaura Tremaine, who is the host of the 10 Things To Tell You podcast and author of The Life Council.Other books/articles looked at:Nedra Glover Tawwab: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself