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Color Me Beautiful: Discover Your Natural Beauty Through the Colors That Make You Look Great and Feel Fabulous cover

Color Me Beautiful

Carole Jackson

Mentioned 5 months ago

Big Feelings, Little Men

This book, popular in the 1980s, was used by a mother to determine her children's seasonal color palette for clothing choices. One speaker recalled how their mother would consult the book while shopping to ensure they bought the right colors for their 'summer' type.

And there was a book called Color Me Beautiful.

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The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon) cover

The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon)

Jun Joseph Smith

Mentioned 7 months ago

A Canksgiving Special

It was noted that some hotels include a copy of the Book of Mormon, which the speaker found wild.

Some of them have a Book of Mormon.

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Life Is a Lazy Susan of Sh*t Sandwiches

Jennifer Welch

Mentioned 7 months ago

A Canksgiving Special

The hosts promoted their new book, stating it was the best book ever written and a fun read for the fall season.

Order our new book, join our Substack, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/ivehaditpodcast.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. cover

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Judy Blume

Mentioned 1 year ago

Yuck Is My Yum

One of the hosts recalled a line from this book about increasing bust size, reflecting on the internalized pressure on girls to please men sexually. The quote was remembered incompletely, highlighting the passage's impact on the speaker's memory.

We must. We must. We must increase our bust. The bigger the better. The tighter the sweater. The boys are depending on us.

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The Customer Is Always Wrong: An Unhinged Guide to Everything That Sucks About Work (from an Angry Retail Guy) cover

The Customer Is Always Wrong

Scott Seiss

Mentioned 1 year ago

Yuck Is My Yum

The author, Scott Seiss, discussed his book, which expands on his customer service videos, focusing on the annoying and stressful aspects of work and offering relatable anecdotes for those who have had bad days at work. He mentioned using the book as a means to talk about these stressful experiences.

I've got a hard out at three

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How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby: Fully revised and updated cover

How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby

Landrum B. Shettles

Mentioned 1 year ago

Had It or Hit It? with Barack Obama

The podcast hosts discussed a book about choosing the sex of a baby, mentioning a past attempt by one host to have a girl using information from the book and internet articles, ultimately resulting in the birth of a boy.

you had read some book and some internet article and you were going to be my pregnancy coach

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Taylor Swift: THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER (Little People, BIG DREAMS) cover

Taylor Swift

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Mentioned 1 year ago

Permanently Uninvited

Cody Rigsby was mentioned as a New York Times bestselling author, but the specific book title was not mentioned in the transcript.

Project 2025 Blueprint: Will Donald Trump Joe Biden in Shaping the Foundation of Our American Heritage? cover

Project 2025 Blueprint

Bill Clear

Mentioned 1 year ago

Patriots and Gaytriots Assemble

It is discussed that the book is a supposed plan by the Heritage Foundation, but the podcast hosts believe it is a lie.

Start Without Me: (I'll Be There in a Minute) cover

Start Without Me

Gary Janetti

Mentioned 2 years ago

Do You Think They'll Cancel?

It was mentioned as a book Gary Gennetti wrote, but no further details were given.

Do You Mind If I Cancel?: (Things That Still Annoy Me) cover

Do You Mind If I Cancel?

Gary Janetti

Mentioned 2 years ago

Do You Think They'll Cancel?

It was mentioned as one of Gary Janetti's books, and it was said to be a bestselling book.

He's the bestselling author of Start Without Me and Do You Mind If I Cancel?

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We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay: (tips, tales, travels) cover

We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay

Gary Janetti

Mentioned 2 years ago

Do You Think They'll Cancel?

The latest book by Gary Jannetti. He says that it is about his travel experiences. He also wants people to bring it with them when they go on holiday.

Well, We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay is a book that I wrote in the past year or so.

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The Shift

Tinx

Mentioned 2 years ago

Little D*ck Energy with Tinx

Tinx, a digital creator and advice expert, mentioned her New York Times best selling book, "The Shift", which she wrote.

She's a digital creator and advice expert, host of the It's Me Tinks podcast and New York Times best selling author of The Shift.

