Episodes
Reflections and conversations.
Personal reflections and conversations with published authors, all in one archive. Newest first.
2026
Episode 28 · 18 min
Author Conversations
The Story Beneath the Story
Sometimes it takes years to understand what an experience really meant.
Episode 27 · 14 min
Author Conversations
Your Story Starts Here
You don't have to be a writer to have a story worth telling.
Episode 26 · 12 min
Author Conversations
Before We Begin: A New Season of The Resilient Author
The Resilient Author is back for Season 2, and we're doing things a little differently.
Episode 25 · 38 min
Author Conversations
The Courage to Tell Your Story with NORTH
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
Episode 24 · 46 min
Author Conversations
Leading Through Adversity with Ray Hartjen
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
2025
Episode 22 · 51 min
Author Conversations
Nadine Ellis on Poetry, Presence, and the Stories That Shape Us
I sat down with Nadine for a thoughtful and heartfelt conversation about poetry, presence, and the inner work that shapes creative people.
Episode 21 · 58 min
Author Conversations
Jonathan Hutton on Purpose, Recovery, and Becoming Who You Really Are
I sat down with Jonathan for an honest and reflective conversation about purpose, recovery, and the courage it takes to grow past who you used to be.
Episode 20 · 41 min
Author Conversations
Kira Hartley on Grief, Growth, and Finding Herself Again
I sat down with Kira Hartley for a grounded conversation about grief, healing, and personal growth.
Episode 19 · 37 min
Author Conversations
The Power of Owning Your Light with Kristin Massey
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
Episode 18 · 34 min
Author Conversations
Healing, Self Love, and Letting Life Slow You Down
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
Episode 17 · 40 min
Author Conversations
The Wisdom of Recovery with Daryl Dittmer
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
Episode 16 · 57 min
Author Conversations
Jessica Morris on Sobriety, Faith, and Higher Powered
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
Episode 15 · 49 min
Author Conversations
Surviving High Conflict Divorce with Lisa Johnson
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
Episode 14 · 40 min
Author Conversations
Michelle Collins on Healing, Mindfulness, and Finding Joy Again
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
Episode 13 · 41 min
Author Conversations
Scott Mocha on Faith, Recovery, and the Power of Change
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
Episode 12 · 31 min
Author Conversations
Writing Through Grief: John DeDakis on Resilience, Loss, and the Power of Storytelling
If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my free 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at and let’s get your story moving.
Episode 11 · 34 min
Author Conversations
Teri Brown on Love, Loss, and the Power of Adventure
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Teri, author of 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure, to talk about her incredible cross-country tandem bike journey and how it became a story of healing, courage, and rediscovering purpose.
Episode 10 · 41 min
Author Conversations
Faith, Spirits, and the Supernatural | D. Paul on Mysteries at the Wyndham Inn
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with D. Paul — a Disabled Veteran, Native American Holy Man, and author of Mysteries at the Wyndham Inn — to talk about faith, spirit, and the unseen world. D.
Episode 9 · 48 min
Author Conversations
How Authenticity Shapes Leadership, Storytelling, and Self-Discovery with Joel Conwell
Send us a text In this episode of The Resilient Author Podcast, I sit down with Joel Conwell — a former pastor, leadership coach, and author whose journey from ministry to tech reveals the deep link between authenticity and resilience.
Episode 8 · 42 min
Author Conversations
How Stories Heal: Finding Truth Through The Narrative Edge with Dr. Rod Berger
Send us a text In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr.
Episode 7 · 17 min
Author Conversations
From Cybersecurity to Storytelling: Jamari Torian on Imagination, Discipline, and the Making of Sunder World
Send us a text What happens when a cybersecurity specialist turns his recurring dreams into an epic fantasy world?
Episode 6 · 54 min
Author Conversations
What’s Your Mindset? How Eric Goodman Leads with Faith, Purpose, and Positivity
Send us a text What does it take to live and lead with the right mindset?
Episode 5 · 30 min
Author Conversations
Leading with Empathy: How Melissa Is Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI
Send us a text What does it really mean to lead with empathy—and why does it matter more now than ever?
Episode 4 · 25 min
Author Conversations
Writing, Tea, and Finding Strength in Stillness with Nicole Wilson
Send us a text When life took an unexpected turn, tea became both a grounding practice and a path forward for Nicole Wilson.
Episode 3 · 51 min
Author Conversations
Healing, Plant Medicine and Spiritual Resilience with Tara Rose
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Tara Rose, author, intuitive healer, and spiritual teacher, to talk about her powerful journey of awakening through plant medicines like cannabis and ayahuasca.
Episode 2 · 36 min
Author Conversations
Resilience, Mental Health, and Memoir Writing with Liz Sjaastad
Send us a text What does it take to turn a lifetime of challenges into a story that heals others?
Episode 1 · 25 min
Author Conversations
From Pain to Purpose with Juan Battle
Send us a text In this episode of The Resilient Author Podcast, Kary sits down with Juan Battle, author of How I Turned My Pain into Purpose and founder of the faith-based movement Believe By Battle.
3 min
Author Conversations
Why I Created The Resilient Author Podcast
Send us a text Your story matters and this podcast is here to remind you of the resilience it takes to bring it to life.