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*Disclaimer:
The information in this show is not intended to be therapy or to address your individual situation. It is information based on experiences, opinions, and research. If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources at the end of the show notes, or others in your area.
Welcome back! Today, Michelle and I are so excited to share something new—a book club! We’re diving into stories that inspire and impact us, blending fun and learning along the way. We’re starting with two very different books: Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough’s From Here to the Great Unknown and Corrie Ten Boom’s The Hiding Place.
We’ll be talking about the lessons these books taught us, how they’ve influenced our perspectives, and how they might resonate with you. Whether you’re a bookworm, audiobook lover, or just curious, we’d love for you to join us on this journey! We want you to have time to read or listen to the book if you’d like, but even if you don’t please join us. We’ll explain the basic plot, and the lessons will be powerful.
What’s New:
Our Book Club Begins: Michelle and I are both passionate about reading, and this new series gives us a chance to combine fun, learning, and connection.
Interactive Plans: We’d love to hear your thoughts and book recommendations. Join us on the Consider Yourself Hugged Facebook group to share your ideas!
Books We’re Starting With (Links below):
From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
This memoir is filled with personal insights about Lisa Marie's life, her marriages, growing up with Elvis, and her family legacy.
It’s a short read (or listen on Audible),but packed with emotion and history.
Heads-Up: There’s some strong language in the book, so keep that in mind.
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
This moving account of faith and resilience during the Holocaust tells the story of Corrie and her family’s bravery in hiding Jews from the Nazis.
It’s longer (about 9 hours on Audible), but so worth the time.
A deeply inspiring story of courage, hope, and unwavering faith in God.
More Books We Love:
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Michelle and I both adore this book! It’s an emotional story of two sisters during WWII and a testament to the courage of women during that time.
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
A heartbreaking historical fiction novel about children stolen from their families and sold to wealthy families in the early 20th century.
The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
Michelle recently read this inspiring memoir about stepping out of your comfort zone, and it’s already on my list!
Chatter by Ethan Kross
A personal favorite of mine, this book offers practical tools for managing negative self-talk. I can’t wait to dive deeper into it with you all.
Podcasts We Love:
Hidden Brain
A must-listen for anyone interested in emotions, thoughts, and mental health. It’s where I first learned about Chatter.
Crime Junkie
A fun and suspenseful true-crime podcast for anyone who loves a good mystery.
Join the Conversation:Michelle and I want this to feel like a community! Share your favorite books or thoughts about the ones we’re discussing in the Consider Yourself Hugged Facebook group.
Next Week’s Book:
From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
Following Week’s Book:
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Here's what you can do:
Download, rate, and share this podcast!
Join the Consider Yourself Hugged Facebook group to join the discussion.
Send us your book recommendations—we’d love to hear them!
Resources and Links:
From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough:
· Amazon (Hardcover): From Here to the Great Unknown: Oprah's Book Club: A Memoir
· Audible (Audiobook): From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom:
· Amazon (Paperback): The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom
· Audible (Audiobook): The Hiding Place
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah:
· Amazon (Paperback): The Nightingale
· Audible (Audiobook): The Nightingale
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate:
· Amazon (Paperback): Before We Were Yours
· Audible (Audiobook): Before We Were Yours
Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes:
· Amazon (Hardcover): Year of Yes
· Audible (Audiobook): Year of Yes
Hidden Brain Podcast
As I've always asked in the past, please pass the show link along to your friends and subscribe, download, and review wherever you are listening. If you’re a woman and you haven’t joined our private FB group A Place for Women, please do that now! It’ll be your source of encouragement. I'd love for you to follow my Tami West Seminars Facebook page as well. If you'd like to know more about my Mental Health First Aid Courses, contact me at 615-497-7714 or tamiwest@tamiwest.com.
And until after Thanksgiving, Consider Yourself Hugged 😘🤗
Mental Health Resources:
Michelle Kixmiller, MSN, MAE, RN, APN, PMHNP-BC
Michelle Kixmiller is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Educator. She works with children and adults with mental health needs including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Michelle served as a public school teacher and science department chair for over a decade when a family tragedy pulled her in a different direction. The death of her younger brother after a multiple year battle with depression and alcoholism led her to pursue a career in the mental health field. She went back to school to become a registered nurse graduating and gaining experience as a critical care nurse at a level 1 regional burn center prior to completing a graduate degree to become a mental health nurse practitioner. Her vision is holistic care through teamwork to create a more peaceful school environment for students and staff alike. No one should have to struggle alone. Michelle currently works full time for a non-profit community mental health center at an outpatient clinic and works PRN for an inpatient crisis stabilization unit. When not at work she loves spending time with family, traveling, watching movies (not scary ones), running (slowly), and Crossfit. Contact Michelle at Silver Lining Psychiatric Solutions, 615-378-7713 or mkixmill@gmail.com.
Tami West, PhD
Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life’s challenges.
Tami has worked in a variety of industries including healthcare, school nutrition, corporate sales, and 10 years as a public-school teacher. In 2013 she received her PhD in Human Development, studying the connections among stress, emotions, and identity.
Dr. West has spoken in 48 states across the US, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. In any given year, Tami speaks to groups with audiences consisting of anywhere from 100 to 3,000 people.
Dr. West is the author of several successful publications including three books: The Stress Club, Life Without the Monsters and Thrive. When she's not speaking or writing, you might find her with her traveling with her husband and family, reading historical fiction, or watching Big Bang Theory.
Tami connects with audiences through real experience, cutting edge research, and transparent stories – all sprinkled with humor! She will make you laugh, cry, and shine a refreshingly new light on life's challenges.
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