Happiness Between Tails

The Happiness Between Tails podcast speaks to and from the heart. Like its corresponding blog, HBT also connects book lovers and writers who'll enjoy the novels I’m drafting, which will soon become podcasts I will totally narrate. “Flamenco + the Sitting Cat" and “Tango + the Sitting Cat” are my love letters to all who fear they're too old, too damaged, too whatever to find love and happiness with or without a partner. HappinessBetweenTails.com • ContactdaAL@gmail.com Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Books #FineArt #Recycling #Reading #Sculpture #Sweden What do books mean to you? For Swedish artist Cecilia Levy, the narrative of old unwanted books can be forms waiting to be discovered. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Intro to today’s topic and guest 1:05 Book Art by Cecilia Levy My question for you HBT outro Links used for the HBT blog post of this episode: Original blog post for this episode at Happiness Between Tails. Cecilia Levy's site Stockholm's New Karolinska University Hospital, NKS, where Cecilia’s public art commission, "In Fusion – Contemplation Pieces," was installed. Here's a video of Cecilia at work. Photos & a video available at the HBT post for this show: Video and a photo of Cecilia Levy, artist, working in her studio. “Companion,” teacup and strainer, 2018. “Longing," mocha set, 2020. “Chapter One,” thistle, 2015. “Hobo – Homeward Bound,” boots, 2012. “Coltsfoot and Artichoke,” medicinal plants for a public commission, 2017. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#MentalHealth #Books #Authors #Publishing #SelfPublishing #GuineaPigs Mental health nurse and author Ashley L. Peterson of Mental Health At Home dot org blogs out of Vancouver, Canada, and writes from both a personal perspective as well as that of a medical professional. She’s written a host of books on the subject. Have you considered self-publishing, and what's your experience with publishing and building a platform? Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Today’s topic and about today’s guest 1:05 Self-Publishing: It Gets Easier by Ashley L. Peterson 2:00 My question for you 3:30 HBT outro Links used for the HBT blog post of this episode: The original blog version of this podcast episode at HappinessBetweenTails.com Ashley’s website Photos available at the HBT posts for this show: Ashley and her hard working guinea pigs. Covers of her books. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#MentalHealth #Books #Authors #Publishing #Guinea Pigs Mental health nurse and author Ashley L. Peterson of Mental Health At Home dot org blogs out of Vancouver, Canada, and writes from both a personal perspective as well as that of a medical professional. Here she talks about how her pets help her to relieve stress. What's your best stress reliever? Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT Time Stamps (where segments begin): Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Today’s topic and about today’s guest 1:00 Self-Publishing and Thera-Piggies: Ashley L. Peterson 2:00 My question for you 4:00 HBT outro Links used for the HBT blog post of this episode: Here’s the original blog version of this podcast episode. Ashley’s website Photos available at the HBT posts for this show: Ashley and her guinea pigs. Covers of her books. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#AIDS #Health #History #CDC #LGBTQ+ What do know about when AIDS was first diagnosed in the early 1980s? David Hunt, a radio journalist at the time, shares his experiences. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Intro to today’s topic and guest 1:05 Hope for the Future by David Hunt My question for you HBT outro Links used for the HBT blog post of this episode: Original blog post for this episode at Happiness Between Tails. About my own novels in progress. David Hunt’s website Check out the Happiness Between Tails blog post for this show to see a still from the video that David and I produced. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Dogs #Gardening #Pets #Fun Do you garden with your pets? Mine helps keep away rodents and birds, plus she makes gardening more fun! Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. http://buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Authors #Writing #India #Pro-Choice #WomensRights #DressCodes “The Henna Artist,” by Alka Joshi is as big-hearted as the novelist! Here Alka discusses how today’s professional women of India handle dress codes. Are dress codes unbiased where you work? Got questions, thoughts, and/or experiences to share about writing and publishing? Record them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Today’s topic and about today’s guest 1:05 Alka Joshi discusses the wearing of saris in India My question for you and episode outro HBT outro Links used for the HBT blog post of this episode: Original blog post for this episode. Alka Joshi's website and Youtube channel. About the books I'm writing. Chris Miller, the super-talented photographer and her Instagram. Photos available at the HBT post for this show: Book cover of “The Henna Artist,” by Alka Joshi. Photos of me, da-AL, with henna tattoos for my wedding. Alka’s photos from Ansal University, just outside of New Delhi: Gurgaon's news bulletin board, students, architecture staff. Alka’s photo of an architect wearing a sari. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Dogs #Pets #Love #Boundaries #Joy Has a pet enhanced your life? Kalia of FrontSeatRyder.com shares how pets can help with our emotional health. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. http://buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