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Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors Cover

Tom Bower

Revenge

Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors

Angie mentions reading Michael Cohen's book, 'Revenge', about his experiences with Trump.

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No, I read Revenge, but I haven't read Disloyal.

— Episode: The Useful Idiot with Michael Cohen

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Episode: The Useful Idiot with Michael Cohen

Angie mentions reading Michael Cohen's book, 'Revenge', about his experiences with Trump.

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No, I read Revenge, but I haven't read Disloyal.

My Time to Stand: A Memoir Cover

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard

My Time to Stand

A Memoir

It was mentioned as a book about a real case of Munchausen by proxy that they were discussing in the context of their pets.

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And as everybody knows, pumps shaves her Siberian Husky and the Siberian Husky is having health problems and we are in the throes of an Arctic blast. And so I'm wondering if there's some Munchausen by...

— Episode: Finely Aged Narcissism

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Episode: Finely Aged Narcissism

It was mentioned as a book about a real case of Munchausen by proxy that they were discussing in the context of their pets.

"

And as everybody knows, pumps shaves her Siberian Husky and the Siberian Husky is having health problems and we are in the throes of an Arctic blast. And so I'm wondering if there's some Munchausen by proxy with pumps and Blaze.

Well, it's funny because Sam, when I was running him up to the vet all the time thinking he needed different tests, Sam was like, I think you have Munchausen by proxy. He's not sick, blah, blah, blah.

Six Feet Under: Better Living Through Death Cover

Alan Ball

Six Feet Under

Better Living Through Death

It was highly praised, being described as an amazing show, a great show and even though the speaker didn't watch the show, they felt strongly about its quality and thought that it moved people deeply.

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Six Feet Under was amazing and you don't know about it because you're kind of a twat.

— Episode: Nobody Likes You

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Episode: Nobody Likes You

It was highly praised, being described as an amazing show, a great show and even though the speaker didn't watch the show, they felt strongly about its quality and thought that it moved people deeply.

"

Six Feet Under was amazing and you don't know about it because you're kind of a twat.

Six Feet Under was a fantastic show.

Jesus Calling, Padded Hardcover, with Scripture References: Enjoying Peace in His Presence (A 365-Day Devotional) Cover

Sarah Young

Jesus Calling, Padded Hardcover, with Scripture References

Enjoying Peace in His Presence (A 365-Day Devotional)

It was a kid's devotional book that had a page that said God is real unlike Santa Claus. It made the speaker cry all night.

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And it said like on the last page, it said, God is real unlike Santa Claus.

— Episode: What in the Caucasian Hell

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Episode: What in the Caucasian Hell

It was a kid's devotional book that had a page that said God is real unlike Santa Claus. It made the speaker cry all night.

"

And it said like on the last page, it said, God is real unlike Santa Claus.

And it was for little kids. I remember I cried all night.

The Odyssey Cover

Homer

The Odyssey

The Odyssey is mentioned as a classic book that has lasted for a long time.

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Some books last like you've got the Iliad and The Odyssey.

— Episode: Everybody Here Hates Me with Taylor Stre...

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Episode: Everybody Here Hates Me with Taylor Strecker

The Odyssey is mentioned as a classic book that has lasted for a long time.

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Some books last like you've got the Iliad and The Odyssey.

Southern Fried Sass: A Queen's Guide to Cooking, Decorating, and Living Just a Little "Extra" Cover

Ginger Minj

Southern Fried Sass

A Queen's Guide to Cooking, Decorating, and Living Just a Little "Extra"

Pumps had been reading it and really enjoyed it, especially the strong women in Ginger Minj's background. It was heartfelt and touching.

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Pumps has been reading her book. Read it. It's so good.

— Episode: A Gaytheist with Ginger Minj

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Episode: A Gaytheist with Ginger Minj

Pumps had been reading it and really enjoyed it, especially the strong women in Ginger Minj's background. It was heartfelt and touching.

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Pumps has been reading her book. Read it. It's so good.

I read it in like four hours. It was so good it made me hungry which I'm not happy about.

It's a great story. I love all the strong women in your background. It was really heartfelt and touching.

I have to tell you just straight up I fucking loved your book.

