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  • S11 E22: Stephanie Fairyington, Anna Konkle, and Alexandra Elle

    S11 E22: Stephanie Fairyington, Anna Konkle, and Alexandra Elle
    May 26 2026
    In this episode, meet journalist Stephanie Fairyington, actor and co-creator of Pen15 Anna Konkle, and author and wellness educator Alexandra Elle. Tune in to learn why Stephanie Fairyington’s favorite chapter to record was “Weird Girls Rule,” hear how Anna Konkle used to pretend to be an audiobook narrator as a kid, and learn what inspired Alexandra Elle to write The Company We Keep. Ugly by Stephanie Fairyington https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763595/ugly-by-stephanie-fairyington/9798217174126/ The Sane One by Anna Konkle https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677456/the-sane-one-by-anna-konkle/9798217176380/ The Company We Keep by Alexandra Elle https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779601/the-company-we-keep-by-alexandra-elle/9798217285723/
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    20 Min.
  • S11 E21: Cynthia Thurlow, NP, Kerry Docherty, and Dr. Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR

    S11 E21: Cynthia Thurlow, NP, Kerry Docherty, and Dr. Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR
    May 19 2026
    In this episode, meet nurse practitioner and Everyday Wellness podcast host Cynthia Thurlow, cofounder of lifestyle clothing brand Faherty, Kerry Docherty, and professor and double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist and OB/GYN, Dr. Kemi Doll. Hear Cynthia Thurlow on what she’s learned about the transition from perimenopause to menopause, Kerry Docherty on the experience of narrating her memoir, and Dr. Kemi Doll on her powerful research, and what she’s most excited for listeners to hear. The Menopause Gut by Cynthia Thurlow, NP: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/audio Selfish by Kerry Docherty: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775631/selfish-by-kerry-docherty/audio A Terrible Strength by Dr. Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775526/a-terrible-strength-by-kemi-doll-md-mscr/audio
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    16 Min.
  • S11 E20: Hill Harper, Eli Harwood, and Clare Sullivan

    S11 E20: Hill Harper, Eli Harwood, and Clare Sullivan
    May 12 2026
    In this episode, meet actor and bestselling author Hill Harper, therapist Eli Harwood, and content creator and interior designer Clare Sullivan. Hear how Hill Harper felt revisiting his book in the recording booth, how being a therapist (and in therapy) helped prepare Eli Harwood for recording her audiobook, and why Clare Sullivan describes her audiobook experience as “natural.” Letters to a Young Brother by Hill Harper https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/298061/letters-to-a-young-brother-by-hill-harper/9798217286782/ How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don't Have To by Eli Harwood https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808435/how-to-deal-with-your--so-your-kids-dont-have-to-by-eli-harwood-ma-lpc/9798217278862/ Budget Luxury by Clare Sullivan https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753294/budget-luxury-by-clare-sullivan/9798217279111/
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    15 Min.
  • S11 E19: Ericka Hart, Leah Ruppanner, and Aiko Bethea

    S11 E19: Ericka Hart, Leah Ruppanner, and Aiko Bethea
    May 4 2026
    In this episode, meet sex educator and Hoodrat to Headwrap podcast co-host Ericka Hart, professor of sociology and founder of LightenLab Leah Ruppanner, and founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting Aiko Bethea. Hear Ericka Hart on the central place of race, class, and other elements of intersectionality in the field of sexual education. Tune in to hear Leah Ruppanner on why we need better language to understand the concept of “mental load.” And hear Aiko Bethea on the importance of providing a framework for ending rumination and finding the confidence to make life-changing decisions. Nasty Work by Ericka Hart https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705447/nasty-work-by-ericka-hart/9798217286546/ Drained by Leah Ruppanner https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762972/drained-by-leah-ruppanner-phd/9798217285662/ Anchored, Aligned, Accountable by Aiko Bethea https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747123/anchored-aligned-accountable-by-aiko-bethea/9780593950135/
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    16 Min.
  • S11 E18: Kate Bowler, Annie Leonard, Andre Carothers, and Libby Ward

    S11 E18: Kate Bowler, Annie Leonard, Andre Carothers, and Libby Ward
    Apr 28 2026
    In this episode, meet the host of the Everything Happens podcast Kate Bowler, co-authors Annie Leonard and Andre Carothers, and speaker and advocate Libby Ward. Tune in to hear Kate Bowler on accessing joy without having to be “fixed,” hear Annie Leonard and Andre Carothers on the civic concerns that prompted them to write their book on the power of protest, and hear Libby Ward on helping moms feel less alone and more whole in motherhood. Joyful, Anyway by Kate Bowler: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/764086/joyful-anyway-by-kate-bowler/audio Protest by Annie Leonard and Andre Carothers: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/835338/protest-by-annie-leonard-and-andre-carothers/audio Honest Motherhood by Libby Ward: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/749972/honest-motherhood-by-libby-ward/audio
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    19 Min.
  • S11 E16: 2026 National Library Week Special Compilation

    S11 E16: 2026 National Library Week Special Compilation
    Apr 17 2026
    National Library Week 2026 is April 19-25, and it's the perfect time to share our love of libraries and our deep appreciation for the librarians who work to make them the vibrant and welcoming places that they are. In this special compilation episode of This Is the Author, hear Mychal Threets, Arthur C. Brooks, Tom Junod, Elizabeth Berg, Erin McGoff, Angela Buchdahl, Zachary Rubin, Dominic Hoffman, Chuck Klosterman, C .Thi Nguyen, and Susan Orlean share what they love most about their local libraries.
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    6 Min.
  • S11 E17: David Ariosto, Roxanne Khamsi, and Dr. Trisha Pasricha

    S11 E17: David Ariosto, Roxanne Khamsi, and Dr. Trisha Pasricha
    Apr 21 2026
    In this episode, meet journalist and space industry analyst David Ariosto, science journalist Roxanne Khamsi, and physician and medical journalist Dr. Trisha Pasricha. Tune in to hear about the documentary filmmaking trip that inspired David Ariosto’s book, hear Roxanne Khamsi on how she prepared for her time in the recording studio, and learn the surprising statistics that inspired Dr. Trisha Pasricha’s research into better bowel movements for all. Open Space by David Ariosto https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708833/open-space-by-david-ariosto/9798217165711/ Beyond Inheritance by Roxanne Khamsi https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711682/beyond-inheritance-by-roxanne-khamsi/9798217281626/ You've Been Pooping All Wrong by Dr. Trisha Pasricha's https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776380/youve-been-pooping-all-wrong-by-trisha-pasricha-md-mph/9798217285686/
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    18 Min.
  • S11 E15: Nidhi Tewari, Arthur C. Brooks, and Julia Minson

    S11 E15: Nidhi Tewari, Arthur C. Brooks, and Julia Minson
    Apr 14 2026
    In this episode, meet therapist Nidhi Tewari, professor Arthur C. Brooks, and professor and behavioral scientist Julia Minson. Tune in to hear the science behind Nidhi Tewari’s deep dive into workplace burnout, discover what Arthur C. Brooks is most excited for listeners to hear in his audiobook, and hear Julia Minson on the art of disagreement – and why she loves listening to audiobooks on a long drive. Working Well by Nidhi Tewari, MSW, LCSW: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788782/working-well-by-nidhi-tewari-msw-lcsw-foreword-by-amy-cuddy/audio The Meaning of Your Life by Arthur C. Brooks: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724315/the-meaning-of-your-life-by-arthur-c-brooks/audio How to Disagree Better by Julia Minson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774525/how-to-disagree-better-by-julia-minson/audio
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    18 Min.