Best Stacie and Mia Podcasts (2025)

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Stuck With You by Stacy Williams 32:20

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11h ago32:20

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A grouchy MMC and a struggling single mom--sign us up please! Add in a touch of holiday vibes and this makes the coziest story for discussion!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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Divorce Healing Strategies: Dating, Co-Parenting & Moving Forward 8:08

5d ago8:08

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In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her powerful conversation with retired police sergeant and bestselling author Patrick O’Donnell, who shared that after 30 years of service, nothing was more challenging than his divorce. This episode offers insight and divorce healing, guidance for starting over after divorce, navigat…

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Life After Divorce: A Police Sergeant’s Hard-Earned Lessons on Stress, Safety & Rebuilding 28:19

6d ago28:19

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In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, I sit down with Patrick O’Donnell — retired Milwaukee police sergeant, bestselling author of Divorced Dad: Kids Are Forever, Wives Are Not, and host of the Cops and Writers Podcast — to talk about life after divorce, starting over after trauma, and rebuilding a life from broken to boldness. Patrick share…

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Starting Over After Trauma: Healing From Gaslighting & Rebuilding Life After Divorce 6:05

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In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah revisits the most powerful moments from her conversation with award-winning author and survivor Mia J. Hanks, whose memoir Bridemaid reveals the hidden reality of her nearly 30-year marriage to a covert narcissist. This episode is about starting over after trauma, healing from gaslighting, div…

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From Broken to Bold: Starting Over After Divorce & Trauma 6:00

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In this special bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah Griffiths of Broken to Boldness shares her personal journey of starting over after trauma, heartbreak recovery, and divorce healing. After years in a broken relationship and healing from gaslighting, Deborah chose to reclaim her life, begin post-divorce healing, and step boldly into life aft…

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Broken to Boldness: Starting Over After Divorce & Domestic Abuse with Deborah Griffiths 34:29

13d ago34:29

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In this powerful episode of Law Enforcement Talk Radio, retired police sergeant John Jay Wiley speaks with Deborah Griffiths, founder of Broken to Boldness, about her journey of starting over after trauma, healing from gaslighting, and rebuilding life after divorce. After waking up in a psychiatric ward following a suicide attempt, Deborah realized…

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Dream On by Jennifer Hartmann 48:13

14d ago48:13

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A fake dating trope we didn't see coming and Sarah's obsession with Moulin Rouge! Jennifer Hartmann always packs a good punch in her angsty dramas.By Amy & Sarah

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From Pain to Purpose: How to Heal and Reconnect with Your Inner Child 5:15

19d ago5:15

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In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her inspiring conversation with therapist and author Stacy Schaffer. Together, they explore how true healing begins when we stop trying to erase the past and start integrating it. 💬 Key Takeaways: Reconnect with your inner child by asking, “What did my younger self need to hear?” Deep…

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Acquired, Not Courted: Surviving 30 Years with a Covert Narcissist with Mia J. Hanks 17:28

20d ago17:28

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Award-winning author Mia J. Hanks joins Coach Deborah to share her powerful journey of surviving nearly 30 years with a covert narcissist—a partner who appeared perfect in public but was emotionally abusive behind closed doors. Through her memoir Bride-maid, Mia offers hope to survivors struggling to understand why love can feel like control. She r…

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Mini Episode: Inspiring Characters 14:21

21d ago14:21

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Inspiration can be found in many places, and as avid readers, we find inspiration in many of the characters we read about. This episode features a few of our favorites, and we discuss what makes them so inspiring to us. No reading required!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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Reclaiming Freedom After Divorce – 5 Steps to Rise and Rewrite Your Story 7:21

22d ago7:21

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In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her inspiring conversation with Wendy Babcock, a woman who turned emotional abuse and divorce into a story of strength and purpose. Wendy’s journey reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting what broke you — it’s about rising stronger because of it. Deborah breaks the episode into…

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Turn Off the Reruns: Creating Your Own Story After Divorce 5:26

26d ago5:26

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In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah dives deeper into her powerful conversation with Julie Loken, exploring how television and media have influenced our ideas about family, love, and divorce — often without us even realizing it. From I Love Lucy to The Kardashians, the stories we grew up watching shaped our beliefs about what “n…

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Healing the Child Within: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Us with Therapist Stacy Schaffer 22:42

27d ago22:42

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🎙️ Healing the Child Within with Stacy Schaffer In this heartfelt episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Stacy Schaffer, a licensed professional counselor, trauma survivor, and author of With Love from a Children’s Therapist. With over 20 years of experience helping children and teens heal from grief and trauma, Stacy brings a uni…

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Unnatural by Mia Sheridan 43:41