I particularly I really enjoyed the book. I have to say it was great.

Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie Cover

Meghan Trainor

Dear Future Mama

A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie

During her appearance, the guest discussed the title as her own guide to pregnancy and motherhood, noting her family's excitement and that it had been suggested to her by her managers. The book was highlighted as a personal project rather than critically evaluated.

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Episode: I Forget I'm Famous with Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor mentioned writing the book "Dear Future Mama" and how her family was excited for her to be on the podcast, which was recommended to her by her managers.

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Listener, let's welcome to I've had it. The global superstar author of Dear Future Mama and the mother of two Megan trainer.

Letters to Penthouse xxx: Extreme Sex, Maximum Pleasure Cover

Penthouse International

Letters to Penthouse xxx

Extreme Sex, Maximum Pleasure

In the episode, the hosts referenced the title as an example of the kind of pornographic material women might read without realizing it, contrasting it with men's typical media consumption. They mentioned it while discussing the broader category of erotica and how such content serves as an alternative vice. No explicit endorsement was given, and the comment was brief and observational.

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Episode: Good Not Great with Josh Peck & Ben Soffer

The speaker said that women seem to be reading porn, even if they're not watching porn, and that men don't read porn, they're just very hot sexy, and the speaker seemed to be talking about romance novels or erotica.

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women seem to be reading porn even if they're not watching porn men don't read porn we don't take these books like the they're very hot sexy i don't remember what they're called but there's a word for them yeah uh and what is it a romance novel erotica okay yeah they're not not romance penthouse diary it's porn it's written porn right now so just saying what i was trying to say was that women have alternative vices even if they don't realize that they're watching porn they're consuming some porn right now i agree with that because i've read some steamers

Love That Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life Cover

Jonathan Van Ness

Love That Story

Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life

During the interview, Jonathan Van Ness spoke about the title, sharing how it explored his journey with gender expression and his realization that there were options beyond simply identifying as a gay man. He described how he had previously stifled his femininity to gain acceptance from both straight and gay communities, using the book to illustrate those personal revelations. The discussion conveyed a strongly positive view of the work as a meaningful account of his queer experience.

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Episode: Asked and Answered with Jonathan Van Ness

Jonathan Van Ness discussed his experience with gender expression and his relationship to his gender identity in his second book, "Love That Story". He explained how he didn't know there was an option other than being a gay man and how he stifled his femininity for acceptance from both straight and gay people.

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And so, you know, then as an adult and I talk a lot about this in my second book, Love That Story, kind of my like my experience to gender expression and like my relationship to my gender expression, because it really I think I didn't know that there was an option other than being a gay man.

And also a lot of my gender fluidity and my femininity, I really stifled not only for the acceptance of my cisgender, you know, straight counterparts.

Too Much and Never Enough : How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man Cover

Trump Mary L.

Too Much and Never Enough

How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man

The book was highlighted when Mary Trump appeared as a guest, explaining that it traced her family's history and examined the psychological forces that shaped Donald Trump. She emphasized the need to make the psychology accessible and argued the work offered strong explanatory power for listeners unfamiliar with the terminology. The discussion conveyed a strong endorsement of the title as an insightful look into the family's influence.

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Episode: My Crazy Uncle with Mary Trump

Mary Trump discussed her book "Too Much and Never Enough", which detailed her family's history and the impact it had on Donald Trump's development. She talked about how the book explored the psychology of her uncle, Donald Trump, and how his behavior and personality were shaped by his family.

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She is the author of "Too Much and Never Enough How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man" and her podcast is called the "Mary Trump Show with the Nerd Avengers".

I felt like if I didn't nail the psychology in a way that had a lot of explanatory power for people who maybe weren't so familiar with the terminology I would have failed.

In her book, in her book, she wrote that when he was married to Ivanka, they would send her a three pack of underwear sardines.

I know it's exciting. I know. Okay. Listener, um, follow us, hot shit tour, Patreon, documentary club. Voice memos on Instagram. The voice memos. Tell them when we're going to see them.

