What if aging well had nothing to do with age… and everything to do with connection?

In this episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Van Marinos, just ONE week before his book launch, and the conversation goes far deeper than fitness.

This isn’t just about exercise.
It’s about life, loss, purpose… and the promise that sparked a powerful book.

Van shares:
💔 The promise he made to his father, and how it shaped this book
🧠 Why most people get aging completely wrong
💪 The truth about exercise (and why so many people avoid it)
🤝 The surprising power of social connection, and why it might matter more than fitness
🔥 How small, consistent habits can completely change your life

You’ll also hear raw, real moments, including nerves before a book launch, personal reflections, and the kind of honest insights you don’t usually hear.

This episode will challenge how you think about:
👉 Aging
👉 Health
👉 Community
👉 And what it really means to live well

Because here’s the truth…
You’re never too old to get fit.
And you’re never too old to find your people.

Watch and listen now, this might change how you see your future.

Get your copy of Strong & Social: A Guide To Ageing Well Through Movement and Social Connection
📖 Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/0c5655B3
📖 Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/0iAvusJv

Connect with Van Marinos on the following channels:
Website: https://communitymoves.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communitymoves/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/community_moves_fit_over_50/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCam6ytsmQT7TOJimbv4-Mlg

Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher

Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au
Phone: +61403564942

Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

What happens when life changes in a single moment… and nothing is ever the same again?

In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Jacqueline, author of Endurance: A Mother’s Insight into Workplace Tragedy, a story born from love, loss, and unimaginable strength.

Jackie shares:

💔 The day her life changed forever after losing her husband in a workplace tragedy
👩‍👧‍👦 What it really means to navigate grief while raising young children
🧠 The raw reality of shock, trauma, and rebuilding from nothing
📖 How writing her book became both confronting… and unexpectedly healing
⚠️ The powerful message about safety, awareness, and speaking up before it’s too late

This isn’t just a conversation about writing a book.
It’s a story about survival, courage, and turning pain into purpose.

Some stories are hard to hear…
But this is one that needs to be told.

If you’ve ever experienced loss, faced adversity, or wondered if your story matters, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.

Watch or listen now and discover the story behind Endurance.

Get your copy of Endurance: A Widow’s Insight into Workplace Tragedy:
📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/06zgVplS
📖 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/0ehL1YA9

Connect with Jacqueline Quinlivan on the following channels:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacci.quinlivan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-jacci-quinlivan-97484a267/
Website: https://jacquelinequinlivan.com.au/

Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher

Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au
Phone: +61403564942

Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

What does it really take to rebuild life after trauma, chronic illness, and relentless adversity?

In this deeply honest Author Spotlight conversation from Morpheus Publishing, host and author Justine Martin turns the microphone around and is interviewed by writing coach and wellness advocate Andrew Jobling about her powerful new book, MOXIE: How I Learned to Harder the F Up.

This is not just a book interview.

This is a conversation about survival, identity, self-worth, healing, and finding purpose when life keeps challenging you.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• The story behind the 170,000-word, 525-page memoir
• Childhood trauma, bullying, and the journey of self-worth
• Living with multiple chronic health diagnoses including MS, cancer, and heart conditions
• How purpose became the driving force behind everything she does
• Why resilience is not built in happiness, but in struggle
• The power of asking for help and building the right support network
• How helping others became the foundation of her life and business philosophy

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your own story, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to walk life’s challenges alone.

Because resilience isn’t about being fearless, it’s about choosing to keep going.

Get your copy of MOXIE: How I Learned to Harder the F Up.
📖 Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/04gMSYDj
📖 Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/0fZeOIRe

Listen, watch, and share this powerful author story.

Connect with Andrew Jobling on the following channels:
Website: https://andrewjobling.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.jobling.98
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewjobling64/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/andrewjobling1964
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-jobling-85741919/

Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher

Website: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
Email: hello@justinemartin.com.au
Phone: +61403564942

Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/