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Naina Kumar is the USA Today bestselling author of Just a Highland Fling, Say You’ll Be Mine, and Flirting with Disaster. A former civil rights lawyer, she now spends her days writing and reading about love. Her books have been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, The Guardian, and elsewhere. She lives in Texas, and if she’s not at her desk writing her next book, she’s either taking her rowdy rescue dog on a walk or shopping at HEB.Video version: https://youtu.be/DXdbtvdAkTgNaina's books:Newest one - Just a Highland Fling: https://link.amazon/B05go1RBYConnect with Naina:Website: nainakumar.comInstagram: @nkumarwritesWANT MORE FROM ME?💌 GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTERReal talk on books, burnout, and small joys — straight to your inbox: https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/📚 WHERE I GET MY BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS🛍️ My Amazon Shop - Book Favorites :https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?🎧 Libro.fm — Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 and support your local indie bookstore:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCH📖 Everand — Unlimited books, audiobooks & magazines. Get a free month with my link:https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3rref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d🛍️ My Amazon Storefront — All my favorite things in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt🎥 WHAT I FILM WITH📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/42XuQiu🎙️ Wireless Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/42P0gXU🎬 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUipEk🧳 Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUiyaQ✅ JOIN THE MAMA READING CLUB📍 All my links & socials in one place: https://www.linktree.com/wholewellnessmamas🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a0vXA2_ZCrHcMWTidjMdg?sub_confirmation=1As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! 💛

I read 33 books between May to September, and i'm highlighting my favorite books across genres including fantasy, romance, general fiction, and nonfiction. I'll also share my full rating of all 33 books so we can see how we compare if we've read the same books!Video version: https://youtu.be/dq_aAB6AVgQBook related interviews I've mentioned can be found in this playlist:Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:02 Favorite fantasy09:28 Romance recs28:53 Mom sons books 33:13 Nonfiction36:33 Book club picks40:44 All readsWANT MORE FROM ME?💌 GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTERReal talk on books, burnout, and small joys — straight to your inbox: https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/📚 WHERE I GET MY BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS🛍️ My Amazon Shop - Book Favorites :https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?🎧 Libro.fm — Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 and support your local indie bookstore:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCH📖 Everand — Unlimited books, audiobooks & magazines. Get a free month with my link:https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3rref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d🛍️ My Amazon Storefront — All my favorite things in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt🎥 WHAT I FILM WITH📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/42XuQiu🎙️ Wireless Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/42P0gXU🎬 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUipEk🧳 Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUiyaQ✅ JOIN THE MAMA READING CLUB📍 All my links & socials in one place: https://www.linktree.com/wholewellnessmamas🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a0vXA2_ZCrHcMWTidjMdg?sub_confirmation=1As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! 💛

The voice best known for The House in the Cerulean Sea has a secret superpower to not just narrate stories, but make them unforgettable. Daniel Henning reveals how he turns character, emotion, and lived experience into performances that listeners feel in their bones—and why audiobooks may be the most intimate medium in publishing.Amy Nesbitt talks with Daniel about the winding path from child actor and theater founder to audiobook narrator, and how that background shapes every book he records. He shares why authenticity matters in casting, how he builds character voices from the page, and what it takes to bring dozens of characters to life in a single novel.Daniel Henning is an audiobook narrator, producer, director, writer, and actor known for narrating TJ Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea and Somewhere Beyond the Sea. He is also the founder of Audiobook Rush, a hub for everything audiobooks.Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/oBq62XZEQVkConnect with Daniel:www.danielhenning.netwww.AudiobookRush.comThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: https://link.amazon/B01s4Bdu4WANT MORE FROM ME?💌 GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTERReal talk on books, burnout, and small joys — straight to your inbox: https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/📚 WHERE I GET MY BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS🛍️ My Amazon Shop - Book Favorites :https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?🎧 Libro.fm — Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 and support your local indie bookstore:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCH📖 Everand — Unlimited books, audiobooks & magazines. Get a free month with my link:https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3rref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d🛍️ My Amazon Storefront — All my favorite things in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt🎥 WHAT I FILM WITH📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/42XuQiu🎙️ Wireless Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/42P0gXU🎬 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUipEk🧳 Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUiyaQ✅ JOIN THE MAMA READING CLUB📍 All my links & socials in one place: https://www.linktree.com/wholewellnessmamasAs an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! 💛