(Where Is Baby's Belly Button?) By Katz, Karen (Author) Hardcover on 01-Sep-2000 Cover

Karen Katz

(Where Is Baby's Belly Button?) By Katz, Karen (Author) Hardcover on 01-Sep-2000

The hosts discussed the book as a children's title that attempted a mystery about a baby's belly button, but they noted that the answer was obvious from the cover, making the plot collapse. They criticized it for lacking conflict, character development, and any real twist, calling it a complete failure as a mystery. One contributor even joked about writing a more provocative alternative.

Critiqued
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Episode: An Exit-Only Hole for Me

A child's book where the baby's belly button is right where it's supposed to be, so it is a complete failure of a mystery book. The reviewer thought it would be interesting if it was about the baby's asshole instead.

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This book is completely misleading. The entire plot revolves around finding baby's belly button. The title makes this much clear from the beginning. However, there is no mystery. There is no twist.

Baby's belly button is right where it's supposed to be on the baby's stomach, right where it clearly shows you on the cover of the book.

This plot is a complete mess as a result of its reliance on the mystery of where the belly button is.

Everything falls apart the second you realize that the belly button was in plain sight all along. There is no conflict. There is no character development.

Where's Baby's Asshole? Hey! Now that's a book I can write as of today.

Singles 37 (Singles K) (Portuguese Edition) Cover

Noga Sklar(Org.)

Singles 37 (Singles K) (Portuguese Edition)

Jared Freid's Netflix special is mentioned by Jennifer. It's a stand up comedy special about being single and 37.

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I love, love, love your Netflix special 30, 37. It's great.

— Episode: Love Yourself Less with Jared Freid

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Episode: Love Yourself Less with Jared Freid

Jared Freid's Netflix special is mentioned by Jennifer. It's a stand up comedy special about being single and 37.

"

I love, love, love your Netflix special 30, 37. It's great.

And I want your audience go check out the special Netflix 37 single, watch it and share it with people and enjoy it and make your Instagram story, all those things.

Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Cover

Emily Morse

Smart Sex

How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure

During the episode, the hosts reviewed copies of the book and praised its insightful information, highlighting its focus on overcoming sexual shame and practical tips such as using lube. Emily Morse shared a personal story about faking orgasms, reinforcing the book's message, and they encouraged listeners to visit her website for more, indicating a strong endorsement.

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Episode: Sunny With a Chance of Orgasms with Emily Morse

The podcast hosts received and reviewed copies of the book, praising its insightful information on sex. They discussed its message of combating shame around sex and using lube.

"

We received copies of your book and there is a lot of insightful information in this little sex book of yours Emily.

Smart Sex. Smart Sex because nobody likes dumb sex.

I started, I faked orgasms until I was 35. I was like, this is done.

Her book is fantastic. She sent us two copies and Pamps and I have been studying it rigorously.

Listener go to sexwithemily.com and find out more because this woman is onto something.

Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind: An Interior Design Book Cover

Bobby Berk

Right at Home

How Good Design Is Good for the Mind

In the episode, host Bobby Berk explained that the book explored how home environments influence mental well‑being, covering topics such as color theory, lighting, Feng Shui and organization. He emphasized that thoughtful design can ‘charge’ a person and improve happiness, and highlighted its availability for pre‑order. The discussion presented the title as a useful guide for anyone interested in using interior design to support mental health.

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Episode: Queer Eye for All Y'all with Bobby Berk

Bobby Berk's book, which was available for pre-order at the time of the podcast, discusses the intersection of mental health and design, explaining how a person's home environment can impact their well-being. It delves into various design aspects, such as color theory, light, Feng Shui, and organization, to show how these elements influence mental health.

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So I decided to write a book about the intersection of mental health and design and about how your home really affects every aspect of your life.

And we dive into color theory and, and light and, and, you know, Feng Shui and then an organization.

And we really talk about how each and everything in your home, it really does affect your mental health.

Your home, your charger, you got to get fully charged when you're at home. So that way you can make it through the night.

It's about the things, putting things in your home that make you happy.

What to Expect When You're Expecting: (Updated in 2024) Cover

Heidi Murkoff

What to Expect When You're Expecting

(Updated in 2024)

A book about pregnancy was mentioned as a gift given by a sister-in-law to her pregnant sibling, implying it was given sarcastically, suggesting the recipient was not ready to be a mother.

