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Jena Malone: The Flowering Wand Is Raw Myth Rewilding Magic
May 20, 2026
Jena Malone: The Flowering Wand Is Raw Myth Rewilding Magic
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Jena Malone reflects on why a deep exploration of ancient archetypes…
Did Dandelion Wine Really Deepen Hilarie Burton’s Nostalgia?
May 19, 2026
Did Dandelion Wine Really Deepen Hilarie Burton’s Nostalgia?
Many people search for meaning in major life milestones. However, true magic often lives in the small, ordinary moments of…
Hilarie Burton: Dandelion Wine and Learning to Savor Life
May 19, 2026
Hilarie Burton: Dandelion Wine and Learning to Savor Life
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Hilarie Burton reflects on why a nostalgic masterpiece about a small-town…
How We Wish to Inform You Shifted Brian Crano’s World View
May 17, 2026
How We Wish to Inform You Shifted Brian Crano’s World View
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with filmmaker, father, dog parent, and…
Emma Straub: Miss Piggy’s Guide and Finding Real Life Magic
May 14, 2026
Emma Straub: Miss Piggy’s Guide and Finding Real Life Magic
Many people believe that profound wisdom only comes from heavy philosophical tomes. However, true inspiration often arrives in unexpected, glamorous…
BESTSELLING AUTHOR EMMA STRAUB CREDITS A SURPRISING MENTOR: MISS PIGGY!
May 14, 2026
BESTSELLING AUTHOR EMMA STRAUB CREDITS A SURPRISING MENTOR: MISS PIGGY!
The American Fantasy novelist on the muppet that made her and the boy-band cruise behind her latest. LOS ANGELES (May…
How Miss Piggy’s Guide to Life Built Emma Straub’s Confidence
May 13, 2026
How Miss Piggy’s Guide to Life Built Emma Straub’s Confidence
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Emma Straub reflects on why a glamorous Muppet’s philosophy remains a…
FROM GREY’S ANATOMY TO GRAY WOLVES: CHYLER LEIGH ON THE BOOK SHE’S CARRIED FOR DECADES
May 13, 2026
FROM GREY’S ANATOMY TO GRAY WOLVES: CHYLER LEIGH ON THE BOOK SHE’S CARRIED FOR DECADES
The Grey’s Anatomy, Supergirl, and The Way Home star opens up about the book that found her at 15—and again…
Chyler Leigh on Intuition, Love, and The Way Home Series
May 12, 2026
Chyler Leigh on Intuition, Love, and The Way Home Series
Many people look for signs to guide them through life’s most difficult transitions. For actress Chyler Leigh, that guidance came…
Chyler Leigh: Shadow of a Rainbow and the Power of Trust
May 11, 2026
Chyler Leigh: Shadow of a Rainbow and the Power of Trust
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, Chyler Leigh reflects on why a true story about a man…