The Green Heart Living Podcast

Today, I lead a short guided writing meditation to bring clarity about current national events, your personal life, and daily thoughts. Use a pen and paper (or sit with the words silently), take calming breaths and gentle movements, then free-write about what you feel in your body, how events have impacted you, challenges and joys at home or work, one thing that gives you hope, and one concrete action you will take. Close with a heart-centered breath to carry hope forward.

On the launch day of Eat, Love, Heal, dietitian Sheryl Ravalese talks about writing her first book, how food has shaped her life, and why sharing personal stories can be healing. She explains how emotional eating, grief, neurodivergence, and chronic symptoms intersect with nutrition and mental health.

The episode also highlights family recipes in the book, practical guidance for people who feel stuck despite normal medical tests, and the message that everyone has a purpose. 

Elizabeth Hill talks with Natasha Walstra about how authors and leaders can use LinkedIn to build an audience, personal brand, and business through authentic content, profile optimization, and relationship-based social selling.

They discuss what content performs best, ideal posting approaches, using personal vs. company pages, avoiding AI shortcuts, and Natasha’s Relationship Growth Method for turning book content into bite-sized posts and real conversations that drive results. 

 

Elizabeth Hill reflects on a quiet, snowy weekend interrupted by the pain of recent killings and the broader history of systemic oppression in the United States.

She shares her struggle with privilege and responsibility, urging white listeners to educate themselves, amplify marginalized voices, and engage in honest conversations and action.

The episode closes with a short guided breathing and movement meditation (10:39) to help listeners ground themselves and commit to compassionate, sustained engagement.

This episode features an excerpt from the Abundant Author®Expert series. January's guest speaker is Annette Farha, author of "Finding My Way Home." Annette shares practical, soulful tips to design a writing environment that supports creativity and courage—covering "zappers and juicers," setting intentions, command-center seating, and a simple 10-minute desk clear exercise.

Listeners will learn how to create a sanctuary for their story, reduce distractions, and build habits that make memoir and other writing projects feel safer and more sustainable. 

To learn more about Annette Farha: https://www.adesigndiscovery.com/

To learn more about the Abundant Author®Expert series: https://www.greenheartliving.com/author-expert-series

 

On the launch day of "How God Calls Us," author Jen Clark shares how a simple nudge from God led her to write a personal memoir about hearing God’s voice through prayer, music, and life events. She describes her disciplined writing routine, moments of emotional reflection, and how she allowed God to shape the story.

Jen offers practical writing tips (short, focused sessions and clear deadlines) and guidance on how writers can let God lead the way in the writing process.

The book is available on Amazon in paperback and e-book form. 

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Host Elizabeth Hill shares five practical strategies to grow your book in 2026: list your book everywhere you interact with others, choose marketing you enjoy, focus on one social platform, connect with other authors, and find book amplifiers.

She also explains how to create win-win partnerships, build your author community, and where to find resources like the Abundant Author® Hive and her guidebook.

To learn more about the Abundant Author® Expert Series:

https://www.greenheartliving.com/author-expert-series

 

Host Elizabeth Hill guides a short, cozy writing meditation to reflect on 2025: noting challenges and celebrations, releasing what no longer serves, and choosing what to welcome in 2026.

The episode includes breathwork, gentle body movements (twists, butterfly hug, and arm opening), prompts for stream-of-consciousness journaling, and pauses to write and integrate your intentions. 

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.

Visit www.greenheartliving.com to learn more.

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.