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I know you're not ready to be a mom and I hope you don't mess up your child, but here are the What to Expect When You're Expecting books.

— Episode: Unhappy Occasions and Happy-Endings

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Episode: Unhappy Occasions and Happy-Endings

A book about pregnancy was mentioned as a gift given by a sister-in-law to her pregnant sibling, implying it was given sarcastically, suggesting the recipient was not ready to be a mother.

"

I know you're not ready to be a mom and I hope you don't mess up your child, but here are the What to Expect When You're Expecting books.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Cover

Judy Blume

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

One of the hosts recalled a line from this book about increasing bust size, reflecting on the internalized pressure on girls to please men sexually. The quote was remembered incompletely, highlighting the passage's impact on the speaker's memory.

"

We must. We must. We must increase our bust. The bigger the better. The tighter the sweater. The boys are depending on us.

— Episode: Yuck Is My Yum

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Episode: Yuck Is My Yum

One of the hosts recalled a line from this book about increasing bust size, reflecting on the internalized pressure on girls to please men sexually. The quote was remembered incompletely, highlighting the passage's impact on the speaker's memory.

"

We must. We must. We must increase our bust. The bigger the better. The tighter the sweater. The boys are depending on us.

How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby: Fully revised and updated Cover

Landrum B. Shettles

How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby

Fully revised and updated

The podcast hosts discussed a book about choosing the sex of a baby, mentioning a past attempt by one host to have a girl using information from the book and internet articles, ultimately resulting in the birth of a boy.

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you had read some book and some internet article and you were going to be my pregnancy coach

— Episode: Had It or Hit It? with Barack Obama

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Episode: Had It or Hit It? with Barack Obama

The podcast hosts discussed a book about choosing the sex of a baby, mentioning a past attempt by one host to have a girl using information from the book and internet articles, ultimately resulting in the birth of a boy.

"

you had read some book and some internet article and you were going to be my pregnancy coach

and you bought ovulation sticks had me pee on them

you're the one you bought the pregnancy test

i failed in choosing the sex of your baby

i made sure she was pregnant with the girl

XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness Cover

Cody Rigsby

XOXO, Cody

An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness

The podcast hosts described the book as hilarious, with many laugh-out-loud moments. They highlighted its relatable content on topics such as relationships and navigating the complexities of modern dating.

"

I laughed out loud a thousand times. It's hilarious.

— Episode: An Opinionated Homosexual with Cody Rigs...

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Episode: An Opinionated Homosexual with Cody Rigsby

The podcast hosts described the book as hilarious, with many laugh-out-loud moments. They highlighted its relatable content on topics such as relationships and navigating the complexities of modern dating.

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I laughed out loud a thousand times. It's hilarious.

It's a laugh out loud reader. It is so good.

I think I also say this in the book also

I think my answer went as something like this. I'm going to say hit it because, you know, maybe the investment is worth a good sexual partner and you're going to get a lot of practices slash orgasms. And if they fail, you can just like kick them to the curb as quick as you need to.

I also say this in my book.

Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free Cover

Terri Cole MSW LCSW

Boundary Boss

The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free

The hosts interviewed the author, who explained that the book offered practical guidance on setting boundaries and confronting passive‑aggressive communication, even when faced with corporate pushback. She also hinted at a forthcoming title about high‑functioning codependency, emphasizing the relevance of the current book’s lessons. The discussion highlighted the book’s wide availability and its utility for listeners seeking clearer interpersonal dynamics.

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Episode: Beacons of Mental Health

The podcast hosts interviewed Terri Cole, the author, who discussed her book about drawing boundaries and how it relates to passive-aggressive communication. She mentioned writing another book on high-functioning codependency.

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So you are the author of a book called The Boundary Boss and a psychoanalyst and you live in-

So you're trying to draw a boundary and then you get shamed for drawing a boundary by a corporation.

So the book is sold everywhere, find books are sold.

When your episode comes out, we'll put the results of our quiz on social and tag you.

I've had it with passive aggressive communication.

Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.