The Bibliotherapists

A podcast from Substackers and bookworms, Tanya Lynch (EASE Retreats) and Toni Jones (The Shelf Help Club), exploring the healing power of words. thebibliotherapists.substack.com

The Bibliotherapists is a arts podcast hosted by Toni Jones & Tanya Lynch, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Toni Jones & Tanya Lynch hosts The Bibliotherapists, a arts show with 18 episodes published.

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  The Bibliotherapists S2 Ep #8: Matt Trinetti on the power of writing in community

  Aug 29, 202548 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the second series of The Bibliotherapists, and our FINAL episode, featuring MATT TRINETTI, a community builder, publisher, TED talker and the cofounder of London Writers’ Salon & Writers' Hour - aka the friendliest corner on the internet for writers.</p><p>A must-listen for aspiring writers and people considering a new adventure.</p><p>-</p><p>🎧 5 takeaways from our conversation with Matt</p><p>1. Writing as a Tool for Self-Discovery</p><p>Matt shares how journaling and writing helped him process grief, burnout, and career confusion, ultimately leading to personal breakthroughs.</p><p></p><p>“We all have so...

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  The Bibliotherapists S2 Ep #7: Jennie Godfrey on the joys (and woes) of writing a bestselling debut novel

  Aug 22, 202547 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the second series of The Bibliotherapists, and our seventh episode, featuring Jennie Godfrey, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things.</p><p>This is a lovely conversation on reinvention, recovery, and the power of words to change lives (our own and others).</p><p>🎧 5 takeaways from our conversation with Jennie</p><p>1. It’s Never Too Late to Begin</p><p>Jennie started writing her debut novel aged 49, after leaving a corporate HR role. Her midlife reinvention led to a Sunday Times number-one bestseller.</p><p>“I realised I prefer uncertainty to unhappiness.”</p><p>2. T...

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  The Bibliotherapists S2 Ep #6: Stacey Heale on writing - and reading - through grief

  Aug 15, 202553 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the second series of The Bibliotherapists, and our sixth episode, featuring Stacey Heale, a writer, speaker, curator, fashion academic, and campaigner known for her honest discussions on womanhood, grief, and rebuilding after loss.</p><p>This is a (surprisingly?) uplifting conversation about life, love and rebuilding.</p><p>🎧 5 takeaways from our conversation with Stacey</p><p>1. Grief is a Portal, Not a Problem to Solve</p><p>Stacey shares how the death of her husband Greg reshaped her entire identity and how grief became a teacher, not just a wound.</p><p></p><p>“If we can feel...

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  The Bibliotherapists S2 Ep #5: Helen Marie on books to soothe your nervous system

  Aug 8, 202546 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the second series of The Bibliotherapists, and our fifth episode featuring Helen Marie, a professional therapist sharing thoughts from the therapy room.</p><p>This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed, depleted and/or disconnected and looking for tools to soothe.</p><p>🎧 5 takeaways from our conversation with Helen</p><p>1. Regulation is the Foundation of Everything</p><p>Helen explains how nervous system dysregulation lies at the heart of burnout, anxiety, people-pleasing and shame, and why addressing this from a place of safety needs to come first.</p><p>2. Boundaries are Acts of Self-Love</p><...

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  The Bibliotherapists S2 Ep #4: Donna Lancaster on how healing begins with feeling

  Aug 1, 202549 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the second series of The Bibliotherapists, and our fourth episode featuring Donna Lancaster, an author, life transitions coach, group facilitator and spiritual mentor with 36 years experience.</p><p>This episode is a balm for anyone navigating loss, longing or big life transitions.</p><p>🎧 5 takeaways from our conversation with Donna</p><p>1. Grief is Not a Problem—It’s a Process</p><p>Donna reframes grief not as something to ‘get over’ but as a sacred and essential emotional passage that connects us to our deepest selves.</p><p>“Grief is sacred. It’s the price we pay for loving...

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