This Needs To Be Said

Mrs. TNTBS Hosts This Needs To Be Read with one of the authors, Valerie Brown about their new book - HEALING OUR WAY HOME - join 3 Black female authors in an intimate discussion of their path to self-care. They live life using the teachings from the late Zen Master who Martin Luther King, Jr. called: “an Apostle of peace and nonviolence” when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. His name is: Zen Master Thich Nhat Han (pronounced: Tik Not Han).   These authors offer up real talk on living joyfully - with reflective self-care practices including meditation practices, culinary recipes, and music playlists. It’s a book that speaks to anyone and everyone.   In 9 accessible bite-sized chapters, authors VALERIE BROWN, MARISELA GOMEZ, MD, AND KAIRA JEWEL LINGO combine insightful, roundtable-style conversations based on the beliefs of Zen Master Thich Nhat Han and what’s called Plum Village Buddhism. This is a school of Buddhism named after the Plum Village Monastery in France and the first monastic practice cent

Underwater Daughter is about getting lost in the beauty of trauma, the longing for love… and the potential healing path out of suffering.   It details the bittersweetness of holding on to abusive dynamics in relationships finding the grace to move beyond those patterns and eventually finding forgiveness in the hardest places. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tntbsmedia/message

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Mrs. TNTBS speaks with Karen Edwards Editorial Director of Educational Resources at Workman I was excited to get this interview because often the things that are promoted are by a paid spokesperson who may not know first hand if a product works. So instead of only looking good sharing a product, I can tell you that I have used these tools with my own children. I'm further excited because my grandchildren will have access to these as well. Tools that help bridge the gaps in learning for our children are gold mines. Here's to building stronger family bonds through learning. #brainquest30years  With more than 56 million copies in print, the Brain Quest brand has continued to touch the lives of children for 3 decades. Loved by kids, trusted by parents, and used and recommended by teachers, it is the curriculum-based brand that makes learning fun. And with the launch of My First Brain Quest, babies and toddlers finally have the opportunity to experience what has made this brand so beloved over the years! Abou

Mrs. TNTBS HOSTS New York Times Bestselling author, The King of Christmas Richard Paul Evans. This holiday season, the “King of Christmas” (The New York Times) and #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans returns with A CHRISTMAS MEMORY (Gallery Books; on-sale November 22, 2022), a poignant, deeply felt novel about loss, grief, the healing power of forgiveness, and the true meaning of the holiday season. In A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Richard Paul Evans delves deep into his childhood memories to take readers back to an age when his world felt like it was falling apart, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, the light of hope can still shine. It’s 1967, and for young Richard it’s a time of heartbreak and turmoil. Over the span of a few months, his brother, Mark, is killed in Vietnam; his father loses his job and moves the family from California to his grandmother’s abandoned home in Utah; and his parents make the painful decision to separate. With uncertainty rattling every corner of

Mrs. TNTBS hosts Author Anita Sanchez. MELTDOWN: Discover Earth’s Irreplaceable Glaciers & Learn What You Can Do to Save Them It is especially important to educate our children - the future of environmental activism - about the global ecosystem and empower them to help reverse catastrophic climate change. In the new book - MELTDOWN: DISCOVER EARTH’S IRREPLACEABLE GLACIERS AND LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THEM [Workman Publishing; $19.99] – award-winning author ANITA SANCHEZ does a remarkable job engaging young readers with fully backed, accessible science and driving home the importance of protecting glaciers – vital resources. The book is illustrated by LILY PADULA making it quite colorful and captivating! Celebrating glaciers in all their glory, MELTDOWN relays their importance to human existence and Earth’s ecosystem, explains the threats that climate change poses to their survival, and gives young readers the tools to help save them…and adults can also benefit by picking up the book! With a foreword

Mrs. TNTBS hosts Author Ofosu Jones-Quartey as he shares from his new book: Love Your Amazing Self! “The world has its ideas of who you are, but you don’t need them, to be the person you really are inside/ is Freedom.” These are the empowering lyrical verses of meditation teacher and hip-hop musician - Ofosu Jones-Quartey – who also goes by the recording artist name of Born I. The verses appear in the new book: LOVE YOUR AMAZING SELF- a unique collection of lyrical meditations for kids ages 7 and up that encourages mindfulness and inspires confidence. About the Author: OFOSU JONES-QUARTEY has been teaching mindfulness and meditation for more than a decade. He lives in Washington, D.C. area with his wife and four children. https://bornimusic.com/ Check out his YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNQeyfeFa8dMzU7lVbvJMsJk9mXyuLQGX --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tntbsmedia/message

Karen MacNeil’s The Wine Bible has long been the most enlightening, comprehensive, and entertaining wine guide on the market—with over 800,000 copies in print, it is the bestselling wine book in America. And now it is completely revised and updated. Hailed as “America’s missionary of the vine” (Time), MacNeil is considered one of only a handful of experts with a global command of wine. ABOUT THE AUTHOR One of the foremost wine experts in the United States, Karen MacNeil is the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English Language. In a full-page profile on her, Time magazine called Karen, “America’s Missionary of the Vine.” Karen is the author of the award-winning book THE WINE BIBLE, the single bestselling wine book in the United States, with more than 800,000 copies sold. She is the creator and editor of WineSpeed, the top digital newsletter in wine in the United States. Known for her passion and unique style, she conducts seminars and presentations for corporate clients w

