Welcome back to Shit That Goes On In Our Heads, the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health! In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles chat with Australian romance author Liv Arnold to dive into mental health, self-discovery, and romance. Liv shares how her journey led her from finance to fiction in Melbourne and how mental health themes are woven into her novels.

Meet Our Guest: Liv Arnold

Based in Melbourne, Liv studied Arts/Commerce at Deakin University before pursuing writing at RMIT. Inspired by Enid Blyton, Liv now publishes romance novels with The Wild Rose Press. Alongside her pup, Groot, she explores themes like PTSD, anxiety, and societal stigmas about female sexuality in her books Etched in Stone, Stepping Stone, and Law & Disorder, resonating with readers through suspense and relatable characters.

Connect with Liv Arnold

Website: https://www.livarnold.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livarnoldauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv_au

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/liv_au

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/liv-arnold

Books by Liv Arnold

- Etched in Stone (Invested in You Book 1)

- Stepping Stone (Invested in You Book 2)

- Law & Disorder

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

- Representation in Romance: Liv emphasizes addressing real-life mental health issues like PTSD and anxiety in romance novels, creating relatable characters.

- Embracing Female Sexuality: Liv discusses breaking societal stigmas, encouraging readers to embrace desires without shame.

- Self-Care and Boundaries: Liv highlights the importance of boundaries and shares how self-care shapes her life and her characters' journeys.

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