The Green Heart Living Podcast

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.

1-Minute to Calm

Join Elizabeth Hill on the Green Heart Living Podcast as she introduces a simple exercise designed to cultivate calmness and presence. In this episode, Elizabeth guides you through a quick, under-a-minute routine that involves subtle hand movements and deep breathing. This practice can be conveniently done anywhere - at your desk, while waiting, or whenever you need to shift your focus inward and find tranquility amidst the chaos.

Elizabeth also invites listeners to the Abundant Author® Archetypes, a free workshop series aimed at nurturing the nervous system and empowering individuals to share their stories with confidence. Learn how to harness these calming techniques and embrace your narrative in a supportive environment.

To learn more and sign up for this free course: 

https://www.greenheartliving.com/author-archetypes

Discover more about Green Heart Living and stay connected with us on our website and Facebook page. Embrace a more peaceful and balanced life today!

Freedom - A Guided Writing Meditation

What freedom do you wish for yourself and others?

On this episode of the podcast, Elizabeth leads a guided writing meditation on the theme of freedom.

If you would like to experience more reflective writing and connect with others who are doing the same, join Elizabeth's free workshop series: the Abundant Author® Archetypes on July 24, 29, and 31. It's free and free-ing. 

https://www.greenheartliving.com/author-archetypes 

 

The Healing Culture with Larry Love

Join host Elizabeth Hill as she engages in a heartwarming conversation with Larry Love, author of The Healing Culture. In this episode, Larry reflects on his transformative journey from the street life to becoming a driving force for positive change in Hartford. As the Hospital Response Director for Compass Youth Collaborative, Larry shares his dedicated efforts to support victims of violent crimes and the innovative initiatives he leads, including a natural product line and a movement for peace. 

Larry shares about his upbringing in a healing culture and how this has shaped his mission to heal communities and support individuals in crisis. 

From Nonfiction to Spicy Romance with JJ Hart

Author JJ Hart (aka Jen Jones) shares about her new book "Remembering You" - a spicy, second-chance romance - that is the first book in the Saxville Sweethearts series.

We talk about:

- Beach reads!

- What she learned from her first book and put into practice on her second

- Advice for nonfiction authors who are thinking about writing fiction

- Using a pen name

- Second chances for love

To learn more about the author and grab your copy:

https://linktr.ee/jjhartauthor

The CEO of Your Health with Mikki Parker

"Sometimes our health is on the back burner, and sometimes it's not even on simmer." - Mikki Parker

Mikki Parker is helping driven women become the CEOs of their own health.

On this episode, we talk about:

- The challenges of driven women and creatives when it comes to wellbeing

- Tiny changes that can have a ripple effect

- Best ways to make habit changes stick

To learn about her CEO of Self Health and Well-being program:

https://thrivetogetherwithmikki.mykajabi.com/offers/8Tcv5Jtd/checkout

You can reach Mikki by text at 860-597-6622 or email: mikki@thrivetogehterwithmikki.com

And So It Goes with Mary Bub

Tools to Provide Healing and Companionship through Loss & Grief

 

After the death of her beloved husband, Don, Mary Bub wrote daily letters to an imaginary confidante, Betty. Writing helped her heal and gave her purpose. Through this writing, her book "Letters to Betty" was born.

 

Her new book "And So It Goes" outlines the tools she used to cope with the death of her husband and develop a greater understanding of herself and her new life.

 

This book serves as a supportive friend to guide readers on their own grief journeys. As the author shares, grief is unique to everyone, so finding one’s own words to describe emotions is an essential part of the toolkit. 

 

Other important tools Mary Bub describes include choosing how and to whom to share your story with, writing and discussion prompts for groups or individuals, and specific action steps.

 

This book serves as a supportive friend to guide readers who have experienced loss. It can also be used by coaches, therapists, ministers, and other professionals within their grief workshops, support groups, and individual counseling.

 

“Part of embracing this new journey, this new chapter in your story, may be engaging with different companions or communities. Or, creating one for yourself,” Mary Bub writes.

 

"And So It Goes" is a trusted friend—a companion—which empowers and supports readers as they heal from loss at their own pace.

 

The paperback and e-book are available on Amazon. You can find them by searching "And So It Goes by Mary Bub." 

 

To learn more about the author:

https://www.marybubauthor.com/