I sat down with romance audiobook narrator Tor Tom to talk about how he got into narration, what it’s really like working inside the romance genre, and why the job is far less glamorous—and far more technical—than many listeners might assume. We also talked about fandom, book conventions, duet recording, trigger lists, and the unexpected cultural afterlife of Heated Rivalry.Watch the Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/f-whaegzDKwConnect with Tor here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tor.thom.2025Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tor_thom/WANT MORE FROM ME?💌 GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTERReal talk on books, burnout, and small joys — straight to your inbox: https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/📚 WHERE I GET MY BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS🛍️ My Amazon Shop - Book Favorites :https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?🎧 Libro.fm — Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 and support your local indie bookstore:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCH🛍️ My Amazon Storefront — All my favorite things in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt✅ JOIN THE MAMA READING CLUB📍 All my links & socials in one place: https://www.linktree.com/wholewellnessmamas🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a0vXA2_ZCrHcMWTidjMdg?sub_confirmation=1As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! 💛

The Knight and the Moth and Knave and the Moon are the Stonewater Kingdom Duology by Rachel Gillig that is hitting all over the feeds right now So let's talk about whether this gothic romantasy is worth the hype - I shares my heartfelt reflections on the books, exploring themes of faith, love, human desires, and community through a personal lens. This episode delves into the book's profound messages and why it resonates deeply with readers, especially those grappling with faith and resilience. At the end of the day, it's knowing that there's hope in a seeminglessly hopeless world.Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/-A5npnGS67IGrab the books:Knight and the Moth: https://amzn.to/4ikSRsVKnave and the Moon: https://amzn.to/4gRpSuoWANT MORE FROM ME?💌 GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTERReal talk on books, burnout, and small joys — straight to your inbox: https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/📚 WHERE I GET MY BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS🛍️ My Amazon Shop - Book Favorites :https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?🎧 Libro.fm — Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 and support your local indie bookstore:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCH📖 Everand — Unlimited books, audiobooks & magazines. Get a free month with my link:https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3rref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d🛍️ My Amazon Storefront — All my favorite things in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt🎥 WHAT I FILM WITH📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/42XuQiu🎙️ Wireless Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/42P0gXU🎬 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUipEk🧳 Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUiyaQ✅ JOIN THE MAMA READING CLUB📍 All my links & socials in one place: https://www.linktree.com/wholewellnessmamasAs an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! 💛

In this episode, Amy sits down with Cameron Normand, CEO of Step Family Solutions and host of the Stepmom Diaries podcast, to unpack the often overlooked reality of stepfamily life. Cameron shares how becoming a stepmom of four changed everything she thought she knew about parenting, partnership, and control—and why so much traditional parenting advice simply doesn’t fit blended families. Together, they explore the emotional weight stepmoms carry, the “stuck insider vs. stuck outsider” dynamic, loyalty binds, burnout, and the pressure to constantly prove yourself in a role that’s already misunderstood. If you’re a stepmom, stepdad, or anyone supporting a blended family, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and real-world strategies for navigating the hard parts with more grace.Connect with Cameron here:Join the Stepmom summit: https://thestepmomsummit.com/registration?am_id=amynesbitt937Website: https://stepfamilysolutions.comPodcast: https://stepfamilysolutions.com/podcast/Cameron Normand is CEO of Stepfamily Solutions and host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, where she provides stepmoms with tools and advice to help them embrace their blended family lives. She is a leading stepfamily expert and founder of the Stepfamily Coach Academy, where she certifies stepfamily coaches through her research-based, expert-endorsed program.Cameron received her BA from the University of South Carolina and her JD from Emory University School of Law. She is currently working on her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the College of William & Mary. Prior to her role at Stepfamily Solutions, Cameron built a successful 23-year career in politics, where she worked on Capitol Hill and as a top policy executive for two of the world’s top movie studios. She serves on several non-profit boards and was named one of the Washington Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business.”