28d ago43:41

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A romantic suspense with a twisted component that has us breaking down the darker side of humanity. This is a thrilling story with beautiful redemption for the MCs.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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Reclaiming Your Worth After Divorce and Heartbreak with Kerry Brett 6:59

29d ago6:59

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In this special bonus coaching session, Coach Deborah dives deeper into the lessons from her powerful conversation with Kerry Brett—master photographer, dating strategist, and author of Shot at Love. Kerry’s story goes far beyond dating; it’s about rediscovering your worth and creating a life—and love—that feels safe, authentic, and aligned. Whethe…

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Healing After Parental Alienation: Finding Hope, Patience, and Peace 5:34

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In this Bent Not Broken Bonus Episode, Coach Deborah takes a heartfelt dive into her powerful conversation with Kendra Foley—a mother, advocate, and survivor whose story of parental alienation turned heartbreak into purpose. Parental alienation is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences a parent can endure. In this episode, Coach Debo…

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When Everything Changed: Reclaiming Your Voice After Divorce and Emotional Abuse with Wendy Babcock 27:34

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⚠️ Trigger Warning This episode discusses emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, trauma, and recovery. These topics may be difficult for some listeners. Please prioritize your emotional well-being and pause or step away if needed. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)…

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Healing After Divorce: Why You Must Feel to Move Forward 5:51

1M ago5:51

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🎙️ Bent Not Broken: Show Bonus — Feel the Pain, Find Your Power Coaching Insights from Coach Deborah Griffiths Inspired by my conversation with counselor & author Sonya Krishna Chand In this Bent Not Broken show bonus, Coach Deborah Griffiths builds on the powerful themes shared in her recent episode with Sonya Krishna Chand, licensed professional …

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Love, Marriage and Divorce Through the Years: From the Fifties to The Future and How Television Influenced Modern Family Life with Julie Lokun 39:02

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In this fun episode of Broken to Boldness, host Deborah Griffiths joins forces with media strategist and visionary Julie Lokun, JD, to unpack how television has defined, distorted, and ultimately diversified the American family. From the black-and-white idealism of the 1950s nuclear family to today’s kaleidoscope of blended, single, and chosen fami…

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From Broken to Balanced: Divorce Recovery Coaching Insights Inspired by Dr. JC Doornick 6:47

1M ago6:47

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Welcome to this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching session, where Coach Deborah expands on the transformative conversation with Dr. JC Doornick, founder of Make Sense Academy. In the original episode, JC shared his powerful story of navigating divorce—a journey through guilt, loss, reflection, and rebirth. In this bonus episode, Coach Deborah helps you…

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Loving a Vampire Is Total Chaos by Aura Hayes 44:05

1M ago44:05

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A dark romcom featuring a hilarious vampire...yes, please! We have the best time gushing over this delightful story and all of its comedic moments.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Road to Healing: Recovering from Divorce and Finding Real Love with Kerry Brett 41:11

2M ago41:11

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In this empowering episode of Bent Not Broken, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with the remarkable Kerry Brett — a celebrity photographer turned dating strategist — who has helped thousands transform their love lives and rediscover confidence in the modern dating world. Kerry shares her deeply personal journey of heartbreak, healing, and ultimatel…

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Mini Episode: Rereading Books 15:14

2M ago15:14

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We review our favorite books to re-read and those we would definitely read again. Do you have any books you would recommend re-reading?By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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Life After Divorce: Finding Purpose Beyond Parental Alienation with Kindra Foley 29:22

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Bent Not Broken Podcast: Life After Divorce: Finding Purpose Beyond Parental Alienation with Kindra Foley Episode Summary: In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with Kindra Foley — strategic marketing leader, relationship builder, wife, mom, stepmom, and fierce advocate for families impacted by parental …

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How to Heal & Rebuild Confidence After Divorce with Sonia Krishna Chand, LPC 34:47

2M ago34:47

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In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with licensed professional counselor, podcast host, and author Sonia Krishna Chand. Together, they dive into the emotional challenges of divorce, the journey of rebuilding self-esteem, and the practical steps you can take to reclaim your sense of identity and self-worth. …

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Rising After Divorce: Healing, Resilience & New Beginnings with Dr. JC Doornick 36:10

2M ago36:10

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Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with Dr. JC Doornick—father, mentor, entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and founder of Make Sense Academy. Together, they dive deep into the realities of divorce, resilience, and rebuilding life with purpose. Dr. JC Doornick shares his personal divorce journey, the lesso…

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Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer 44:20

2M ago44:20

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A funny road trip romance that gives Sarah one of her highest level angst ratings!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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When We Had Forever by Shaylin Gandhi 52:40

