The Green Heart Living Podcast

Coco Madari helps creatives to overcome business challenges and build authentic, sustainable businesses.   Coco is the host of the podcast Do Epic Shi*t and the author of a book of poetry entitled Whispers of a God. Her work emphasizes anti-capitalist practices and supports diverse voices.   On this episode we talk about how: How anti-capitalist business practices prioritize people and community w...

Is 2025 the year you write and publish your book? If you are looking to make your dream of a book a reality, the Abundant Author™ Mastermind can help you turn your story into gold! This video goes through the details of this program. To learn more: https://www.greenheartliving.com/the-abundant-author To apply (and get your free publishing guide): https://www.greenheartliving.com/publish To set up...

A behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, losses, and hard choices women face as they juggle work, relationships, and motherhood.   On this episode, I speak with author Lisa Printz Roday about her new book "Fingerprintz: One Woman's Journey Through Loss, Love, and Very Little Babies." The memoir begins with the sudden death of her forty-seven-year-old father. Rather than crush the twenty-one-yea...

  Shell Sawyer, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, mediator and Certified Divorce Coach, has written the essential guide for anyone facing—or considering—a divorce. The stories and experiences Shell shares can also be a real comfort for someone who has gone through a divorce in the past.   You can thrive after divorce—and Shell shows you how in her new book "You Are Not Alone: Your Guide for...

What can we do now to protect women's rights and to make our communities safe for all?   In this episode, I talked with State Representative Jillian Gilchrest about her new book "Feminist Advocacy: Championing Gender and Social Justice."   Jillian Gilchrest, MSW has 20 years of experience advocating for women's health and safety, and has been very successful in shifting policies that impact people...

Meghan Schelzi is bringing the work of Transformational Literacy into schools. Her vision? "Every child deserves the tools to be a successful and confident reader." On this episode, we talk about: Having the courage to follow your purpose The garage academy she created in the middle of the COVID-19 epidemic How to encourage reading and literacy skills in kids What supports teachers need to thrive...

How can we heal what we would rather forget? Can we heal the trauma living in our bodies? Could our challenging life experiences be a guide toward our purpose?   In this episode, I interview Maria Jefferson, trauma and relationship specialist, licensed professional counselor, and author of the new book, Path to Purpose: A Journey to Healing from Complex PTSD.   In "Path to Purpose," she shares her...

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, fostering equity within organizations is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity.   In this episode, I interview Jenora Ledbetter about her new book, Centering Equity in Your Organization: A Guide to Building Bridges, Not Barriers, which provides a comprehensive roadmap for leaders and change-makers seeking to cultivate inclusive cultures that d...

What if you could still have meaningful connections with your loved ones—even after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis?   On this episode I talk with John D. Scully, author of Visited Mom Today: Conversations through the Lens of Alzheimer's & Dementia.   In his book, John shares the secret to connecting with those suffering from Alzheimer's/dementia. He had observed how staff interacted with his mom and...

When we put our stories out there, we no longer have to carry them alone. The world carries them with us. Looking for a compassionate, creative community to write with?  Having trouble getting your book written? Want to have more fun and connection in your life? My 9-week Green Heart Writing Circle will be starting in early September 2024. This episode covers all the details.  To see all the detai...

Do the finances in your small business feel overwhelming and out of control? In this episode, I talk with Trish Maselli about how small business owners can take control of their money and find financial success. Her newly released book From Shoebox Accounting to Financial Success: 9 Strategies to Take Control Over Your Money is a must-read for small business owners. The book provides valuable info...

Since she was a young child, Jackie Baldwin felt drawn to the water. In 2020, she set out on a course to segment-paddle the entire 410 miles of the Connecticut River from “source to sea.” On this journey, she has found healing and spiritual growth, and she shares this with us in this episode and in the pages of her new book, The Bend in the River. Her brave and engaging storytelling of her experie...

"Her final words were a promise I knew I had to keep. I have to tell the story...MY story."   Author Daisy Plaza experienced trauma and violence in her home from a young age: abuse as a child, gang membership, and intimate partner violence. It was everywhere she turned. It was what she knew.   Rather than letting this dampen her spirit, she used her experiences navigating trauma to help others on...

How far would you go to save your family? In this episode, I speak with author Teri Leonard Michaud about her newly released book Where Are All the Kids? Where Are All the Kids? reads like fiction but is based on a true story - that of Teri's own family. Set in 1958, when women had limited opportunities and independence, Teri's mother battled to keep her large Catholic family together, despite her...

Yes, there are lots of things you can do to make your home a cozy, productive, retreat-like environment, but sometimes, you just need to get out of dodge! In this episode, I talk about some of the benefits of writing retreats - and a creative way I got to create my own writing retreat experience - for free! I'd love to hear of any DIY Writing Retreats you may have done! Please share! 

"Social workers can't make money!" Ever heard that? On this episode, I spoke with financial therapist and bestselling author LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW, AFC about some of the myths surrounding money, financial wellness, and the social work profession. We discuss: - the field of financial therapy - guilt and shame around money and debt - the versatility of MSW and MFT degrees - how therapists and coun...

What does it mean to be a man? A father? A husband? What does it look like to fully embrace your role as a father? Liz interviews Edwin Aristor, father, husband, mentor, mental health advocate, and co-author of the recently released "The Expanding Man Chronicles." Edwin vulnerably shares his healing journey to discovering what it means to step into fatherhood - even when he had lost his father at...

In this guided writing meditation, you will: honor the experiences of the Winter season tune into the body, mind, and heart get curious about the energy that you desire this Spring welcome this new energy in  

On today's podcast, I speak with Jen Madrone, bestselling author of the newly released UpRising: Surviving and Thriving in a World that is Waking Up. As a spiritual teacher, sound healer, reiki master, and bodyworker, Jen has been guiding others through the processes of healing and transformation for over 20 years. Jen has been able to shepherd many through the process of spiritual awakening. Her...

Do you cringe at the idea of book marketing? There are a million gazillion things that many marketers will tell you you "should" be doing to market your book. No wonder so many writers feel overwhelmed and icky about book marketing! Book marketing does NOT have to feel cringy or icky. If you are doing marketing that aligns with your Abundant Author Archetype, it can feel fun, light, and easy. It m...

What is the heart of your message? In this episode, we cut through all of the confusion and overwhelm that can come with deciding on a book idea, and get right down to the heart of your message. For additional guidance on this topic: https://www.greenheartliving.com/findtheheart

"You can't plan an optimal life, but you can choose it, one awareness at a time." - Robin Mayberry   On this episode, I talked with Robin Mayberry, BodyTalk practictioner™, transformational coach, and co-author of the bestselling book Live Your Optimal Life. Her chapter "Your Body is an Oracle" explores how we can cultivate a relationship with our body and learn to listen to its messages, so we ca...

Courage. Adventure. Authenticity. Heart. These are the words I think of when I think of Pan Tang. On this episode, I talked with best-selling author and coach Pan Tang Hang about her new book, "Unapologetically ENFP" and what living an aligned life can make possible.    

Are the holidays lighting you up or dragging you down? Tune into some sacred downtime with this meditation. Recorded on this darkest day of the year, it is perfect to listen to on the Winter Solstice and any day leading up to the New Year. Let's honor both the light and darkness - and invite more light in with each day.  

If you viewed life as an adventure, how would that change your life? On this episode, I talked with best-selling author and coach Davidson Hang about his new book, "Unapologetically ENFP." With his heart-led leadership, creativity, and way of bringing fun into everything he does, Davidson has gathered over a million followers across social platforms, with over 700K on YouTube alone. This episode i...