Chloe Ryan has narrated over 150 romance audiobooks, including books by Kate Stewart, S.J. Tilly, and Sloane St. James. She originally hails from the Midwest and is now an official East Coast transplant. She read her first romance novel in the 5th grade and has been in love with the genre ever since. Chloe has a degree in theater, is a singer, speaks conversational Spanish, and is constantly trying to curse less in front of her kids.Video version: https://youtu.be/FSNzZeHOF8oIn this episode, Chloe Ryan shares her inspiring journey from theater to audiobook narration, the realities of the profession, and how community and passion drive success. Discover the behind-the-scenes of audiobook production, voice care routines, and tips for aspiring narrators.Find Chloe here:www.chloeryannarrator.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chloeryanreadshttps://www.facebook.com/chloeryannarratorBirds of a Feather audiobook: https://amzn.to/4g8L0xcWANT MORE FROM ME?💌 GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTERReal talk on books, burnout, and small joys — straight to your inbox: https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/📚 WHERE I GET MY BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS🛍️ My Amazon Shop - Book Favorites :https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?🎧 Libro.fm — Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 and support your local indie bookstore:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCH📖 Everand — Unlimited books, audiobooks & magazines. Get a free month with my link:https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3rref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d🛍️ My Amazon Storefront — All my favorite things in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt🎥 WHAT I FILM WITH📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/42XuQiu🎙️ Wireless Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/42P0gXU🎬 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUipEk🧳 Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUiyaQ✅ JOIN THE MAMA READING CLUB📍 All my links & socials in one place: https://www.linktree.com/wholewellnessmamas🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a0vXA2_ZCrHcMWTidjMdg?sub_confirmation=1As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! 💛

In this episode, Carly Robins, also known as CJ Bloom, shares her journey from aspiring actor to successful audiobook narrator. She discusses her craft, industry insights, and the importance of community and mentorship in the voiceover world.Video version on youtube: https://youtu.be/X4KfH7HCwlQCarly Robins aka CJ Bloom is a NYC based actress and VO artist living in Brooklyn. She has narrated over 1000 audiobooks and work regularly with a vast roster of publishers, production houses, and independent authors such as Audible Studios, Hachette, Harper Collins, Macmillan, Blackstone Publishing, Simon and Schuster, Penguin Random House, Dreamscape, Tantor, Brilliance, Blue Nose Audio, Lyric, One Night Stand and more. Audie Award, SOVAS Award,3x Earphones Award, numerous noms. I have been featured in USA Today, and ‘the best of’ for AudioFile Magazine and Audible and others. I can be heard on video games, promos, commercials, animation and ESL. I've voiced many characters on Pokémon. I've performed for over ten years in the NYC area and have written and produced my own work for stage and screen. I love to cook, bake and talk about food for days and take long walks.Connect with Carly here:https://www.carlyrobins.comhttps://www.instagram.com/@Carlyrobinsnarrator Where I get my books and audiobooks:Buy audiobooks while supporting your local indie bookstore while getting 3 books for the price of 1 through Libro.fm: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCHCheck out Everand and read all the books, audiobooks, and magazines you want! Use my link to get a free month: https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3rAmazon shop for my favorite books:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_dOr for all my fav items in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt✅ FOLLOW and join my mama reading club!▸ Connect with me in all the book placeshttps://www.linktree.com/amynsreads▸ YouTube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a0vXA2_ZCrHcMWTidjMdg?sub_confirmation=1 Disclaimer:As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

