Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch

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  K.M. Cookie on Song of Hummingbird Highway, Finding Your Purpose, and Turning Pain Into Empowerment

  Sep 1, 202613 min

  On this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, Burke Allen sits down with award-winning author K.M. Cookie to discuss her debut novel, Song of Hummingbird Highway, and the personal journey that finally inspired her to become the writer she had always wanted to be. K.M. introduces Terry, a Midwestern woman who follows her musician boyfriend to Belize, where mystical rhythms and ancient forces lead her on an unexpected journey. When her son is kidnapped, Terry must confront betrayal, risk everything to rescue him, and ultimately face the person she has been running from—herself. K.M. also shares how Atomic Habits helped transform her mindset from someone who wanted to write into someone who was a writer, and how a simple daily ritual involving 30 crystals helped her remain consistent through the three-year process of completing her novel. The conversation explores the book's unique connection to music, the real Hummingbird Highway in Belize, K.M.'s approach to growth mindset, and the lessons she has learned about grit, resilience, instinct, and tenacity. She also discusses her own experience with pain and why embracing life's challenges rather than simply fighting them became an important part of the story. From writing every morning before work to winning multiple literary awards for her debut novel, K.M.'s story is a reminder of what can happen when you stop waiting to pursue something meaningful and begin taking consistent steps toward it.

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  Jessica Teich on The Future Tense of Joy, Healing From Trauma, and Finding the Courage to Belong

  Aug 25, 202618 min

  On this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, Burke Allen sits down with author Jessica Teich to discuss the revised anniversary edition of The Future Tense of Joy, a deeply personal memoir that intertwines her own life with the story of a young woman she never met. Jessica shares how an obituary for 27-year-old Lacey Cooper Reynolds captured her attention and ultimately transformed what began as an autobiography into what she describes as a "shared memoir." Her search to understand Lacey's life led her to family members, teachers, and a private investigator—and unexpectedly opened doors into Jessica's own past. Their conversation explores the pressure women can experience to appear successful and perfect, the difficulty of showing vulnerability, and Jessica's own experiences with trauma and sexual abuse. She reflects on her time at Yale and Oxford as one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, her decades working in Los Angeles theater, and the importance of recognizing when environments and relationships no longer allow us to thrive. Jessica also discusses why she returned to the book a decade after its original publication, how the #MeToo era changed the context surrounding its themes, and what she has learned from survivors who have approached her after readings to share their own experiences. At its heart, this conversation is about healing, safety, freedom, and what Jessica calls "the consolations of belonging"—the knowledge that even after trauma, there are people willing to listen, care, and help.

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  C.C. Soleil on Holy Orders, Medieval Secrets, Faith, and a 700-Year-Old Mystery

  Aug 18, 202614 min

  On this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, Burke Allen sits down with award-winning author C.C. Soleil to discuss her historical thriller, Holy Orders. Blending historical fiction, contemporary mystery, archaeology, and a touch of the supernatural, Holy Orders follows a team of archaeologists in southern Germany whose investigation into the Black Plague uncovers evidence of a horrific crime buried for 700 years. As the mystery deepens, they discover that uncovering history could put their own lives at risk. C.C. shares how extensive research into the Middle Ages shaped the novel, from clothing, food, travel, and social customs to religious life and the realities surrounding the Black Plague. She also explores how faith, morality, manipulation, and the search for truth became important themes within the story. The conversation dives into C.C.'s writing process, how she connects the novel's medieval and modern-day timelines, the surprising ways her characters evolve as she writes, and why historical research became one of her favorite parts of creating Holy Orders.Whether you love historical fiction, archaeological mysteries, suspense, or stories that explore the complicated intersection of faith and human nature, this episode offers a fascinating look behind the creation of Holy Orders.

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  Mary McCluskey on Helping Children Build Resilience Through Stories, Art, and Emotional Growth

  Aug 11, 202612 min

  On this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, Burke Allen welcomes author, psychotherapist, and educator Mary McCluskey to discuss her award-winning children's books, The Leader of the Parade and Bubbles, Balloons, and Birds. Drawing on more than two decades of experience as a therapist, Mary shares how her books help children navigate emotions, trauma, diversity, grief, and resilience through imaginative storytelling. She also reveals the deeply personal inspiration behind the series—honoring her mother, an artist living with Alzheimer's disease, by incorporating her original artwork into the books, while collaborating with her daughter to bring the characters to life. The conversation explores the psychological theories of Alfred Adler and Pierre Janet, the importance of connection in children's emotional development, the challenges young people face in today's digital world, and how literature can foster empathy, healing, and hope. Mary also discusses her work supporting children affected by war, including the Ukrainian edition of Bubbles, Balloons, and Birds, and previews her upcoming historical middle-grade novel inspired by Frédéric Chopin and George Sand. Whether you're a parent, educator, therapist, or simply passionate about children's literature, this episode offers thoughtful insights into the power of stories to help young readers grow, heal, and thrive.

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  E.G. Slade on Maria Montessori, Courage, and the Untold Story Behind a Global Education Movement

  Aug 4, 202612 min

  On this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, Burke Allen welcomes award-winning author E.G. Slade to discuss Momentum Montessori: A Life in Motion, a historical novel inspired by the life and personal writings of Dr. Maria Montessori. Drawing from Montessori's 1913 diary and extensive historical research, Elizabeth Slade explores the remarkable woman behind one of the world's most influential educational philosophies. The conversation delves into Maria Montessori's groundbreaking work as one of Italy's first female physicians, the origins of the Montessori method, and the deeply personal choices she made while pursuing her life's mission. Elizabeth also shares her own journey into Montessori education, the challenges of blending historical fact with fiction, the research that brought the story to life, and why themes of courage, change, and perseverance continue to resonate with readers today. Whether you're an educator, history enthusiast, Montessori parent, or simply enjoy compelling historical fiction, this episode offers a fascinating look at the woman whose ideas transformed education around the world.

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