This is audio from an Emmy nominated documentary David Hunt and I (da-AL) produced. It's available for viewing at Youtube: https://youtu.be/q8zNmnBnJ9A More info at HappinessBetweenTails.com - https://wp.me/p6OZAy-1SzU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Dessert #Authors # Food # Books #Birthdays When her family needs to stay home more than usual, Robbie Cheadle, a South African author of a huge range of books and videos, takes care to keep things cheerful. That includes whipping up special desserts, like these fondant peonies. How does your eating change when you need to stay home more? Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Today’s topic and about today’s guest 1:00 Robbie Cheadle teaches us how to make fondant peonies 2:00 My question for you 6:00 HBT outro Links for this episode: Author Robbie Cheadle's homepage Original blog post for this episode at Happiness Between Tails. Photos available at the HBT post for this show: Robbie Cheadle Pictures for each step to constructing these lovely edible blossoms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#COVID19 #Authors #Memoire #Writing #Books #Gardening #Hair Writing life, gardening, and COVID-19 hair. Pamela S. Wight discusses her flash memoire and getting published. How long did your hair grow during the quarantine? Share your thoughts and questions by recording them here — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. And buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Today’s topic and about today’s guest 1:05 Pamela S. Wight on her flash memoir and publishing 3:35 My windup with a question for you 9:10 HBT outro Photos available at the blog version of this show: Photo of K-D doggie, and me with post-quarantine long turquoise-ish hair. Me before long hair. USMC revolving clicker pen my friend gifted me. Fruits from our garden: kumquats, tomatoes, figs. Pamela S. Wight, author, with her two beautiful dogs. Cover of her book, “Flashes of Life.” Links referred to in this episode: About the novels I’m writing Another blog post about my gardening. What figeater beetles are. Books I like at my Goodreads page. Another guest blog post by Pamela S. Wight. Pamela's site with all her links and books. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Authors #Writing #WorldBuilding #SouthAfrica Ever created a new world? Author/blogger Chris Hall describes herself as “a compulsive story-teller, cat slave and hen keeper.” Record your thoughts, experiences, and questions on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT. TIME STAMPS - HBT introduction - Today’s topics and about today’s guest 1:05 - “Imagining a New Place” by novelist Chris Hall - My question for you 5:28 - HBT outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Authors #Astrology #Writing Has astrology helped you with storytelling and anything else? Author Nina Romano tells how Chinese astrology figures into her writing and offers us an excerpt from one of them. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Intro to today’s topic and guest 1:05 Nina Romano's Writing Astrology Inspo My question for you HBT outro Links used for the HBT blog post of this episode: Original blog post for this episode at Happiness Between Tails. About my own novels in progress. Nina Romano's Amazon Author Page Images available at the HBT post for this show: Writer Nina Romano. The carvings with Chinese Zodiac on the ceiling of the gate to Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka. Links about astrology and writing. Book cover: “The Secret Language of Women, a Novel” by Nina Romano. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Animals #Relationships #Spirit #Happiness #Cats Who do you interact with most easily? A teacher of Zen, Tao, and Shamanism, blogger/writer Bryan Wagner offers his take on relationships. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Intro to today’s topic and guest 1:05 Tao of Relationship by Bryan Wagner My question for you HBT outro Links used for the HBT blog post of this episode: Original blog post for this episode at Happiness Between Tails. About my own novels in progress. Blogger/writer Bryan Wagner Photos available at the HBT post for this show: Bryan Wagner with his striped kitty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Cancer #Books #Yoga #MentalHealth #WellBeing How does exercise affect you mentally and emotionally? Hot yoga helps my mind, body, and spirit. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Intro to today’s topic and guest 1:05 My Experience with Sweating Our My Demons by Daal My question for you HBT outro Check out the Happiness Between Tails blog post for this show for photos of the book. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Careers #Passion #Hobbies #Business Do you have a hobby you wish was your career? Career and life coach Julie Morris switched from a career that was hell to one that’s now heaven for her. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. http://buymeacoffee.com/SupportHBT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Recipes #Health #Eating #Food #Vegetarian What kind of weather makes you want something creamy and chilly? Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Intro to today’s topic and guest 1:05 Banana Blueberry Frozen Delight Recipe by Khashayar Parsi My question for you HBT outro Check out the Happiness Between Tails blog post for this show to see the recipe and step-by-step photos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Recipes #Health #Eating #Food #Vegetarian What’s your most satisfying food? Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Intro to today’s topic and guest 1:05 Butternut Squash and Cod Soup Recipe by Khashayar Parsi My question for you HBT outro Check out the Happiness Between Tails blog post for this show to see the recipe and step-by-step photos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Cancer #Happiness #Joy #MentalHealth #WellBeing What has a challenge taught you? Little did I know, cancer taught me how to genuinely live. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Intro to today’s topic and guest 1:05 Cancer’s 3 Blessings My question for you HBT outro Check out the Happiness Between Tails blog post for this show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support

#Girls #MentalHealth #WellBeing Does over-doing ever bog you down? Lindsay Sealey gives tips from her book about how girls can achieve their happiest and best selves. Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions by recording them on my Anchor by Spotify page — or comment at HappinessBetweenTails.com — or email me. Like what you hear? Buy me a coffee. Time Stamps (where segments begin): HBT introduction Intro to today’s topic and guest 1:05 5 Tips 4 Young Women by Lindsay Sealey My question for you HBT outro Check out the Happiness Between Tails blog post for this show to see photos of Lindsay and her book. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/depe9/support