One Underrated Wellness Tip from 2026 Whole Wellness Mamas Summit speakersVideo version: https://youtu.be/tSukvLNXL-oIf you feel like you're always putting yourself last, I see you, mama and I built this for YOU. It’s time to put YOU first! I gathered wisdom from over 20 incredible speakers at this year's Whole Wellness Mamas Summit, and their answers to the question, "What is one underrated wellness tip you wish every mom knew?" were enlightening! Some insights surprised me, while others were or are now part of my routine. We often forget that joy doesn’t require a grand overhaul. It’s in the little moments woven into our busy lives. Your chance to invest in yourself is here! The summit runs from September 14th to 17th—completely free. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to thrive, not just survive. Come sign up here and better yet, grab a friend or partner to join you!For summit freebies, sign up here:https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/summit2026?sa=sa00948566132073ab3a80a982dee1ce5771c7c997If you want the VIP pass at it's lowest price with normally paid bonuses from speakers AND summit replays, head here: https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/vipinfo2026?sa=sa00948566132073ab3a80a982dee1ce5771c7c997⸻👉 SUBSCRIBE & STAY CONNECTEDIf you want more from me:👉 Get my travel planning starter guide here: https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/japanstartIf you go to Klook.com for tickets use code "THISJALIFEKLOOK" for a discount!🍱 Stress-Free Japanese Cooking CourseIf you love quick, simple recipes even your kids can cook, be sure to check out my new Japanese cooking course for busy moms—it’s packed with easy, family-friendly meals, time-saving tips, and approachable Japanese flavors you can make on even the busiest days. (Choose solo cooking or bring your kids in with you - it's made for that too!)👉 Join here:https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/japanesecookingcourse🎁 Grab the FreebiesMeal planners, guides, and tools to make mom life easier👉 https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/freebies🛍 My Amazon FavoritesKitchen tools, books, and everyday mom life essentials I use👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt📝 Recipes, Blog & MoreAll resources and freebies in one place👉 https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com👉One stop link: https://linktr.ee/wholewellnessmamas📚 Love books?Subscribe to my book channel: AmyNs Reads👉 https://www.youtube.com/@amynsreads📱 Let’s connect on socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholewellnessmamas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.nesbitt.2025/📸 Tag me: @wholewellnessmamas — I love seeing what you make!🤍 Affiliate DisclosureSome links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work and helping me continue to share resources I truly love.

In this episode, Erin Mallon shares her journey from stage to audiobook narration, the importance of curiosity and play in creativity, and how embracing multiple passions can lead to unexpected opportunities. Discover insights on balancing genres, building community, and staying authentic in a changing industry.ERIN MALLON is a USA Today Bestselling Author, playwright, producer of audio plays, narrator of over 800 audiobooks and podcast host of My Job is to Play: Conversations on Creativity with Erin Mallon. She is a seven-time Earphones Award Winner and a five-time Audie Award Nominee. Her audio play These Walls Can Talk is a 2021 Independent Audiobook Award Winner for Humor. The Natural History Series is Erin’s debut trio of romantic comedy novels including Flirtasaurus, Lovebug and Sharkbait. Her plays have been presented all over the United States and many are available as audio dramas. Erin lives in a little yellow house on the outskirts of NYC with her husband and Three J's. Connect with Erin here:https://www.erinmallon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mallonerin/https://www.instagram.com/teamerinmallon (brand new for people interested in ARC team, influencing etc)https://www.facebook.com/groups/3027864813936360 (her FB readers group, ""Erin Mallon's Feisty Fitzies"")Erin's book Flirtasaurus: https://link.amazon/B01BPcCIAHer kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erinmallon/natural-history-annotated-special-edition-romcom-omnibus?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1dennhb64qld2&fbclid=IwY2xjawTZiUlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4dkVGZFJLMVFoUVdhZTNac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlfi4cBo-vLBqly1A9oBTPO4wfjKQ8_Ls-emJRHecXl2_7PYycjSNc9Lb30N_aem_2Szp_2dO8FOwn1fjfI7yfAWANT MORE FROM ME?💌 GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTERReal talk on books, burnout, and small joys — straight to your inbox: https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/📚 WHERE I GET MY BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS🛍️ My Amazon Shop - Book Favorites :https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?🎧 Libro.fm — Get 3 audiobooks for the price of 1 and support your local indie bookstore:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCH📖 Everand — Unlimited books, audiobooks & magazines. Get a free month with my link:https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3rref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d🛍️ My Amazon Storefront — All my favorite things in general: https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt🎥 WHAT I FILM WITH📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/42XuQiu🎙️ Wireless Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/42P0gXU🎬 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUipEk🧳 Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUiyaQ✅ JOIN THE MAMA READING CLUB📍 All my links & socials in one place: https://www.linktree.com/wholewellnessmamas🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a0vXA2_ZCrHcMWTidjMdg?sub_confirmation=1As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! 💛