The Green Heart Living Podcast

Reflect, Reset, Renew: December Rituals for a Purposeful Year

Join Elizabeth Hill on the Green Heart Living Podcast as she shares three nourishing December practices to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the next: reading your year’s journal, choosing a guiding word (or two), and creating a vision board.

These rituals help you recognize growth, make clearer decisions, simplify priorities, and spark creativity as you plan for 2026.

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How I Chose a Different Way with Whitney Jarrard

In this episode of the Green Heart Living Podcast, Elizabeth Hill speaks with Whitney Jarrard, author of "Stories of an Alcoholic's Daughter: How I Chose a Different Way."

Whitney shares how growing up with an alcoholic father shaped her life, inspired her writing, and motivated her to be a conscious parent.

The conversation covers the book’s unique, interactive structure, the personal letter that inspired it, practical advice for teens and adults facing similar family struggles, and guidance for writers who want to tell sensitive stories. Whitney also highlights resources included in the book and offers hope and encouragement to those affected by addiction. 

The book is available on Amazon. 

Turn Your Book into a Revenue-Generating Group

Elizabeth Hill interviews guest Keri Dobson, a group program architect. They discuss how authors can turn their published books into cohort-based group programs that drive action, accountability, and lasting results. Keri shares her learning-and-development background, practical advice on group size and duration, the importance of repeatability and audience readiness, and details about a hands-on workshop on October 17 to help authors design group activities from their books. Visit jjdak.com or LinkedIn to connect, and greenheartliving.com for more information.

The workshop is part of the Abundant Author® Expert Series. To learn more and register: https://www.greenheartliving.com/author-expert-series

 

The Origin of a Peacebuilder with Iran Nazario

Elizabeth Hill interviews the author of "The Original Peace Builder" about his journey from a traumatic past to becoming a peacebuilder. They discuss how personal pain became compassion, the role of "interrupters of suffering," and lessons learned while working with UConn School of Social Work.

The episode also offers practical advice — from simple acts of kindness to tools for writers exploring personal stories — and highlights the guest’s current work in schools, facilitation, consulting, and public speaking to strengthen community wellbeing.

To learn more about Iran, his books, and his work, go to:

https://nazariomotivation.com

You can hear more of their conversation on TikTok @nazariomotivation and @greenheartlivingpress  

Poem Renovation with Kelly de la Rocha

In this episode, Elizabeth Hill speaks with Kelly de la Rocha, founder of poem RENOVATION, about her arts-based word challenge that helps people create new poems from scrambled literature. Kelly explains both the digital daily platform and the tactile 3D-printed word blocks used in classrooms, elder care, and therapy.

They discuss how the tools support creativity, social-emotional learning, memory recall, and meaningful connections across generations, plus collaborations, glow-in-the-dark sets, and future plans for a subscription feature.

To learn more: https://poemrenovation.com/

Finding My Way Home with Annette Farha

In this episode, Elizabeth Hill interviews Annette Farha about her new book "Finding My Way Home", a candid companion for anyone facing grief or major life transitions.

Annette shares practical tools—breathwork, nature connection, and intuitive home design—to help listeners open space, remember themselves, and move through the “messy middle.”

The episode also offers guidance for supporting someone who is grieving and stories of healing, with a special guest appearance from her dog Doug.) 

You can learn more about the book and connect with Annette by visiting https://adesigndiscovery.com.

 

Pieces of Me with Stephen Castro

Host Elizabeth Hill talks with Stephen Castro about his memoir "Pieces of Me: How Fate Brought Me Home." They explore his childhood, loss, addiction, health struggles, and the love that helped him heal.

The conversation highlights resilience, the power of perspective, and how writing became a way to honor family and find purpose. The book is available on Amazon in paperback and e-book.

Self-Care, Love and Luxe with Danielle Turner

Host Elizabeth Hill speaks with Danielle Turner, LCSW—co-author of Dear Therapist, You Deserve More, founder of Inner You Clinical Services, and creator of The Luxe Reset Collective—about self-care, therapist burnout, setting fees, finding your niche, and the restorative power of intentional travel retreats for women.

Danielle shares practical tips for early-career therapists on mentorship, boundaries, scheduling self-care, and building a supportive community, plus how retreats in places like Bali and Dubai help participants reset and transform. 

The book "Dear Therapist, You Deserve More" is available on Amazon. 

To learn more about Danielle Turner and her work:

https://www.inneryoullc.com/

or on IG @theluxeresetcollective

Flourish from Within with Anu Simh

In this episode of the Green Heart Living Podcast, host Elizabeth Hill chats with author Anu Sim about her new book, Flourish from Within: Feed Your Gut for Lifelong Health. Anu shares valuable insights on the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and how it plays a crucial role in sustainable weight loss and overall health.

The conversation dives into the science behind gut health, emphasizing the significance of fiber in our diets and the impact of a diverse microbiome. Anu offers practical advice for those looking to improve their gut health, providing tips on gradually incorporating more whole foods and fiber into their daily meals.

Anu also highlights the delicious and diverse recipes included in her book, designed to cater to various cultural tastes while promoting better gut health. Tune in to discover how caring for your gut can lead to a healthier, more vibrant life.

To learn more about Anu Simh: https://anusimh.com 

Dear Therapist, You Deserve More

Welcome to the Green Heart Living Podcast hosted by Elizabeth Hill. In this insightful episode, we introduce our latest book, "Dear Therapist, You Deserve More," and hear from contributing authors LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW, TOM®, AFC®, Pastor Briggitte P. Brown, LCSW; Brittany Cooper, LCSW; and Shontelle Brewster, LMFTA.  Available on Amazon in both paperback and ebook, this anthology is a heartfelt book aimed at empowering therapists and social workers.

LaQueshia Clemons shares the inspiration behind bringing together diverse voices in the field to address common concerns like burnout and resilience. The discussion delves into challenging narratives, finding one's niche, and transforming vulnerabilities into strengths.

The authors open up about personal journeys and the importance of building supportive communities within the field, emphasizing the crucial need for therapists to also seek healing and support. The conversation touches on identity, cultural expectations, spiritual practice, and the 'mental health tax' of entrepreneurship.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the healing profession seeking inspiration and guidance on building a fulfilling career while attending to personal well-being.