The internet was built on sex, and ever since, sex has remained its through line. Samantha Cole, a senior editor at Vice Media’s tech outlet Motherboard and the journalist who broke the story on deepfakes, details this essential connection in How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An Unexpected History [Workman Publishing; One of the few journalists researching sex online as vigorously as reporters covering Google or Facebook, Cole demonstrates how the way we defend or concede the right to sexual expression online, the way the internet is designed, and how we decide who gets to participate in online spaces shape our lives away from the keyboard, including its costs. About Samantha Cole: Samantha Cole is a senior editor for Motherboard, Vice Media's science and technology outlet, where she covers sexuality, online culture, platforms, and the adult industry. Born on Maryland’s eastern shore, Sam’s decade in journalism spans from hyper-local newspapers to national and international outlets in

Folktales are stories that share a message and this book share delivers a message I could apply immediately. How to get people to embrace being different? This question is answered in this fun book. Mrs. TNTBS spends time with Author and Podcaster, Rebecca Sheir discussion how wonderfully powerful folktales are in her latest book: CIRCLE ROUND: THE GREAT BALL GAME ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rebecca Sheir is the author of the Circle Round books, and the host, writer, and producer of the Circle Round storytelling podcast. Sheir has also brought thousands of stories to life as a news reporter on public-radio shows like Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Here & Now, The Splendid Table, and Marketplace. She lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and son. The Latest From Storey Publishing The award-winning Circle Round storytelling podcast for modern kids shares some of their most popular folktales in the new Circle Round picture book series. Each interactive book is colorfully illustrated by an artist fro

Historical Fiction is not new, it is something that has drawn my attention for a long time BUT I didn't realize that there is a fun learning history. While Philippa writes fiction, she prides herself on researching for her works for those who read them. I am looking forward to exploring the rest of her catalog of work. Today's interview was more of an introduction to a new world of works we already love. How can you love something before you know it?  In DAWNLANDS (November 8, 2022; Atria Books; $28.99), Philippa continues to uncover unknown women of history, this time bringing us the little-known story of Queen Mary of Modena, King James II’s second wife and, of course, their enemies. With renewed fascination with the British royal family, Philippa provides a unique insight into our history with impeccable research and unforgettable storytelling. It is 1685, England is on the brink of a renewed civil war against the Stuart kings and many families are bitterly divided. Ned Ferryman cannot persu

World Stroke Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the serious nature and high rates of stroke and talk about ways in which we can reduce the burden of stroke through better public awareness of the risk factors and signs of stroke. It is also an opportunity to advocate for action by decision-makers at global, regional, and national levels that are essential to improve stroke prevention, access to acute treatment and support for survivors and caregivers. GET AHEAD OF STROKE was founded in 2016 by the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS), today the campaign is supported by a coalition of organizations with the goal of securing the best possible outcomes for stroke patients by driving policy change and public awareness nationwide. Every 40 seconds…someone in the U.S. has a stroke.  GET AHEAD OF STROKE is a national public education and advocacy campaign designed to improve systems of care for stroke patients. About Dr. Steven Hetts Steven Hetts, MD is Chief of Interventional Neuroradiology at

Today your host, Katherine Jones hosts Author Carla Nauman.  With today’s parenting culture of unattainable expectations and incessant demands, it is no wonder so many of us suffer from Sh*tty Parent Syndrome —the perception that one is a crummy parent—leaving us feeling confused and insecure about how to raise our children. Enter Carla Naumburg, author of the bestselling How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids, who flips the script on this destructive mind-set in her new book: You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion and Give Yourself a Break (Workman Publishing; on sale: September 27, 2022; paperback). Showing how great parenting is grounded in true self-compassion, Naumburg teaches readers a simple, evidence-based practice that reveals how to stop judging yourself and start treating yourself with acceptance and understanding. The strategies of self-compassion—connection, creativity, and kindness—are the keys to giving yourself a break and embracing your best qualities as a pare

Mrs. TNTBS speaks with David Rubenstein about his latest book HOW TO INVEST Rubenstein brings us an authoritative guide, HOW TO INVEST, for beginners and professionals alike. In his new book, Rubenstein distills everything he and the best investors today have learned about the art and craft of investing, from venture capital, real estate, private equity, and hedge funds, to crypto, endowments, SPACs, ESG, and more. With unprecedented access to global leaders in finance, Rubenstein offers the thinking and advice of the most successful and powerful investors in the world—many of whom rarely speak publicly—including Larry Fink, Jim Simons, Mary Callahan Erdoes, Marc Andreessen, Ray Dalio, and more. For those looking to take the next big step in their financial journey, HOW TO INVEST is a powerful tool. About the Author:  David M. Rubenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Lead, The American Experiment, and The American Story. He is Cofounder and Cochairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the

Mrs. TNTBS hosts George McCalman as he gives us a fresh approach to Black History.  In a first of its kind achievement - artist, author, and graphic designer GEORGE MCCALMAN has created a book that reimagines our idea of Black History and brings to the fore a vivid array of pioneers. Appropriately titled ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY- this is a beautifully illustrated keepsake collection. Each of the 145 Black heroes celebrated in this book is revealed by a dazzling painting or drawing and an insightful short biography of the remarkable pioneer’s contribution to activism, science, politics, business, medicine, technology, food, entertainment, or the arts. From determining the subjects, to the design of the pages, to illustrating the portraits and images throughout, McCalman has created a book reflective of his subjects who paved the way when no road existed. McCalman first began crafting the portraits of Black pioneers in honor of Black History Month more than six years ago, an obsessive artistic endeavor th