2M ago52:40

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An intriguing drama romance with twists on a wild ride! We're not even a little bit sorry for loving this story so much!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Matt Black Podcast - EP25 - This House We Built 58:24

3M ago58:24

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Send us a text Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs. This episode features North Yorkshire rock band This House We Bu…

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Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths 2:10

3M ago2:10

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Welcome to Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, the podcast for anyone navigating the emotional, practical, and deeply personal journey of life after divorce. Hosted by Deborah Griffiths — CEO of Broken to Boldness, acclaimed author of Torched: Burnt by a Gaslighter, and a leading life transition coach — this show explores what it truly means to he…

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Falling For You Again by Kerry Lonsdale 35:59

3M ago35:59

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A marriage of convenience story with a twist and some super hot chemistry we love to gush about!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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Forever Then by Rachae Stevens 37:37

3M ago37:37

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This second-chance, brother's best-friend romance has Sarah sweating over the angst and us gushing about the MMC.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Matt Black Podcast EP24 - Alexandra Carlos (Singer-songwriter) 1:48:36

4M ago1:48:36

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Send us a text Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs. This episode features Alexandra Carlos, Yorkshire based Singer-s…

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Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston 37:51

4M ago37:51

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A whimsical story with music...sign us up please! We chat about this charming story and what it would be like to be telepathically connected to someone for a day.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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Mini-episode: Book/Movie Adaptations 13:03

4M ago13:03

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Sometimes they are a hit and sometimes they are a miss...book to movie adaptations. We discuss our favorite adaptations and books that we can imagine would make great movies! No reading required!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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First-Time Caller by BK Borison 28:39

4M ago28:39

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A delightful romcom with all the feels...an interesting spin on Sleepless in Seattle!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Plus One Contract by Laura Ashley Gallagher 46:18

5M ago46:18

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The most delightful fake dating rom-com with humor and depth has us laughing together as we discuss this delicious story!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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Mini-episode: Book Soapboxes/The Ick 23:11

5M ago23:11

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*Ahem* Testing one, two, three. Mic check. Allow us a moment to step on our romance book soapboxes as we light-heartedly talk about things that give us the ick when reading.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Magic of Light by Jordan Abitz 38:51

5M ago38:51

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The patient and pursuant MMC in this story has us gushing with love as we break down this beautiful story of healing and redemption.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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Every Heartbeat After by Hannah Bird 36:29

6M ago36:29

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An FMC trapped in grief, mixed alongside major chemistry with the MMC, and some coastal beach vibes make for a great summer discussion!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Matt Black Podcast - EP23 - Lee Pollard (Writer, Poet, Comedian, Musician) 1:31:26

6M ago1:31:26

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Send us a text Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs. This episode features Lee Pollard. Writer, poet, comedian and mu…

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Mini-episode: Most Read Authors 20:03

6M ago20:03

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In this mini-episode, we break down our most-read authors and our top book choices we'd recommend by those authors. No reading required!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Birthday List by Devney Perry 42:09

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It's our podcast's 3rd birthday, so we are celebrating by discussing The Birthday List by Devney Perry. We chat about the fun "bucket list" type items and the swoon-worthy MMC in this story with an interesting twist on grief and starting over.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Matt Black Podcast - EP22 - Nicky & Mia Eaden (Barnsley FC / Eaden's Bar) 1:13:57

6M ago1:13:57

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Send us a text Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs. This episode features Nicky & Mia Eaden. Nicky is known for his …

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What We Keep by Jennifer Millikin 47:48

7M ago47:48

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Stop the presses! We've finally found a book that makes Amy cry in this heartwarming and emotional story of reconciliation!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Matt Black Podcast - EP21 - Catherine Rannus (from Bolden. Sax player, pianist, vocalist) 1:46:46

7M ago1:46:46

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Send us a text Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs. This episode features multi-instrumentalist Catherine Rannus. We…

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Mini-episode: Microtropes 18:55

7M ago18:55

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Our first mini episode where we chat about book related things--no reading required! In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite micro tropes in romance books that make us giddy and swoon!By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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Heartbreak Hill by Heidi McLaughlin 30:20

7M ago30:20

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We break down the details of two stories intertwined by loss and chat about Sarah's latest deep dive.By Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich

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The Matt Black Podcast - EP20 - Amy Albright (Comedian) 1:55:37

7M ago1:55:37

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Send us a text Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs. This episode features Comedian Amy Albright. We talk about Amy's…

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The Matt Black Podcast - EP19 - Daz Cadwallander (Singer-songwriter) 1:51:00

7M ago1:51:00

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Send us a text Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs. This episode features Daz Cadwallander. A Singer-songwriter from…

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