Kim Talks Books

Today’s Guest: Mark McCraw ⭐ Episode Summary In this episode of Kim Talks Books , host Kim Hayden sits down with children’s author Mark to explore the art, inspiration, and impact of writing for young readers. From his early experiences in education to his military service, Mark shares how life’s journeys shaped his storytelling and led him to publish over a dozen children’s books and three antho...

Today’s Guest: Kim Nugent Kim emphasizes the importance of seeing potential in every individual, whether it’s guiding students, supporting incarcerated individuals, or fostering creativity and leadership in the workplace. This episode is a masterclass in using literature to drive real-world impact. ⭐ Episode Summary In this inspiring episode of Kim Talks Books , Kim Nugent dives deep into the jou...

Today’s Guest: Nobert Heuser Whether you’re curious about your own relationship with caffeine, seeking strategies for healthier living, or simply fascinated by the science of addiction, this episode is packed with knowledge and actionable takeaways. ⭐ Episode Summary In this episode of Kim Talks Books, host Kim Hayden sits down with Norbert Norbert to explore the surprising world of addiction—bey...

Today’s Guest: Armida Espinoza The Power of Early Experiences Ami shares a vivid childhood memory of being unable to recite the alphabet in front of her first-grade class—an event that shaped years of self-doubt, avoidance, and silence. She explains how these emotions followed her through 12 years of school, leading to a pattern of not asking for help and falling academically behind. ⭐ Episode Su...

Today’s Guest: David A. Collier David’s path to authorship began decades ago—rooted in engineering, thermal dynamics, and a lifelong curiosity about Earth’s delicate systems. With experience in academia at Duke, Ohio State, and UVA, and a long career in operations research, David always maintained a deep passion for planetary science and humanity’s relationship to it. After retiring, he returned t...

Today’s Guest: Sally Raymond— Psychotherapist, Author, Mother, Advocate ✨ Episode Summary In this powerful and deeply heartfelt episode of Kim Talks Books, Kim sits down with Sally, a psychotherapist and author whose life and work were transformed by unimaginable loss. Through the devastating suicide of her brilliant son, Sally embarked on a decades-long journey of understanding, healing, and unc...

From Symptoms to Self-Awareness Guest: Marcel Vögeli (representing the work of Christiane Beerlandt) Book: The Key to Self-Liberation Topic: Understanding the emotional and psychological messages behind illness, pain, and life events. ⭐ Episode Summary In this episode of Kim Talks Books , Kim Hayden sits down with Marcel, joining from Belgium, to explore The Key to Self Liberation , a book origin...

Guest: David Selley — Entrepreneur, Author, Guinness World Record Attemptant Host: Kim Hayden Theme: Life-long learning, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and creating a legacy ✨ Episode Summary In this inspiring episode, Kim Hayden sits down with David Selley , an 87-year-old author, entrepreneur, and mentor, who is on a mission to publish an unprecedented number of books in a single year—an attempt...

Guest: Dana — Author of the “Gasping for Air” Trilogy Host: Kim Hayden Theme: Breaking cycles, reclaiming identity & the author’s journey through trauma and truth-telling. ✨ Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Kim sits down with author Dana, whose trilogy — Gasping for Air, Choking on Shame, and Rising from the Ashes — chronicles her journey through childhood trauma, domestic violence,...